Afman 11 202V3
98 questions across 0 topics. Use the find bar or section chips to jump to what you need.
The PIC will ensure compliance with the following:
Aircraft technical order (T.O.), Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearance and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), and Flight Information Publications (FLIPs)
An ATC clearance is not authority to deviate from AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3. In an inflight emergency requiring immediate action, the PIC may deviate from any rule to the extent required to meet that emergency. When deviating from an ATC clearance, notify ATC of the action taken as soon as possible.
True
When computing required fuel reserves for turbine-powered aircraft, you should use fuel consumption rates for:
Best endurance at 10,000 feet MSL
The minimum turn altitude after an IFR takeoff is 400 feet above the departure end of the runway elevation unless:
Required by a published procedure or Required by ATC
Aircraft with retractable landing gear will report their gear is down to ATC prior to _____.
Crossing the threshold & Aircraft with multiple crew positions may omit the call to ATC if the crew has independently verified the landing gear is down prior to crossing the threshold
An alternate is required when the weather forecast at the destination, including TEMPO conditions, from ± 1 hour of ETA is less than:
Ceiling of 2,000 feet and visibility of 3 SM & Forecast crosswinds are outside aircraft limitations
For fixed wing aircraft, the prevailing weather at the alternate ± 1 hour of ETA, including TEMPO conditions (except those caused by thunderstorms, rain showers, or snow showers) must be forecasted to be at or above the highest of:
A ceiling of 1,000 feet, A visibility of 2 SM, A ceiling of 500 feet above the lowest compatible minimums, A visibility of 1 SM above the lowest compatible minimums
USAF aircraft flying VFR in FAA Class C, D, E (below 10,000 feet MSL), or G (below 10,000 feet MSL) airspace must have a prevailing or flight visibility of ____SM and be _____ feet below, _____ feet above, and _____ feet horizontal from the clouds.
3; 500; 1,000; 2,000
For manned aircraft night operations, aircrew must have an operable flashlight.
True
The PIC may make changes to the original filed flight plan without re-filing provided:
The change does not penetrate an ADIZ, The controlling ATC agency approves the change for an IFR flight, The change complies with applicable host-nation rules
Unauthorized or impromptu flight demonstrations, maneuvers or flyovers are acceptable if approved by ATC.
False
Aircrew will not fly if any alcohol was consumed within _____ hours prior to ______ or if impaired by alcohol or any other intoxicating substance, to include the effects or after-effects.
12; takeoff
Which is a correct standard holding pattern in the National Airspace System?
Right turns, 1 minute inbound legs when holding at or below 14,000 feet MSL
While being radar vectored for an approach, ATC clears you for the approach, but you are below a published altitude restriction. You must:
Maintain the last assigned altitude until established on a segment of the published instrument procedure.
Before starting the initial descent into an airfield:
Recheck the weather, Review the instrument procedures, Check the heading and attitude systems, Coordinate lost communication procedures (if necessary)
Unless the instrument procedure specifies otherwise, the remain within distance of a procedure turn is measured from:
The procedure turn fix.
The final approach may be as much as___degrees off of the runway centerline and still be considered a straight-in approach.
30
When flying an ILS, if the aircraft is more than half-scale below or full scale above glideslope:
Do not descend below localizer minimums OR Descent may be continued to the DA if the glideslope is recaptured to within half-scale below or less than full scale above glideslope
Pilots must adhere to the following when entering Class C airspace:
Be in prior two-way radio communication with ATC AND Do not exceed 200 knots at or below 2500ft AGL within 4 NM of the primary airport unless authorized by ATC or required to maintain the minimum operating airspeed specified in the aircraft T.O.
An aircraft is considered in two-way radio contact if a controller responds to a radio call with, "[call sign] standby." If a controller responds with "Aircraft calling approach, standby" then two- way radio contact has not been established.
True
In order to avoid inadvertent flight into IMC while operating under VFR, anticipate IMC and alter route of flight to maintain VMC unless safety dictates otherwise. If unable to maintain VMC:
Coordinate an IFR clearance, Cancel the VFR flight plan, Immediately transition to instruments
At an airport with an operating control tower, you must obtain clearance before (select the best answer):
Taxiing, proceeding onto a runway, takeoff and landing
Except for takeoff or landing, do not operate aircraft over non-congested areas at an altitude of less than _____ft AGL except over open water, in special use airspace, or in sparsely populated areas.
