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AR 95-1

Smoking is prohibited in or within what distance of Army aircraft?

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50 feet

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AR 95-1

For Rotary Wing IFR flight planning a fuel reserve of how long is required?

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30 minutes

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AR 95-1

Are you allowed to fly into known or forecast severe icing conditions?

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NO

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AR 95-1

Are you allowed to fly into known or forecast moderate icing conditions?

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YES but only with adequate operational anti-icing or deicing equipment.

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Are you allowed to intentionally fly into known or forecast extreme turbulence?

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NO

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AR 95-1

Are you allowed to intentionally fly into known severe turbulence?

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NO

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AR 95-1

What is the Helicopter SVFR minimum?

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1/2 mile & Clear of Clouds

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AR 95-1

To file IFR, what weather must meet published Wx minimums through 1 hour after ETA?

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Predominant Weather

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AR 95-1

To file IFR, you must be able to meet _______ Wx minimums through ___ after ETA.

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Predominant

1 Hour

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AR 95-1

How long does the weather forecast last before being void?

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1 hour 30 minutes

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AR 95-1

What are the 4 times you may not reduce visibility minimums by 1/2?

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Flying faster than 90 KTAS (Cat A)
Copter Approaches
Approach plate states “Visibility Reduction by Helicopters NA”
No reduction less than 1/4 mile

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AR 95-1

An alternate airfield is required when filing IFR if:

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(Wx) - predominant Wx through ETA + 1 hour is less than Wx planning minimums + 400/1)
(Radar) - Radar is required for the approach
(Navaids) - Navigational Aids are unmonitored

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AR 95-1
Is an alternate airfield required for planning if radar is required for the approach but descent from en route minimum altitude for IFR operations can be made in VFR?

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No

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AR 95-1
An alternate airfield can be used when filing IFR if:
(WRNGAS)

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Worst Wx through ETA+1hr is better than Wx planning mins + 400/1
Radar is not required for the approach
Navaids are monitored
GPS not required for the approach
ANA does not appear on the FLIP
Surface Area Airspace
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AR 95-1

What are the take-off weather minimums for a pilot without 50 hours W-PC?

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100- 1/4

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AR 95-1

When does an Army aviator no longer have take-off minimums?

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50 hours W-PC

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AR 95-1

What are the take-off weather minimums for a pilot with more than 50 hours W-PC?

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0/0

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AR 95-1

What is the minimum Wx required to initiate an approach?

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0/0

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AR 95-1

When can an aircraft be flown below the published MDA or DH?

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landing area/RWY/landing lights in sight AND in a safe position to land.

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AR 95-1

How long can elapse before a pilot must be given a PFE for currency?

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60 days in similar A/C

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AR 95-1

What clothing and equipment must be worn by crew members when performing crew duties?

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Leather Boots / Flight: Helmet, Suit, Gloves
Cotton/wool/or nomex underwear
ID Tags

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AR 95-1

How often must your flight helmet be inspected?

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120 days

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AR 95-1

When is it acceptable to not file IFR?

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VFR Training / Time Limit / VFR Mission / Excessive IFR delays / Hazardous Wx conditions IFR / Single Pilot

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FM .240

What does the L stand for in L Class VOR?

