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PIN Units 3& 4
As of 21 Sept. 95
Version A
1-13 Open Book Regulation Questions
14. The following statement concerns deviations from written policy:
Under some circumstances a purposeful departure from policy can be justified.
15. Training that teaches crewmembers to solve problems by means of a systematic process is called:
Problem Resolving
16. Problem associated with overseeing the decision making process of a student :
Determining how and why an error was made
17. Your student shuts down an engine for a Tach Gen. Malfunction. What is this called?
Impulsivity
18. What is the Phenomenon that occurs when you have more desire to get to your destination the closer you get to it?
Get-home-itis
19. Instructors should task their students so that tasks don’t exceed performance by:
Planning times of low workload to give student a break
20. Student workload should be limited to the point where:
Confidence and performance are at least equal.
21. Regarding CRM critique:
If you can’t substantiate your observations it is best not to debrief the item
22. Communication on a C-130 is:
Difficult because non-verbal communication is filtered out.
23. What factor most affects leadership perception?
Competence
24. As a student improves the IP’s role should
Change to a follower/observer
25. What is a main problem with teaching CRM?
You can’t change a student’s personality
26. What is a possible CRM issue to critique after a flight?
Sarcastic comments from the crew after a copilot’s inputs
27. What is something to be aware of when critiquing CRM issues?
The potential for conflict is real
28. What is the backbone of any Flying training program?
Local Proficiency Sortie
29. Situational awareness is composed of two things. One is the threat the second is:
Application of the mission
30. What is the main purpose of an LPS?
Reinforce procedural knowledge
31. What is a key for realistic training?
Do not overload the student with too many threats
32. What is the most practical type of threat?
One associated with a low to medium intensity conflict
33. How should you plan the ingress route?
Plan it backwards from the objective area
34. Which of the following is an effective tool in planning a realistic recovery route?
Use the same threat situations as used during ingress
35. What is a characteristic of an AC Brief?
Flexible
36. Briefings should provide an environment & format which provides for:
Two way communications
37. Who is responsible for fighting complacency during formation briefings
Instructor Pilot
38. What makes up the bulk of a formation brief?
Facts
39. A conclusion should be:
Short and Positive
40. What is the purpose of a summary?
Capsulizes the brief
41. When using figures and data to instruct a student:
Provide the information needed
42. What is an important consideration concerning the use of visual aids?
Practice using them prior to briefing
43. A role of the instructor is to adjust his attitude to fit the students:
Skill level
44. A fundamental factor of student briefings is:
Realize the student has esteem needs
45. A critique characteristic of acceptability includes:
The student must accept the IP before instructional communication can occur
46. What does flexible mean, regarding a critique?
IP can adjust method of critique to fit the student.
47. What is the purpose of a critique?
Improve student performance
48. How does a critique work?
Clarifies, emphasizes, and reiterates important ideas and critical procedures
49. Why should you avoid long critiques?
Student loses interest
50. The purpose of a written critique is
Provide a permanent record for student and other IPs
51. What is another name for MC Form 21
Aircrew Training Record
52. If no grade is filled in:
Task was not completely observed
53. What are reasons to complete training documents?
Quality control, Student Communication, Student Management
54. When is a training folder initiated?
Formal School, Unit indoctrination, Special Mission Qualifications, In-unit Upgrade
PIN Units 3& 4
As of Jul. 95
Version B
13. What is the error chain?
Decision makers do not realize they are making bad decisions.
