VFR Exam Flashcards
True course TC
The angle measured clockwise from true north to propose fly path
Track TR
The actual flight path over the ground measured clockwise from true north
Magnetic heading MH
The angle measured for magnetic north clockwise to the nose of aircraft
Drift correction DC
The amount of correction applied to prevent drifting off course
True air speed TAS
Calibrated air speed corrected for error due to air density
Ground Speed, GS
The speed of the A/C over the ground
Variation VAR
The angular difference between true north and magnetic north
Agonic line
The line connecting points of zero degree variation
Isogonic line
A line connecting points of equal magnetic variation
Calibrated air speed CAS
Indicated air speed corrected for instrument installation error
True heading TH
The angle measured clockwise from true north to the nose of the aircraft
That takeoff rotary aircraft flying under VFR rules must have enough fuel to reach the destination and have a plan reserved of?
20 minutes at cruise
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?
One hour after ETA
What are the special VFR (SVFR) minimum for army helicopters?
1/2 mile visibility and clear of clouds
ATC clearance required
When less then a 1000 and 3SM
What is the weather forecast void time?
An hour and 30 minutes from the time forecast is received
What minimum weather must be reported to operate inside any core surface area of controlled airspace VFR
3SM of visibility and 1000 foot ceiling
Above what altitude does cruising altitude rule begin and is stated at what level?
3000 feet and AGL
On a magnetic course of 0° through 179° easterly direction what altitudes are observed
Odd thousands +500 feet
On a magnetic course of 180° through 359° Westerly direction what altitude are
even thousands +500 feet MSL
When approaching a non-towered airport for landing how far away should you begin to monitor and communicate as appropriate on CTAF frequency
10 miles out
What is radar traffic information service
Provided by ATC to alert the pilots to other traffic in their area
Are you as Army pilot required or encouraged to take advantage of the radar traffic
Encouraged
What is terminal radar service area TRSA
Areas where participating pilots can receive additional radar services which have been redefined as TRSA service
How would an army aviator participate in a TRSA?
Contact radar approach control, and available themselves of the TRSA services
Can a Army pilot flying an army helicopter legally enter a restricted area VFR
Yes, with prior approval from controlling agency or if inactive
What is the purpose of a warning area?
To warn nonparticipating pilots of the potential danger from activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft
Established 3NM
What is the purpose of an alert area?
Pilot area with high volume of pilot training or unusual aerial activity
How could an army aviator become aware of possible temporary flight restrictions long route of flight
By checking NOTAMS during preflight and real-time updates from ATC or flight service station
When providing a safe environment for the operations of the disaster relief aircraft possible reason to create a TFR
Yes
Can you legally fly an army aircraft through a VIP TFR?
No
What are the oxygen requirements?
10,000 hour
12,000 minutes
14,000 oxygen required at all times
When can you fly in a TFR
Carrying rescues personall or press
What publication provide instructions for completing the flight plan form
General planning
What would be an appropriate resource for airspace and supplementary airport information?
AP1 VFR Suppl
Who closes the fight plan?
Pilot in command of
How should the pilot close the flight plan?
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
How is fuel shown in 1801
Hours and minutes
If you have a VIP is a notation a required
Yes
Flight plan activation
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
