80th OG Sup

Question 1

T-38 UPT Solos to the Pattern Only

Answer 1

Minimum ceiling 4,000’ and minimum visibility 5 miles.

Question 2

T-38 UPT Restricted Weather Solos

Answer 2

Post-contact checkride solo students may climb and descend through IMC if the ceiling is at or above 5,000’ and not more than 2,000’ thick. Minimum visibility 5 miles. Pre-contact checkride solos may fly pattern only.

Question 3

T-38 UPT Dual Only

Answer 3

Minimum ceiling 3,500’ and minimum visibility 3 miles.

This status may result from other flying conditions unsuitable for solo students.

Question 4

Dual Crosswind

Answer 4

Formations use 8-second
spacing in the break to ensure 6,000’ landing spacing. Flights may perform formation
takeoffs and landings based on actual crosswinds within limits. The phrase “crosswind
procedures in effect” will be added to any restrictive status listed below

Question 5

Restricted Pattern

Answer 5

Minimum ceiling 2,300’ (to 3,500’) and minimum visibility
of 3 miles. Pattern entries are from initial takeoff or following a straight-in approach (not
from initial). Maximum number of aircraft in Tinder’s pattern is eight. Because weather
does not permit standard breakout procedures, Tinder directs appropriate actions to eliminate conflicts in conjunction with sound pilot judgment.

Question 6

Instrument and Simultaneous Instruments Status

Answer 6

The 88 FTS and T-38 UPT
Ops Sups will ensure no more than 14 aircraft are launched per hour (including out-base
returns to Sheppard). Aircraft not returning to Sheppard may be launched in excess of the 14 aircraft since they will not affect recovery congestion. To minimize recovery sequencing,
formations should plan 2-ship approaches. Fly one approach to a full-stop landing during
any instrument status, unless SOF approves multiple approaches.

Question 7

Instruments

Answer 7

Minimum ceiling 1,900’ (to 2,300’) and minimum visibility of 3 miles. Cooter’s pattern remains open while Tower controls T-38 operations. The
Tinder RSU is manned only with a student recorder

Question 8

Simultaneous Instruments

Answer 8

Minimum ceiling 500’ (to 1,900’) and minimum visibility of 2 miles. Tower controls all operations. The SOF will declare an alternate and touchdown fuel when the weather is (or forecast to be) below 1,500’ or 3 miles visibility.

Question 9

High Pattern min ceiling/ vis

Answer 9

4,000’ and min vis of 3 miles (5 miles for solos)

Question 10

ITS Caution

Answer 10

Limit ground ops to 90 minutes outside of an air conditioned environment.

Question 11

ITS Danger

Answer 11

Limit ground operations to 45 minutes. A maximum of
two aircraft inspections (2 on initial sortie, 1 on subsequent sorties). Solo students are
only allowed one exterior inspection. A minimum of 2 hours between sorties is required (land time to next takeoff time).

Question 12

Flashlight Use for ground Ops

Answer 12

Aircrew will use a flashlight when available to inspect the

engine intakes on all sorties, day and night.

Question 13

Adjacent Aircraft Servicing

Answer 13

Do not start or park an aircraft adjacent to an aircraft being actively refueled or serviced with oxygen. Pilots may pre-flight aircraft next to active servicing provided no electrical power is applied to the aircraft.

Question 14

UPT Aircraft Spares

Answer 14

Contact the duty desk with the new tail number. A 30-minute

chock extension is automatically approved.

Question 15

Squawk

Answer 15

Unless otherwise assigned, UPT missions squawk 47 plus the last two digits of the block number.

Question 16

Ground Taxi

Answer 16

Before leaving the chocks, contact Ground Control
and request taxi. Normally, Ground will automatically taxi T-38s to Runway 15C/33C.
If Runway 15R/33L is required, request it when calling for taxi. If the VFR pattern is empty or not in operation, Ground may taxi aircraft to Runway 15R/33L.

