JHSC Inital Exam

1. What are the dimensions of the Aerobatic Zone?

a) 1000m.(X axis) by 900m.(Y axis)
b) 900m.(X axis) by 900m.(Y axis)
c) 1000m.(X axis) by 850m.(Y axis)
d) 1000m.(X axis) by 1000m.(Y axis)
2. Give the width of the buffer zone outside of the Aerobatic box into which a competitor is allowed to go before being given a Line Infringement penalty.

a) 25m
b) 40m
c) 50m
d) 75m
3. The correct criterion for giving a line infringement is

a) A single infringement is given for a figure if the fuselage of the aircraft is seen by the line judge to have crossed the line being observed even if this occurs more than once in that single figure
b) An infringement is given for each occasion the fuselage of the aircraft is seen by the line judge to have crossed the line being observed even if this occurs more than once in a single figure
4. What is the majority required for an altitude height infringement to be sustained

a) Two thirds majority
b) All judges must agree
c) Simple majority
5. What is the majority required for an infringement of the lower disqualification level for pilots flying in the Entry, Graduate,Sportsman and Intermediate Catergories.

a) A two thirds majority
b) Unanimous, all judges must agree
c) Simple majority
d) A single judge giving a low to a pilot for flying below the lower disqualification level, will result in disqualification from that flight.
6. How is a judge’s 0 score altered when it is in the minority?

a) If a judge’s score of 0 is in the minority, then that judge must mark up to at least the lowest score of the other judges.
b) If a judge’s score of 0 is in the minority, then the score remains at 0 for that judge
c) If a judge’s score of 0 is in the minority, then his score is adjusted to the average of the scores of the other judges who gave a score other than 0
7. Does the Chief Judge’s score count in normal circumstances?

a) Yes
b) No
8. What notation is used on the score sheet to get a score for a figure not seen by you, the judge

a) A - Average
b) US - Un Sighted
c) NS - Not Sighted
d) 0 - Zero
9. A pilot performs an avalanche i.e. a flick roll on top of a loop. On completion of his flick roll it appears to you that he has under rolled by 15 degrees. What would be the highest score he could be given for this figure?

a) 8.5
b) 7.5
c) 7.0
d) 6.5
10. When calculating a position score, figures should be positioned in the performance zone where clarity of execution and geometry are at their greatest. It would be appropriate to deduct between 0.5 and 1 point for any such misplaced figure, depending on the severity of the misplacement

a) True
b) False
11. ARESTI System (Condensed) Family 2.1.-2.2. figures (horizontal turns) are scored according to the following criteria:- The turn should be started and completed at the same altitude, and should be performed at a constant bank angle and rate of turn. The angle of bank must be no more than 90 degrees and no less than 60 degrees. If the angle of bank is less than 60 degrees, there will be a corresponding reduction of the score

a) True. These are the criteria used for the grading of this family.
b) False. The radius of the turn must also be constant, so that a 360 degree turn will be a perfect circle.
12. Figures which require a transition from one plane of flight to another, e.g. a stall turn when the aircraft goes from horizontal to vertical and then back to horizontal flight again, are given a higher score if the quarter loops at the beginning and end of the figure have the same radius.

a) True. All part loops of any one figure should have the same radius except Family 1 figures and where indicated in Family 8. figures.
b) False. The radii will vary according to the speed of the aircraft
13. In the performance of a stall turn (ARESTI CAT Family 5) at the top of the vertical line the pilot performs the stall turn in a downwind direction. This makes the stall turn look like it has been “flown over the top”, pivoting around a point which is outside ½ a wingspan of the centre of gravity of the aircraft. How should you score this as a judge?

a) Don’t downgrade the manoeuvre as the pilot cannot do anything about the wind and the criteria do not mention wind correction in the performance of stall turns
b) Apply the normal downgrading criteria of a point per half wingspan that the point around which the aircraft pivots is distant from the wingtip
c) Apply the normal downgrading criteria of a point per wingspan that the point around which the aircraft pivots is distant from the wingtip
14. Considering the performance of both Family 5 and Family 6 figures and the phenomenon of “torquing off” ie rotating around the roll axis of the aircraft during the performance of the manoeuvre at the top of the vertical

a) No penalty is to be applied as this is generally a characteristic of the aircraft
b) The normal penalty of one point per 5 degrees would be applied to this error in both Family 5 and Family 6 figures
c) The penalty should be applied to Family 5 but not Family 6 figures
d) The penalty should be applied to Family 6 but not Family 5 figures
15. During the performance of a tail slide (ARESTI CAT. Family 6.) a pilot flies the vertical up line inclined at 10 degrees off the vertical and torques off 10 degrees while the aircraft is sliding backwards. Considering this alone, what would be the highest score possible for this figure?

