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define warning
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may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed
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define caution
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may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed
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define land as soon as possible vs. land as soon as practicable
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possible: land at the first sight at which a safe landing can be made
practicable: extended flight is not recommended; landing site and duration of flight is at the discretion of the PIC |
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can you do renew your NATOPS check early?
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yes, up to 60 days early, and it will still expire on the last day of the original month
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how close do the NATOPS test and the NATOPS check ride have to be?
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60 days
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can you do a NATOPS checkride in the OFT?
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yes
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procedures for failing a NATOPS checkride
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must do a recheck within 30 days of the failed checkride and still within 60 days of the NATOPS test; at the discretion of the CO, the ride can consist solely of the areas that were graded as unquallified
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passing score on the NATOPS open and closed book test
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open: 3.5
closed: 3.3 |
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"The PIC is responsible for..."
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"... the safe, orderly flight of the aircraft and well-being of the crew."
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CRM critical skills
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- Decision making
- Assertiveness - Mission analysis - Communication - Leadership - Adaptability / Flexibility - Situational awareness |
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ORM steps
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1. Identify hazards
2. Assess hazards 3. Make risk decisions 4. Implement controls 5. Supervise |
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ORM principles
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1. Accept risk when benefits outweigh the costs.
2. Accept no unnecessary risk. 3. Anticipate and manage risk by planning. 4. Make risk decisions at the right level. |
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FCF weather requirements
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should be conducted during daylight hours within the local flying area in VMC; unit commanders can authorize otherwise for mission purposes
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define cross-country flight
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any flight that either does not remain in the local flying area or terminates at a facility other than an active military facility
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ASAP entry requirements
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each flight crew member that manipulates flight controls or is responsible for safety of flight shall input data after each flight
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can military file an FAA flight plan? what is it called?
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yes, at fields at which a military base ops is not located; FAA 7233-1
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as PIC, who can you delegate the flight plan to?
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a NATOPS qualified pilot or NFO
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callsign requirements on cross-countries
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use of modex and tail number is highly recommended (PR893); squadron callsigns used must be the officially approved tactical callsign
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when are weather briefs required
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anytime a DD-175 or DD-1801 flight plan is filed
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can you get a weather brief from the FSS?
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the prefered method is through FWB or 1-888-PILOTWX, but the FSS is an approved alternate
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how long is a DD-175-1 weather brief good for
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3 hours after brief time or 30 min after ETD, whichever is sooner
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when is an alternate airfield required?
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when the destination is forecast to be less than 3000-3
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all filing decisions regarding on weather are based on what timeframe
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plus or minus 1 hour of ETA
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filing and alternate weather requirements (with caveats for single-pilot and PAR/ASR)
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if destination is below published mins:
- alternate must be 3000-3 or better if destination weather is published mins up to but not including 3000-3 (single pilot absolute mins 200-1/2): - alternate must be - non-precision mins plus 300-1 - precision mins plus 200-1/2 - cannot use PAR/ASR mins for alternate if single pilot or single U/VHF radio if destination weather is 3000-3 or better: - no alternate required |
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fuel requirements
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if no alternate required:
- fly to destination plus 10% reserve if alternate is required: - fly to IAF of destination then to alternate, plus 10% reserve 10% reserve can be no less than 20 minutes of max endurance at 10,000 feet |
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when are position lights required?
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- anytime the engine is running or the aircraft is being towed
AND - 30 min before sunset to 30 min after sunrise, or anytime visibiity is less than 3 miles |
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when are anti-collision lights required?
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anytime the engines are running
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when are landing and taxi lights required?
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- during all ground movement unless under direction of a lineman
- recommended in the landing environment within Class B, C, or D airspace - recommended in areas of high bird concentration |
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FAR 91 airspeed limits
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- 250 KIAS below 10,000 feet
- 200 KIAS below Class B airspace - 200 KIAS within 4 nm of the primary airport in Class C or D |
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when can you use MARSA?