Question 17

Primary Launch Runway

Answer 17

The primary T-38 launch runway for dual UPT

sorties is Runway 15C/33C, unless solo (Tinder)

Question 18

Taxi Speeds

Answer 18

• 10 Knots by Jets
• 15 Knots between Ramp
• 25 knots on Taxiways

Question 19

Taxi to Runway 15C cautions

Answer 19

Hold short of Rwy 15R if 38 is inside 1 mile final

Question 20

Taxi ROEs

Answer 20

Aircraft entering Taxiway D will yield to aircraft already
established on the taxiway unless directed otherwise by ground control. Aircraft taxiing
out of the ramp to fly a mission have priority over aircraft returning from a mission.

Question 21

Bump Check

Answer 21

closing both canopies with engines in idle power and applying upward force to the canopy after the cabin pressure seals have pressurized.

Question 22

When do you switch to Tinder/Tower

Answer 22

when entering EOR or when lead enters EOR

Question 23

When can you cross from hot to cold side

Answer 23

until past Golf

Question 24

What’s the one check you can complete on RWY

Answer 24

pitot heat off once at safe taxi speed

Question 25

After Landing Checks

Answer 25

Aircrew will ensure the ejection seat SAFE/ARMED handle is in SAFE prior to opening the canopies

Question 26

Pattern Fuel

Answer 26

When a pattern fuel is established, arrive in the RADAR or VFR pattern with the specified fuel state. Once established in the pattern, training may continue to normal recovery fuel unless directed otherwise.

Question 27

Touchdown Fuels

Answer 27

Touchdown fuels are calculated using the emergency divert profile to arrive at the alternate with normal recovery fuel. Touchdown fuels may be higher than normal due to climb restrictions enroute

Question 28

VFR Traffic Pattern Altitude

Answer 28

2800'

Question 29

Headings for crosswind and base

Answer 29

- 240 for crosswind | - 060 for base

Question 30

Breakout Pattern altitude

Answer 30

-4000' to Pt A

Question 31

Headings from Pt B for 15

Answer 31

- Overhead is 070 | - Straight In is 050 to 11 DME (south of railroad Bridge)

Question 32

Altitude at Entry Points

Answer 32

- (4000-3300) Overhead | - (2800) Straight In (Pt C stay above 2800 till abeam Kickapoo)

Question 33

Heading from Pt C for 33

Answer 33

- Overhead is 070 | - Straight In is 080 (10 DME teardrop lake)

Question 34

Breakout

Answer 34

- climb to 4000 - Abeam Pt A 3500' - 3000' - 15 015 - 33 105

Question 35

Center Runway Entry to tinder

Answer 35

-“Center closed approved”; pull closed into Tinder’s pattern -“Center turn crosswind”; turn crosswind into Tinder’s pattern -“Center maintain runway heading”; maintain runway heading climbing to 2,800’ MSL until approved to enter Tinder’s pattern. If not cleared into Tinder’s pattern, perform either a VFR breakout or an IFR pick up with arrival. -“Center breakout”; perform a VFR breakout

Question 36

If no response is heard from Tinder from center

Answer 36

fly runway heading and attempt to contact Tinder until 5 miles past the runway, climb to 4,000’. If no contact with Tinder, contact Sheppard Arrival for radar service to Point A, B/C, or a straight-in to the center runway.

Question 37

break zone

Answer 37

1st 3,000' of RWY

Question 38

Closed on 15 reference

Answer 38

cross | the extended runway centerline of Runway 17 at or above 2,300’

Question 39

When can you not request closed

Answer 39

straight-in between 9 and 4 miles or with an aircraft between “3-mile initial/initial” and the break.

Question 40

Runway 17 VFR and IFR Departures

Answer 40

- Tinder will announce departure - closed request with a “Tally Ho” or “No Joy" - Tally = 500' separation - No Joy = RWY hdg till 2300, expeditious climb to 2800 and call traffic when in sight

Question 41

Inside Downwind A/S

Answer 41

220 Knots

Question 42

When should you not perch

Answer 42

With a straight-in inside 4 miles, do not begin the final turn unless the straight-in is in sight and a normal final turn can be flown behind the straight-in

Question 43

Offset/ Go-around

Answer 43

-Climb as required, no higher than 2,300 -offset west btwn RWY/ Taxi Delta -add offset to radio calls -Do not sacrifice aircraft control or stall the aircraft in an attempt to avoid a touchdown

Question 44

Restricted Low Approach

Answer 44

Do not descend lower than 500’ AGL (1,500’) during a restricted low approach. Comply with the go-around and offset procedures. If below 500’ AGL when directed for a restricted low approach, attempt to comply prior to crossing the threshold.

