Written Exam Flashcards

(108 cards)

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Q

Twilight Operations

A

Anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statue miles unless PIC reduce lighting due to safety.

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Twilight rules

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30 Minutes before official sunrise until official sunrise.
30 Minutes after official sunset beginning at official sunset.
Except for Alaska

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Maximum Speed

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87 knot or 100 mph

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Maximum Altitude

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400 feet AGL

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Maximum Altitude above structure

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400 above immediate uppermost limit.

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Minimum flight visibility,

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3 statute miles slant distance unlighted to prominent lighted object.

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Cloud separation,

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500’ vertical, 2000’ horizontal.

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MSL

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Mean seal level

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AGL

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Above ground level,
Cloud heights,
Used for sUAS operations

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Q

Nautical Mile

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6,076 feet

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Statute Mile

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5,280 feet

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To convert SM to NM

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1 SM = .869 NM

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Controlled Airspace

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Class A, B, C, D, E. sUAS must have permission to fly.

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Class A Airspace

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18,000’ - 60,000’ MSL.

sUAS not allowed.

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Class B Airspace

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Surface to 10,000, MSL
Three separate layers varying.
Big & Busy

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Class C Airspace

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Has ATC and radar,
Typical measurements 5 SM radius surface to 4,000’ AGL; 10 SM 1,200’ to 4,000’ AGL.
Controlled

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Class D Airspace

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Surround airports with operational control tower,
5 mile radius - surface to 2,500’ AGL.
Discuss (with ATC)

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Class E Airspace

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Any controlled airspace not A, B, C, D. IFR Rules. Surface to 18,000’ MSL.
Everywhere else

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Enroute Class E Airspace

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Begins at 1,200 AGL. Most US is Class E.

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Class E Transition Airspace

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Begins 700’ AGL, Departure and Arrival to airports

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Class E Surface Areas

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Extends from the surface to protect IFR aircraft. Any Class E airspace not enroute, transition, or surface begins at 14,500’ MSL

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Airspace Authorization

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90 days lead time and on FAA portal only

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Uncontrolled Airspace

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Not Class A, B, C, D, E.

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Class G Airspace

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All airspace not classified as controlled. Typically airspace near to ground between Class B-D cylinders and beneath Class E airspace. Most sUAS operations in Class G
Ground

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FAA Notam Phone#
1-800-WX-BRIEF 1800-9927433
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Information concerning parachute jump areas may be found at?
Chart supplement
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Standard Sea Level Pressure
29.92 Hg
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Standard Sea Level Tempature
59 Degrees F
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Phonetic A
Alpha
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Phonetic B
BRAVO
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Phonetic C
CHARLIE
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Phonetic D
DELTA
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Phonetic E
ECHO
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Phonetic F
FOXTROT
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Phonetic G
GOLF
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Phonetic H
HOTEL
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Phonetic I
INDIA
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Phonetic J
JULIET
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Phonetic K
KILO
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Phonetic L
LIMA
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Phonetic M
MIKE
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Phonetic N
NOVEMBER
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Phonetic O
OSCAR
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Phonetic P
PAPA
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Phonetic Q
QUEBEC
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Phonetic R
ROMEO
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Phonetic S
SIERRA
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Phonetic T
TANGO
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Phonetic U
UNIFORM
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Phonetic V
VICTOR
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Phonetic W
WHISKEY
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Phonetic X
X-RAY
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Phonetic Y
YANKEE
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Phonetic Z
ZULU
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Phonetic 9
NINER
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Qualifier Intensity or Proximity - "-"
Light
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Qualifier Intensity or Proximity - " " None
Moderate
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Qualifier Intensity or Proximity - "+"
Heavy
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Qualifier Intensity or Proximity - VC
In the vicinity
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Qualifier descriptor 2 - MI
SHALLOW
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Qualifier descriptor 2 - BC
PATCHES
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Qualifier descriptor 2 - DR
LOW DRIFTING
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Qualifier descriptor 2 - BL
BLOWING
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Qualifier descriptor 2 - SH
SHOWERS
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Qualifier descriptor 2 - TS
THUNDERSTORMS
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Qualifier descriptor 2 - FZ
FREEZING
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Qualifier descriptor 2 - PR
PARTIAL
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Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - DZ
DRIZZLE
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Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - RA
RAIN
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Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - SN
SNOW
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Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - SG
SNOW GRAINS
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Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - IC
ICE CRYSTALS
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Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - PL
ICE PELLETS
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Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - GR
HAIL
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Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - GS
SMALL HAIL OR SNOW PELLETS
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Weather Phenomena - Precipitation 3 - UP
UNKNOWN PRECIPITATION (AUTOMATED STATIONS ONLY)
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Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - BR
MIST
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Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - FG
FOG
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Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - FU
SMOKE
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Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - DU
DUST
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Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - SA
SAND
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Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - HZ
HAZE
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Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - PY
SPRAY
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Weather Phenomena - Obscuration 4 - VA
VOLCANIC ASH
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Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - PO
DUST/SAND SWIRLS
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Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - SQ
SQUALLS
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Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - FC
FUNNEL CLOUD
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Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - +FC
TORNADO OR WATERSPOUT
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Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - SS
SANDSTORM
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Weather Phenomena - Other - 5 - DS
DUSTSTORM
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Sky Condition - SKC
LESS THAN 1/8 CLEAR
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Sky Condition - CLR
LESS THAN 1/8 - CLEAR
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Sky Condition - FEW
LESS THAN 1/8
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Sky Condition - FEW
1/8-2/8 FEW
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Sky Condition - SCT
3/8-4/8 SCATTERED
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Sky Condition - BKN
5/8-7/8 BROKEN
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Sky Condition - OVH
8/8 OVERCAST
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ADM
Aeronautical Decision Making
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CRM
Crew Resource Management
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Decide Model
``` Detect - the problem Estimate - the need to react Choose - a course of action Identify - solutions Do - the necessary actions ```
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IMSAFE Checklist
Illness - am I sick? Medications - am I taking meds that will affect performance? Stress - am I under pressure? Alcohol - Have I need drinking last 8-24 hours? Fatigue - am I tired? Eating - have I eaten enough?
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PAVE checklist. - preflight
``` P = Pilot in Command ready? A = Aircraft limitations? V = enVironment factors favorable for flight? E = External pressures influence risk? ```
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Outline color of class B airspace
Class B Airspace is blue solid
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What signify Class C Airspace?
Solid red borders
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What is border of Class D Airspace?
Blue dashed line.
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A blue dashed box with numbers signifying what?
Class D Airspace ceiling
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Class E Airspace is bordered by?
Red dashed line
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Red gradient boarded means?
Class E Airspace with 700' floor.