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under a leter of agreement with ATC (individual aircraft cannot invoke MARSA with other aircraft)
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where can you not perform aerobatics
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- open air assembly of persons / cities
- within lateral boundaries of Class B, C, D, or E - within 4 nm of the centerline of a federal airway - below 1,500 ft AGL - visibility less than 3 miles |
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can you use a hood for simulated instrument time in the front seat of the plane?
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yes, but you would need a chase plane; no chase plane is required if the hood is in the back seat
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how low can you keep the hood on during simulated instrument flight
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down to mins if the other pilot is NATOPS qualified
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minimum weather for an instrument formation departure
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circling mins, or if circling is NA, 1000-3
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minimum weather for formation instrument approach
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circling mins, or if circling is NA, 1000-3
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minimum altitude for flight
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500 AGL unless required for the mission
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VFR cloud clearances for class C, D, and E
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Class C, Class D, and Class E (controlled) below 10K:
- 3 SM - 500 below clouds, 1000 above clouds, 2000 horizontal from clouds Class E (controlled) above 10K: - 5 SM - 1000 below clouds, 1000 above clouds, 1SM horizontal from clouds |
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aircraft equipment required for IFR flight
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- clock (H, M, S)
- airspeed indicator - altimeter - attitude indicator - turn-and-slip indicator - magnetic compass - heading indicator - VSI - pitot heat - electrical power for flight instruments - navigation lights - deicing equipment (if needed) |
CAAATCHV PEND
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weather minimums for takeoff
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- non-precision approach mins not less than 300 / 1
- precision approach mins not less than 200 / 1/2 / 2400 |
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what type visibility do you use to see if you can shoot a straight-in approach? a circling approach?
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straight-in: RVR
circling: prevailing |
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can you commence the approach if weather is below mins?
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multi-piloted: yes, if you have the gas to go missed and proceed to your alternate
single-piloted (intending to land): no, but you can continue if weather drops after you commenced the approach single-piloted (no intention of landing, not at filed destination or alternate): yes, provided destination and alternate have good weather minimums |
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absolute mins for single-piloted approaches
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200 / 1/2 / 2400
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criteria for descending below DH / MDA
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have the runway environment in sight and in their judgement a safe landing can be executed from a straight-in or circling approach, whichever was specified in their landing clearance
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what counts as the runway environment
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runway or approach lights
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how to do a missed approach while circling
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make an initial climbing turn toward the landing runway, then maneuver in the shortest direction to become established on the missed approach course (for the approach you just shot, not for the landing runway)
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avoid noise sensitive areas by... (what are noise sensitive areas?)
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3000 AGL
resorts, beaches, national parks |
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define flat-hatting
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any maneuvers conducted at low altitude or high rate of speed strictly for thrill purposes
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altitude restriction over wild fowl habitations
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3000 AGL
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how far to avoid commercial aircraft by
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500 feet vertically and 1 nm horizontally (but be careful not to set off their TCAS within 1200 ft / 6 nm)
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fuel dump rules
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6000 AGL, or over unpopulated areas if weather / emergency conditions force lower; should notify ATC if under radar control
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can you taxi around another aircraft
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only with tower's permission
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taxi speed
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safe rate of speed and under positive control of the pilot
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if taxiing and tower begins handling an emergency...
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taxi clear of the runway and hold position until cleared to continue
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are you required to read back the flight clearance from ground?
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only the parts different from the filed flight plan
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what taxi instructions do you have to read back?
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- position and hold
- hold short |
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frequency changes in single-piloted aircraft
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not required below 2500 unless the aircraft is level and operating below that altitude
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are intersection departures authorized?
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yes
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define minimum fuel
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undue delay en route to destination may result in an emergency situation; report minimum fuel to each controller when switching freqs
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how to declare emergency fuel
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declare the emergency and state fuel remaining in minutes; restate emergency fuel state with each new controller
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gear down report requirement
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required to report wheels down when turning to base leg or after lowering the gear on a straight-in
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options for verifying unsafe gear down
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- visual check by similar airborne aircraft
- visual check by qualifed personnel on the ground - visual check by tower personnel |
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minimum altitude for feathering an engine
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4 engine aircraft: 1,500 AGL
2 engine aircraft: 4,000 AGL |
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takeoff and landing checklists...
