Introduction to PFPS

Question 1

As an integral part of the Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS), __________ has the ability to create, edit, save, and open routes.

Answer 1

FalconView

Question 2

In addition to the helpful hints displayed in the Help text pane on the status bar, FalconView has a Help tool and tooltips for __________.

Answer 2

all of the toolbars and overlays

Question 3

FalconView can be launched:

Answer 3

By right-clicking on the PFPS Task Manger and selecting FalconView from the list

By left-clicking on the Windows Start button, then going to Programs, PFPS, and clicking on FalconView

From inside Combat Flight Planning Software (CFPS), clicking on the Center map button, then selecting Center Map from the Turnpoint menu (or pressing the F5 key)

Question 4

Which of the following options from the File Menu, New, allows you to gather file overlays and miscellaneous Window files into a single electronic package for distribution to other PFPS systems?

Answer 4

Mission Package

Question 5

Which of the following functions from the Edit Menu copies a bitmap of the FalconView screen to the Windows Clipboard where it may be pasted into a Windows application that accepts bitmaps?

Answer 5

Copy Map

Question 6

The __________ Toolbar is displayed across the top of the application window and below the menu bar by default.

Answer 6

Main

Question 7

__________ sets the map center to the location of a Navaid, airport, local point, waypoint, military training route point, air refueling track point, or aim point.

Answer 7

Fix/Point

Question 8

FalconView displays a number of geographically referenced overlays. They can be divided into 2 classes, __________ overlays and ___________ overlays.

Answer 8

Static; File

Question 9

T/F:

Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File is produced based on the ICAO Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle of every 28 days. Use of this product outside the 28-day window for which it is effective is not authorized and could result in ATC violations and international airspace/procedural violations, and would be in serious conflict with Safety of Flight.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F:

The Solar Lunar Analysis Tool (SLAT) is a stand-alone program that displays solar and lunar information in a variety of tables and graphs.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

T/F:

The Analysis Tool creates a file overlay. Overlay information is saved in files with an “.rab” extension.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Which window allows you to set the Primary and Secondary Coordinate Formats, and which of the 2 will be the default format?

Answer 12

Coordinate Format

Question 13

T/F:

The Combat Flight Planning Software (CFPS) planning window is the primary aircrew interface and presents a worksheet for data entry and evaluation.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

T/F:

Every route that is opened in CFPS or FalconView goes through a route update process to check whether the route information reflects the most current DAFIF (Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File) installed in PFPS.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T/F:

The Premission window is a separate program and will automatically launch when CFPS is started.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

If you use the Edit, Edit Defaults menu to make changes to defaults, defaults revert to those set in ___________ when you exit CFPS.

Answer 16

System Administration

Question 17

T/F:

The Display/Entry Datum affects all points entered in this planning session. Do not change this field for only 1 or 2 points to be entered in a different datum. Instead, use the Geo window.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

T/F:

Check the Datum selections very carefully in each of the following locations to ensure you know exactly what is selected: Defaults, MGRS Grid Datum and Print Datum, Background Detail, and Additional Points.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Most submenu selections made under the Turnpoint Menu open the __________ window and displays the corresponding tab data for easy modification.

Answer 19

PFPS Point Editor

Question 20

T/F:

Due to display rounding, leg values may appear to be inaccurate when using the Route Menu Calculate function.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

The __________ window allows you to selectively reverse the sequence of points and append them to the original route.

Answer 21

Fly Reverse

Question 22

T/F:

Auto Return is similar to Fly Reverse. However, you cannot have an approach as the last point of your original route.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

T/F:

CPFS is intended to be integrated with FalconView, so any route built within FalconView will automatically displays in CFPS.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

T/F:

It is responsibility of the user to enter correct values for MSA and ESA.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

T/F: Searching for a Fix/Point may be done by clicking with the right mouse button in the Fix/Point field.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

T/F: All rotary wing FPMs allow for a manual entry of Hover Height.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

T/F: The Point Editor is a core component application that supplements the CFPS planning window and FalconView.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

T/F: The Point Editor displays and edits noncritical background flight information; that is, information that does not display on the flight planning window.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

T/F: The Point Editor can be started manually within CFPS and FalconView. It is also automatically started from within CFPS as the natural consequence of user interaction.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

The Point Editor can be started manually in FalconView with the __________ by selecting a Turnpoint and right-clicking the mouse.

Answer 30

Route Editor

Question 31

The PFPS Point Editor __________ tab allows you to identify and edit the point information and is a duplicate for the planning window information, although it uses a different layout.

Answer 31

General

Question 32

Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) coordinates with the highest precision (1 Meter) are displayed in a __________ character format where the first 3 characters represent the grid zone, the next 2 identify the 100,000 meter square, and remaining characters identify the point within the 100,000 meter square.

Answer 32

15

Question 33

The __________ tab contains the calculated point information and is a duplicate for the planning window information, although it uses a different layout.

Answer 33

Calc

Question 34

The __________ tab contains the information that describes the Start, Taxi, and Takeoff portion of the flight plan.

Answer 34

STTO

Question 35

The __________ tab contains the information that describes the approach and landing portion of the flight plan.

Answer 35

APPR

Question 36

T/F: An Approach Leg does not use calculations to determine leg time or fuel used.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

The __________ tab contains the information that describes the Delay operations portion of the flight plan at a certain Turnpoint.

Answer 37

Delay

Question 38

The __________ tab is used for rotary wing operations.

Answer 38

Hover

Question 39

T/F: The Hover tab is capable of multiple Hover Events at the same point, along with the capability to perform “what if” scenarios.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Climb, Cruise, and Descent flight modes and Input settings are available for each type of Aircraft under the __________ tab.

Answer 40

FPM

Question 41

The __________ tab allows you to perform coordinate conversion for the associated Turnpoint.

Answer 41

GEO

Question 42

The __________ tab allows you to enter miscellaneous Turnpoint properties and data.

Answer 42

Misc

Question 43

The __________ tab allows you to enter all information required to construct an Additional Point.

Answer 43

AddPt