a) 7.0
b) 6.0
c) 4.0
d) 8.0
16. During the performance of a tail slide (ARESTI CAT. Family 6.)
The slide was less than ½ the fuselage length, what would you score this figure?

a) 2.5. The competitor should receive some credit for the rest of the figure
b) Zero, it did not meet the required criteria
17. In relation to family 7.19 to 7.22 the pilot is required to make the top and bottom of the ¾ loop correspond to the entry and exit altitudes

a) True
b) False
18. In relation to family 7.19 to 7.38 the pilot is required to make the entry & exit radii identical to the ¾ loop radii

a) True
b) False
19. What is the deduction for a line drawn between the two looping portions of family 8.49, 8.50 and 8.56

a) 1 Point
b) Minium 2 points
c) Zero
20. For hesitation rolls, the pause at each point should be definite, the rate of roll should be the same between hesitations and the pauses of equal duration

a) True
b) False
21. When judging ARESTI Cat. Family 9.9. (Positive flick rolls) a definite break and a positive recovery should be seen. The rate of rotation IS a criterion.

a) True
b) False
22. For ARESTI. Cat Family 9.10. (Negative flick rolls) the criteria for judging are the same as for Family 9.9. except that the nose of the aircraft MUST move in the direction AWAY from the cockpit at the initiation of the flick.

a) True
b) False
23. The absence of a distinct horizontal line between figures will result in the score being reduced by:-

a) A. One for each of the figures concerned.
b) Two for the following figure only
c) Two for the preceding figure only
d) No point reduction for either figure
24. In a figure with a flick roll on a climbing vertical line, the competitor performs the flick immediately on reaching the vertical and projects the vertical line after the roll. How many penalty points must be deducted for this?

a) 1 point for a visible variation
b) 3 points because the proportion of the length of line before and after is more than 1:2.
c) 4 points: 3 points because the proportion of the length of line before and after is more than 1:3 and an additional point for no line before or after the roll
d) 2 points only because this is all one must deduct if there is no line before or after.
25. The altitude at the beginning and end of the ARESTI Cat. Family 8. figures does not have to be the same.

a) True
b) False
26. How would you score a contestant's flick roll if the nose did not definitely break the line of flight indicating that it had not been fully stalled.

a) A. -Average
b) Deduct 1 point
c) Deduct 2 points
d) Consult with the other judges and the chief judge at the debriefing
e) 0 - Zero.
27. After judging the Sportsman's sequence you have noted that 4 figures were flown out of position. The highest positioning grade that you could award is:-
(FIG 15 in the Supplement Book)



a) 4.0
b) 6.0
c) 8.0
d) 10
28. What penalty would be applied if a pilot, after choosing to fly the optional safety manoeuvrers does not fly them continuously on the same axis and within the performance zone.

a) No deduction
b) 30 points for each and every figure flown incorrectly
c) 50 points for each and every figure flown incorrectly
29. In unlinked rolls, where the symbols are drawn pointing in the same direction, the rolls should flow from one type to the other with no perceptible pauses.

a) False
b) True
30. The duration of the pauses in a climbing vertical hesitation roll must increase as the aircraft slows down

a) True
b) False
31. In regard to ther following statement, select True or False.
Family 9.11 and 9.12 figures, the horizontal line preceding the spin is graded on aircraft attitude

a) True
b) False
32. In regard to ther following statement, select True or False.
Regarding the judging of Family 9.11 and 9.12 figures, when the aircraft stalls, the nose will fall through the horizon and the wing should simultaneously drop in the direction of the spin?

a) True
b) False
33. In regard to ther following statement, select True or False.
In Family 9.11 and 9.12 figures the vertical line projected after rotation has ceased, should be held for two seconds?

