UCT T-6 Low Level Check Ride GK Questions and Answers Already Passed
What weather is needed to file to a destination? - Answers Prevailing weather for the estimated time of
arrival (ETA) 1 hour at destination must be at or above the lowest compatible published landing
minimums (TEMPO conditions may be below published minimums at ETA 1 hour)
(AFI 11-202 V3)
What weather is needed to takeoff? - Answers PWC or lowest compatible landing mins whichever is
greater
(AFI 11-202 V3, CH5)
What is the National Airspace System? - Answers The NAS is the common network of United States
(U.S.) airspace: air navigation facilities, equipment, services, airports or landing areas, aeronautical
charts, information/services, rules, regulations, procedures, technical information, manpower, and
material
(AFI 11-202 V3)
When is an alternate required? - Answers (WWWDRUMG) Weather is less than 2000' and 3SM;
Winds are out of limits +/-1 hr ETA ;
No Weather reporting capability at destination; Denial of RVSM;
Radar required on all compatible approaches; Unmonitored NAVAID;
Minimums are greater than or equal to 1500' and 3SM (lowest compatible approach mins);
GPS is the only compatible approach
At what altitude is RVSM? - Answers FL 290 to FL 410
RVSM (Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums) enables vertical separation to be reduced from
________ feet to ______ feet between properly equipped aircraft and appropriately trained aircrew. -
Answers 2,000-1,000
What disqualifies an airfield from being an alternate? - Answers WWWDRUAG)
,Weather is at least (1000' and 2SM) or (500' and 1SM above lowest compatible min)- whichever is
greater;
Winds are out of lmits +/-1 hr ETA;
no Weather reporting capability at destination;
Denial of RVSM;
Radar required on all compatible approaches;
Unmonitored NAVAID;
"trouble A" or ANA (alternate not authorized);
GPS is the only compatible approach
What is a MIA? - Answers Minimum IFR Altitude: minimum altitude for IFR operations as prescribed in
Federal Air Regulations Part 91 (Off Route Obstacle Clearance Altitude (OROCA) and The Off Route
Terrain Clearance Altitude (ORTCA) are examples of MIA).
(AFI 11-202 V3, Ch.6)
If no MIA is published, at what altitude should you fly in mountainous terrain? - Answers 2,000 ft. of
clearance above all obstacles within 4 NMs of the course
(AFI 11-202 V3, Ch.6)
If no MIA is published, at what altitude should you fly in non-mountainous terrain? - Answers 1,000 ft. of
clearance above all obstacles within 4 NMs of the course
(AFI 11-202 V3, Ch.6)
Do not fly an approach or land at an airport where _________ or other hazardous conditions are
producing hail,______ , _______, heavy rain, ______, wind shear, or _______________ - Answers
thunderstorms, strong winds, gust fronts, lightning, microbursts
Do not operate fixed-wing aircraft VFR when the ceiling is less than ______ feet or when the flight
visibility is less than, or at a distance from clouds that is less than the criteria listed. - Answers 1,500
(AFI 11-202, V3, CH 4)
, When will pilots fly under IFR? - Answers (IWANAP)
IFR-to max extent possible;
Weather conditions do not permit VFR flt;
Airspace rules required IFR (Class A);
Night Ops;
Airspeed (True) is greater than 180 KTS on federal airways;
Practice
(AFI 11-202 V3 AETC supp)
When will you fly VFR? - Answers Fly fixed-wing aircraft under VFR only when required for mission
accomplishment
(AFI 11-202 V3 AETC supp, Ch 4)
When will you not file VFR to a location? - Answers When forecast winds at the ETA ±1 hour exceed
aircraft limits
(AFI 11-202 V3 AETC supp, Ch 4)
In order to meet fuel reserve requirements, ensure the aircraft is carrying enough usable fuel on each
flight to increase the total planned flight time between refueling points by ___ percent (up to a
maximum of ___ minutes for fixed-wing or 30 minutes for helicopters) or ___ minutes, whichever is
greater. - Answers 10%; 45min; 20min
(AFI 11-202 V3, Ch.4)
Operate no less than _______ ft. AGL (mission permitting) over National Park Service monuments,
seashores, lake shores, recreation and scenic riverways; US Fish and Wildlife Service refuges; and US
Forest Service wilderness and primitive areas - Answers 2,000
