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VFR Exam Flashcards

1
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True course TC

A

The angle measured clockwise from true north to propose fly path

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Track TR

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

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3
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Magnetic heading MH

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

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4
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Drift correction DC

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The amount of correction applied to prevent drifting off course

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5
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True air speed TAS

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Calibrated air speed corrected for error due to air density

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6
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Ground Speed, GS

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The speed of the A/C over the ground

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7
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Variation VAR

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The angular difference between true north and magnetic north

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8
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Agonic line

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The line connecting points of zero degree variation

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9
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Isogonic line

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A line connecting points of equal magnetic variation

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10
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Calibrated air speed CAS

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Indicated air speed corrected for instrument installation error

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True heading TH

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

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12
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That takeoff rotary aircraft flying under VFR rules must have enough fuel to reach the destination and have a plan reserved of?

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20 minutes at cruise

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13
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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?

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One hour after ETA

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14
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What are the special VFR (SVFR) minimum for army helicopters?

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

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15
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What is the weather forecast void time?

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An hour and 30 minutes from the time forecast is received

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16
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What minimum weather must be reported to operate inside any core surface area of controlled airspace VFR

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3SM of visibility and 1000 foot ceiling

17
Q

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

A

3000 feet and AGL

18
Q

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

A

Odd thousands +500 feet

19
Q

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

A

even thousands +500 feet MSL

20
Q

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

A

10 miles out

21
Q

What is radar traffic information service

A

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

22
Q

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

A

Encouraged

23
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What is terminal radar service area TRSA

A

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

24
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How would an army aviator participate in a TRSA?

A

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

25
Q

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

A

Yes, with prior approval from controlling agency or if inactive

26
Q

What is the purpose of a warning area?

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

Established 3NM

27
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What is the purpose of an alert area?

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

28
Q

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

A

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

29
Q

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

A

Yes

30
Q

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

A

No

31
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What are the oxygen requirements?

A

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

32
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When can you fly in a TFR

A

Carrying rescues personall or press

33
Q

What publication provide instructions for completing the flight plan form

A

General planning

34
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What would be an appropriate resource for airspace and supplementary airport information?

A

AP1 VFR Suppl

35
Q

Who closes the fight plan?

A

Pilot in command of

36
Q

How should the pilot close the flight plan?

A

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

37
Q

How is fuel shown in 1801

A

Hours and minutes

38
Q

If you have a VIP is a notation a required

A

Yes

39
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Flight plan activation

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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

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