Low Levels

Question 1

What is the difference between TOT and TTT mode?

Answer 1

In Time On Target (TOT) mode, the commanded speed for a destination point will use the time of day as the time of reference.

In Time To Target (TTT) mode, the commanded speed will use a chronometer as the time reference

Question 2

What are the limits to the commanded speed in TTT/TOT?

Answer 2

The are no limits to the commanded airspeed. The system commands, if followed, could potentially put the aircraft out of the flight envelope

Question 3

When do the TTT/TOT calculations become unreliable?

Answer 3

When close to the target (within 0.5 nm of the steerpoint) and/or set TOT/TTT (within 3 seconds)

Question 4

What are some assumptions used with TTT/TOT?

Answer 4

-All calculations are based on the aircraft PP, current ground speed, distance to the point with a TOA along the FPL route (assuming no lead turn or overshoot)
-The route of flight is directly to the selected waypoint, then along the programmed FPL. The system searches for the first waypoint containing a TOA which is beyond the current steerpoint
-00 is not considered as part of the FPL

Question 5

Can you use leg times in TTT mode?

Answer 5

Yes, since the WIT key will immediately zero out the clock and restart it

Question 6

What is the proportional airspeed method for corrections?

Answer 6

For each second early or late, increase or decrease ground speed by 1 knot for 6 minutes (b/c at 360 GS you’re traveling 6 NM per min)

Question 7

What should pilots be focused on in the turn?

Answer 7

100% of attention should be focused on making the turn

Question 8

How do you calculate drift correction?

Answer 8

Apply 1 degree of drift correction for every 6 knots of crosswind

Question 9

If unable to visually acquire or ensure lateral separation from known obstacles,

Answer 9

climb NLT 3 NM prior to the obstacle to ensure vertical separation by 2NM from the obstacle

Question 10

If an obstacle is visually acquired, avoid it by

Answer 10

500 feet vertically or 0.5 NM laterally

Question 12

When crossing high or hilly terrain, maintain __ G on the aircraft and do not exceed approximately ___ degrees of bank. Maneuvering at less than __ G is limited to upright bunting maneuvering

Answer 12

positive G, 120 degrees of bank, less than 1G

Question 13

What is the minimum airspeed for low-level navigation is ___ KCAS

Answer 13

300 KCAS

Question 14

During low-altitude training, maintain a minimum of ___ feet above the highest terrain or obstacle within ___ nm of the aircraft.

Answer 14

500 feet within 1/2 nm

Question 15

Pilots will set altitude warning function to alert the pilot at no less than ___ percent of planned altitude

Answer 15

90% (450 feet)

Question 16

During all low-altitude operations, the immediate reaction to task saturation, diverted attention, KIO, or emergencies is to

Answer 16

climb to Route Abort Altitude or a prebriefed safe altitude (minimum of 1,000 feet AGL)

Question 17

If a birdstrike enters the cockpit and the aircraft loses a canopy, the pilot flying will

Answer 17

immediately select MIL or MAX power on both engines and establish a climb away from the ground

Question 18

What are the VMC route abort procedures?

Answer 18

-Maintain safe separation from terrain
-Comply with VFR altitude restrictions and squawk
-Maintain VMC at all times

Question 19

What are the IMC route abort procedures?

Answer 19

-Immediately climb to or above the computed RAA
-Attempt to maintain ground track
-If deviations are required or the RAA/MSA is higher than the route limits, squawk emergency
-Attempt to contact ATC for clearance, until then fly at a VFR altitude while in IMC

Question 20

When practical, avoid airports by?

Answer 20

1500’ AGL or 3NM

Question 21

What are the weather minimums for VR and IR routes?

Answer 21

VR: 3000 and 5
IR: 1500 and 3 (must be visual training)

Question 22

What does the ESA or ERAA provide for obstacle clearance?

Answer 22

minimum of 1000’ (2000’ in mountainous terrain) within 22 NM of planned route

Question 23

What does the chart MSA provide?

Answer 23

500’ obstacle clearance from 5nm within centerline

Question 24

What “bubble” exists around threats?

Answer 24

2 NM bubble (must climb by 3 NM to maintain bubble)

Question 25

What fuel flow should you set?

Answer 25

1350# per side which is 45 pounds per minute

Question 26

What is a TTTG check?

Answer 26

Threats, Time, Turn, Gas