(AFI 11-202 V3, Ch.6)
What weather is needed to file to a destination? - Answers Prevailing weather for the estimated time of
arrival (ETA) 1 hour at destination must be at or above the lowest compatible published landing
minimums (TEMPO conditions may be below published minimums at ETA 1 hour)
(AFI 11-202 V3)
What weather is needed to takeoff? - Answers PWC or lowest compatible landing mins whichever is
greater
(AFI 11-202 V3, CH5)
What is the National Airspace System? - Answers The NAS is the common network of United States
(U.S.) airspace: air navigation facilities, equipment, services, airports or landing areas, aeronautical
charts, information/services, rules, regulations, procedures, technical information, manpower, and
material
(AFI 11-202 V3)
When is an alternate required? - Answers (WWWDRUMG) Weather is less than 2000' and 3SM;
Winds are out of limits +/-1 hr ETA ;
No Weather reporting capability at destination; Denial of RVSM;
Radar required on all compatible approaches; Unmonitored NAVAID;
Minimums are greater than or equal to 1500' and 3SM (lowest compatible approach mins);
GPS is the only compatible approach
At what altitude is RVSM? - Answers FL 290 to FL 410
RVSM (Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums) enables vertical separation to be reduced from
________ feet to ______ feet between properly equipped aircraft and appropriately trained aircrew. -
Answers 2,000-1,000
What disqualifies an airfield from being an alternate? - Answers WWWDRUAG)
,Weather is at least (1000' and 2SM) or (500' and 1SM above lowest compatible min)- whichever is
greater;
Winds are out of lmits +/-1 hr ETA;
no Weather reporting capability at destination;
Denial of RVSM;
Radar required on all compatible approaches;
Unmonitored NAVAID;
"trouble A" or ANA (alternate not authorized);
GPS is the only compatible approach
What is a MIA? - Answers Minimum IFR Altitude: minimum altitude for IFR operations as prescribed in
Federal Air Regulations Part 91 (Off Route Obstacle Clearance Altitude (OROCA) and The Off Route
Terrain Clearance Altitude (ORTCA) are examples of MIA).
(AFI 11-202 V3, Ch.6)
If no MIA is published, at what altitude should you fly in mountainous terrain? - Answers 2,000 ft. of
clearance above all obstacles within 4 NMs of the course
(AFI 11-202 V3, Ch.6)
If no MIA is published, at what altitude should you fly in non-mountainous terrain? - Answers 1,000 ft. of
clearance above all obstacles within 4 NMs of the course
(AFI 11-202 V3, Ch.6)
Do not fly an approach or land at an airport where _________ or other hazardous conditions are
producing hail,______ , _______, heavy rain, ______, wind shear, or _______________ - Answers
thunderstorms, strong winds, gust fronts, lightning, microbursts
Do not operate fixed-wing aircraft VFR when the ceiling is less than ______ feet or when the flight
visibility is less than, or at a distance from clouds that is less than the criteria listed. - Answers 1,500
(AFI 11-202, V3, CH 4)
, When will pilots fly under IFR? - Answers (IWANAP)
IFR-to max extent possible;
Weather conditions do not permit VFR flt;
Airspace rules required IFR (Class A);
Night Ops;
Airspeed (True) is greater than 180 KTS on federal airways;
Practice
(AFI 11-202 V3 AETC supp)
When will you fly VFR? - Answers Fly fixed-wing aircraft under VFR only when required for mission
accomplishment
(AFI 11-202 V3 AETC supp, Ch 4)
When will you not file VFR to a location? - Answers When forecast winds at the ETA ±1 hour exceed
aircraft limits
(AFI 11-202 V3 AETC supp, Ch 4)
In order to meet fuel reserve requirements, ensure the aircraft is carrying enough usable fuel on each
flight to increase the total planned flight time between refueling points by ___ percent (up to a
maximum of ___ minutes for fixed-wing or 30 minutes for helicopters) or ___ minutes, whichever is
greater. - Answers 10%; 45min; 20min
(AFI 11-202 V3, Ch.4)
Operate no less than _______ ft. AGL (mission permitting) over National Park Service monuments,
seashores, lake shores, recreation and scenic riverways; US Fish and Wildlife Service refuges; and US
Forest Service wilderness and primitive areas - Answers 2,000
(AFI 11-202 V3, Ch.6)
