TD 86

Question 1

During NOE and contour flight, an effective technique is to combine the use of terrain features and rally terms when giving directions. This will allow the P* ____________________________

Answer 1

To focus their attention outside the aircraft.

Question 2

State standards for Task 2034: Perform Masking and Unmasking

Answer 2

1: Map/Photo recon
2. Mask ACFT from enemy visual or electronic detection
3. Exposure less than 10 seconds
4. Observe scan sector
5. Maintain distance from obstacles
6. Move to new location below unmasking
7. Report

Question 3

When performing terrain flight deceleration, if the ACFT attitude is changed excessively or abruptly, it may be difficult _______________________.

Answer 3

to return ACFT to level attitude and over controlling may result.

Question 4

4. Select LZs within range of ____________________

Answer 4

Supporting fires (artillery, CAS, naval gunfire) if required.

Question 5

The P* will determine and verbalize approximate wind direction and velocity at the takeoff point, enroute, and during the landing phase using ______________.

Answer 5

cockpit indications, visual indicators, ground indicators, forecast, and actual wind.

Question 6

State the ground indicators used to perform wind recognition:

Answer 6

Bodies of water
Wind socks/flags
Blowing smoke
Dust
Sand

Question 7

Slope limits for UH-72A:

Answer 7

Left: 11
Right: 6
Fore/aft: 8

Question 8

Wind vector on the ND provides wind info like:

Answer 8

Direction and speed