T-6 Nav Check GK

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  1. Aircrew flight restrictions 11-202V3 2.4.2

    Crew rest (12 hrs) Alcohol (12 hrs) Physical or psychological conditions Self medicating unless cleared Blood/plasma/marrow donation (72 hrs) SCUBA diving or pressurization below sea lvl for >10 minutes (24 hrs)

  2. Crew Rest 11-202V3 3.1

    Must have a 12-hour rest with opportunity for 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep prior to flight duty period. Can be waived to 10 hrs to maintain 24hr work/rest schedule

  3. Flight Duty Period (FDP) 11-202V3 3.2

    Begins when member first reports for duty and ends at final engine shutdown after final flight. PIC can extend FDP a max of 2 hours to compensate unplanned mission delays.

  4. IMC vs IFR VMC vs VFR 11-202V3 4.1

    Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) - Rules governing conduct of instrument flight, term used to indicate type of flight plan. Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) - Weather conditions expressed in terms of visibility, clouds, and ceiling minima below VMC. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) - Rules governing conduct of visual flight, indicates type of flight plan. Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) - Weather conditions expressed in terms of of visibility, clouds, and ceiling above minima.

  5. Weather Source Priorities 11-202V3 4.10.1

    Aircrew will use the following prioritized, authorized weather sources: My ROOF: MAJCOM-approved weather source Regional Operational Weather Squadron Other DoD military weather sources Other US Government weather facilities Foreign civil or military weather service

  6. When to file a flight plan 11-202V3 4.5

    File in accordance with FLIP General Planning or MAJCOM guidance. If unable on ground, file in flight as soon as practicable. When operating in international airspace.

  7. Who signs the flight plan 11-202V3 4.5.5

    PIC signs, certifies that flight plan: Authorized in accordance with FI 11-401 Meets mission planning requirements Complies with FLIP and NOTAMS

  8. When can a destination be filed to? 11-202V3 4.15

    Weather +/- 1 hr of ETA at or above lowest compatible published approach minimums. NOT including TEMPO lines

  9. When is an alternate required? 11-202V3 4.16

    A compatible instrument approach not available at destination or Weather +/- 1 hr of ETA including TEMPO lines are below: 2,000 feet ceiling and 3 SM visibility Crosswinds outside aircraft limits or RVSM denial (AETC sup)

  10. What disqualifies an alternate? 11-202V3 4.16.4 AETC Sup

    Triple WNR: W - weather below mins* W - Winds out of limits (AETC) W - Weather reporting unavailable N - NAVAIDS unmonitored N - Not Authorized (NA) for alternate N - Notes (NOTAM, plate, IFR supp, etc) R - Radar required for compatible approaches R - RVSM (T-6A RVSM not certified) R - RNAV only *Needs either 1,000' ceiling or 500' above lowest compatible approach, AND 2 SM visibility or 1 SM above lowest compatible approach. Including TEMPO lines (except thunderstorms, rain, or snow)

  11. When to declare min/emergency fuel? 11-202V3 3.20.2

    When aircraft may land at intended destination with less than MDS-specific minimum reserve or emergency fuel

  12. Alternate fuel requirements/criteria 11-202V3 4.20.2

    Fuel for approach and missed approach required if visibility-only weather criteria used at the destination. Only fuel for approach required if both ceiling and visibility criteria are used.

  13. Fuel reserve 11-202V3 4.20.3

    Enough fuel to increase flight time between refueling points by 10% or 20 minutes (whichever is greater)

  14. Minimum weather for departure 11-202V3 4.15

    Weather +/- 1 hr at destination ETA is at or above lowest compatible approach minimums.

  15. Leading level offs 11-202V3 A5.5.2.3

    VVI 1-2x the amount of altitude deviation prevents overshoots. Begin pitch level-off at 10% of vertical rate.

  16. IFR Climb Performance 11-202V3 5.8

    200 ft/nm or published climb gradient (whichever is higher) with all engines operating.

  17. Turns after takeoff 11-202V3 5.8.1

    Minimum 400 feet above DER (Departure End Runway) elevation, unless otherwise specified by ATC or published procedure.

