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06/05/2011

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Term
3 Kinds Of Visibility
Definition

Flight Visibility

Prevailing Visibility

Ground Visibility

Term

Precision Approach Weather Mins

 

Single Pilot

 

(CIG, VIS, RVR?)

Definition

200 Ft. Ceiling - HAT (Height Above Touchdown)

 

1/2 SM Vis

 

2,400 RVR

Term
MDA
Definition
Minimun Descent Altitue
Term

Instrument Departure Takeoff Mins

 

Precision and Non Precision

 

Standard Rating

 

(VIS, RVR, CIG?)

Definition

Use the published minimum 

But not less than

 

Precision - 200 Ft CIG and 1/2SM Vis, 2,400RVR

 

Non Prec - 300Ft CIG and 1SM Vis

Term

Special VFR Ops

 

Cloud Clearance

Vis

Ceiling

Definition

Approved by ATC

In class B, C, D, E

Clear of Clouds

1 SM vis

 

OPNAVINST 3710.7 "Pilot and aircraft must be instrument certified and ceiling must be at least 500 Feet.

Term

Class C Airspace

 

Entry Requirements

Definition

Mode C Transponder

Prior 2 Way Coms Established

Term

Class E Airspace

 

 

Definition

1,500 - 14,500 MSL

Controlled but you must volunteer for control.

 

Starts at 700 when w/ an airport instrument approach

Starts at 1200 when in conjuction w/ routes

Term

VOR Airways

 

Altitude?

How are they #'d

How wide

Etc.

Definition

"Victor Airways"

 

-The letter V followed by a #

-From 1200 AGL but not incluing 18,000 MSL

-8NM Wide

-East West Routes are Even #'d

-North South Routes are Odd #'d

Term

Airspeed Restrictions

 

Under 10,000

Under Class B

In D, and W/in 4NM of Field in Class C

Definition

Under 10,000 = 250

 

Under Class B = 200

 

In D, and w/in 4 of C = 200

Term
APC
Definition
Approach Control
Term
Location Signs
Definition

Yellow Letters - Yellow Border

 

Black Background

Term
Visual Wind Indicators
Definition

Cone

Sock

Tee

 

-Tetrahedron indicates direction of landing

Term
Visual Glideslope Indicators
Definition
VASI - SGSI - OLS
Term
OLS
Definition

Optical Landing System

 

"The Meatball"

Term
SGSI
Definition

Stabilized Glideslope Indicator

 

-Gyro controlled glideslope indicator for shipboard helo ops.

Term
VFR Fuel Requirments
Definition

Takeoff to Destination + 10% of planned requirements.

(That 10% must equal 20 mins.)

Term
Precision Approach
Definition
An instrument approach where an electronic glideslope is provided.
Term
2 Kinds of Instrument Ratings
Definition

Standard - Initial Rating

 

Special - 5 years expr or 2000 hours (100 Instrument hours)

Term

IFR Fuel Requirements

-No Alternate

Definition

Takeoff to Destination plus 10% of planned reqrs.

(10% must be at least 20 mins)

Term
Priority of Regulations (Manuals)
Definition

Aircraft NATOPS

OPNAVINST 3710.7

FLIP's

FAR Part 91

Term

VFR Cruising

FL 290+

Definition

0-179 - Starting at FL 300, 4000 Intervals

180-359 -Starting at FL 320, 4000 Intervals

Term

IFR Cruising

Below 18,000 MSL

Definition

0-179 - Odd Thousand MSL's

180-359 - Even Thousand MSL's

Term

IFR Cruising

18,000 MSL to FL290

Definition

0-179 - Odd Thousand FL's

180-359 - Even Thousand FL's 

Term

IFR Cruising

FL 290 +

Definition

0-179 - Starting at FL 290, 4000 Intervals

180-359 - Starting at FL 310, 4000 Intervals

Term
6 Kinds of Special use Airspace
Definition

Restricted

Prohibited

Alert Area

Controlled Firing Area

MOA

Warning Area

Term
Position Lights
Definition

Red on Left

Green on Right

White on Tail

Term
Class B Weather Mins
Definition

3 Miles Vis

Clear of Clouds

Term

Class G Weather Mins - Day

1,200 AGL - 10,000 MSL

Definition

1 Mile Vis

Clouds - 500ft Below, 1000ft above, 2000ft to side.

