Aviano Local Area GK

What is the standard transition altitude in Italy?

7,000 feet.

What must you squawk even as a Wingman at Aviano?

At all times: 2/3/5/C

What’s the best way to fly low level in Aviano?

Via the “VM” and “VF” hack on the RTB from CRIT airspace.

What is the transition level in Italy?

It will be given by the controller or ATIS.

What is the difference between transition altitude and transition level?

Transition altitude is where you switch the altimeter to standard pressure (1013.25 hPa) when climbing. Transition level is where you switch from standard pressure back to the local QNH when descending.

What is the transition layer?

The small block of air between the transition altitude and transition level, acting as a safety gap so climbing and descending planes don’t meet at the same altitude.

With a filed flight plan, what is your takeoff window from the planned takeoff time?

15 minutes early to 45 minutes late.

What is the comm ball for activating your flight plan after engine start?

''Clearance delivery, Nickel 11, Engine Start, IFR Zita'' … ''Nickel 11, Engine Start Approved.''

What frequency should you be on in the pits?

COM 1 - Ops; COM 2 - Ground.

When should you call 'Engine start' to clearance?

As soon as possible after engine start.

When can you get your actual clearance from clearance delivery?

Within 20 minutes of takeoff time.

What is a good technique to loading MULT points into your system?

Use steerpoints 81–86.

What is the uncontrolled ejection altitude in the North portion of Zita airspace?

19,000 feet.

What must you do prior to exiting the airspace in Italy?

Call approach with intentions.

What are my wingman PWC mins in USAFE ICAO?

500’ AGL and 2,400 m visibility (1.5 SM).

What are my PWC mins predicated off of in Government charts?

1) TDZE 2) THRE 3) Airport Elevation.

What are my PWC mins predicated off of in Jeppesen charts?

1) Airport Elevation 2) Runway Elevation.

What should you do if you plan on doing multiple radar patterns or if the weather is bad and you might go around?

Ask approach for alternate climbout instructions.

Is Aviano Air Base a CMA?

Yes. Call ground every time before moving your jet.

For Italian navigational hemispheric altitudes, what altitude should you fly going southbound (090–269)?

Odd thousand + 500 for VFR.

For Italian navigational hemispheric altitudes, what altitude should you fly going northbound (270–089)?

Even thousand + 500 for VFR.

What should you do if the tower tells you to 're-enter'?

Request to 'Re-enter High downwind' at 2,500’ MSL.

What is normal pattern altitude?

2,000’ MSL.

What should the comm ball be with Aviano approach control on a VFR recovery to let them know you want to recover VFR via Grappa Recovery?

''Nickel 11, 4-ship, 20 NM south with Bravo, direct PAYES, Grappa Recovery, 10,000.''

What direction do you break or pull closed?

Always towards the mountains.

What direction do you climb out to Low or High Key for an SFO?

Always away from the mountains.

What do you tell clearance delivery if it becomes apparent you’ll miss your flight plan or takeoff window?

Use the term 'India'… 'Nickel 11, Clearance on Request, RISOM2A, ZITA, Engine Start, India.'

What do you tell clearance delivery/tower/approach if you’re a late joiner?

''Nickel 11, latecomer procedures'' — until rejoined with your formation.

If you’re a late joiner beyond the acceptable takeoff time window, what jargon do you use with clearance?

''India latecomer.''

What does 'India' mean to clearance?

Urgent/immediate flight plan on request.

What does 'Latecomer procedures' mean to ATC?

You’re on the same flight plan as your formation but taking off late.

What should you reference to determine if you can fly an approach via the 11-202 Vol 3?

The FLIP decision tree (Attachment 6, 11-202 Vol 3).

What does HPMA stand for and what does it allow?

High Performance Military Aircraft — allows lower descent minima due to better maneuverability.

When are you established on an approach in ICAO?

Half full-scale deflection on both a precision and non-precision approach.

What do you do as #2 passing the SOF tower taxiing back after landing on RWY 05?

Open your speed brakes, auto push to AUX 20, and respond to the SOF “and kill MiGs!”

What do you call home when you get back to de-arm?

The “Great Green Nation”

What is the Nickel term for ‘Mayor’?

The Don

What do all Link-16 STNs start with at Aviano?

310

What frequency should you monitor during engine start?

Ground

What ALR-56M MDT should you fly with for routine training sorties?

US MDT

What should your mode 2 squawk be?

510 or 555X where X is your flight number

When should check-in occur during ground ops?

5 minutes prior to taxi on AUX

When does #3 initiate check-in if no check in from #1 five minutes prior to taxi time?

4 minutes prior to taxi

When should you expect to conduct radio checks during ground ops?

After initial check-in ( aka, 5 minutes prior to taxi time)

What do you do once radio checks are completed?

Call for words from squadron ops

When should #2 coordinate for taxi with squadron ops?

If both #1 and #3 are delayed

With regards to the radios, what do RED/GREEN/BLUE mean?

Red = Plain ; Green = Secure ; Blue = Combat HQ (NATO)

What radios should you check by default on every sortie?

COM 1 HQ and COM 2 Secure

When should you expect to be checked in on the radio by flight lead?

Initial check-in, departure, tactical frequencies

What should you do after you get armed?

Reposition as singletons

What should you do after being armed and ready for takeoff?

Auto Push to TOWER and Pass a thumbs up/call ready/set your lights to BRIGHT/FLASH in reverse order

What should you do as the wingman if the formation is directed to lineup and wait?

Hold short the runway to make timing for the takeoff

Where is the standard rejoin formation as #2/#4?

Line abreast as #2, or offset container as #4

What should you do approaching 15 NM to airspace entry?

Clear the airspace on its common frequency, check-in with TAC C2, and/or War Room IAW tactical scenario

For day operations, what should you do with your strobe light?

Blue Air - Off ; Red Air - On

What is the brevity term for ID Criteria Lack of Friendly (LOF)?

“Spades”

What is the brevity term for ID criteria positive enemy indication (PEI)?

“Bandit”

What are the requirements for something to be a “bandit”?

LOF + PEI = Bandit

What is the standard recovery?

LAB as a 2-ship; Offset container as a 4-ship

What frequency is ATIS?

19 (258.00 / 142.350)

What airspeed will FL’s fly on RTB?

300 KCAS when controlled by Padova Mil ; For IFR Recoveries, slow to 250 KCAS upon contact with Aviano Arrival

For RATR when will FL’s slow to final approach speed with gear?

NLT the FAF

Is acknowledgement required by the Wingman for airspeed calls during RTR?

No, acknowledgement is NOT required

What should WM do without delay following the fighter in front’s landing clearance?

Report “C/S # gear” with fill-ins if deviating from the flight lead’s approach

What frequency should you be on when you get off the runway after landing?

COM 1 - AUX ; COM 2 - Ground

What frequency should you be on when entering de-arm after landing?

COM 1 - AUX ; COM 2 - Ops

When should Flight Leads initiate the call to ops after landing?

After the last aircraft in the formation arrives in de-arm

For Hot Pit Refueling, what radio frequency should you be on in “cursory”?

COM 1 - Ground ; COM 2 - Ops. All aircraft auto push to AUX intra-flight over ground once clear of the pits.