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| Lowest approach mins/PWC +/-1 hr. AETC --> ceiling/vis. Home --> Below ok if 2 alternates, fuel to furthest |
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| TEMPO restrict filing to destination? |
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| No, just require alternate |
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| Wx below 3000/3 or +2. Wx reporting capabilities n/a. Winds out of limits. Radar required. Unmonitored NAVAID. GPS only. Don't need at home if IP, +/-2 hrs ETE 1500/3, departure and destination the same |
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| How does TEMPO restrict filing alternate? |
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| Will not affect if due to thunderstorms or rain showers |
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| 1000/2 or 500/1 over lowest mins +/- 1 hr or must allow VFR descent from IFR Enroute altitude |
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| Filing restrictions if Radar Required? |
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| Class A file to nearest non radar fix orbe able to fly w/o radar to within 25NM of airfield |
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| Can we file IFR to destination without IAP? |
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| No, must file to a point that has VMC or to field with IAP to get below wx and VFR to destination |
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| Does destination w/o IAP require alternate? |
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| What would disqualify alternate if wx not allow VFR descent from IFR MEA and VFR approach +/- 1 hr? |
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| WWWRUG, A/NA, no published approach |
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| Alternate mins not authorized due to Unmonitored NAVAID or no Wx reporting capability |
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| Does Trouble A ever apply to us? |
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| No, non standard mins don't apply to AF aircraft |
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| How apply VFR descent from IFR MEA? |
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| How adjust fuel requirements for filing alernate? |
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| Vis only --> fuel for approach/missed/to alternate/fuel reserves. Ceiling & vis --> to alertante/fuel reserves |
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| JAMIE. Joint use/approved by WG/CC or LOA, Alternate if no suitable military field, Interceptor aircraft, Emergency |
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| Yes, wx must allow VFR descent from IFR MEA and VFR approach ETA +/- 1 hr |
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| Can we do approaches @ P field w/o joint use/LOA? |
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| Yes, but no touch & goes (11-2T1 Vol 3) |
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| When do you have to Open/Close flight plans? |
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| VFR to/from civilian fields |
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| When do we have to file IFR? |
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| IWANA. Instrument approaches, Wxnot VFR, A airspace, Night, Airways |
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| Wx required @ alternate w/o IAP? |
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| Wx allows VFR descent from IFR MEA and VFR approach ETA +/-1 hr |
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| military base wx, qualifies FAA forecaster/WXBRIEF/FSS. |
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| IFR clearance always required when flying IFR? |
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Definition
| No, not for uncontrolled airspace where clearance authority is pilot |
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| How much fuel reserve needed? |
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| 10% flight time up to 45 mins or 20 mins, whichever is greater |
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| How is fuel reserve computed? |
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| What does T in "T/BE40/I" mean? I? |
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| TCAS equipped. Mode C w/ transponder & RNAV |
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| Must TAS be filed for VFR flight plans? |
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Definition
| No, not for local VFR flights |
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Term
| How do you coordinate a delayed takeoff? |
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Definition
| Must advise BaseOps or FSS serving departure stopover or enroute delay airport that departure time will be delayed x hours beyond filed time and provide updated depature |
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Term
| Last fix on VFR flight plan? |
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Definition
| Point from which final leg to destination has begun |
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| Last fix on IFR flight plan? |
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Definition
| Either identifier of nearest IAF, NAVAID, 1st point of intended landing or published fix clearly defining route to destination, coded STAR. Composite flight plans --> facility/fix transition is made |
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| How file alternate for stopover plan? |
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Definition
| (fuel on board, alternate identifier, ETE) |
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| ETE means what for VFR flight plans? If IFR? |
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Definition
| Time from takeoff to over the destination airfield, including all enroute delays, practice landings. Time from takeoff to last fix on route of flight |
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| How specify need servicing at outbase? |
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Definition
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| What does FUEL On BOARD figure mean? |
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| Time aircraft can stay aloft on planned profile with fuel at takeoff |
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| What does ETE to ALTERNATE mean? |
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| Time required to fly from destination to alternate at initial cruising altitude |
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| How much time prior to departure must you file flight plan? |
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Definition
| 30 mins (1 hr in some places) |
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Term
| What does VORw mean in IFR Sup or if frequency is underlined on enroute chart/sectional? |
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Definition
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| Max allowable CDI error for VORTAC? |
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Definition
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| Authorized IFR departures? |
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Definition
| VSOMAD. Visual climb over RWY, SID, Obstacle clearance departure, MAJCOM approved, ATC specific, Diverse Departure |
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| What is diverse departure? |
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| Climb 400'AGL RWY heading, then to 1st filed point, maintaining 200'/min |
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| When can we fly diverse departure? |
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Definition
| If no published departure (no penetrations of 40:1) and airport has at least 1 IAP |
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Term
| How do AF/Army, Navy/Civilian fields expect you to be at departure end of RWY? |
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Definition
| AF/Navy --> 0', Army/Civilian --> 35' |
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Term
| Where find format for PIREPS? Position Reports? |
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Definition
| FIH. FIH or Back cover of IFR Sup. |
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Term
| What is position reporting symbol on low charts? Solid vs. hollow? |
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Definition
| Triangles. Required/non compulsory. |
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Term
| Which reports are required at all times? |
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Definition
| Vacating assigned altitude, climbs/descents less than 500'/min, missed approach, change TAS by 5% or 10 KIAS (greater), loss of any nav capability, safety, entering/departing holding, un-forecast wx |
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Term
| Which reports are additionally required when not in radar contact? |
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Definition
| FAF, OM, estimate change of 3 mins |
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Term
| When/how make flight change when airborne? |
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Definition
| ATC approves, FSS notified, no penetrating an ADIZ |
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Term
| Why need to contact FSS with takeoff tie and send arrival messages when departing civilian airfields? |
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Definition
| Ensure proper flight following, aircraft doesn't arrive unannounced |
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Term
| Must you lead turn on Victor Routes? |
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Definition
| Yes, or you'll bust protected airspace @ 290 TAS |
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