a) True
b) False
34. Is the following statement True or False in regards to judging of Family 9.11 and 9.12 figures.
After rotation is stopped, the vertical down line must be exactly 90 degrees and projected momentarily before completion of the basic figure

a) True
b) False
35. Is the following statement True or False in regards to judging of Family 9.11 and 9.12 figures.
The attitude of the aircraft during the spin is also considered.

a) True
b) False
36. Is the following statement True or False in regards to judging of Family 9.11 and 9.12 figures.
A zero mark will be given if the aircraft never stalls, and does a Spiral Dive, and/or the entry is flicked or barrelled

a) True
b) False
37. Specifically programme interruptions (also known as a technical break) occur where a programme is interrupted and incur a penalty with the following:
In order to make a change of direction between two figures of more than 45 degrees

a) True
b) False
38. Specifically programme interruptions (also known as a technical break) occur where a programme is interrupted and incur a penalty with the following:
In order to regain height, in the case of height difficulties

a) True
b) False
39. Specifically programme interruptions (also known as a technical break) occur where a programme is interrupted and incur a penalty with the following:
When there is an addition of a figure to a sequence, all subsequent figures correctly flown will be marked. If a figure is zeroed then repeated after an interruption to reposition, this will result in an additional interruption penalty

a) True
b) False
40. ARESTI Family 5. figures are stall turns or hammerheads. Select the correct answer, True or False in regard to the following statement.
Transition from level flight to the vertical must be flown in a reasonable quarter circle!

a) True
b) False
41. ARESTI Family 5. figures are stall turns or hammerheads. Select the correct answer, True or False in regard to the following statement.
Entry and recovery should be at the same altitude

a) True
b) False
42. ARESTI Family 5. figures are stall turns or hammerheads. Select the correct answer, True or False in regard to the following statement.
The length of the vertical line dependant upon the capability of a particular aerobatic aeroplane should not be considered in judging this figure

a) True
b) False
43. ARESTI Family 5. figures are stall turns or hammerheads. Which of the following statement is correct with regard to the judging criteria for this family.
The rate of rotation at the apex of a stall turn will be considered.

a) True
b) False
44. ARESTI Family 5. figures are stall turns or hammerheads. Select the correct answer, True or False in regard to the following statement.
The vertical part of the figure will be scored on attitude and track of the aircraft

a) True
b) False
45. ARESTI Family 5. figures are stall turns or hammerheads. Select the correct answer, True or False in regard to the following statement.
The aircraft must pivot around a point within ½ a wingspan of its C of G remaining within the vertical geometric plane and without rotation around the longitudinal axis.

a) True
b) False
46. ARESTI Catalogue Family 2.3.-2.15. Rolling Turns. Select the correct answer, True or False in regard to the following statement.
The figure is zeroed if there is a stoppage of the roll

a) True
b) False
47. ARESTI Catalogue Family 2.3.-2.15. Rolling Turns. Select the correct answer, True or False in regard to the following statement.
The figure is downgraded cumulatively by 1 point per 5 degrees off in roll or turn at the end of each cardinal point

a) True
b) False
48. ARESTI Catalogue Family 2.3.-2.15. Rolling Turns. Select the correct answer, True or False in regard to the following statement.
Each variation in roll rate is penalised by 2 points

a) True
b) False
49. ARESTI Catalogue Family 2.3.-2.15. Rolling Turns. Select the correct answer, True or False in regard to the following statement.
Where there are opposite rolls, if the roll is not completed before reversal there is a downgrading of 1 point per 5 degrees but no further downgrading for the deviation at the beginning of the next roll

a) True
b) False
50. ARESTI Catalogue Family 2.3.-2.15. Rolling Turns. Select the correct answer, True or False in regard to the following statement.
The figure must be wind corrected for the turn so that the flight path over the ground describes a perfect circle

a) True
b) False
51. ARESTI Catalogue Family 2.3.-2.15. Rolling Turns. Select the correct answer, True or False in regard to the following statement.
The Finish must be downgraded 1 point per 5 degrees off the correct axis.