  18. Standard IFR Climb Gradient 11-202V3 5.10

    Standard IFR departure climb gradient is 3.3 deg (200 ft/nm). Begins at 16' above DER

  19. IFR DER crossing restrictions 11-202V3 Table 5.1

    USAF / USN - 0 ft ICAO / NATO - 16 ft FAA / USA - 0 to 35 ft

  20. What is the Trouble T for? 11-202V3 5.12.1-3

    Notifies pilots that departure procedures exist for an airfield. ODPs (Obstacle Departure Procedures) are textually described. Aircraft cannot be vectored off an ODP until at or above MVA/minimum IFR altitude.

  21. When can you fly Diverse Departures? 11-202V3 5.15.3 FAR AIM 5-2-8a

    Diverse departures are authorized when no obstacles other than low close-in obstacles penetrate the 40:1 OIS (Obstacle Identification Surface) Pilots cannot fly diverse departures when an ODP, obstacle climb gradient, or non-standard takeoff weather minimums are published for the runway.

  22. Non-Standard IFR Takeoff Mins 11-202V3 5.17

    Provided if obstacles penetrate the 40:1 OIS (Obstacle Identification Surface) within 3 sm from DER. To use non-standard IFR takeoff mins, must have weather at or above takeoff mins and climb at 200' per NM or higher if published.

  23. Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA) 11-202V3 5.19

    Departure option for IFR aircraft to use VMC to conduct climbing turns to reach the published "climb-to" altitude. Then proceed with IFR departure.

  24. Reduced Takeoff Runway Length (RTRL) 11-202V3 5.20

    Requires aircraft to lift off prior to a certain distance from the DER. Ensures standard 200' per NM climb gradient due to obstacles.

  25. Diverse Vector Area (DVA) 11-202V3 5.22

    Allows radar vectors to be used in lieu of an ODP

  26. Specific ATC Departure Instructions 11-202V3 5.23

    Heading and altitude instructions from ATC. Do not apply wind drift correction, must be consistent with published departure procedures or DVA.

  27. Standard Instrument Departure (SID) 11-202V3 5.24

    Departure procedure established at certain airfields to simplify clearance delivery procedures and assist in meeting environmental, capacity, and ATC requirements.

  28. MAJCOM-Certified Departure 11-202V3 5.30

    Departure procedures developed by MAJCOMs for specific aircraft and location.

  29. What are takeoff obstacle notes? 11-202V3 5.13

    Obstacles within 3 SM of DER that require greater than 200' per NM climb gradient. Published under TAKE-OFF OBSTACLE NOTES in Trouble T section.

  30. What are low close-in obstacles? 11-202V3 5.14

    Obstacles that require greater than 200' per NM climb gradient for a very short distance (until aircraft is 200 feet above DER).

  31. When is supplemental oxygen used? 11-202V3 3.21

    Use supplemental oxygen any time cabin pressure altitude exceeds 10,000 feet MSL. Exceptions without supplemental oxygen: No operation above 14,000' MSL No more than 1 hr above 10,000' - 12,500' MSL No more than 30 min above 12,500' - 14,000' MSL

  32. Right of way rules 11-202V3 3.24

    PIC will avoid collision at all costs. Yielding aircraft will not pass over/under/abeam/ahead of other aircraft unless well clear. DC SHOE: D - Distress C - Categories S - Same category H - Head on O - Overtaken E - Established on final Aircraft in distress have top priority Aircraft convergence category priority: balloons, gliders, aircraft towing/refueling, airships, rotary/fixed wing When same category aircraft are converging, right most aircraft has priority If aircraft are approaching head…

  33. Minimum IFR Altitudes 11-202V3 12.3.2

    With the exception of takeoff/landing/ATC vectors, do not fly lower than: Published minimums on airways Off Route Obstacle Clearance Altitude (OROCA) Off Route Terrain Clearance Altitude (ORTCA) 1,000' above obstacles within 4 nm (2,000' above if mountainous terrain)

  34. Aircraft speed restrictions 11-202V3 12.4

    Do not exceed 250 knots below 10,000 feet MSL (MAJCOM may approve exceptions) Do not exceed 200 knots at or below 2,500' AGL within 4 NM of class C or D airspace unless required for minimum operating speed Do not exceed 200 knots in airspace underlying class B or class B VFR corridor unless required for minimum operating speed

  35. Hazard avoidance (severe conditions and thunderstorms) 11-202V3 12.5.1-2

    Do not fly in any severe conditions (icing, turbulence, birds, etc). Do not fly into thunderstorms and do not operate near thunderstorms without weather radar.

