T-6A Mission Ground Evaluation Practice Test

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• At what cabin pressure altitude must aircrew use supplemental oxygen?
• What weather source is prioritized lower than MAJCOM approved sources?
• What visibility requirement must be met in Class G airspace at all altitudes?
• What should a pilot consider when selecting an alternate airport?
• What is included in the requirements for taking off via an ODP?
• What is required to perform a circling approach?
• When are Non-Standard IFR Takeoff Minimums provided?
• What is the transition flight level?
• What does a trouble T indicate in an approach procedure?
• What does TODA stand for?
• What is the maximum ceiling under which pilots will not operate VFR?
• Which condition increases the danger of altitude errors in colder temperatures?
• What weather is required to file to a destination?
• How long is the holding time for aircraft above 14,000' MSL?
• What height is assumed above the departure end of the runway at USAF and USN fields?
• In which scenarios is it necessary to apply cold weather corrections when departing an aerodrome?
• What marks the start of a flight duty period (FDP)?
• Which of the following is true about ASDA?
• If you are not using supplemental oxygen what are the restrictions for above 14,000' MSL?
• What is the minimum altitude for safe operations if not using supplemental oxygen above 10,000' MSL?
• What is the minimum ceiling and visibility required for a visual approach?
• What aspect of alternate airport selection requires careful consideration?
• What is meant by triple drift correction?
• What are the VFR cloud clearance requirements for Class C airspace?
• What does TODA encompass in terms of runway length?
• What is the required horizontal cloud clearance in Class G airspace?
• What is one part of the declared distances?
• If you are not using supplemental oxygen what are the restrictions for between 12,500 - 14,000' MSL?
• What are the minimum ceiling requirements for VFR operations?
• What is the correct method for a PIC to compute necessary fuel reserve?
• Is crew rest optional for aircrew members?
• What is the first priority source for weather information?
• Where does the requirement for cloud clearance in Class D airspace fall?
• At what altitude does the transition layer for NAS occur?
• Can USAF aircraft fly in RVSM airspace?
• If you have 3+ FDPs of 12 hrs, can you decrease crew rest to 10 hrs?
• If crew rest is interrupted, what is the first action a pilot should take?
• What weight class does the Airbus A388 belong to?
• What must crew rest contain?
• What is the minimum visibility requirement at an alternate airport?
• What are the essential components of an Instrument Landing System (ILS)?
• What does a Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA) allow an IFR aircraft to do?
• What obstacle clearance do Minimum Sector Altitudes provide?
• When is an ODP (Obstacle Departure Procedure) required?
• What is the holding length for aircraft operating at or below 14,000' MSL?
• What is the altitude range for RVSM airspace?
• What does LDA refer to?
• If there is variable RVR, which value should be considered?
• What is the minimum amount of crew rest required before beginning the flight duty period?
• What does the acronym TORA stand for in aviation?
• When are RVR reports crucial during flight operations?
• Does RVR take precedence over other visibility reports for the runway?
• When does distance-based wake turbulence separation apply?
• What is QFE in aviation terminology?
• What should aircrew do if their crew rest is interrupted?
• What type of temperature requires corrections at a published snowflake temperature on an IAP?
• What factor would necessitate the need for an alternate airport?
• What is the required visibility and cloud clearance below 10,000' MSL in Class E airspace?
• Are foreflight/commercial products considered a legal weather source?
• What is the time interval for departures from an intersection on the same runway?
• What does QNH indicate?
• What is the ceiling requirement at an alternate airport?
• What is an Omnidirectional Departure?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of ODP?
• When is a side-step maneuver allowed during flight operations?
• What does ICAO use as a basis for holding time?
• What is the primary purpose of reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM)?
• What is the definition of TORA?
• What is the minimum duration after donating blood, plasma, or bone marrow before aircrew can fly?
• How is a SID depicted on charts?
• What is the minimum time interval for departures behind a super aircraft?
• In aviation terminology, what does "SM" commonly refer to?
• What do pilots not respond to when operating under a Traffic Advisory?
• What fuel reserve is needed to return to the base of intended landing or alternate?
• What obstacle clearance do Emergency Safe Altitudes (ESA) provide?
• If cabin altitude exceeds a certain height, what is required before further flight?
• Can a pilot be vectored off an ODP or assigned a lower altitude than the published altitude on an ODP?
• If you are not using supplemental oxygen what are the restrictions for between 10,000 - 12,500' MSL?
• What is the minimum visibility requirement for Class C airspace?
• What is required to fly beyond the 12 hr period?
• What is one reason that could disqualify an airport for being an alternate?
• Which component is NOT required for the ILS to function?
• What is the minimum weather to commence an approach?
• What informs pilots of potential traffic conflicts in the air?
• What is the maximum allowed flight duty period (FDP) without any extension?
• What is the standard IFR climb gradient?
• What constitutes official business during crew rest?
• Which condition allows you to proceed without a procedure turn?
• How does RVSM impact aircraft separation?
• Which of the following describes IFR NORDO routing procedures?
• Do SIDs or ODPs account for low close ins?
• What does the AIM state regarding altimeters below 28.00 or above 31.00?
