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_________________ areas, while not necessarily "special use airspace," require a minimum AGL altitude of _______. Avoid flight in these areas unless necessitated by an _____.
Wildlife and Recreation, 2000 ft, emergency
TFRs can be established for a variety of reasons. When operating VFR, pilots will ensure the aircraft remains clear of the TFR unless authorized to enter. A thorough review of NOTAMS prior to each flight is essential to avoid inadvertent penetration of a TFR.
VFR chart
The ADIZ is an area of airspace over land or water in which the ready identification, location, and control of civil aircraft is required in the interest of national security.
Chart Updating Manual (CHUM)
"Chapter 3"
published IFR climb gradient for the planned departure path
Pilots flying VFR away from home station will have a properly annotated ___________, appropriate to the mission, readily available in the cockpit.
IFR clearance, VFR flight plan
Pilots must review NOTAMs, the FAA Airfield Facility Directory, and the ____________ for the latest aeronautical data prior to VFR flights.
1200 or an ATC assigned
"Chapter 4"
flight following
It is important to understand that even when operating under VFR, if departing an airfield with a published instrument procedure, unless specifically waived by the MAJCOM/A3, fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft must be able to meet, OEI, any _____________________________________ IAW AFI 11-202V3
Flight Watch
If unable to maintain VFR the pilot must immediately coordinate an ______ and cancel the _____ with ATC or a FSS.
HIWAS
"Chapter 5"
climb immediately, minimum safe altitude
VFR aircraft operating in the NAS will squawk either ______________ flight following code.
two-way radio communications
Under ________, ATC should provide separation from IFR traffic and participating VFR traffic.
closed, ½, search and rescue
A Flight Service Station provides preflight briefings, NOTAMs, weather flight plan filing, flight plan opening and closing, navaid monitoring, collection and dissemination of PIREPs, relay of information from ATC, traffic advisories (general information), and emergency assistance.
go-around, IFR clearance
__________ provides enroute weather updates and can be reached on 122.0 MHz anywhere in the United States.
an IFR flight plan (DD 1801)
_________ is continuous weather information broadcast over selected VOR frequencies.
international, 12
If flying into IMC cannot be safely avoided before a safe landing can be made or gaining a clearance from ATC, ___________ to the appropriate _______ for the type of airspace, utilize all tools available to keep clear of obstacles and other traffic, and continue to attempt contact with ATC for a clearance.
VMC, radar surveillance and radio communications, airborne radar, controlled airspace
"Chapter 6"
record the details in writing
Class C, D and E (when in an airport traffic area) airspace procedures require pilots operating under VFR to maintain ________________ with ATC.
SPINs
USAF pilots will notify ATC by any means available to ensure their VFR flight plan is __________. Failure to do so within ____ hour of ETA will cause initiation of _________ efforts.
SPINs
Upon arrival at an airport, if at any time visual conditions deteriorate and make a safe approach questionable, immediately perform a __________ and climb in the safest direction for obstacle and traffic avoidance. Contact ATC for an _________ and instructions.
ACO, ATO
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