For IFR planning, must you avoid flying through a restricted area?
- Yes
- Unless on an airway, avoid flying through a restricted area by 3 NM
- ATC can clear through a restricted area
IFR or VFR, can you fly through a MOA?
- On an IFR flight, ATC will clear through a MOA IF radar separation can be provided
What is a Prohibited Area?
- Airspace where flight is prohibited, ex: The White House
What is a Warning Area?
- Airspace 3 NM outward from the coast of the US that may be hazardous to non-participating aircraft
What is an Alert Area?
- Airspace that has a high volume of pilot training or unusual aerial activity
IAW AR 95-1, what icing conditions may you fly into?
- Moderate conditions IF the aircraft is equipped with adequate deicing/anti-icing equipment
- Cannot fly into severe icing
What kind of turbulence may you fly into?
- Severe turbulence IF Major Army Commander approves and conditions in AR 95-1 are met
- Cannot fly into extreme turbulence or known severe turbulence
When using the DD Form 175-1 (Flight Weather Brief), where MUST you obtain the weather forecast from?
- A military forecaster at current location
- If not available, call nearest military forecaster or “accredited agency”
When a DD Form 175-1 is required, can you obtain weather information from a computer based system?
- Yes, IF approved by USAASA and the commander establishes a training program for it
For IMC flight, does the attitude indicator have to work on both the pilot’s and copilot’s side?
- Yes (Table 5-2: Required Equipment, AR 95-1)
Is it legal to use GPS for IAPs for IFR flight?
- Yes, if aircraft and GPS are airworthy certified
- GPS must have a current, non-corruptible database
Should you make a radio call FAF inbound?
- Yes, when not in radar contact
What is a (D) NOTAM?
- “Distant”
- Sent to all public airports and FSS
What is a (L) NOTAM?
- “Local”
- Information stays local
- Now included with (D) NOTAMs
What is a FDC NOTAM?
What is the width of a VOR airway?
- 8 NM
- 4 NM to either side
- True for 51 NM, then airway expands (approximately 2 NM for every 13 NM)
Smoking is prohibited in or within what distance of Army aircraft?
- 50 ft
For rotary wing IFR flight planning, a fuel reserve of how long is required?
- 30 minutes
What is the SVFR minimum for helicopters?
- 1/2 mile, clear of clouds
To file IFR, what weather must meet published Wx minimums through 1 hour after ETA?
- Predominant
How long does the Wx forecast last before being void?
- 1 hour 30 minutes
What are the 4 circumstances you can’t reduce visibility minimums by 50%?
- Flying faster than 90 KIAS (CAT A)
- Copter approaches
- Approach plate states “Visibility reduction by helicopters NA”
- No reduction less than 1/4 mile
Is an alternate required if radar is required for the approach but descent from enroute minimum altitude for IFR operations can be made in VFR?
- No
What are the takeoff Wx minimums for an Army pilot with less than 50 hours actual weather time and PC?
- 100 ft ceiling and 1/4 mile visibility