  36. Airspace classifications 11-202V3 Figure 4.3

  37. VFR Weather Minimums (FAA) 11-202V3 4.9, Table 12.1

    A - N/A B - 3 SM and clear of clouds C/D - "5123" E/G (above 10,000' MSL) - "F111" E/G(night) (below 10,000' MSL) - "5123" G(day) - "5121"

  38. VFR Hemispheric Altitude 11-202V3 12.3.1.1

    Fly when above 3,000' AGL East (0 - 179 deg): ODD + 500' West (180 - 359 deg): EVEN + 500'

  39. Altitude over non-congested areas 11-202V3 12.3.5

    At or above 500' AGL, unless over water and sparsely populated areas (500' above people, vessels, vehicles, or structures).

  40. Altitude over congested areas 11-202V3 12.3.6

    At least 1,000 feet above highest obstacle within 2,000' radius.

  41. Altitude over national recreation areas 11-202V3 12.3.7

    No lower than 2,000' AGL

  42. VFR Flight following 11-202V3 4.37

    ATC provides advisories to pilot. Available upon pilot request if ATC workload and equipment permits. Ultimate separation responsibility still rests with pilot.

  43. Options when unable to maintain VFR 11-202V3 4.19.2, 4.45

    Alter to maintain VFR, obtain IFR clearance, or land at a suitable location. Immediately transition to instruments, coordinate for IFR clearance, cancel VFR flight plan.

  44. Closing a VFR flight plan 11-202V3 4.19.5

    VFR flight plans are not automatically closed. Ensure to close them to prevent unnecessary search and rescue.

  45. Flying direct clearance 11-202V3 4.13.12

    Do not accept clearance for going direct to a NAVAID unless aircraft has RNAV capability.

  46. Alternate vs substitute use of RNAV 11-202V3 4.13.13

    Alternate: Using RNAV system instead of and without monitoring conventional NAVAIDs Substitute: Using RNAV system in place of non-functional conventional NAVAIDs

  47. Allowed use of RNAV systems 11-202V3 4.13.13.3

    Determine position of aircraft relative to conventional NAVAID Navigate to or from a conventional NAVAID Hold over a conventional NAVAID or DME fix Fly an arc based on DME

  48. Prohibited use of RNAV systems 11-202V3 4.13.13.4

    Substitute for conventional NAVAIDs on final approach segment (MAJCOMs can make exceptions for OTS NAVAIDS) Lateral navigation on localizers without referencing localizer Navigation with DME or DME/IRU systems Use of a procedure identified as NA (Not Authorized)

  49. Standard Holding Pattern 11-202V3 13.2

    Racetrack design consisting of two 180-degree right turns and two straight legs.

  50. Maximum holding airspeeds 11-202V3 Table 13.1

  51. Holding timing based on altitude 11-202V3 13.7

    1 minute timing at or below 14,000' MSL 1.5 min timing above 14,000' MSL Based on outbound leg, start timing abeam fix.

  52. Drift correction for holding 11-202V3 13.8

    Pilot is expected to apply drift correction to compensate for winds. Apply 3x drift correction calculation of inbound for outbound.

  53. IFR alternate minimums 11-202V3 4.18

    Informs that alternate weather minimums for an airfield are non-standard. (IFR ALTERNATE MINIMUMS section of Terminal Procedures Publication). Does not apply to USAF pilots, but other items in the section may apply.

  54. Straight-in or sidestep weather minimums 11-202V3 14.15.2

    Forecasted weather must meet visibility minimums.

  55. Circling weather minimums 11-202V3 14.15.3

    Forecasted weather must meet both ceiling and visibility minimums.

  56. Arrival phraseology 11-202V3 Table 14.1

  57. Vectors to intercept final approach 11-202V3 14.15.4

    Vectored at least 3 miles from FAF at max angle of 45 degrees (30 degrees NAS)

  58. Earliest you can descend on approach? Airspeed adjustment restrictions? 11-202V3 15.6.1-2

    Do not descend when cleared approach until established. Speed adjustments should not be made inside FAF or 5 miles, whichever is closer.

