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Afman 11 202V3

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QUESTION 1

The PIC will ensure compliance with the following:

ANSWER

Aircraft technical order (T.O.), Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearance and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), and Flight Information Publications (FLIPs)

QUESTION 2

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.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 3

When computing required fuel reserves for turbine-powered aircraft, you should use fuel consumption rates for:

ANSWER

Best endurance at 10,000 feet MSL

QUESTION 4

The minimum turn altitude after an IFR takeoff is 400 feet above the departure end of the runway elevation unless:

ANSWER

Required by a published procedure or Required by ATC

QUESTION 5

Aircraft with retractable landing gear will report their gear is down to ATC prior to _____.

ANSWER

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

QUESTION 6

An alternate is required when the weather forecast at the destination, including TEMPO conditions, from ± 1 hour of ETA is less than:

ANSWER

Ceiling of 2,000 feet and visibility of 3 SM & Forecast crosswinds are outside aircraft limitations

QUESTION 7

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:

ANSWER

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

QUESTION 8

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.

ANSWER

3; 500; 1,000; 2,000

QUESTION 9

For manned aircraft night operations, aircrew must have an operable flashlight.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 10

The PIC may make changes to the original filed flight plan without re-filing provided:

ANSWER

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

QUESTION 11

Unauthorized or impromptu flight demonstrations, maneuvers or flyovers are acceptable if approved by ATC.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 12

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.

ANSWER

12; takeoff

QUESTION 13

Which is a correct standard holding pattern in the National Airspace System?

ANSWER

Right turns, 1 minute inbound legs when holding at or below 14,000 feet MSL

QUESTION 14

While being radar vectored for an approach, ATC clears you for the approach, but you are below a published altitude restriction. You must:

ANSWER

Maintain the last assigned altitude until established on a segment of the published instrument procedure.

QUESTION 15

Before starting the initial descent into an airfield:

ANSWER

Recheck the weather, Review the instrument procedures, Check the heading and attitude systems, Coordinate lost communication procedures (if necessary)

QUESTION 16

Unless the instrument procedure specifies otherwise, the remain within distance of a procedure turn is measured from:

ANSWER

The procedure turn fix.

QUESTION 17

The final approach may be as much as___degrees off of the runway centerline and still be considered a straight-in approach.

ANSWER

30

QUESTION 18

When flying an ILS, if the aircraft is more than half-scale below or full scale above glideslope:

ANSWER

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

QUESTION 19

Pilots must adhere to the following when entering Class C airspace:

ANSWER

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.

QUESTION 20

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.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 21

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:

ANSWER

Coordinate an IFR clearance, Cancel the VFR flight plan, Immediately transition to instruments

QUESTION 22

At an airport with an operating control tower, you must obtain clearance before (select the best answer):

ANSWER

Taxiing, proceeding onto a runway, takeoff and landing

QUESTION 23

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.

ANSWER

500

QUESTION 24

Mission permitting, do not operate aircraft less than _____ft. AGL over national recreation areas and wildlife refuges.

ANSWER

2,000

QUESTION 25

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.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 26

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.

ANSWER

Beginning a descent, Receiving radar vectors for an approach, Established on any segment of an approach prior to the missed approach point

QUESTION 27

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.

ANSWER

18,000 ft MSL; FL250

QUESTION 28

If conditions (weather, airspace, etc.) prevent completing the mission under VFR, the PIC will alter the route of flight and continue VFR:

ANSWER

Until reaching the destination, Until obtaining an IFR clearance, Until landing at a suitable location

QUESTION 29

If an aircrew member remains after flying to perform official duties, the crew rest period begins after termination of these duties.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 30

Aircrew may initiate mission-related communication with official agencies without interrupting crew rest.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 31

When the missed approach is initiated prior to the MAP, unless otherwise cleared by ATC, _____

ANSWER

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

QUESTION 32

Descent below MDA is not authorized until _____.

ANSWER

Sufficient visual reference with the runway environment has been established AND The aircraft is in a position to execute a safe landing

QUESTION 33

The definition of "runway environment" consists of one or more of the following:

ANSWER

The approach light system, The threshold, threshold markings, or threshold lights

QUESTION 34

A clearance for an approach includes a clearance to fly the published missed approach on the instrument procedure, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 35

Passive participation in Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) means to:

ANSWER

Land when another aircraft has been given LAHSO clearance OR Takeoff when another aircraft has been given LAHSO clearance

QUESTION 36

USAF Aircraft flying VFR in FAA Class B airspace must have a prevailing or flight visibility of _____ statute miles and _____.

ANSWER

3; clear of clouds

QUESTION 37

Tobacco use in all forms, including electronic nicotine delivery systems, is prohibited on all aircraft.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 38

In flight reporting. Aircrew will immediately report the following to the appropriate controlling agency:

ANSWER

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

QUESTION 39

If you are in level flight at 18,000' MSL within CONUS, in which airspace are you?

ANSWER

Class A

QUESTION 40

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.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 41

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:

ANSWER

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

QUESTION 42

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.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 43

All instrument procedures are based on a _____. Obstruction clearance assumes that pilots apply appropriate corrections to maintain the published path across the ground.