a) True
b) False
52. The contestant flies figure #1 before entering the box, flies figure #2 partly outside and partly inside the box and the remainder of the sequence inside. What penalities will be applied to the contestants score by the CJ after considering the Boundary Judges Penalty sheets?
(FIG.15 in supplement book)



a) A zero would be given for figure #1 because it was flown completely outside the box.
b) A zero would be given for #1 and #2 because they were flown outside the box
c) A zero would be given for figure #1 but figure #2 would be scored. However a boundary penalty would be given for figure #2
d) Both figures would be scored but two boundary penalties would be awarded
53. If a contestant flew figure #6 and turned the wrong way so that he exited into wind and then completed the sequence, how would you score this sequence?
(FIG.15 in supplement book)



a) Score figure #6. zero
b) Score Figures #6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 all zero
c) Score Figures #6, 7, 8 and 9 zero
d) Score all the figures as the pilot has the option of rolling either way.
54. At the judges' debriefing it was stated by 3 of the 5 judges that the contestant had flown below 1500ft. during figure #5. The contestant's score for the flight would be:-
(FIG.15 in supplement book)



a) Reduced by 10 points
b) Zeroed.
c) Zeroed for figure #5 only
d) A Low Penalty of 100 points would be awarded if he/she did not fly any lower than 200ft. below the lower limit for the catergory.
55. The vertical roll must be performed as soon as possible.
(FIG. 16 in the supplement book)



a) True
b) False
56. The radius of the 3/4 loop may be different from the radius of the 1/4 loop at the top of the vertical line
(FIG. 16 in the supplement book)



a) True
b) False
57. According to the rules regarding multiple rolls on a line this figure would be
(FIG. 16 in the supplement book)



a) Legal
b) Illeagal
58. How many points would you deduct for the following fault?
The line before the roll up is twice the length of the line after the roll on the vertical up line
(FIG. 17 in your supplement book)



a) 1.0
b) 1.5
c) 2.0
d) 2.5
e) 3.0
f) 3.5
g) 4.0
59. How many points would you deduct for the following fault?
There is no line before the roll but a clearly definable line after
(FIG. 17 in your supplement book)



a) 1.5
b) 2.0
c) 3.5
d) 4.0
e) 4.5
60. How many points would you deduct for the following fault?
There is no line before, OR after the roll
(FIG. 17 in your supplement book)



a) 2.0
b) 3.0
c) 4.0
d) 5.0
61. How many pionts would you deduct for the following fault?
There is no line before AND after the roll
(FIG. 17 in your supplement book)



a) 2.0
b) 3.0
c) 4.0
d) 5.0
62. How many points would you deduct for the following fault?
The line before the roll is estimated to be 5 times the length of the line after the roll
(FIG. 17 in your supplement book)



a) 2.0
b) 3.0
c) 4.0
d) 5.0
63. How many points would you deduct for the following faults?
There is a clearly definable line before the roll but no line after
(FIG. 17 in your supplement book)



a) 2.0
b) 3.0
c) 4.0
d) 5.0
64. How many points would you deduct for the following fault?
The radius of the quarter loop at the top of the vertical line is half the size of the radius of the quarter loop at the bottom
(FIG. 17 in your supplement book)



a) 2.0
b) 3.0
c) 4.0
d) 0.0
65. Consider how you would score a pilot performing the following sequence of figures in the following scenario posed. (FIG. 18 in your supplement book)

The pilot performs the ¾ roll on the downline in figure 2 in the wrong direction but still pushes out inverted. Realising he is now flying out of the manoeuvre 180 degrees in the wrong direction he wing dips, then comes back into the box, rolls inverted, then wing dips again, then flies 3 and 4 in the correct direction



a) Manoeuvre Number 3, Zeroed, and 1 Break
b) Manoeuvre Number 2, Zeroed, and 0 Breaks
c) Manoeuvre Number 2, Zeroed, and 1 Break
d) Manoeuvre Number 4, Zeroed, and 1 Break
e) Manoeuvre Number 2, Zeroed, and 2 Breaks
66. Consider how you would score a pilot performing the following sequence of figures in the following scenario posed. (FIG. 18 in your supplement book)

The pilot performs the ¾ roll on the downline in figure 2 in the wrong direction. He then performs a further ½ roll on the same down line before coming out in the correct direction inverted then continues onto 3 & 4



a) Manoeuvre Number 3, Zero, and 1 Breaks
b) Manoeuvre Number 3, Zero, and 0 Breaks
c) Manoeuvre Number 2, Zero, and 0 Breaks
d) Manoeuvre Number 3 & 4, Zeroed, and 0 Breaks
e) Manoeuvre Number 2, Zero, and 1 Breaks
67. Consider how you would score a pilot performing the following sequence of figures in the following scenario posed. (FIG. 18 in your supplement book)