  59. Declared Distances

    "Inverse D" represents maximum distances available for meeting takeoff and landing distance performance requirements. TORA - Takeoff run available (ground run) TODA - Takeoff distance available (TORA + clearways) ASDA - Accelerate stop distance available (Rwy + stopway) LDA - Landing distance available (suitable landing length)

  60. Practice instrument approaches under VFR 11-202V3 15.2

    Maintain VFR Use radar services when available Make position reports Receive ATC approval prior to published missed approach

  61. Suffix in title for circling only approaches 11-202V3 15.10

    "A" included in title when only circling mins provided

  62. Flying a visual approach 11-202V3 15.38

    Procedure conducted under IFR in VMC. Reduces pilot and controller workload.

  63. What if glideslope fails? 11-202V3 16.8.2

    Approach reverts to an approach without glidepath guidance.

  64. What if unestablished on approach?

    ILS or LOC must be discontinued if localizer becomes unreliable or full-scale deflection of CDI occurs on final.

  65. ILS critical area 11-202V3 16.8.6

    When ceiling < 800' or visibility < 2 mi, aircraft are not authorized at the ILS critical area when arriving aircraft is between ILS FAF and airfield.

  66. Flying a localizer back-course 11-202V3 16.8.7

    Set published localizer front course. T-6 has a horizontal situation indicator (HSI) so you can set in the front course and fly normal instead of flying backwards with the back course.

  67. Descent below DH/DA/MDA 11-202V3 15.4.1

    Do not descend unless safe to land and runway environment in sight: V-RR-A-TT: VASI/PAPI Runway/lights/markings Runway end identifier lights Approach light system Threshold/lights/markings Touchdown zone/lights/markings

  68. Descent below 100' AGL of TDZE 11-202V3 15.4.2

    Do not descend unless unless red terminating bars or red side row bars visible

  69. ESA vs MSA 11-202V3 15.14.3-4

    Emergency Safe Altitude - At least 1,000' (2,000' for mountainous terrain) obstacle clearance within 10 nm of fix. Minimum Sector Altitude - At least 1,000' obstacle clearance within 25 (or 30) nm. Can be split up to 4 sectors with different altitudes. (higher than ESA)

  70. Precision vs non-precision FAF start 11-202V3 16.2.1

    Precision - FAF segment begins where glidepath intercepts minimum glidepath intercept altitude (lightning bolt) Non-precision - FAF segment begins at FAF (Maltese cross) or when aircraft established on FAF segment where no depiction exists.

  71. When is timing required for final? When is it NA? 11-202V3 16.6.2

    Timing is required when final approach does not terminate at a fix. It is NA if timing is not depicted. Can be a good backup if multiple methods available.

  72. Where to execute a missed approach 11-202V3 19.2.1-2

    Fly the instrument procedure to the MAP at or above the minimum altitude. Do not make any turns until the MAP.

  73. Circling Missed Approach 11-202V3 19.14

    If runway references are lost, execute a climbing turn towards the landing runway and return to at least circling altitude. Continue turn until established on published missed approach.

  74. Inoperative approach lighting systems. 11-202V3 15.5 DOD - Gen Info & Legends - Inop Components

  75. Using constant descent final approach (CDFA) 11-202V3 16.5

    Dive and drive uses different descent angles past the FAF CDFA is not required but is recommended for: increased safety increased SA reduced workload improved fuel efficiency reduced noise level similarity to precision reduced risk of infringing obstacle clearance CFIT - Controlled flight into terrain

  76. Calculating descent rate 11-202V3 Figure 16.7

  77. Industry practice derived decision altitude (DDA) 11-202V3 16.5.11

    50 feet above MDA (altitude to actually execute a missed approach)

  78. Landing gear reporting procedures 11-202V3 18.1.1-2

    Report "GEAR DOWN" prior to crossing threshold (advisory) Multi-crew aircraft may independently verify gear without making advisory call.

  79. Land and hold short operations (LAHSO) 11-202V3 18.2

    Do not accept LAHSO clearances. PIC can passively participate in LAHSO clearance (having someone else hold short for you)

  80. OROCA FAA-H-8083-16B 2-27

    Off-Route Obstruction Clearance Altitude Provides 1,000' in non-mountainous areas, 2,000' in mountainous areas within the US.