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Low Altitude

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FM .240 | What does the H stand for in the H Class VOR?
High Altitude
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FM .240 | How many degrees off course are you when you have full scale deflection on a VOR Approach?
at least 10 degrees
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FM .240 | How many degrees off course are you when you have full scale deflection on an ILS Approach?
At least 2 1/2 degrees
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FM .240 | What are the classes of NDB's and what distances are associated with them?
L - 15nm MH - 25nm H - 50nm HH - 75nm
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FM .240 | What does Category A, B, C, etc mean on approach?
It's determined by the aircraft speed & usually changes the weather minimums
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FM .240 | What are the speeds associated with the Categories?
A: 1-90 kts / B: 91-120 kts / C: 121-140 kts / D: 141-165 kts E: 166+ kts
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FM .240 | Are category speeds determined by Airspeed or Groundspeed?
Airspeed
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FM .240 | When do you start a turn on a departure procedure?
400 feet above departure end of the runway.
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FM .240 | What is PMSV?
Pilot to Metro Service - a direct pilot to Wx briefer service. It is used to update Wx or give a PIREP
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FM .240 | What is a precision approach?
A standard instrument approach procedure that has a glideslope/glidepath
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FM .240 | What is an example of a precision approach?
ILS or PAR
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FM .240 | What is the difference between an ILS and a PAR?
On an ILS, the instruments provide the pilot with the elevation and azimuth information, where on the PAR the Final controller (ATC) provides the information to the pilot.
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FM .240 | What is a non-precision approach?
A standard instrument approach procedure in which no electronic glideslope is provided
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FM .240 | What is an example of a non-precision approach?
VOR, NDB, LOC, ASR, LDA, and SDF
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FM .240 | What is a Final Approach Fix (FAF)?
The fix from which the final approach (IFR) to an airport is executed
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FM .240 | What is the final approach fix for an ILS/PAR approach?
Glide path / Slop intercept
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FM .240 | How do you know when you are at the FAF on a PAR?
Final Controller (ATC) will announce, "On glide path, begin descent"
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FM .240 | What is the FAF for a non-precision approach?
Maltese Cross (x) symbol on government charts
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FM .240 | What is a Final Approach Point (FAP)?
The point (on a non-precision approach) where the procedure turn is completed and the descent may start.
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FM .240 | What is a Missed Approach Point?
A point prescribed in each instrument approach procedure (IAP) at which a missed approach procedure shall be executed if the required visual reference does not exist.
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FM .240 | What is the missed approach point for an ILS/PAR approach?
On glide path at decision height
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FM .240 | How do you know that you are at the missed approach point on a PAR?
Final Controller (ATC) will announce "At Decision Height"
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FM .240 | What is the missed approach point for a non-precision approach?
As published on each IAP
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FM .240 | On a precision approach what is the lowest altitude allowed called?
Decision Height (DH)
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FM .240 | On a non-precision approach what is the lowest altitude allowed called?
Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA)
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FM .240 | How would you depart an airport that does not have a departure procedure published?
As directed by Alternate Takeoff Minimums or, if none are published, climb to 400' HAA before turning.
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FM .240 | What is the difference between an ADF and an NDB?
ADF (Automatic Direction Finder) - receiver - in aircraft | NDB (Non-Directional Beacon) - transmitter - on ground
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FM .240 | At a pilot controlled lighting airport how do you get Medium intensity lighting?
5 clicks within 5 seconds
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FM .240 | How long will the lights stay on after a pilot uses pilot controlled lighting?
15 minutes
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FM .240 | What is an ILS critical area?
An area designated by taxiway markings that surface vehicles or aircraft operating on the ground, could cause disturbances to the ILS localizer and glideslope courses.
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FM .240 | When is an ILS critical area active?
Control tower active and 800' ceilings, 2 miles visibility
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AR 95-1 | When there are intermittent weather conditions, _______ weather will apply.
Predominant
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AR 95-1 Aviators flying helicopters may reduce destination and alternate Category A visibility minimums by ____, but not less than ___ mile or metric equivalent.
50 percent | 1/4 mile
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AR 95-1 For all IFR and VFR cross country flights, the weather forecast will be void ______ from the time the forecast is received provided the aircraft has not departed.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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AR 95-1 | The crew will update _______ on stopover flights.
weather briefing information
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AR 95-1 An airfield may be selected as an alternate when the ____ weather condition for that airfield is forecast for ETA through ____ to be equal or greater than -
WORST <> 1 hour after ETA | 400'/1sm > Wx planning minium required for the approach; or VFR approach can be made
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AR 95-1 | What are the five criteria that make an airfield ineligible for designation as an alternate airfield?
APP procedure NA in FLIP, Radar Required, GPS required, NAVAIDs unmonitored, no SFC-based airspace
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AR 95-1 | How do you determine if you do not need an Alternate Airfield because "VFR approach is possible"?
Take MSL Altitude - Airfield elevation to find AGL altitude. Round up to nearest 100'. Determine airspace and add the cloud clearance. The answer = forecasted minimums.
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AR 95-1 | All aviators will comply with _________ IFR takeoff minimums and ________ in __________.
published nonstandard | departure procedures in flight information publications
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AR 95-1 | An aviator who has logged __ hours or more of ACTUAL weather time AS PC has ______________.
50 hours | no Army takeoff minimums
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AR 95-1 | What are the minimum takeoff requirements for an aviator who has NOT logged 50 hours of actual Wx?
100' ceilings and either 1/4 mile VIS or RVR 1200 feet
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AR 95-1 Communications IFR - reports and radio phraseology will _________. VFR - Aviators will ______ and make ____ as required.
conform to DOD FLIP | monitor appropriate frequencies; position reports
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AR 95-1 Holding - An aviator may request ATC clearance to hold at any time if _______ can be met; holding will be in accordance with _________.
fuel and alternate requirements | DOD FLIP
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AR 95-1 | Aviators shall avoid overflight of national security areas below ______. Exceptions will be per instructions in _____.
2,000' AGL. | DOD FLIP
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If an ALTN Airfield is required, the ETE TO ALTN should include:
missed approach, en route, one lap in holding, full approach to touchdown.
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According to current Army operator manuals and regulations, aircraft are permitted up to _____ of error from the surveyed elevation before requiring maint.
70 feet
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When flying instruments, what should be selected on the FLT SET page?
LO BUG | NM (not km)
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``` FM .240 Departure procedures (normal departure) provide obstacle clearance provided that the aircraft: ```
crosses the end of the RWY at least 35' AGL, climbs to 400' above airfield elevation before turning, and climbs at a minimum of 200 ft/NM, unless higher gradient assigned.
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ATM What are the three standards for HOLDING? Under PROCEDURES, what will the P do?
1- correctly tune/identify appropriate NAVAID 2- correctly enter the holding pattern 3- correctly time/track holding pattern legs compute outbound wind corrections for P*
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FM .240 | When correcting for wind direction on the outbound leg, the correction should be ______.
tripled
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What are the three types of entry into holding patters?
Parallel, Direct, Teardrop
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FM .240 | What are the four common techniques for executing a procedure turn (course reversal)?
Teardrop pattern, Standard 45/180, 80/260 course reversal, holding/racetrack pattern
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ATM | What are the five standards for instrument takeoff?
Select FLT page, Maintain T/O power, Maintain accelerative climb +/-2 bar width, in trim after ETL, appropriate climb +/-200 FPM
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ATM | What are the immediate actions taken upon unusual attitude recovery?
Level pitch and bank attitude, establish and maintain a heading - turn only for known obstacles, adjust torque to cruise or hover power as applicable, trim as required to return to level flight
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ATM | What are the immediate actions taken upon IIMC?
Announce IMC and transition to instrument flight | LEVEL wings, HDG - only turn for obs, TQ for Climb, A/S for Climb, trim +/- 1 ball width, XPNDR to EMER, contact ATC

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