500
Mission permitting, do not operate aircraft less than _____ft. AGL over national recreation areas and wildlife refuges.
2,000
Do not fly an approach or land at an airport where thunderstorms or other hazardous conditions are producing hail, strong winds, gust fronts, heavy rain, lightning, windshear or microbursts unless the runway and flight path are clear of hazards.
True
If the reported weather decreases below lowest compatible approach minimums after _____, the approach may be continued to the appropriate MAP and a landing may be accomplished if all criteria for landing are met.
Beginning a descent, Receiving radar vectors for an approach, Established on any segment of an approach prior to the missed approach point
For loss of cabin pressure, pilots should initiate an immediate descent to the lowest practical altitude, preferably below _____. Do not allow cabin altitude to remain above _____ unless occupants are wearing functional pressure suits.
18,000 ft MSL; FL250
If conditions (weather, airspace, etc.) prevent completing the mission under VFR, the PIC will alter the route of flight and continue VFR:
Until reaching the destination, Until obtaining an IFR clearance, Until landing at a suitable location
If an aircrew member remains after flying to perform official duties, the crew rest period begins after termination of these duties.
True
Aircrew may initiate mission-related communication with official agencies without interrupting crew rest.
True
When the missed approach is initiated prior to the MAP, unless otherwise cleared by ATC, _____
Fly the instrument procedure as specified on the approach plate, including altitude restrictions, to the MAP AND Remain at or above the MDA, DA, or DH
Descent below MDA is not authorized until _____.
Sufficient visual reference with the runway environment has been established AND The aircraft is in a position to execute a safe landing
The definition of "runway environment" consists of one or more of the following:
The approach light system, The threshold, threshold markings, or threshold lights
A clearance for an approach includes a clearance to fly the published missed approach on the instrument procedure, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
True
Passive participation in Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) means to:
Land when another aircraft has been given LAHSO clearance OR Takeoff when another aircraft has been given LAHSO clearance
USAF Aircraft flying VFR in FAA Class B airspace must have a prevailing or flight visibility of _____ statute miles and _____.
3; clear of clouds
Tobacco use in all forms, including electronic nicotine delivery systems, is prohibited on all aircraft.
True
In flight reporting. Aircrew will immediately report the following to the appropriate controlling agency:
Hazardous weather conditions or wake turbulence, Volcanic activity, Large concentrations of birds or wildlife on or near the airfield to the appropriate controlling agency, or Any other significant flight condition that may affect aviation safety
If you are in level flight at 18,000' MSL within CONUS, in which airspace are you?
Class A
The name of the approach is followed by a single letter starting with the letter "A" when only circling minimums are provided on an instrument approach. The suffix letter is not used again for any procedures at that airfield.
True
When two or more straight-in approaches with the same type of navigation guidance exists for the same runway, a letter or numerical suffix is added to the title of the approach (e.g., VOR Z RWY 20, VOR Y RWY 20). The single letter suffix is used when:
Two or more NAVAIDs of the same type are used to support different approaches to the same runway; Two or more missed approaches are associated with a common approach; Different approach procedures using the same navigation type are provided for different aircraft categories; OR Two or more arrivals are used to a common approach and are published on different charts
An emergency safe altitude (ESA) is normally published only for U.S. military procedures; it is a single altitude that provides 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance (2,000 feet in designated mountainous areas) within 100 nautical miles of the facility or fix.
True
All instrument procedures are based on a _____. Obstruction clearance assumes that pilots apply appropriate corrections to maintain the published path across the ground.
Ground Track
Once the aircraft is inside the FAF, one navigation receiver must remain tuned to and display the facility that provides final approach course guidance.
True
Removal of station identification warns pilots that the facility is officially off the air for tune-up or repairs and may be unreliable even though signals are received.
True
Bank angles used for instrument turns are normally the desired number of degrees to turn not to exceed _____ degrees.
30 degrees
During a diving (nose low) unusual attitude recovery, do not add backpressure until _____.
Less than 90 degrees of bank angle
Pilots will not file a flight plan nor accept a clearance that requires an aircraft to navigate direct to a fix (i.e., radial/DME or radial/radial) unless the primary navigation equipment onboard the aircraft is certified for the appropriate area navigation capability.
True
To ensure obstacle clearance, if the outside air temperature is at or below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) but above -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit), refer to the temperature correction chart in the Flight Information Handbook (FIH) and apply cold weather temperature corrections to _____ on the IAP.