14. What is it called when someone has supreme confidence in their abilities?
Macho
15. What leads to a sudden loss of Judgment
Perceived pressure to complete mission
16. What is the first priority during an emergency Procedure?
Fly the Aircraft
17. What provides the best opportunity to upgrade students leadership?
Local training
18. Risk Management involves:
Aircraft, Personnel, operations, environment
19. Operating A/C while accomplishing other tasks
Automatic Response
20. During continuation training;
Events performed during the day must be logged as day events
21. IP/AC Should actively solicit:
Help from the rest of the crew
22. Non flying instructor should facilitate crew intervention
23. What is the Assertive Statement:
Least confrontational avenue of dissent
24. What happens when an IP is force into a leadership role?
It will disrupt accustomed patterns of interaction
25. Words are a small percentage of communication process
26. The following statement concerns policy:
Under some circumstances a purposeful departure from policy can be justified
27. What is the I’m SAFE checklist?
A technique to see if you are fit to fly
28. What is one way to break the error chain?
Searching for other bad decisions
29. What is one result of an overbearing Aircraft Commander?
Will cause crew resignation
30. Use training folder for student assessment
31. What is one result of Standard Cockpit Operating Procedures?
Takes out the human element
32. Balance mission and crew by
Encouraging input and respecting crews position
33. Assess the Aircraft commanders Brief by
Looking for appropriate eye contact
34. What is important technique when voicing dissent?
Don’t delay for fear of looking stupid
35. The avenues of dissent are:
Policy and you must teach them that way
36. What is the relationship between stress and performance?
Some stress may increase the performance level
37. What tool is available for reducing Instructor Stress
Training Folder
PIN Units 3-4
Suspected Old information
Version B
1. Air Craft Commanders Brief :
Should Vary with situation. Be flexible quality of crew/experience sets the tone for mission. Communicates open flow of ideas
2. Character of Formation Brief.
Just the Facts
3. What is true of a complicated subject
It is possible to oversimplify
4. What is the purpose of the Conclusion?
Summarizes, remotivates, Provides closure
5. Summary is part of conclusion. It is a capsule version of the briefing itself
6. Which is true of the following is true concerning the identifier for an NDB?
It is broadcast continuously
7. Which is an indication that the tacan has momentarily lost lock?
Bearing pointer momentarily slew’s to 270
8. Which of the following is true of tacan self test feature?
It does not check the antenna
9. Which of the following statements is true concerning NDB navigation?
The Ident should be monitored continuously during use.
10. Which of the following is true about your responsibilities as an instructor?
You are ......
11. Ceiling and visibility are below authorized minimums. Centerline lighting is available and RVR of 8 and 10 are respectively available. A pilot may elect to T/O in which of the following conditions?
T/O Should not be attempted
12. Which of the following is true if you can’t make your proposed T/O time.
You should change your proposed T/O time to ensure your flight plan remains in the system
13. If you can’t make climb restriction on a SID, you may take off if you can meet which of the following criteria?
If the visibility permits “see and Avoid”
14. If you are being radar vectored to final in IMC, which is the following can you expect?
You should intercept the final course at least 3 NM from the FAF at an intercept angle no greater than 30
15. A circling approach must be designated when which of the following occurs?
When straight in criteria cannot be met
16. Can C & D circling approach radii are
1.7 and 2.3 NM
17. Increased responsibility means:
Increased assertiveness
18.A broad mission focus can make a crew member more assertive.
19. A broad focus means the individual should have more background on process and a higher tendency toward inquiry, flight team leadership and conflict resolution
19. Crewmembers who regularly interact with others might find it easier to assert themselves
20. To much knowledge can be bad in that it might include biases. Also too much knowledge can impede inquiry.
21. Those fining it easy to offer criticism should probably be assertive with other messages
22. If possible give your full attention to the speaker(sender) during briefings . allow students to make comments and ask questions.