ANSWER

Ground Track

QUESTION 44

Once the aircraft is inside the FAF, one navigation receiver must remain tuned to and display the facility that provides final approach course guidance.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 45

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.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 46

Bank angles used for instrument turns are normally the desired number of degrees to turn not to exceed _____ degrees.

ANSWER

30 degrees

QUESTION 47

During a diving (nose low) unusual attitude recovery, do not add backpressure until _____.

ANSWER

Less than 90 degrees of bank angle

QUESTION 48

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.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 49

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.

ANSWER

All altitudes inside the Final Approach Fix (FAF) AND Altitudes below 1000ft AGL

QUESTION 50

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.

ANSWER

All altitudes on the IAP

QUESTION 51

IFR Turns after Takeoff. The minimum turn altitude after takeoff is_ feet above the DER elevation, unless required by a published procedure or ATC.

ANSWER

400

QUESTION 52

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.

ANSWER

15 seconds for each 1,000 feet the aircraft is below the published altitude before starting descent

QUESTION 53

The ILS or LOC approach must be discontinued_____ .

ANSWER

If the localizer course becomes unreliable OR Any time full-scale deflection of the CDI occurs on final

QUESTION 54

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.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 55

A visual approach is one type of instrument approach procedure

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 56

Turn on anti-collision or strobe lights prior to engine start and do not turn them off until after engine shutdown.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 57

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

ANSWER

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)

QUESTION 58

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

ANSWER

Forecast crosswinds are outside aircraft limitations from ± 1 hour of ETA

QUESTION 59

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)

ANSWER

Complete a thorough review of the planned departure track AND Ensure terrain and obstacle clearance capability

QUESTION 60

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

ANSWER

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

QUESTION 61

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)

ANSWER

Inbound; outbound; outbound; inbound

QUESTION 62

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)

ANSWER

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

QUESTION 63

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)

ANSWER

Lowest MDA published

QUESTION 64

_____ will ensure the aircraft is not operated in a careless, reckless, or irresponsible manner that could endanger life or property

ANSWER

PIC

QUESTION 65

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).

ANSWER

12 hours

QUESTION 66

Crew rest cannot begin until:

ANSWER

The completion of official duties

QUESTION 67

Alternate means of navigation refers to using a suitable RNAV system in lieu of operational conventional NAVAIDS without monitoring those NAVAIDs.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 68

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:

ANSWER

At or above the lowest compatible published approach minimums to exclude TEMPO conditions

QUESTION 69

File an alternate airfield when:

ANSWER

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

QUESTION 70

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:

ANSWER

1000 feet, or 500 feet above the lowest compatible approach minimums

QUESTION 71

When selecting an alternate, do not include TEMPO conditions caused by all of the following except:

ANSWER

Fog

QUESTION 72

Do not select an airport as an alternate if which condition(s) exist?

ANSWER

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

QUESTION 73

Non-RVSM aircraft are prohibited from entering RVSM airspace.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 74

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:

ANSWER

0*C

QUESTION 75

Do not apply a temperature correction to an ATC-assigned altitude.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 76

Pilots must advise ATC of the corrected altitude when applying altitude corrections on any approach segment with the exception of the final segment.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 77

Do not take off when existing weather is below:

ANSWER

Lowest compatible approach minimums

QUESTION 78

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:

ANSWER

Authorized by the aircraft flight manual

QUESTION 79

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:

ANSWER

The en route structure OR An altitude that will allow random (diverse) IFR flight

QUESTION 80

A diverse departure may be authorized:

ANSWER

If no obstacles, other than low close-in obstacles, penetrate the 40:1 OIS

QUESTION 81

Non-standard IFR takeoff minimums are provided for:

ANSWER

Pilots to "see and avoid" obstacles during departure

QUESTION 82

(NAS only) Approaches labeled with "RNAV (GPS)" is equivalent to the ICAO designation "RNP APCH".

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 83

When using ground-based NAVAIDs, after tuning the desired frequency or channel, the next step is to:

ANSWER

Identify the NAVAID via aural (Morse code) or visual (alphanumeric) signal

QUESTION 84

Above what altitude must USAF aircraft fly VFR hemispheric altitudes?

ANSWER

3,000' AGL

QUESTION 85

What is the maximum holding speed at or below 6000' MSL?

ANSWER

200

QUESTION 86

The first three steps of using a ground based NAVAID include:

ANSWER

Tune, Identify, Monitor

QUESTION 87

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.

ANSWER

152; 48; 200

QUESTION 88

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:

ANSWER

Low, close-in obstacles

QUESTION 89

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:

ANSWER

"TAKE-OFF OBSTACLE NOTES" in the "Trouble T" section

QUESTION 90

IFR departure procedures specifically designed for obstacle avoidance are referred to as:

ANSWER

Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs)

QUESTION 91

The standard IFR departure climb gradient is:

ANSWER

3.3% (200 feet per nautical mile)

QUESTION 92

Which of the following is not a type of Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP)?

ANSWER

Standard Instrument Departure (SID)

QUESTION 93

Planning a safe departure normally consists of which step(s)?

ANSWER

Selecting a valid departure method; Determining the required climb gradient; Ensuring performance meets or exceeds relevant climb gradients

QUESTION 94

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.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 95

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.

ANSWER

3, 30, 25

QUESTION 96

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.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 97

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?

ANSWER

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.

QUESTION 98

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.

ANSWER

True

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