VFR Exam

Question 1

True course TC

Answer 1

The angle measured clockwise from true north to propose fly path

Question 2

Track TR

Answer 2

The actual flight path over the ground measured clockwise from true north

Question 3

Magnetic heading MH

Answer 3

The angle measured for magnetic north clockwise to the nose of aircraft

Question 4

Drift correction DC

Answer 4

The amount of correction applied to prevent drifting off course

Question 5

True air speed TAS

Answer 5

Calibrated air speed corrected for error due to air density

Question 6

Ground Speed, GS

Answer 6

The speed of the A/C over the ground

Question 7

Variation VAR

Answer 7

The angular difference between true north and magnetic north

Question 8

Agonic line

Answer 8

The line connecting points of zero degree variation

Question 9

Isogonic line

Answer 9

A line connecting points of equal magnetic variation

Question 10

Calibrated air speed CAS

Answer 10

Indicated air speed corrected for instrument installation error

Question 11

True heading TH

Answer 11

The angle measured clockwise from true north to the nose of the aircraft

Question 12

That takeoff rotary aircraft flying under VFR rules must have enough fuel to reach the destination and have a plan reserved of?

Answer 12

20 minutes at cruise

Question 13

In order to fly under VFR rules, destination weather must be forecast to be greater than or equal to the VFR minimums at ETA through?

Answer 13

One hour after ETA

Question 14

What are the special VFR (SVFR) minimum for army helicopters?

Answer 14

1/2 mile visibility and clear of clouds
ATC clearance required
When less then a 1000 and 3SM

Question 15

What is the weather forecast void time?

Answer 15

An hour and 30 minutes from the time forecast is received

Question 16

What minimum weather must be reported to operate inside any core surface area of controlled airspace VFR

Answer 16

3SM of visibility and 1000 foot ceiling

Question 17

Above what altitude does cruising altitude rule begin and is stated at what level?

Answer 17

3000 feet and AGL

Question 18

On a magnetic course of 0° through 179° easterly direction what altitudes are observed

Answer 18

Odd thousands +500 feet

Question 19

On a magnetic course of 180° through 359° Westerly direction what altitude are

Answer 19

even thousands +500 feet MSL

Question 20

When approaching a non-towered airport for landing how far away should you begin to monitor and communicate as appropriate on CTAF frequency

Answer 20

10 miles out

Question 21

What is radar traffic information service

Answer 21

Provided by ATC to alert the pilots to other traffic in their area

Question 22

Are you as Army pilot required or encouraged to take advantage of the radar traffic

Answer 22

Encouraged

Question 23

What is terminal radar service area TRSA

Answer 23

Areas where participating pilots can receive additional radar services which have been redefined as TRSA service

Question 24

How would an army aviator participate in a TRSA?

Answer 24

Contact radar approach control, and available themselves of the TRSA services

Question 25

Can a Army pilot flying an army helicopter legally enter a restricted area VFR

Answer 25

Yes, with prior approval from controlling agency or if inactive

Question 26

What is the purpose of a warning area?

Answer 26

To warn nonparticipating pilots of the potential danger from activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft Established 3NM

Question 27

What is the purpose of an alert area?

Answer 27

Pilot area with high volume of pilot training or unusual aerial activity

Question 28

How could an army aviator become aware of possible temporary flight restrictions long route of flight

Answer 28

By checking NOTAMS during preflight and real-time updates from ATC or flight service station

Question 29

When providing a safe environment for the operations of the disaster relief aircraft possible reason to create a TFR

Answer 29

Yes

Question 30

Can you legally fly an army aircraft through a VIP TFR?

Answer 30

No

Question 31

What are the oxygen requirements?

Answer 31

10,000 hour 12,000 minutes 14,000 oxygen required at all times

Question 32

When can you fly in a TFR

Answer 32

Carrying rescues personall or press

Question 33

What publication provide instructions for completing the flight plan form

Answer 33

General planning

Question 34

What would be an appropriate resource for airspace and supplementary airport information?

Answer 34

AP1 VFR Suppl

Question 35

Who closes the fight plan?

Answer 35

Pilot in command of

Question 36

How should the pilot close the flight plan?

Answer 36

Should use radio telephone in person to tower base ops or flight service station Ensure the proper agency is notified to flight termination as soon as practical

Question 37

How is fuel shown in 1801

Answer 37

Hours and minutes

Question 38

If you have a VIP is a notation a required

Answer 38

Yes

Question 39

Flight plan activation

Answer 39

Ensure ATC is aware of your departure and they have a flight plan on file request that they activate your flight plan for you If departing from a non-Military airfield advise flight service station or other competent authority of departure time and request activation Departure time to FSS or ATC as application and request activation flight plan