As PC of an Army helicopter, you have determined that it will be necessary to climb to 12500’ PA for approximately 20 mins in order to clear a mountain range.
a. Will it be necessary for you to use oxygen?
no
As PC of an Army helicopter, you have determined that it will be necessary to climb to 12500’ PA for approximately 20 mins in order to clear a mountain range.
b. How long could you fly at the altitude stated before oxygen would be required?
30 minutes
As PC of an Army helicopter, you have determined that it will be necessary to climb to 12500’ PA for approximately 20 mins in order to clear a mountain range.
c. You have been asked to take parachutists to the highest altitude possible for a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump. You do not have oxygen on board your helicopter. To what altitude may you take them?
14,000 PA
As PC of an Army helicopter, you have determined that it will be necessary to climb to 12500’ PA for approximately 20 mins in order to clear a mountain range.
d. One leg of your cross country flight will take less than an hour. You must clear an 11500 foot MSL mountain pass. You have determined that your PA will be the same as your MSL altitude. Will you be able to fly that portion of your cross country flight at that altitude?
yes
As PC of an Army helicopter, you have determined that it will be necessary to climb to 12500’ PA for approximately 20 mins in order to clear a mountain range.
e. At what altitude must all the occupants of an unpressurized Army aircraft use oxygen?
above 14,00’ PA
Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
a. At takeoff, rotary-wing aircraft flying under VFR rules must have enough fuel to reach the destination and have a planned reserve of
20 mins at cruise
Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
b.In order to fly under VFR rules, destination weather must be forecast to be >_ VFR minimums at ETA through
1 hour after ETA
Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
c.What are the Special VFR (SVFR) minimal for Army helicopters?
1/2 mi visibility and clear of clouds unless a higher minimum is required at the airfield
Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
d. What is the weather forecast void time?
1 hr 30 mins
Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
e. What is the minimum altitude for crossing Wildlife Refuges Areas?
2000 feet above the surface
Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
f. What minimum weather must be reported to enter any core surface area of controlled airspace VFR?
1000 feet ceiling and 3 SM visibility
Above what altitude does the cruising altitude rule begin?
above 3000 feet
On a magnetic course of ____degrees through_____degrees (easterly direction), what altitudes are observed? Any_______altitude plus_____feet.
0, 179, odd thousand feet MSL, 500
On a magnetic course of ____degrees through_____degrees (westerly direction), what altitudes are observed? Any_______altitude plus_____feet.
180, 359, even thousand feet MSL, 500
What is a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)
areas where participating pilots can receive additional radar services have been redefined as TRSA Service
How would an Army aviator participate in a TRSA?
Contact the radar approach control and avail themselves of the TRSA Services
NOTE: Refer to AIM, para 3-4-3
Can an Army pilot flying an Army helicopter legally enter a Resticted Area VFR?
yes, with authorization from the using or controlling agency first
NOTE: Refer to AIM, para 3-4-4
What is the purpose of a Warning Area
to warn nonparticipating pilots of the potential danger from activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft
NOTE:Refer to AIM, para 3-4-5
There are no restrictions on through flight for VFR aircraft flying in a Military Operations Area (MOA). What procedure should be followed prior to entering an MOA?
Pilots should contact any FSS within 100mi of the area to obtain accurate real time information concerning the MOA hours of operation. Prior to entering an active MOA, pilots should contact the controlling agency for traffic advisories
NOTE: Refer to AIM, para 3-4-6
What is the purpose of an Alert Area?
to inform nonparticipating pilots of areas that may contain a high volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity
NOTE: Refer to AIM, para 3-5-3
How could an Army aviator become aware of a possible Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) along the route of flight?
The pilot should check appropriate NOTAMs during flight planning.
Would providing a safe environment for the operation of disaster relief aircraft be a possible reason to create a TFR?
yes
IAW AR 95-1, how must a military flight plan be filed
local commanders will establish policies specifying the flight plan or operator’s log to be used. (AR 95-1 ch.5, section 5-2d)
What publication provides instructions for completing DD Form 175 flight plan entries?
General Planning (GP) ch.4