Term

Class G Weater Mins - Night

1,200 AGL - 10,000 MSL

Definition

3 Mile Vis

Cloud Clearance - 500ft. below, 1000ft. above, 2000ft to the side.

Term

Class G Weather Mins

Above 1,200 AGL and

Above 10,000 MSL

Definition

5 Mile Vis

Cloud Clearance - 1,000ft Above, 1,000ft Below, 1SM to the side

Term

Class G weather Mins - Night

Below 1,200ft AGL

Definition

3 Mile Vis

Cloud Clearance - 500ft. Below, 1,000ft. Above, 2,000ft. to the side.

Term

Class G Weather Mins

Day - Less than 1,200ft

Definition

1 Mile Vis

Clear of clouds

Term

Class E Weather Mins

Above 10,000MSL

Definition

5 Mile Vis

Cloud Clearance - 1,000ft. Above, 1,000ft. Below, 1SM to the side

Term

Class E Weather Mins

Below 10,000MSL

Definition

3 Mile Vis

Cloud Clearance - 500ft. Below, 1,000ft. Above, 2,000ft to the side.

Term
Class D, Weather Mins
Definition

3 Mile Vis

Cloud Clearance - 500ft. Below, 1,000ft. Above, 2,000ft. to the side

Term
Class C, Weather Mins
Definition

3 Mile Vis

Cloud Clearance - 500ft. Below, 1,000ft. Above, 2,000 to the side.

Term
Mode C Veil
Definition

30NM from the Center of Class B

All Airspace above 10,000MSL

All Space above Class B and Class C

Term

Altitude Minimum

(other than congested area)

Definition
500ft. AGL
Term

Altitude Minimum

(congested area)

Definition
1,000ft above the highest obstacle
Term
Define Aerobatic Flight
Definition

Intentional manuevers 

AOB > 60 Degrees

Pitch > +/- 45 Degrees

G Loads more than 2.0G

 

Term

Formation Flight Rules

FAR?

OPNAVINST3710?

Definition

FAR - PIC must have pre arranged the formation and there cannot be any passengers for hire.

 

3710.7 - Authorized only for units and aircraft that have a valid requirement.

Term

VRF Cruising

18,000MSL to FL 290

Definition

0-179 - Odd Thousand + 500ft

180 - 359 - Even Thousand + 500ft

Term
What is OPNAVINST 3710.7
Definition
General flight and operating instructions.
Term
FLIPS
Definition

Flight Information Publications

 

DoD Manuals published for en route charts, supplements, approach plates, etc.

Term
FAR/AIM
Definition

Fedreral Aviation Regulations

Aeronautical Information Manual

Term
FAA
Definition
Federal Aviation Regulations
Term
Jet Routes
Definition

Not Airways, Standardized Routing in Class A

J followed by a #

 No defined width.

18,000MSL to FL 450

Term
Class G Airspace
Definition

Uncontrolled

Radar coverage is incomplete.

Term

Class D Airspace

 

Size and Requirements for entry.

Definition

4.4NM RADIUS (Current FAR says 4NM)

2,500ft. AGL

 

2 Way radio communication

Term

Class B Airspace

 

Entry Requirements

Definition

Dimensions vary, each Class B is custom tailored.

 

ATC Clearance

4096 Mode C Transponder

2 Way communication established and Maintained

Must have Private Pilot Cert

Term
Class A Airspace
Definition

IFR only - Pilot and Aircraft must be instrument rated.

18,000MSL to FL600

Over the entire U.S. including 12NM over the ocean.

Mode C Transponder

ATC Clearance

Coms Maintained

Baro alwasy set to 29.92

Term

VFR Cruising

3,000ft AGL - 18,000 MSL

Definition

0-179 - Odd Thousand + 500

180-359 - Even Thousand + 500

Term

IFR Fuel Requirements

(Alternate Required)

Definition

Takeoff to Destination to Alternate + 10% of planned requirement.

(10% must be 20 minutes.)

Term
SID
Definition

Standard Instrument Departure

Published procedure for leaving an airport (headings, altitudes, nav aids)

Term

Instrument Departure Takeoff Mins

"Special Rating"

Definition
No Mins Apply
Term
DH
Definition
Decision Height
Term
Non - Precision Approach
Definition
An Instrument approach where an electronic glideslope is not provided.
Term
2 Kinds of Instrument Approach
Definition
Precision and Non-Precision
Term
VFR Weather Mins
Definition

3SM Vis

1000ft. CIG

At Departure and Destination

Maintain VMC while En Route

Term
IMC
Definition
Instrument Meterological Conditions
Term
RVR
Definition
Runway Visiual Range - Range that can be seen down the runway from the cockpit.
Term
VMC
Definition
Visual Meteorilogical Conditions
Term
CIG
Definition
Ceiling
Term
Rotating Beacon
Definition

Beacon that identifies location of an airport.

