TC 3-04.5 — Instrument Flight For Army Aviators
TC 3-04.5 governs standard Army instrument flying, including procedures and techniques for operations in instrument meteorological conditions.
- Publication number: TC 3-04.5
- Title: INSTRUMENT FLIGHT FOR ARMY AVIATORS
- Date: 12/12/2024
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers flight instruments, rotary-wing and fixed-wing maneuvers, navigation, weather, airspace, air traffic control, IFR procedures, and emergencies. It requires adherence to AR 95-1 and provides guidance for standard Army instrument flying.
Applies to: This manual applies to all military, civilian, and contractor personnel who operate Army aircraft and is designed as a technical reference for Army aviators who operate under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the National Airspace System (NAS) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Topics covered
- Flight instruments and systems
- Rotary-wing instrument flight maneuvers
- Fixed-wing instrument flight maneuvers
- Air navigation charts
- Instrument weather
- Navigation aids
- Airspace
- Instrument flight rules procedures
Questions and answers
What instruments are included in the pitot-static system?
Most aircraft instrument panels have three basic pressure-operated instruments: the altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator (VSI). (paragraph 1-1)
What instruments are used to determine aircraft performance?
Performance is determined by referencing the airspeed indicator, turn-and-slip indicator, heading indicator, altimeter, and VSI (Figure 2-2, page 28). (paragraph 2-4)
What are the requirements for using GPS under IFR?
GPS equipment used while operating under IFR must meet the standards set forth in Technical Standard Order (TSO) C-129 (or equivalent) and the airworthiness installation requirements and be approved for that type of IFR operation and operated according to the appropriate aircraft operators manual. (paragraph 7-142)
When must an aircraft transponder be operated?
When an aircraft carries a serviceable transponder, the aviator shall always operate the transponder during flight regardless of whether the aircraft is within or outside airspace where secondary surveillance radar (SSR) is used for air traffic service purposes. (paragraph 8-103)
What is required when recovering from an unusual attitude?
When the unusual attitude is detected, recommended recovery procedures in the appropriate aircraft operators manual are initiated. (paragraph 3-98)