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shall be followed carefully and in their given order to ensure that all steps are performed
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engine failure on an aircraft with 3+ engines
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may proceed to destination if it is as safe as landing at the nearest suitable airfield considering:
- nature of the malfunction and chances of it getting worse - altitude, weight, and fuel - terrain and weather en route and at destination - ATC congestion at landing fields - pilot familiarity with landing fields |
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if proceeding to destination after shutting down an engine, when should you declare the emergency
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as soon as practicable
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transfering controls verbally
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you still have the controls until you acknowledge that he has taken them
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transferring the controls non-verbally
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- either pilot shakes the stick (no push to pass... shake works for both)
- pilot taking controls will shake the stick - pilot releaseing controls will put both hands in the air and observe the flying pilot |
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when are you authorized to purchase non-government contract fuel
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- mission requirements
- landed due to an emergency - landed at alternate |
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annual flight time requirements (total pilot, night, instrument); how much can be in the sim
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(based on fiscal year)
total pilot: 40 in 6 months, 100 in 12 months (50% can be in the sim) night: 6 in 6 months, 12 in 12 months (sims don't count) instrument: 6 in 6 months, 12 in 12 months (50% can be in the sim) |
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swim quals are good for how long
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4 years
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how early can you do IGS and your instrument check and not change your expiration date
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instrument check flight can be up to 60 days prior to expiration; IGS must be within 60 days of the instrument check flight
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can you do a NATOPS and instrument check in the same flight
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yes
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time and approach requirements for your instrument check; how much can be in the sim?
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within 6 months:
- 6 hours actual or simulated - 6 precision - 6 non-precision within 12 months: - 12 hours actual or simulated - 12 precision - 6 non-precision - 50% can be in the sim - student pilots can be qualified at the completion of flight school without these mins |
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requirements to get a special instrument rating
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- 5 years flying experience
- 2000 hours of military and/or ATP flight time - 100 hours military actual instrument time |
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if your instrument check expires
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CO shall do a FNAEB for you
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are you required to preflight your survival gear
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you shall pre-flight and post-flight it
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rules for colors on helmets
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100% covered in white reflective tape, with up to 30 sq in of light color tape as a design
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when are anti-exposure suits required
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- wind chill below 32 F
- water temps below 50 F - water temps from 50-60 F require CO decision |
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when are G suits required
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on all flights designed for G suit wear
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unpressurized aircraft: cabin altitude exceeds 10K ft
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pilot at the controls and all aircrew participating in physical activity (loadmasters) shall use supplemental oxygen; if not enough oxygen for all occupants, 10-13K is limited to 3 hours and above 13K is prohibited
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pilot / co-pilot oxygen requirements in unpressurized aircraft
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- not required if below 10K ft
- both pilots on oxygen between 10K ft and FL250 - exception is the co-pilot can have oxygen immediately available (clipped to helmet) for up to 30 min if aircraft is at 10-13K ft |
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oxygen use in jet aircraft
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must be used from takeoff to landing
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pilot / co-pilot oxygen requirements in pressurized aircraft
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- readily available if below 25K ft
- immediately available for pilot at 25-35K; on oxygen if other pilot is not qualified |
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who is authorized to approve exceeding crew rest
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the senior aviation commander responsible for air operations
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define crew rest
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- non-duty time before a flight duty period begins
- includes time for meals, transportation, and 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per 24 hours - begins after termination of official duties - ends when reporting for preflight preparations |
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can crew rest be reduced?
