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Term

Which Flight Activity Category (FAC) is not subject to Readiness Levels (RL), does not have currency requirements, and shall not perform crewmember duties with Army UASs?

 

Definition
FAC 3
Term

Identify four of the five factors that will allow days loss to be excluded from RL progressive.

 

Definition

Temporary Duty (TDY)

Medical or nonmedical suspension

Grounding of the UAS

UASs that are unavailable or in transit due to unit deployment

Term

What series of documents are used to inform crewmembers of ATP flying hours, task, and evaluation requirements? In addition, these forms are also used to designate the CMs authorized flight duties/stations.

 

Definition

DA Form 7120-R series

 

Term

What forms are used to maintain flight records and provide the unit commander a means to track total hours while monitoring compliance with Aircrew Training Programs (ATP)?

 

Definition
DA Form 759 series
Term

Which of the following is NOT a reason for units to initiate a new DA Form 7120-R?

1.       The CM is integrated into a new ATP

2.       The CM begins a new ATP training year

               3.       A Change of command occurs during the ATP year      

4.       Amending the existing form is impractical

 

Definition
 3.A Change of command occurs during the ATP year 
Term
What are the three factors that allow the Commander to prorate flying-hour/simulator minimums.
Definition

Newly designated RL1

Has the primary UAS redesignated

Changes duty position, which involves a change in the FAC level

Term
IAW the Flight Standardization SOP, who is responsible for ensuring all scheduled crewmembers for the mission are in compliance with the AIRF Flip Card System prior to conducting flight operations?
Definition
Aircraft Commander (AC)
Term

All ground operations will cease when lighting is within ____ NM of the launch/recovery site.

 

Definition
5
Term

Define the basic VFR weather minimums for Class E airspace.

 

                                                                                Visibility               Distance from Clouds

 Less than 10,000ft MSL                 ­­­­­_______________________________________

Definition

3SM Visibility

1000ft Above

500ft Below

2000ft Horizontal

Term

Define the basic VFR weather minimums for Class E airspace.

 

Visibility        Distance from Clouds

 At or Above 10,000ft MSL­­­­­_______________________________________

Definition

5SM Visibility

1000ft Above

1000ft Below

1SM Horizontal

Term

Define the basic VFR weather minimums for Class D airspace.

 

Visibility             Distance from Clouds

 

Definition

3SM Visibility

1000ft Above

500ft Below

2000ft Horizontal

Term

Define the basic VFR weather minimums for Class C airspace.

 

Visibility                 Distance from Clouds

Definition

3SM Visibility

1000ft Above

500ft Below

2000ft Horizontal

Term

Define the basic VFR weather minimums for Class B airspace.

 

Visibility                   Distance from Clouds

Definition

3SM Visibility

Clear of Clouds

Term
What does the acronym ATP stand for?
Definition
Aircrew Training Program
Term
Who is responsible for the ATP?
Definition
Unit Commander
Term
What is the goal of the ATP?
Definition
To produce mission ready UAS units
Term
What is a Commander's Evaluation?
Definition
Determines initial readiness level (RL)
Term
What does a Commander's Evalutaion consist of?
Definition

A records review

and a possible PFE

Term
How many days does the Commander or designated representative have to complete the Commander's Evaluation?
Definition
45 calender days
Term
How long does each crewmember have to present his/her individual flight records?
Definition
14 calender days
Term
If the initial readiness level cannot be determined by records review the CM will undergo a PFE, what task should the PFE include?
Definition
It should include tasks from each flight mode in which the crewmember can expect to perform duties.
Term

True or False

 

Graduates of the UAS qualification course, who are on their first utilization tour, can be designated RL2 or RL1 based on the Commander's Evaluation?

Definition

True

 

If crewmember shows proficiency in all base tasks and/or mission tasks during the PFE.

Term
The ATP is divided into how many periods?
Definition
2
Term
When does the first training period begin for Active Army and USAR crewmembers?
Definition
First day following their birth month.
Term
What does FAC stand for?
Definition
Flight Activity Category
Term
How many FAC are there in the ATP?
Definition
3
Term
IAW TC 1-600, What are the semiannual FLYING hour requirements for FAC 2 personnel?
Definition
12 hours, of which 4 hours must be flown in each station.
Term
IAW TC 1-600, What are the semiannual FLYING hour requirements for FAC 1 personnel?
Definition
24 hours, of which 8 hours must be flown in each station.
Term
IAW TC 1-600, What are the semiannual FLYING hour requirements for FAC 3 personnel?
Definition
No flight is authorized
Term
IAW TC 1-600, What are the semiannual SIMULATION hour requirements for FAC 2 personnel?
Definition
4 hours, of which 1 hours must be flown in each station.
Term
IAW TC 1-600, What are the semiannual SIMULATION hour requirements for FAC 1 personnel?
Definition
8 hours, of which 3 hours must be flown in each station.
Term
What are the semiannual SIMULATION hour requirements for FAC 3 personnel?
Definition
3 hours in either seat
Term
FAC 1 UAC's may apply a maximum of ____ simulation hours flown in a semiannual period toward that period's semiannual flying hour requirements.
Definition
12
Term
FAC 2 UAC's may apply a maximum of ____ simulation hours flown in a semiannual period toward that period's semiannual flying hour requirements.
Definition
6
Term
FAC 3 initially demostrates proficiency with 90 days of being designated FAC 3, how often now does a FAC 3 have to demonstrate proficiency in base tasks to an IO/SO?
Definition
Annually
Term

True or False

 

Simulator requirements for a FAC 3 UAC cannot be waived.

Definition

False

 

The should not be waived

Term

True or False

 

A commander can change a UAC's FAC to reduce flying hour requirements.

Definition
False
Term
According to the ATM, the commander may direct a PFE to be conducted for 3 reasons, what are the three reasons?
Definition

Initial RL determination

When proficiency is in question

When currency has lapsed

Term
After conducting a PFE the examiner will debrief the individual and record the event on what DA Form?
Definition
DA Form 7122-R
Term
According to AR 95-23, there are four hands-on evaluations that could be given to an UAC, name the four hands-on evaluation.
Definition

Standardization Flight Evaluation (SFE)

Proficiency Flight Evaluation (PFE)

Post Mishap Evaluation

Medical Evaluation

Term
According to AR 95-23, how often will ground observers be evaluated?
Definition
Semi-Annually
Term
When does flying time start for a fixed wing UAS?
Definition

Flying time starts when a fixed wing UAS begins to move forward on the takeoff roll or takeoff launch for rail launch operations.

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