SWE Questions

Question 1

Air Operations Manual

Answer 1

COMDTINST M3710.1G

Question 2

The ___________ has primary authority for the operation of aircraft in the Coast Guard under 14 U.S.C. §88 and §93.

Answer 2

Commandant

Question 3

A Pilot in Command (PIC) receives clearance for a flight from the ___________.

Answer 3

Commanding Officer

Question 4

no aircraft modifications or changes will be made without specific authorization from ________________ and (CG-711) and no in-flight testing will be conducted without specific authorization from Commandant (CG-711)

Answer 4

Commandant (CG-41)

Question 5

Carrying passengers and cargo on Coast Guard aircraft is strictly _________.

Answer 5

regulated

Question 6

Crews carrying out SAR missions or any other evolving mission in which circumstances dictate a rescue effort of persons or property, shall apply the following guidance in making ___________ decisions.

Answer 6

risk vs. gain

Question 7

A __________ certifies that a pilot or aircrew member has gained the training and experience necessary to perform basic operation of a specified aircraft type

Answer 7

designation

Question 8

A ___________ certifies that a member has gained advanced knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform specific missions in Coast Guard aircraft

Answer 8

qualification

Question 9

For operational units, at least __ percent of all fixed-wing (F/W) flight hours and ___ percent of rotary-wing (R/W) hours should be dedicated to training.

Answer 9

20 , 40

Question 10

The basic authority for the Coast Guard to operate aircraft is contained in 14 U.S.C. §§ 2, _________

Answer 10

88 and 93

Question 11

The ____________ is defined as the pilot who has been assigned by proper authority to take charge of the aircraft and be responsible for a specific flight or mission

Answer 11

Pilot in Command (PIC)

Question 12

is defined as military permission to execute a definite aircraft movement.

Answer 12

Clearance

Question 13

If a precautionary landing is made away from home station for observed or suspected aircraft malfunctions or damage, the ____ shall ensure that a proper inspection of the aircraft is conducted by competent maintenance personnel and the results reported to the home station’s engineering officer or other qualified maintenance officer.

Answer 13

PIC

Question 14

(IFR)

Answer 14

Instrument Flight Rules

Question 15

Fuel reserve shall be at least that required for __ minutes of flight after reaching the alternate (for fixed-wing aircraft) or __ minutes of flight after reaching the alternate (for rotary-wing aircraft).

Answer 15

45 , 20

Question 16

Retain completed weight and balance forms for __ days at the aircraft’s home unit

Answer 16

90

Question 17

_____ flight plan may be filed for a formation of aircraft proceeding as a unit under visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

Answer 17

One

Question 18

For SAR missions in which saving life is _______, crew utilization requirements of this paragraph may be waived by Commanding Officers on a calculated risk basis

Answer 18

probable

Question 19

A new 24-hour period will begin any time a flight crew or non-crew member has completed ___ hours rest

Answer 19

ten

Question 20

Alert duty is limited to ___ hours unless adequate crew rest facilities are available.

Answer 20

12

Question 21

________ of the number of flight hours spent deadheading shall count as crew mission time

Answer 21

1/2

Question 22

A flight crew member shall be relieved from all duty (including collateral duties) for not less than __ consecutive hours at least once during any eight consecutive days (192 hours).

Answer 22

24

Question 23

Aviation personnel are restricted from aerial flight for___ hours after last alcohol use and must have no residual effects

Answer 23

12

Question 24

Aircrew personnel shall obtain permission from the ________________ before donating blood or bone marrow.

Answer 24

Commanding Officer

Question 25

Flight personnel shall not perform flight duties for 12 hours after exposure to low pressure chamber flight in excess of _________ feet.

Answer 25

30,000

Question 26

flight personnel shall not fly or participate in low-pressure chamber flights within __ hours following Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) diving, compressed air dives, or high-pressure chamber evolutions.

Answer 26

24

Question 27

Aviation personnel are required to have at least _______ vision while performing flight duties

Answer 27

20/20

Question 28

The use of checklists is _________.

Answer 28

mandatory

Question 29

The use of __________ phraseology promotes effective communication and reduces workload during critical phases of flight

Answer 29

standardized

Question 30

The _______ _______ rule minimizes distractions and specifically prohibits crew member performance of non-essential duties, activities, or conversations on the primary ICS channel during critical phases of flight.

Answer 30

sterile cockpit

Question 31

During the normal course of operations, if any crewmember challenges the actions of the pilot flying and does not receive an appropriate acknowledgment after a second challenge, the pilot monitoring shall initiate a change in control of the aircraft.

Answer 31

Two-Challenge Rule

Question 32

If the pilot monitoring feels the aircraft is in extremis and immediate action is required for the safety of flight, the pilot monitoring shall initiate the appropriate control input in lieu of the Two-Challenge Rule while verbalizing the control inputs and hazardous condition (e.g. “left turn, traffic, my controls”). Once the hazard is cleared, positive aircraft control shall be definitive (e.g. “clear of the hazard, your controls”).

Answer 32

No-Challenge Rule

Question 33

When an aircraft is being taxied within __ feet of obstructions, a two person (minimum) taxi crew is required.

Answer 33

25

Question 34

Aircraft shall not be taxied at any time within _ feet of obstructions.

Answer 34

5

Question 35

_____________ is the act of fueling an aircraft while one or more engines are operating. Gravity feed hot refueling is prohibited. Aircraft equipped with a single-point (pressure) refueling capability may be hot refueled with the PIC’s approval

Answer 35

Hot refueling

Question 36

Simulated instrument flight in any Coast Guard aircraft is _________ unless another pilot (other than the PF), qualified in type is in the cockpit monitoring the evolution.

Answer 36

prohibited

Question 37

Intercept training shall be conducted at a minimum of _______ ft AGL.

Answer 37

1000

Question 38

Except for H-65s, helicopter practice single-engine maneuvers to a landing shall be conducted only at facilities that have _______ equipment readily available.

Answer 38

crash

Question 39

There are three factors that should be evaluated for each mission over water:

Answer 39

 Estimated time to loss of useful consciousness  Probable survival time  Estimated recovery time

Question 40

_____________ flights are by their very nature one of the most potentially hazardous flight regimes encountered on a day-to-day basis

Answer 40

Maintenance

Question 41

_______________ will direct the transfer of all aircraft.

Answer 41

Commandant (CG-711)