  81. RVSM FAA-H-8083-16B 2-43

    Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums Aircraft separation from FL 290 to FL 410 goes from 2,000' to 1,000'

  82. Prohibited areas FAA-H-8083-15B 1-2

    Flight of aircraft prohibited. Established for security or national welfare. Depicted with "P".

  83. Restricted areas FAA-H-8083-15B 1-2

    Hazardous to non-participating aircraft (artillery, missiles, etc). Need clearance to enter when active, may be allowed to enter without clearance if not active. Depicted with "R".

  84. Danger areas / Warning areas (NAS) FAA-H-8083-15B 1-4

    Similar to restricted areas but US government does not have sole jurisdiction. Extends 12 nm from coast of US. Depicted with "W".

  85. MOAs FAA-H-8083-15B 1-4

    Military operations areas Dimensions to separate military training activities from IFR traffic. Depicted on charts, not numbered.

  86. Alert areas FAA-H-8083-15B 1-4

    High volume of pilot training in area. All pilots in the area (participating in training or not) are responsible for collision avoidance. Depicted with "A".

  87. MTRs FAA-H-8083-15B 1-4

    Military Training Routes Used for military tactical flying training. Usually below 10,000' and over 250 knots. Depicted by "IR" (IFR) or "VR" (VFR) and with 4 numbers (<1,500' AGL) or 3 numbers (1,500' AGL +)

  88. TFRs FAA-H-8083-15B 1-4

    Temporary flight restrictions Air traffic would hamper ground activities. (Forest fires, chemical accidents, floods, disaster relief efforts, etc). Issued via NOTAMs.

  89. Localizer usable range FAA-H-8083-15B Figure 9-34

  90. Glideslope usable range FAA-H-8083-15B Figure 9-37

    1.4 degrees thick, 10 NM from point of touch down Normally 2.5 - 3.5 degrees, can be adjusted up to 4.0

  91. What do outer and middle markers identify? FAA-H-8083-15B 9-37

    Used for the ILS system OM: 4-7 mi from airport, indicates where aircraft will intercept glidepath MM: approx 3,500' front course from landing threshold, glideslope centerline about 200' above TDZE IM: between MM and landing threshold for front course. Indicates decision height. (CAT II aircraft only)

  92. Joker Fuel (verbatim) 11-2T-6V3 3.3.1.1

    "The brevity term for a pre-briefed fuel quantity above bingo at which separation, bug out, or event termination should begin and proceed with the remainder of the mission."

  93. Bingo Fuel (verbatim) 11-2T-6V3 3.3.1.2

    "The brevity term for a pre-briefed fuel quantity that allows the aircraft to return to the base of intended landing or alternate (if on is required) using pre-planned recovery parameters and arriving with normal recovery fuel."

  94. Normal Recovery Fuel (verbatim) 11-2T-6V3 3.3.1.3

    "Normal recovery fuel is the fuel on initial or at the final approach fix (FAF) at the base of intended landing or alternate, if required. This fuel quantity will be the higher of what is established locally or 200 pounds."

  95. Minimum / emergency fuel 11-2T-6V3 3.3.1.4

    Minimum fuel - 150 pounds (200 pounds solo) Emergency fuel - 100 pounds or less Declare to ATC when fuel will be less than min/emer at final touchdown. Announce to each new ATC. Once established in pattern, add fuel status to each transmission.

  96. Use of LDG flaps 11-2T-6V3 3.3.6.2

    Use when full-stop landings with heavy weight flaps up is greater than or equal to 80% of actual field length.

  97. Low approach / restricted low approach 11-2T-6V3 3.3.7

    Low approach - Aircraft cannot touch down Restricted low approach - Will not descend below 500 feet AGL or ATC specified altitude

  98. High surface wind restrictions 11-2T-6V3 3.11.2 - 3.2

    Do not conduct flights over land with forecast or actual winds exceeding 35 knots. Surface winds exceeding 25 knots in training/operating areas require OG/CC approval

  99. High swell restriction 11-2T-6V3 3.11.3.1

    No over-water flights with forecast or actual waves exceeding 10 feet.

  100. Weather required for RNAV approaches 11-2T-6V3 3.6.6.1.2

    Only accomplish RNAV in day VMC conditions due to KLN-900 restrictions.