NIFE FRR Learning Objectives Exam guide

Identify the organization responsible for the publication of the FAR (federal aviation regulations) and the AIM (aeronautical information manual) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Describe the relationship between FAR part 91, CNAF M-3710.7, and the AIM - FAR part 91 applies to all pilots in the US airspace and is a regulatory (laws) guide, AIM helps put that into laymen's terms, CNAF applies to naval aviators, and allows for exceptions to the FAR part 91 for some military aircraft (like speed limits, etc) List the regulatory priority of applicable DoN, DoD, and FAA pubs - 1. NATOPS, 2. CNAF M-3710.7, 3. FLIP, 4. FAR Part 91 Define "shall" "should" "may" and "will" as per the CNAF M-3710.7 - Shall- mandatory action. Don't think, do. Should- Recommended. If it's possible do it- but don't take action if circumstances prevent it May- optional actions Will- indicates futurity. Something will happen if you do x. Identify the responsibilities of ATC - provides flight plans and grants clearances Identify the responsibilities of Flight service station - provide pilot briefings, en route communications, and some SAR services. Assist lost aircraft and aircraft in emergency. Relay ATC clearances, create NOTAMs, broadcast weather, process flight plans, aka base ops on military airports Identify the responsibilities of control tower - responsible for safe, orderly, expeditious flow of airport traffic. Has a ground, tower, and clearance delivery frequency. Identify the responsibilities of approach control - controls IFR traffic on approach/ departure around the terminal area Identify the responsibilities of air route traffic control center - covers a large area in the US (there's around 15 in total) routes traffic in between terminal areas for IFR. Identify the responsibilities of the pilot in command - FAR part 91- states PIC is responsible for safe flight, and operation of the aircraft CNAF M-3710.7 states safety, operation of AC, and wellbeing of aircrew. Identify the CNAF M-3710.7 requirements for preflight planning - DD form 175 is a military flight plan. Must include: NOTAMs Fuel Requirements Airport Data Available alternatives Anticipated traffic delays Identify the purpose of a flight plan - Establish a baseline in the event of lost comms or a lost aircraft. Identify the pilot's responsibilities for acquiring a flight weather brief - Should be thoroughly familiar with weather conditions for the area in which flight is contemplated. Can be requested via online flight weather brief (FWB) at Naval Aviation Forecast Center (NAFC) or with marine corps weather service/ its satellite components. Also available via 1-888-PILOTWX