Question 45

High pattern

Answer 45

The 4,500’ MSL high pattern is used for solo pattern only missions to decrease fuel prior to touch-and-go practice and for handling aircraft malfunctions

Question 46

Requesting Closed

Answer 46

approximately 2/3 down the runway. For Runway 15R, reference Taxiway F, and for Runway 33L, reference the southern edge of the ENJJPT ramp.

Question 47

Pattern Only for solo

Answer 47

Solo UPT students enter the high pattern after takeoff and normally remain there until able to fly the first overhead pattern with fewer than 2,500 pounds

Question 48

B/O from Point A to Outside Downwind

Answer 48

Aircraft established on outside downwind have priority over aircraft entering from Point A. If directed by Tinder “Point Alpha, Breakout,” climb to/maintain 4,000’ and turn to the left for 15R and to the right for 33L.

Question 49

B/O from 45-to-Initial

Answer 49

7-mile initial entries have priority over aircraft established in the pattern. Aircraft from 7-mile initial normally give way to aircraft declaring minimum fuel on 45-to-initial.

Question 50

B/O from Perch Point

Answer 50

Unless directed, do not extend the perch for spacing on a preceding aircraft. In this case, break out or perch normally (anticipating a go-around). Once established in the final turn, use go-around and offset procedures instead of breaking out.

Question 51

B/O from Departure End

Answer 51

When Tinder directs a breakout at the departure end, climb runway heading to 4,000’. Upon reaching 4,000’ proceed to a VFR entry point. After a radar approach to 15R/33L and unable to contact Tinder, continue attempting contact until 5 miles past the departure end, climb to 4,000’ and contact Sheppard Arrival for radar service to a VFR entry point.

Question 52

B/O from Point B/C

Answer 52

Perform a climbing turn to 4,000’ towards the active VFR | pattern and contact arrival for sequencing back to Point B/C.

Question 53

B/O from Straight In

Answer 53

Continue along the normal ground track. Clear vigilantly for initial traffic while climbing to 2,800’, then perform a climbing turn to 4,000’ towards the west and contact arrival for sequencing to a VFR entry point.

Question 54

Transient Aircraft

Answer 54

Tinder advises aircraft in the overhead pattern of approaching transient aircraft. Do not cross the runway threshold until the preceding transient clears the runway. With a transient between 4 miles and the approach end of the runway, do not begin the final turn. Aircraft may begin the final turn provided the transient aircraft is an AETC-assigned T-38, alternating sides of the runway are used, and 3,000 feet of spacing exists when crossing the threshold. Offset to the west if instructed to go around for a transient.

Question 55

Falls Weather mins

Answer 55

Minimum ceiling 2,300’ and minimum visibility 3 miles, | Restricted Pattern status.

Question 56

Unable to Cancel on Falls

Answer 56

Sheppard Arrival normally vectors aircraft no closer than 8 DME. If unable to cancel, Arrival will discontinue the approach. Expect a runway-heading climb to 5,000’ followed by vectors for an instrument approach or departure to the areas

Question 57

descend VFR from the last assigned | altitude to be at 2,300’ no later than

Answer 57

9 DME

Question 58

Airspeed for Falls

Answer 58

maintain 300 KTS on downwind, 250 KTS on base and slow to configure after rolling out on final. If vectored to a long final, maintain 250 KTS until 9 DME then slow to configure

Question 59

When directed to execute “Local Climbout,” fly runway | heading, maintain at or below ____ past DER

Answer 59

2300'

Question 60

Raise the bottom of the area 10’ for each _____ increment below _____

Answer 60

0. 01 | 29. 92

Question 61

UPT Solo Aerobatics limits

Answer 61

Solo UPT students will not continue the overthe- | top portion of any maneuver below 18,000’ AGL

Question 62

Westover and Hollis MOA Recovery altitude

Answer 62

cross VASTY, MIKKE, MEGGA LvL at 12,000' unless otherwise cleared

Question 63

Aircraft recovering from Stover or Dundee depart the area at or below ______ all other areas must exit at or below ______

Answer 63

14,000' | 17,000'