The pilot performs the ¾ roll on the downline in figure 2 in the wrong direction still pushing out inverted. Realising he is flying out of the manoeuvre 180 degrees in the wrong direction he then cleverly performs a 180 degree level inverted turn then continues onto 3 & 4



a) Manoeuvre Number 3 & 4, Zeroed, and 1 Break
b) Manoeuvre Number 2, Zeroed, and 0 Breaks
c) Manoeuvre Number 3, Zeroed, and 1 Break
d) Manoeuvre Number 2, Zeroed, and 1 Break
68. Consider how you would score a pilot performing the following sequence of figures in the following scenario posed. (FIG. 18 in your supplement book)

The pilot performs the ¾ roll on the downline in figure 2 in the wrong direction but still pushes out inverted. Realising he is flying out of the manoeuvre 180 degrees in the wrong direction he wing dips, then comes back into the box upright, wing dips again, then rolls inverted, then flies 3 and 4 in the correct direction



a) Manoeuvre Number 2, Zeroed, and 1 Breaks
b) Manoeuvre Number 3, Zeroed, and 0 Breaks
c) Manoeuvre Number 2, Zeroed, and 2 Breaks
d) Manoeuvre Number 3, Zeroed, and 2 Breaks
e) AAC pg22 Section 4.13.1 Manoeuvre Number 2, Zeroed, 1 Breaks, plus 30 penalty points.
69. Consider how you would score a pilot performing the following sequence of figures in the following scenario posed. (FIG. 18 in your supplement book)

The pilot performs the ¾ roll on the downline in figure 2 in the wrong direction but still pushes out inverted. Realising he is now flying out of the manoeuvre 180 degrees in the wrong direction he wing dips, then comes back into the box, wing dips, then repeats manoeuvre 2 this time flying the figure correctly in the correct direction, then continues onto 3 & 4



a) Manoeuvre Number 2, 3 & 4, Zeroed, and 2 Breaks
b) Manoeuvre Number 2, Zeroed, and 2 Breaks
c) Original score for Manoeuvre Number 2, stands i.e remains Zeroed, and 1 Break,
d) Manoeuvre Number 3, Zeroed, and 2 Breaks
e) Manoeuvre Number 2, Zeroed, and 0 Breaks
70. In relation to the following figure (FIG. 19 in your supplement book)
the tops of the part loops, the entry and exit horizontal lines must all be performed at the same altitude



a) True
b) False
71. In relation to the following figure. (FIG. 19 in your supplement book)
The 45 degree lines are judged on flight path



a) True
b) False
72. In relation to the following figure. (FIG. 19 in your supplement book)
The 1/8 loop at the end of the figure can be a different radius to the radii of the 2 loops within the horizontal 8



a) True
b) False
73. In relation to the following figure. (FIG. 19 in your supplement book)
The 1½ roll must be centred on the 45 degree line



a) True
b) False
74. In the following figure the snap must be flown
(FIG. 20 in your supplement book)



a) To the Left
b) To the Right
c) The same direction as the slow roll
d) In the opposite direction to the slow roll
75. In all aerobatic judging, a score of between 10 to 0 is given for each figure, downgrading in increments of 0.5. Under which condition, would a zero score NOT be given.

a) The remaining segment of the turn or loop exceeds 35°.
b) Any part of the figure was not visible as it was flown in or behind cloud. If the
figure was visible to a majority of judges, then the average of their grades may be given
by the unsighted judges.
c) The prestated figure or any part of it is omitted
d) Any figure is flown which does not conform to the drawing held by the judges for
marking purposes (Form ‘B’ or ‘C)
e) Any deviation from the prescribed direction exceeds 45°
f) Any figure is started behind the Panel of Judges.
g) Any other single deviation in geometry/flightpath/attitude/rotation exceeds 45°

