Written Exam Flashcards
Twilight Operations
Anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statue miles unless PIC reduce lighting due to safety.
Twilight rules
30 Minutes before official sunrise until official sunrise.
30 Minutes after official sunset beginning at official sunset.
Except for Alaska
Maximum Speed
87 knot or 100 mph
Maximum Altitude
400 feet AGL
Maximum Altitude above structure
400 above immediate uppermost limit.
Minimum flight visibility,
3 statute miles slant distance unlighted to prominent lighted object.
Cloud separation,
500’ vertical, 2000’ horizontal.
MSL
Mean seal level
AGL
Above ground level,
Cloud heights,
Used for sUAS operations
Nautical Mile
6,076 feet
Statute Mile
5,280 feet
To convert SM to NM
1 SM = .869 NM
Controlled Airspace
Class A, B, C, D, E. sUAS must have permission to fly.
Class A Airspace
18,000’ - 60,000’ MSL.
sUAS not allowed.
Class B Airspace
Surface to 10,000, MSL
Three separate layers varying.
Big & Busy
Class C Airspace
Has ATC and radar,
Typical measurements 5 SM radius surface to 4,000’ AGL; 10 SM 1,200’ to 4,000’ AGL.
Controlled
Class D Airspace
Surround airports with operational control tower,
5 mile radius - surface to 2,500’ AGL.
Discuss (with ATC)
Class E Airspace
Any controlled airspace not A, B, C, D. IFR Rules. Surface to 18,000’ MSL.
Everywhere else
Enroute Class E Airspace
Begins at 1,200 AGL. Most US is Class E.
Class E Transition Airspace
Begins 700’ AGL, Departure and Arrival to airports
Class E Surface Areas
Extends from the surface to protect IFR aircraft. Any Class E airspace not enroute, transition, or surface begins at 14,500’ MSL
Airspace Authorization
90 days lead time and on FAA portal only
Uncontrolled Airspace
Not Class A, B, C, D, E.
Class G Airspace
All airspace not classified as controlled. Typically airspace near to ground between Class B-D cylinders and beneath Class E airspace. Most sUAS operations in Class G
Ground
FAA Notam Phone#
1-800-WX-BRIEF 1800-9927433
Information concerning parachute jump areas may be found at?
Chart supplement
Standard Sea Level Pressure
29.92 Hg
Standard Sea Level Tempature
59 Degrees F
Phonetic A
Alpha
Phonetic B
BRAVO
Phonetic C
CHARLIE
Phonetic D
DELTA
Phonetic E
ECHO
Phonetic F
FOXTROT
Phonetic G
GOLF
Phonetic H
HOTEL
Phonetic I
INDIA
Phonetic J
JULIET
Phonetic K
KILO
Phonetic L
LIMA
Phonetic M
MIKE
Phonetic N
NOVEMBER
Phonetic O
OSCAR
Phonetic P
PAPA
Phonetic Q
QUEBEC
Phonetic R
ROMEO
Phonetic S
SIERRA
Phonetic T
TANGO
Phonetic U
UNIFORM
Phonetic V
VICTOR
Phonetic W
WHISKEY
Phonetic X
X-RAY
Phonetic Y
YANKEE
Phonetic Z
ZULU
Phonetic 9
NINER
Qualifier Intensity or Proximity - “-“
Light
Qualifier Intensity or Proximity - “ “ None
Moderate
Qualifier Intensity or Proximity - “+”
Heavy
Qualifier Intensity or Proximity - VC
In the vicinity
Qualifier descriptor 2 - MI
SHALLOW
Qualifier descriptor 2 - BC
PATCHES
Qualifier descriptor 2 - DR
LOW DRIFTING
Qualifier descriptor 2 - BL
BLOWING
Qualifier descriptor 2 - SH
SHOWERS
Qualifier descriptor 2 - TS
THUNDERSTORMS
Qualifier descriptor 2 - FZ
FREEZING
Qualifier descriptor 2 - PR
PARTIAL
Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - DZ
DRIZZLE
Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - RA
RAIN
Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - SN
SNOW
Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - SG
SNOW GRAINS
Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - IC
ICE CRYSTALS
Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - PL
ICE PELLETS
Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - GR
HAIL
Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - GS
SMALL HAIL OR SNOW PELLETS
Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - UP
UNKNOWN PRECIPITATION (AUTOMATED STATIONS ONLY)
Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - BR
MIST
Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - FG
FOG
Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - FU
SMOKE
Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - DU
DUST
Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - SA
SAND
Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - HZ
HAZE
Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - PY
SPRAY
Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - VA
VOLCANIC ASH
Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - PO
DUST/SAND SWIRLS
Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - SQ
SQUALLS
Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - FC
FUNNEL CLOUD
Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - +FC
TORNADO OR WATERSPOUT
Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - SS
SANDSTORM
Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - DS
DUSTSTORM
Sky Condition - SKC
LESS THAN 1/8 CLEAR
Sky Condition - CLR
LESS THAN 1/8 - CLEAR
Sky Condition - FEW
LESS THAN 1/8
Sky Condition - FEW
1/8-2/8 FEW
Sky Condition - SCT
3/8-4/8 SCATTERED
Sky Condition - BKN
5/8-7/8 BROKEN
Sky Condition - OVH
8/8 OVERCAST
ADM
Aeronautical Decision Making
CRM
Crew Resource Management
Decide Model
Detect - the problem Estimate - the need to react Choose - a course of action Identify - solutions Do - the necessary actions
IMSAFE Checklist
Illness - am I sick?
Medications - am I taking meds that will affect performance?
Stress - am I under pressure?
Alcohol - Have I need drinking last 8-24 hours?
Fatigue - am I tired?
Eating - have I eaten enough?
PAVE checklist. - preflight
P = Pilot in Command ready? A = Aircraft limitations? V = enVironment factors favorable for flight? E = External pressures influence risk?
Outline color of class B airspace
Class B Airspace is blue solid
What signify Class C Airspace?
Solid red borders
What is border of Class D Airspace?
Blue dashed line.
A blue dashed box with numbers signifying what?
Class D Airspace ceiling
Class E Airspace is bordered by?
Red dashed line
Red gradient boarded means?
Class E Airspace with 700’ floor.
