Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

the Sierra Corporations Annual Newsletter > SURVIVAL SCAN > Flashcards

SURVIVAL SCAN Flashcards

1
Q

When will search and rescue be initiated for a VFR flight plan?

A

30 min

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

T/F Departing VFR aircraft require a clearance to depart class bravo?

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

An aircraft is rocking its wings from a position slightly above, ahead, and to the left of you.

A

You have been intercepted, follow me.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Which 3 frequencies are ELTs broadcast on?

A

121.5, 243.0, 406 MHz

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Standard radio phraseology for an urgency condition?

A

pan-pan, pan-pan, pan-pan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the preferred radio call sign for ARFF?

A

Command

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How will an intercepting aircraft let you know you have been intercepted at night?

A

Rocking wings ahead above and to the left, flashing nav lights at irregular intervals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

When ditching, where should you attempt to land when landing parallel to the swell?

A

On the crest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

If you are in radar coverage, are you guaranteed radio coverage on 121.5?

A

No

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Who is responsible for safe separation during intercept procedures?

A

The intercepting aircraft

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How do you let an intercepting aircraft know you are unable to comply?

A

Regular flashing of all available lights

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

In order of importance, what are the 3 most important factors to a successful ditching?

A
  1. Sea conditions and the wind
  2. Type of aircraft
  3. Pilot skill and technique
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is one axiom to remember about ditching at sea?

A

Avoid the face of the swell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Can you as a private pilot be reimbursed for SAR flights?

A

Yes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How often will ATC broadcast when an aircraft is dumping fuel?

A

Immediately, and every 3 minutes until they are told the dumping is complete

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

The chance of survival for uninjured persons decreases rapidly after ___

A

3 days

17
Q

Sqwak code for an aircraft in distress

A

7700

18
Q

Sqwak code for aircraft enroute to and from firefighting operations not in contact with ATC

A

1255

19
Q

Sqwak code for communications failure

A

7600

20
Q

VFR glider sqwak code

A

1202

21
Q

How will an intercepting aircraft let you know to land at an aerodrome?

A

Circling the aerodrome, lowering their landing gear (if possible), overflying runway in the direction of landing

22
Q

If landing at more than one airport, should you file one flight plan or multiple separate?

A

Multiple separate

23
Q

Life expectancy for injured survivors decreases by ___ in the 1st 24hrs

A

80%

24
Q

How should you respond to being intercepted at night?

A

Rocking wings and flashing nav lights at irregular intervals.

25
Q

Where is ADSB out required?

A
  1. ABC airspace
  2. within lateral bounds and above BC up to 10,000
  3. class E at and above 10,000 within the 48 and DC (excluding within 2500 of the SFC)
  4. mode C veil below 10,000
  5. E above 3,000 up to 12nm from the coast over the gulf of Mexico
26
Q

Sqwak code for VFR aircraft enroute to designated SAR areas

A

1277

27
Q

What additional equipment must VFR aircraft have onboard to fly over water not for compensation or hire?

A

None

28
Q

Sqwak code for millitary aircraft operating in restricted/ warning areas or on MTRs

A

4000

29
Q

Sqwak code for millitary intercept operations

A

7777

30
Q

What phrasing should be used on the radio to convey a distress condition?

A

mayday, mayday, mayday

31
Q

If you have been intercepted, what does it mean if the intercepting aircraft performs an abrupt break away maneuver, consisting of a climb turn 90 degrees or greater, without crossing your flight path?

A

You may proceed

32
Q

What does ARFF stand for?

A

Aircraft rescue and fire fighting

33
Q

If you hear mayday mayday mayday on the radio what should you do?

A

Remain silent

34
Q

How do you let an an intercepting aircraft know that you are in distress?

A

Flash all available lights at irregular intervals

35
Q

In class B airspace, how are VFR aircraft separated from all aircraft that are less than or equal to 19,000lbs?

A

Target resolution, or 500’ vertical separation, or visually

36
Q

In class B airspace, how are VFR aircraft separated from all aircraft that are greater than 19,000lbs and turbojets?

A

1.5 miles laterally, or 500’ vertically, or visually

37
Q

What does “sqwak altitude” mean?

A

Activate mode C automatic altitude reporting

38
Q

How many discrete transponder codes are there?

A

4096

39
Q

Sqwak code for an aircraft being hijacked

A

7500

the Sierra Corporations Annual Newsletter (35 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions