TD-195 Simon ✔

Question 1

1. While planning for an IFR flight you get an area forecast that reports visibility and ceiling as IFR. What is considered IFR visibility and ceiling and what are the other Categorical Outlooks and the associated visibility and ceilings for each category?

Answer 1

IFR visibility and ceiling:

Ceiling 500 to less than 1000 ft, and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 miles.

See picture for all categorical outlooks.

Question 2

2. The GH-3001 ESIS provides the pilots with a visual display of ______and _____ attitude, ________, ________, ___________, _________ and __________ indications as a backup to the helicopter’s Primary Flight Display (PFD). Where is the slip/skid indicator located on the ESIS display?

Answer 2

The GH-3001 ESIS provides the pilots with a visual display of pitch and roll attitude, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, heading and validity indications as a backup to the helicopter’s Primary Flight Display (PFD). Where is the slip/skid indicator located on the ESIS display?

Question 3

3. When operating in standalone configuration, the ESIS can operate for a minimum of ____________ using the system’s standby battery pack.

Answer 3

3. When operating in standalone configuration, the ESIS can operate for a minimum of 30 minutes using the system’s standby battery pack.

Question 4

4. Where is the list of minimum equipment required for flight in the UH-60M found?

Answer 4

AWR 1726 R18, table 5-2

Question 5

5. When climbing to altitude, should a crewmember perform a valsalva maneuver during the ascent?

Answer 5

No, only during the descent.

Note: To avoid over-pressurization of the middle ear, crew members should never attempt a Valsalva maneuver during ascent

Ref: TC 3-04.93, page 2-26, para 2-114

Question 6

Questions 6 thru 8 refer to the Cairns ILS or LOC RWY 6 Instrument Approach Procedure Chart provided on the next page. 6. What does the bold solid line around the NAVAID in the planview symbolize?

Answer 6

Depicts the primary NAVAID used for the approach.

Ref: FM3-04.240 Page 4-14

Question 7

7. You are flying IFR to Montgomery Regional airport and ATIS reports that you can expect the visual approach. What is a visual approach and what are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements?

Answer 7

Pilot can proceed visually and clear of clouds. Must have airport or preceeding A/C in sight.

Reduces pilot and controller workloads.

Question 8

8. Why is Wiregrass VORTAC located on a concentric ring within the plan view?

Answer 8

Wiregrass is a feeder start point.

RRS → RUCKR 2000’