• Which training is required to conduct LAHSO operations?
• Which weight class includes aircraft weighing more than 41,000 lbs but less than 300,000 lbs?
• What additional requirement is needed for FDP extension due to mission delays?
• What is the purpose of a Diverse Vector Area (DVA)?
• How much fuel is required to be on board an aircraft?
• What is the definition of Bingo fuel?
• How long must aircrew refrain from flying if they consumed alcohol prior to takeoff?
• Is it permissible to use TODA without approval?
• What is defined as the transition altitude?
• At what altitude does the maximum holding speed increase to 230 knots?
• How long is the crew rest period prior to beginning the flight duty period?
• What is the cloud clearance requirement above 10,000' MSL in Class E airspace?
• How do you convert feet per nautical mile (FT/NM) to feet per minute (FT/MIN)?
• What is the minimum distance required between parallel runways to authorize side-step maneuvers?
• If given a climb gradient conversion, can you perform the action required?
• What is an 1801 form used for in aviation?
• What is a Standard Instrument Departure (SID)?
• How long must a pilot wait after a flight to use supplemental oxygen above 10,000 feet MSL?
• What defines a low close-in obstacle?
• What altitude is specified for straight-in approaches?
• What must a pilot see to legally descend below the DA/DH/MDA?
• Can the pilot-in-command (PIC) reject a waiver of the 12-hour crew rest requirement?
• What is included in crew rest provisions?
• What disqualifies an airport from being used as an alternate?
• What is the required VFR cloud clearance for Class B airspace?
• When should altitude corrections be made on an Instrument Approach Plate if the temperature is below -30°C?
• What does RVSM stand for in aviation?
• What is required to execute a sidestep maneuver?
• What is the approach speed range for category B aircraft?
• What are the VFR cloud clearance limitations for Class D airspace?
• What is the role of a Traffic Resolution Advisory?
• What is the maximum FDP if night flying?
• What is the significance of the altitude of FL290 in RVSM regulations?
• What constitutes a Standard holding pattern?
• What altitude type is included in IFR NORDO procedures?
• What is the minimum visibility requirement to take off?
• What does RVR reports apply to?
• What does "substitute means of navigation" refer to in RNAV usage?
• What is the definition of ASDA?
• Where can pilots locate the temperature correction charts?
• What must pilots do when flying through temperature zones while under ATC control?
• What term describes a location on an airport movement area with a history of potential collision risks?
• What defines a Diverse Departure?
• How long is the required time interval for departures from parallel runways separated by less than 2,500'?
• Which declared distance is defined as the distance available for a plane to land?
• What is meant by transition layer in aviation?
• Which of the following is true regarding aircrew and alcohol consumption?
• What is the approximate altitude error for every 1,000 feet deviation from ISA due to a Celsius temperature difference?
• What actions are recommended if traffic information is provided during a Traffic Advisory?
• When is a procedure turn not required during an instrument approach?
• What is defined as standard weather for an airport?
• How many hours must aircrew wait after compressed gas diving before flying?
• What does "expected" refer to in IFR NORDO altitude procedures?
• What is the minimum ceiling for a Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA)?
• In cold weather, at what point should pilots apply corrections for terrain avoidance when unable to display true altitude?
• What is the primary requirement of a Reduced Takeoff Runway Length Procedure (RTRL)?
• What height is assumed above the departure end of the runway at FAA and US Army fields?
• For turbine powered aircraft, what fuel consumption is used for reserve calculations?
• True or False: You must not descend below 100' above threshold elevation using approach lighting unless red termination bars or red side row bars are visible.
• Which aviation authority incorporates cold weather corrections for minimum vectoring altitudes?
• What is the primary purpose of the obstacle identification system (OIS)?
• What is the final event that marks the end of the flight duty period (FDP)?
• How is the height of an aircraft generally measured using QNH?
• What is the floor of Class E airspace within a shaded magenta area?
• What is the minimum weather needed to take off?
• What does QNE refer to?
• If you are not wearing a functional pressure suit, what is the highest cabin altitude you can achieve?
• What is the role of specific routing in departure procedures?
• Under what conditions can a pilot fly if above 14,000' MSL without supplemental oxygen?
• Under NAS regulations, what is the basis for holding time?
• What is required for low-close in obstacle avoidance?
• What is a passive participation in LAHSO operations?
• What does 'SNER' signify in instrument approach procedures?
• Should you apply wind drift corrections to specific ATC instructions?
• What should a pilot do if their crew rest is compromised?
• What is the altitude needed for a Timed approach from holding?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of departure method?
• Are USAF pilots mandated to comply with alternate minimums?
• Which scenario would not require using an alternate airport?
• What does a clearance limit fix indicate?
• What is the key characteristic of RNAV alternate means of navigation?
• Which of the following is NOT a part of the runway environment for descent during landing?
• When can crew rest begin?
• Is it permissible to perform a VCOA at night?
• Can declared distance consideration include touch-and-go operations?
• What is the consequence of not adhering to crew rest requirements?
• What is the maximum holding speed at altitudes less than or equal to 6,000' MSL?