76. With regard to the Presentation score, which of the following statements are correct

a) Judges give a presentation grade according to the total impression of the balanced use of the aerobatic box and over all presentation of the sequence
b) It is not required to use all the available airspace vertically or on the X and Y axes
c) It is important that Judges be consistent in applying the Presentation score criteria to every pilot in the program
d) All of the Above
77. Which answer below has all figures judged on aicraft attitude

a) 1.6.1 - 90 degree climbing....1.6.3 - 90 degree descending....1.2.1 - 45 degree climbing....1.2.3 - 45 degree descending
b) The 5/8 loop in a 1/2 reverse cuban....1.6.1 - 90 degree climbing....1.2.1 - 45 degree climbing....1.2.3 - 45 degree descending
c) 1.6.1 - 90 degree climbing....1.6.3 - 90 degree descending....1.2.1 - 45 degree climbing....7.1.1 - Inside Loop
d) 1.1.2 - Inverted horizontial flight....1.6.1 - 90 degree climbing....1.6.3 - 90 degree descending....1.2.3 - 45 degree descending
78. Which answer below has all figures judged on aicraft track (flightpath)

a) 1.1.1 - Normal horizontial flight....1.1.2 - Inverted horizontail flight....1.2.3 - 45 degree descending....The looping sections of a horizontial
b) 1.1.1 - Normal horizontial flight....1.1.2 - Inverted horizontail flight....1.6.1 - 90 degree climbing....Quater loop pull ups or push ups to the vertical
c) 1.1.1 - Normal horizontial flight....1.1.2 - Inverted horizontail flight....Quater loop pull ups or push ups to the vertical....45 degree lines in the horizontial 8
d) 1.1.1 - Normal horizontial flight.....1.1.2 - Inverted horizontail flight....Quater loop pull ups or push ups to the vertical....The looping sections of a horizontial 8
79. In grading a rolling turn, look up the following catalogue numbers 2.7.1 and describe the attitude of the aircraft at different points in the turn ie degrees of turn from the beginning of the figure.
(FIG. 21 in your supplement book)



a) Upright at 0, 120, 240, and 360.....Inverted at 60, 180 and 300
b) Upright at 0, 180, and 360.....Inverted at 90, and 270
c) Upright at 45, 135, 225 and 315.....Inverted at 0, 90, 180, 270 and 360
80. In grading a rolling turn, look up the following catalogue numbers 2.9.1 and describe the attitude of the aircraft at different points in the turn ie degrees of turn from the beginning of the figure.
(FIG. 22 in your supplement book)



a) Upright at 0, 120, 240 and 360.....Inverted at 60, 180, 300
b) Upright at 45, 135, 225 and 315....Inverted at 0, 90, 180, 270 and 360
c) Upright at 0, 180 and 360....Inverted at 90 and 270
81. In grading a rolling turn, look up the following catalogue numbers 2.10.2 and describe the attitude of the aircraft at different points in the turn ie degrees of turn from the beginning of the figure.
(FIG. 23 in your supplement book)



a) Upright at 0, 180 and 360....Inverted at 90 and270
b) Upright at 0, 120, 240 and 360....Inverted at 60, 180 and 300
c) Upright at 45, 135, 225 and 315....Inverted at 0, 90, 180, 270 and 360
82. In grading a rolling turn, look up the following catalogue numbers 2.14.1 and describe the attitude of the aircraft at different points in the turn ie degrees of turn from the beginning of the figure.
(FIG. 24 in your supplement book)



a) Upright at 0, 180 and 360....Inverted at 90 and 270
b) Upright at 45, 135, 225 and 315....Inverted at 0, 90, 180, 270 and 360
c) Upright at 0, 120, 240 and 360.....Inverted at 60, 180 and 300
83. The Lower Limit of the box for Entry, Sportsman, Graduate & Intermdiate Catergories is 1,500 feet

a) True
b) False
84. What is the majority required for an infringement of the lower disqualification level for pilots flying in the Advanced and Unlimited Catergory?

a) A single judge giving a low to a pilot for flying below the lower disqualification level, will result in disqualification from that flight.
b) Unanimous, all judges must agree.
c) A Simple Majority
d) A two thirds majority
85. At the judges' debriefing it was stated by 3 of the 5 judges that the contestant had flown more than 200ft. lower than the lower limit for that catergory, during figure #5. What penalty would be applied to the contestant's score? The flight would be:-
(FIG.15 in supplement book)

a) A Low Penalty of 100 points would be awarded.
b) Zeroed for figure #5 only
c) The fliight would be Zeroed.
d) Reduced by 10 points
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