All altitudes inside the Final Approach Fix (FAF) AND Altitudes below 1000ft AGL
To ensure obstacle clearance, if the outside air temperature is less than -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit), refer to the temperature correction chart in the Flight Information Handbook (FIH) and apply cold weather temperature corrections to _____ on the IAP.
All altitudes on the IAP
IFR Turns after Takeoff. The minimum turn altitude after takeoff is_ feet above the DER elevation, unless required by a published procedure or ATC.
400
On a Non-DME Teardrop High altitude approach, if arriving at the IAF below the published altitude, maintain altitude and proceed outbound_____seconds for each _____feet the aircraft is below the published altitude before starting descent.
15 seconds for each 1,000 feet the aircraft is below the published altitude before starting descent
The ILS or LOC approach must be discontinued_____ .
If the localizer course becomes unreliable OR Any time full-scale deflection of the CDI occurs on final
Runway Visual Range (RVR) reports apply to all takeoffs, landings, and straight-in approaches to the runway and take precedence over any other visibility report for that runway.
True
A visual approach is one type of instrument approach procedure
False
Turn on anti-collision or strobe lights prior to engine start and do not turn them off until after engine shutdown.
True
Aircrews will obtain required flight weather support from one of the following sources (in priority order) - AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3 // AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3 AETCSUP
MAJCOM-approved weather source (e.g., home or local installation OSS Weather Flight or MAJCOM-designated centralized briefing facility), Regional Operational Weather Squadron, other DoD military weather sources (e.g., U.S. Navy weather facilities), other U.S. Government weather facilities or services (e.g., National Weather Service, FAA, ForeFlight)
Which of the following conditions mandate that an alternate be designated by the PIC? AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3 // AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3 AETCSUP
Forecast crosswinds are outside aircraft limitations from ± 1 hour of ETA
Unless departing VFR for mission or training accomplishment, aircrew will only use VFR departures if all IFR departure methods are unavailable and mission priority justifies the increased risk. The PIC will: (AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3 AETCSUP)
Complete a thorough review of the planned departure track AND Ensure terrain and obstacle clearance capability
For AETC pilots, OG/CC or equivalent is the approval authority for conducting practice instrument approaches under VFR. Which of the following apply? AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3 AETCSUP
Maintain applicable VFR cloud clearances and visibilities; Use terminal radar services when available; Make all applicable position reports; Receive ATC approval to fly the published missed approach
Holding. Timing is based on the_____leg. The initial_____leg should be flown for 1 minute or 1.5 minutes (as appropriate). Timing for subsequent_____legs should be adjusted, as necessary, to achieve proper_____ leg time. (AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3 // AIM)
Inbound; outbound; outbound; inbound
A course reversal (procedure turn or holding in lieu of procedure turn) is not permitted in the following situations: (AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3 // AIM)
ATC gives you clearance for a "straight-in" approach; ATC provides radar vectors to the final approach fix; ATC clears you for a timed approach from a holding fix; You are flying the approach via "No PT routing"; Established on the inbound course after executing the appropriate entry and subsequently cleared for the approach
The VDP distance, when published, is based on the_____on the IAP and harmonized with the angle of the visual glide slope indicator (if installed) or the procedure Visual Descent Angle (if no VGSI is installed). (AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3 // AIM)
Lowest MDA published
_____ will ensure the aircraft is not operated in a careless, reckless, or irresponsible manner that could endanger life or property
PIC
Aircrew will not fly if any alcohol was consumed within_____prior to takeoff or if impaired by alcohol or any other intoxicating substance, to include the effects or after-effects. (T-1).
12 hours
Crew rest cannot begin until:
The completion of official duties
Alternate means of navigation refers to using a suitable RNAV system in lieu of operational conventional NAVAIDS without monitoring those NAVAIDs.
True
Do not depart IFR unless the weather conditions at the destination, from 1 hour before to 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival (ETA), is forecast to be:
At or above the lowest compatible published approach minimums to exclude TEMPO conditions
File an alternate airfield when:
A compatible approach procedure is not available at the destination airfield; Weather forecasts indicate, from 1 hour before to 1 hour after the ETA at the destination airfield to include TEMPO conditions are less than a ceiling of 2,000 feet above the airfield and a visibility of 3SM; Forecast crosswinds are out of aircraft limits
When selecting an alternate airfield, do not depart IFR unless the prevailing weather at the alternate, from 1 hour before to 1 hour after the ETA, is forecast to be at or above a ceiling of:
1000 feet, or 500 feet above the lowest compatible approach minimums
When selecting an alternate, do not include TEMPO conditions caused by all of the following except:
Fog
Do not select an airport as an alternate if which condition(s) exist?