23. Crewmembers are a diverse mix with different aviation experience levels
24. Failure to be assertive has killed many fliers
25. Use the checklist to follow/ monitor student performance
26. Train students to anticipate checklists and make timely responses
27. Certain distractions must be managed with checklists
28. Recovery procedures attitude in operation
-Verify Climbing
- use bank to get nose down and level wings
-Add power to maintain airspeed
-Diving
- Pull power off
-Level wings
- Pull back on yoke
29. Attitude indicators inoperative
-Confirm small bank or pitch changes, check instruments
- Climbing -power level flight
- Diving - Wings level, power back watch airspeed
30. Character of steep turns
-Greater than normal Angles of bank
- Less lift
- Increases stall speeds
- Add poser to hold airspeed
- Roll out using 1/3 bank angle as lead point
31. Altitude for stalls
5000 AGL or 5000 Above the clouds
32. Trim to no less than
1.4 times power off stall speed
33. Configuration for stalls:
Flaps 0%, 50 % or 100 %. Gear up or down. Gear has no effect on stall speed, but increased drag can extend the time required for recovery
34. Recover from stall when:
1. Get stall Buffet, 2. RPM rolls back to 98%, 3. At stall speed
35. What are the conditions where a Fin stall would be possible
- A/S - Stall to 170 KIAS
- Left Rudder
- Right Aileron
36. During a fin stall
Nose will pitch UP
37. Fin Stall Recovery
- Neutralize Rudder May take 50-100 pounds pressure
- May miss identify Hardover Rudder as a fin Stall( Turn off Boost packs)
38. Equations involving compressibility and engine performance deal in temp rations that are measured in K
39. Rt. seat considerations for takeoff
Take control as soon as possible (Rudder Authority at 35-70 Knots) Brief Transfer of aircraft
40. Fuel imbalance limits
Symmetrical 1000 LBS
41. G Limits
Clean 3.0 symmetrical2.33 asymmetrical
flaps 2.0 symmetrical1.5 asymmetrical
42. Acceptability
Studs must accept instructor before they will accept comments
43. Flexibility
Refers to instructors ability to adjust his method of critique the student, draw questions out. Some will talk and others won’t
44. Functional characteristics of instructor
To improve student performance, provide constructive criticism/advise, provide direction and Guidance
45. Reinforce learning:- Reinforce Instruction
- Clarify, emphasize and reiterate important and critical procedures
46. MAC Form 670 (MC FORM 21) initiated for:
Formal School, Command or unit indoctrination, spec mission upgrade, in unit upgrade to next level, requalification following Q-3
47. On form 23 if the task is not observed
No entry is required
48. Training record
Make sure written and oral debriefing match. Accurate to performance communications between instructors.
49. Mac Form 670 (MC FORM 21) is commonly referred to as
Aircrew Training Record.
50. On 3 engine take off:
Put inoperative engine downwind
51. Note that in the flight manual 3 engine t/a charts are limited to T/O ground run and climb out flight path. data because Reference Speed and Critical Field Length can’t be determined precisely
PIN Units 5-7
As of Sept. 95
Version A
1. Your directions are to hold NE of XYZ VOR on 030 Radial
Holding pattern is NE of XYZ VOR
2. 1st step in unusual attitude is:
Verify the unusual attitude
3. During Approach to stall training do not trim to below:
1.4 V Stall
4. In a stall recovery:
Release back pressure and add Symmetric power
5. What is true about the effect of ground effect
It’s greatest reduction of drag is at lowest velocities
6. During a fin stall your first reaction in recovery is
Neutralize the rudder
7. What is the maximum symmetrical G limit
3.0 G’s
8. When you are required to deviate for weather avoidance you are required to inform ATC:
The status of your onboard Weather Radar
9. What is true of thefirst turn outbound during a procedure turn?
Turn in the shortest direction to the outbound heading
10. The C-130 landing gear is considered what for Weight bearing purposes
ST
11. One problem associated with Instrument takeoffs is:
Instructor may have slow transition to instruments due to monitoring students performance
12. If during your planning you determine you can’t meet an altitude restriction on a SID
Do not file the SID
13. What is the definition of the chord line?
A straight line between the leading edge and trailing edge of a wing
14. Why is the property of Density important?
It indicates how much lift is in the air
15. How does the C-130 wing Stall?
From the wing root outboard
16. Increased G loading has what effect on stall speed?
Increases
17. Why do we practice approach to stalls?
For stall recognition and stall prevention
18. To recover from an approach to stall while turning:
Lower Nose, roll out of bank, add symmetrical power
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21. During high drift situations airdrops normally are short. Why?
Incorrect call when abeam timing point.