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can be shortened to less than 12 hours in order to keep a 24 hour day schedule, but must include enough time for 8 hrs uninterrupted sleep
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3710 max duty period
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18 hours; if exceeded, require 15 hours off prior to flight duties
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performance starts to drop off after __ hours awake
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16 hrs awake
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after 18 hrs awake, performance level is approx __% or less
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75% or less
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accomodation period for jet lag
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1 day for every time zone in excess of 3
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accomodation period for shift work (working at night)
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up to 4 weeks; individuals may never fully adapt
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daily flight limits for single-piloted aircraft (with preflight and postflight assumption)
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3 flights or 6.5 hours flight time (assuming 4 hours of preflight and postflight)
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daily flight limits for multi-piloted aircraft (with preflight and postflight assumption)
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12 hours flight time (assuming 4 hours of preflight and postflight)
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weekly flight limits for single-piloted aircraft
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- 30 hours
- not more than 6 consecutive days if practicable |
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weekly flight limits for multi-piloted aircraft
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- 50 hours
- not more than 6 consecutive days if practicable |
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monthly flight limits for single-piloted aircraft
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65 hours
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monthly flight limits for multi-piloted pressurized aircraft
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120 hours
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nutritional supplements
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prohibited unless approved by BUMED
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recommended rest between "particularly tiring" exercise and flying
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12 hours
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alcohol time limits
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- prohibited within 12 hours of any mission brief or flight planning
- free from hangover effects prior to flight |
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maximum caffeine intake
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450 mg per day (3-4 cups of drip coffee)
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length of grounding after immunizations
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12 hours unless cleared by FS
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blood donation
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- at least 4 months between donations
- not within 4 weeks of combat or other operational missions - no flight duties for 4 days |
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length of grounding after scuba diving
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24 hours; waiverable to 12 hours by FS in urgent operational settings
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the most treatable cause of fatigue is
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dehydration
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who can approve go or no-go pills
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- CO, after consuting with FS and wing commander
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how long is swim phys good for
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4 years, to the last day of the month that you had it done; must requal if out of the plane for 18 months
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when do you have to do your annual physical
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must be started by the last day of your bith month; recommended to start it on the first day of the previous month
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Actual Instrument Approach
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When actual instrument conditions are encountered below 1,000 feet above the airport/flight deck elevation during an instrument approach.
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Actual Instrument Conditions
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Conditions external to the aircraft in flight that do not permit visual reference to the horizon.
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Aerobatic Flight Maneuvers
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An intentional maneuver involving an abrupt change in aircraft attitude, intentionally performed spins, or other maneuvers requiring pitch/dive angles greater than 45°, bank angles greater than 60°, or accelerations greater than 2gs. A maneuver that conforms to the model NATOPS manual (e.g., break, weapons delivery, autorotations, etc.) is not considered to be aerobatic flight.
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Aircraft Commander Time
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The individual flight time during which an individual, designated as a qualified aircraft commander in the aircraft model being flown, is serving as pilot in command. Aircraft commander time is a measure of command experience rather than of pilot experience.
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Cross-Country Flight
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A flight that either does not remain in the local flying area or remains in the local flying area and terminates at a facility other than an active military facility.
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flight start and end (for recording and reporting)
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- a flight begins when the aircraft first moves forward on its takeoff run
- ends after airborne flight when the aircraft is on the surface and either: - The engines are stopped or the aircraft has been on the surface for 5 minutes, whichever comes first, or - A change is made in the pilot in command |
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Instrument Meteorological Conditions
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IMC conditions exist anytime a visible horizon is not distinguishable
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Actual instrument time will be logged by
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both pilots in a dual / multipiloted aircraft during flight in actual instrument conditions.
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Simulated instrument time shall be logged by
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only by the pilot actually manipulating the controls
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Land as soon as possible
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Land at the first site at which a safe landing can be made
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Land as soon as practicable
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Extended flight is not recommended. The landing site and duration of flight is at the discretion of the pilot in command
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which pilots can log actual or simulated instrument approaches
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Only the pilot exercising principal active control during the approach may be credited with that approach. However, when flying in actual instrument conditions, the instructor of a student pilot (a designated aviator is not considered a student pilot) shall also receive credit for an actual instrument approach.
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Multi-Piloted Aircraft
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Any aircraft having two sets of flight controls and instruments and operated by two pilots, both of who meet the requirements of the NATOPS manual for that model aircraft.
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Night Time
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The portion of pilot time during darkness (i.e., between the official time of sunset and sunrise (on the surface below the aircraft in flight), regardless of whether visual or instrument conditions exist).
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Single-Piloted Aircraft
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Any aircraft that has only one set of flight controls or a tandem cockpit, or any aircraft that has two sets of flight controls and instruments and is being operated by only one pilot who meets the requirements of the NATOPS manual for that model aircraft.
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