All compatible approaches require and unmonitored NAVAID; The airfield does not report weather observations; Any note exists disqualifying the airfield or all compatible approaches in the "IFR Alternate Minimums" section
Non-RVSM aircraft are prohibited from entering RVSM airspace.
False
When departing from an aerodrome with a temperature of _____ or less, aircrew will temperature correct all altitude (including 400 feet above DER) to a temperature corrected minimum safe altitude:
0*C
Do not apply a temperature correction to an ATC-assigned altitude.
True
Pilots must advise ATC of the corrected altitude when applying altitude corrections on any approach segment with the exception of the final segment.
True
Do not take off when existing weather is below:
Lowest compatible approach minimums
Do not take off with ice, snow, frost, or other contamination adhering to the wings, control surfaces, propellers, engine inlets, or other critical surfaces of the aircraft, unless:
Authorized by the aircraft flight manual
For IFR departures, ensure the aircraft can meet or exceed 200 feet per nautical mile or the published climb gradient, whichever is higher, with all engines operating to:
The en route structure OR An altitude that will allow random (diverse) IFR flight
A diverse departure may be authorized:
If no obstacles, other than low close-in obstacles, penetrate the 40:1 OIS
Non-standard IFR takeoff minimums are provided for:
Pilots to "see and avoid" obstacles during departure
(NAS only) Approaches labeled with "RNAV (GPS)" is equivalent to the ICAO designation "RNP APCH".
True
When using ground-based NAVAIDs, after tuning the desired frequency or channel, the next step is to:
Identify the NAVAID via aural (Morse code) or visual (alphanumeric) signal
Above what altitude must USAF aircraft fly VFR hemispheric altitudes?
3,000' AGL
What is the maximum holding speed at or below 6000' MSL?
200
The first three steps of using a ground based NAVAID include:
Tune, Identify, Monitor
The 40:1 OIS is equivalent to _____ feet per nautical mile; an additional _____ feet per nautical mile or more of required obstacle clearance is added to the 40:1 OIS, making the standard IFR departure climb gradient feet per nautical mile.
152; 48; 200
Obstacles that require a climb gradient greater than 200 feet per nautical mile for a very short distance, only until the aircraft is 200 feet above the DER, are referred to as:
Low, close-in obstacles
Obstacles within 3 statute miles of the DER identified during the diverse departure obstacle assessment that require a climb gradient greater than 200 feet per nautical mile are published under:
"TAKE-OFF OBSTACLE NOTES" in the "Trouble T" section
IFR departure procedures specifically designed for obstacle avoidance are referred to as:
Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs)
The standard IFR departure climb gradient is:
3.3% (200 feet per nautical mile)
Which of the following is not a type of Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP)?
Standard Instrument Departure (SID)
Planning a safe departure normally consists of which step(s)?
Selecting a valid departure method; Determining the required climb gradient; Ensuring performance meets or exceeds relevant climb gradients
The alternate NA symbol informs pilots that the specific approach cannot be used to qualify the alternate due to an unmonitored NAVAID or the lack of a weather reporting service.
True
Make all turns during entry and while holding at: (NAS only) _____ degrees per second, _____ degrees bank angle, or _____ degrees bank angle when using a flight director system.
3, 30, 25
It is permissible for the PIC to retrieve all NAVAIDs, navigational fixes, and PBN instrument procedures from an expired database, provided it can be verified with current FLIP.
True
The OG/CC (or equivalent) is the approval authority to allow aircrew to fly practice instrument approaches under VFR (AETCSUP). Which of the following apply?
Maintain VFR cloud clearances and visibilities; Use terminal radar service when available; Make all required position reports; Receive ATC approval to fly the published missed approach.
When weather conditions permit, regardless of whether an operation is conducted under IFR or VFR, vigilance shall be maintained by each pilot operating an aircraft so as to see and avoid other aircraft.
True
Looking for a different version?
CBTs get updated every year. Search for the exact version you're taking (e.g. "cyber awareness 2025").
Search all study materials