VFR_Test_-_P.E._Questions_deck Flashcards
Oxygen will be used by aircraft crews:On flights above 10,000 ft PA ___On flights above 12,000 ft PA ___Oxygen will be used by aircraft crews and all other occupants:On flights above 14,000 ft PA ___For flights above 18,000 ft PA, ___
for more than 1 hourfor more than 30 minsfor any period of timeoxygen pre-breathing will be accomplished by aircrew members.
At takeoff, rotary-winged aircraft flying under VFR rules must have enough fuel to reach the destination and have a planned reserve of ___.
20 mins at cruise
In order to fly under VFR rules, destination weather must be forecast to be greater than or equal to VFR minimums at ETA through ___.
one hour after ETA
What are the Special VFR (SVFR) minima for Army helicopters?
1/2 mile visibility and clear of clouds unless a higher minimum is required at the airfield
What is the weather forecast void time?
1hr 30min from the time received
What is the minimum altitude for crossing Wildlife Refuges Areas?
2,000 ft above the surface
Above what altitude does the cruising altitude rule begin?
3,000 ft. AGL
On a magnetic course of ___ degrees through ___ degrees (easterly direction), what altitudes are observed? Any ___ altitude plus ___ ft.Westerly direction?
0 - 179odd thousand feet MSL500180 - 359 degreeseven thousand feet MSLplus 500
When approaching a non-towered airport for landing, how far away should you begin to monitor and communicate as appropriate on the CTAF frequency?
from 10 miles out
What is Radar Traffic Information Service?
A radar service (also called “flight following”) provided by ATC to alert the pilot to other traffic in their area.
Describe Class A airspace.
Depiction: noneLateral dimensions: the airspace overlying the waters within 12 NM off the coast of the 48 contiguous states and AlaskaVertical dimensions: from 18,000 ft MSL up to and including FL 600Operating requirements: IFR only, unless otherwise authorized by ATCCloud clearance requirements: none (IFR only)
Describe Class B airspace.
Depiction: blue concentric circlesLateral dimensions: individually tailoredVertical dimensions: individually tailoredOperating requirements: ATC clearance required to enter and operate inside Class B, Mode - S transponder-based ADS - B transmitterCloud clearance requirements: 3 SM visibility and clear of clouds
Describe Class C airspace.
Depiction: magenta concentric circlesLateral dimensions: core surface area - 5 NM, shelf - 10 NMVertical dimensions: core surface area - surface to 4,000’ above airport elevation, shelf - no lower than 1,200’ up to 4,000’ above airport elevationOperating requirements: Two-way radio communications must be established prior to entry and maintained while inside Class C airspace, Mode-S transponder-based ADS-B transmitter required inside and above class C airspaceCloud clearance requirements: 3 SM visibility; 500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontal distance from clouds
Describe Class D airspace.
Depiction: blue segmented linesLateral dimensions: individually tailoredVertical dimensions: generally from surface to 2,500’ above he airport elevation (charted in MSL)Operating requirements: Two-way radio communications must be established prior to entry and maintained while inside Class D airspaceCloud clearance requirements: 3 SM visibility; 500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontal distance from clouds
Describe Class E airspace.
Depiction: magenta and blue vignettes, magenta dashed lines, “tire tracks”Lateral dimensions: As depictedVertical dimensions: from wherever it begins to a designated altitude, or to the adjacent or overlying controlled airspaceOperating requirements: normally noneCloud clearance requirements: Below 10,000’ MSL - 3 SM visibility; 500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontal distance from cloudsAt / Above 10,000’ MSL - 5 SM visibility, 1,000’ below, 1,000’ above, 1 SM horizontal distance from clouds, Mode-S transponder-based ADS-B transmitter
Describe Class G airspace.
Depiction: Generally none. Class G is considered to be outside of and underneath controlled airspace.Lateral dimensions: outside of controlled airspaceVertical dimensions: outside of controlled airspaceOperating requirements: noneCloud clearance requirements:Below 1,200’ AGL regardless of MSL altitude - 1/2 SM day, 1 SM night, clear of cloudsAbove 1,200’ AGL / Below 10,000’ MSL - 1 SM day, 3 SM night, 500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontalAbove 1,200’ AGL / Above 10,000’ MSL - 5 SM visibility, 1,000’ below, 1,000’ above, 1 SM horizontal
What is a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)?
areas where participating pilots can receive additional radar services which have been redefined as TRSA Servicefor coming in and out of a specific airport
How would an Army aviator participate in a TRSA?
contact the radar approach control and avail themselves of the TRSA Services.
Can an Army pilot flying an Army helicopter legally enter a Restricted Area VFR?
yes, with authorization from the using or controlling agency first
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
There are no restrictions on flight for VFR aircraft flying in a Military Operations Area (MOA). What procedure should be followed prior to entering an MOA?
Pilots should contact any FSS within 100 miles of the area to obtain accurate real-time information concerning the MOA hours of operation. Prior to entering an active MOA, pilots should contact the controlling agency for traffic advisories.
What is the purpose of an Alert Area?
to inform nonparticipating pilots of areas that may contain a high volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity
How could an Army aviator become aware of a possible Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) along the route of flight?
The pilot should check appropriate NOTAMs during flight planning.
Would providing a safe environment for the operation of disaster relief aircraft be a possible reason to create a TFR?
Yes
True Course (TC)
the angle measure clockwise from true north to the proposed flight path
Track (TR)
the actual flight path over the ground measure clockwise from true north
Magnetic Heading (MH)
the angle measured from magnetic north clockwise to the nose of the aircraft
Drift Correction (DC)
the amount of correction applied to prevent drifting off course
True Airspeed (TAS)
calibrated airspeed corrected for error due to air density (altitude and temperature)
Ground Speed (GS)
the speed of the aircraft over the ground
Variation (VAR)
the angular difference between true north and magnetic north
Agonic Line
a line connecting points of zero degree variation
Isogonic Line
a line connecting points of equal magnetic variation
Calibrated Airspace (CAS)
indicated airspeed corrected for instrument installation error
True Heading (TH)
the angle measure clockwise from true north to the nose of the aircraft
Drift Angle
The difference between true heading and track