Green/White (Civilian Airport)

2 White / Green (Military Airport)

Term
Taxi Turnoff Lights
Definition
Green
Term
RCLS
Definition

Runway Centerline Lighting System

White Lights - 50ft Apart

Term
TDZL
Definition

Touchdown Zone Lighting

 

Term
Runway Edge Lights
Definition
White
Term
REIL
Definition

Runway End Identifier Lights

(Omni directional lights that identify the runway threshold)

Term
VASI
Definition

Vertical Approach Slope Indicator

Visible from 3-5 Miles by day

20 Miles by night

Term
ALS
Definition

Approach Lighting System

Used to transition from instrument to visual flight for landing.

Term
Runway Distance Remaining Sign
Definition

Black Backgroun with White Number

(indicates in thousands of feet left)

Term
Direction Sign
Definition

Yellow with Black Letters

(Primarily at Taxiway intersections)

Term
Mandatory Instruction Signs
Definition
Red with White Letters
Term

Aldis Lamp

Alternating Green and Red

Definition
Use Extreme Caution
Term

Aldis Lamp

Flashing White

On Ground

Definition
Return to Start Point on Field
Term

Aldis Lamp

Flashing White

In the Air

Definition
No Meaning
Term

Aldis Lamp

Flashing Red

In Air

Definition
Airport Unsafe Do Not Land
Term

Aldis Lamp

Flashing Red

On Ground

Definition
Taxi Clear of the Active Runway
Term

Aldis Lamp

Steady Red

In Flight

Definition
Continue to Circle, Make way for other traffic.
Term

Aldis Lamp

Steady Red

On Ground

 

Definition
Stop
Term

Aldis Lamp

Flashing Green

On Ground

Definition
Clear to taxi
Term

Aldis Lamp

Flashing Green

In Air

Definition
Return to Land
Term

Aldis Lamp

Steady Green

On Ground

Definition
Clear for Takeoff
Term

Aldis Lamp 

Steady Green

In Air

Definition
Clear to Land
Term
Aldis Lamp
Definition
Light Device used to Signal from tower to Aircraft.
Term
Oxygen Requirements
Definition

None until 10,000MSL

Pilot always wears Oxygen above 10,000MSL

If between 10,000 and 13,000 Occupants may not wear oxygent but not for more than 3 hours.

Unpressurized A/C can go only to FL250

Term
Closing of Flight Plan
Definition
PIC must do it.
Term
FAA Form 7233-1
Definition
Civilian Flight Plan
Term
DoD Form 175
Definition
Military Flight Plan
Term
PIC
Definition
Pilot in Command. - Responsible for the operation and safety of an aircraft during flight.
Term
ATC
Definition
Air Traffic Control
Term
ARTCC
Definition

"Center"

En Route traffic control that provides guidance between terminal areas.

Term
ATIS
Definition

Automated Terminal Informatin System

-Automatically broadcasted non control information that is pertenant to flight safety at an airport.

Term
"Tower"
Definition
Responsible for the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic in the airports airspace.
Term
"Ground"
Definition
Responsible for the safe and expeditious flow of traffic on the airports surface up to the hold short line.
Term
Clearance Delivery
Definition
Provides air traffic clearances prior to departure.  Has no capability to monitor the local area.
Term

Control tower

(3 Stations)

Definition

Responsible for the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic IVO the airport.

Clearance Delivery, Ground, Tower

Term
FSS
Definition

Flight Service Station

Provides Weather, en route coms, NOTAMS, some SAR

Term
ATC Components
Definition

FSS

TOWER

APROACH

ARTCC

Term
"May" and "Need Not"
Definition
Means a Procedure is Optional
Term
"Should"
Definition
The Procedure is Highly Recommended.
Term
"Shall"
Definition
The Procedure is Mandatory
Term
Transponder
Definition

An encoding device to report altitude.

(Transmitter / Receiver)

Term
NOTAM
Definition
Notice to Airman - a notice to any change in the national aerospace system.
Term
Air Traffic Clearance
Definition
Clearance from ATC to proceed within controlled airspace.
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