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23. During windmill taxi start you don’t get engine started. You may:
Keep airspeed at 100 KIAS until 4000 feet remaining
24. During a Fin stall as the sidslip angle increases
Rudder pressure will decrease
25. What is the airspeed to maintain during two engine operations?
160 KIAS
26. What is a correct procedure while during 3 engine takeoffs
obtain two engine VMCA prior to retracting flaps above 15 %
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28. What is a typical student mistake on an ILS approach
Will increase pitch to compensate for increased airspeed
29. What is a technique to tell your student during steep turns
Use ADI to maintain Bank
30. What is the most limiting factor during takeoff
Runway length
31. Most important to tell student
Min. control speeds and asymmetric power
32. To avoid wing from upbending:
Fill fuel tanks 1 & 4 and external tanks
33. Why is the G meter not reliable?
Because it does not measure G forces over the entire aircraft
34. What would a good lead point be for roll out when using 45 of bank
15
35. The C-130 is capable of carrying ?
64 Airdrop troops or 74 Litters and 2 attendants
36. When you are airlifting Hazardous cargo and require additional equipment for cleanup:
Must be supplied by the Shipper
37. What is the first indication of a stall?
A minor buffet
38. During three engine operations you should
Fly in a slight skid to decrease drag
39. During a three engine takeoff why you must attain 5 of bank at lift off
To ensure VMCA is accurate
40. During a three engine take off
Maintain Centerline by coordinated use of flight controls
41. Why do you use fuel enrichment for windmill taxi starts
To get a faster start
42. Forward restraint provided by the left hand locks
20,000 lb.
43. During a two engine landing the aircraft will do what when you go to ground idle
Turn towards the good engines if not counteracted
44. What are the ramp tie down rings limits?
5000 lb.
45. What is the maximum weight across the ramp without a “milkstool”
2000 lb.
46. What is the minimum number of first aid kits
Six
47. What is the maximum weight rating of the GBU-1B device with Nylon Strap
5000 Lb.
48. How many fire extinguishers are carried onboard the aircraft?
Four
49. What is force perpendicular to the relative wind?
Lift
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51. What is a disadvantage to area drops
You are vulnerable due to being at a slower speed longer
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53. Before departing home station for a JA/ATT doing a personnel airdrops.
Ensure static line retrievers and air deflector doors work
54. What is the maximum load when using the Extraction Force Transfer Coupling (EFTC)
42,000 lb.
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56. During a CDS drop your student is low and starts climbing at “Green Light”
Drop will be short due to decreased exit time
57. What is a major advantage of LAPES
It is extremely accurate
58. What is the maximum number of paratroopers when using the wedge?
40
59. During route study your student pulls out a JOG for a night vis route. What should you tell him?
A JOG is to detailed for use at night
60. Where do we find information on weather
AFM 51-12
PIN Units 5-7
As of Sept. 94
Version B
1. Pitch is Inversely proportional to:
TAS
2. 1 Bank angle for Each Degree of Turn to a Maximum of 30
3. What does it mean when an airfield is missing a :
It is not covered by the military NOTAM system
4. What publication has Weather Briefing Facilities listed?
Section C of Flight Information Handbook (FIH)
5. L NOTAMs :
Have no affect on instrument approaches
6. With Manual selected on Flight Director, Heading bug 270, & heading is 300 what bank angle is directed:
25
7. What is the climb restriction of a Civil Sid If not published?
200 Ft per NM
8. Your number two ADF fails. What are you required to do?
Inform ATC
9. In the Mercedes Benz method of Holding:
Direction of Holding is in the Lower Portion
10. You are directed to Hold south East of the XYZ VOR on 130 radial:
The holding pattern is South East of the VORTAC
11. The aerodynamic forces and Moment Acting on an airfoil:
Are the result of the properties of the Air Mass the surface is operating in
12. Where do you find information on ILS GP/TCH?
On profile view of approach plate
13. Stagnation Point:
Static Pressure is at a maximum, while dynamic pressure is zero
14. The component parallel to the relative wind:
Drag
15. Definition of Stall:
When an increase of Angle of attack results in a decrease of lift
16. What flight controls remain effective in a stall?
Rudder and Ailerons
17. Stall develops faster with an increase of G
18. What is the first step in a Spin Recovery?
Reduce power to flight Idle
19. If Airspeed and altitude stable, Turn needle is deflected right and the compass is turning right ADI shows straight and level flight which of the following is has occurred:
ADI has failed
20. Which of the following instruments would you instruct your students to use if verifying and unusual attitude when ADI is inoperative?