Which is true regarding STAR's? STAR's are Used to separate IFR and known VFR traffic. To facilitate transition between en route and instrument approach procedures. Used at certain airports to relieve traffic congestion.
While being radar vectored, an approach clearance is received. The last assigned altitude should be maintained until Reaching the FAF. Advised to begin descent. Established on a segment of a published route or instrument approach procedure.
(Refer to figure 34.) The symbol [9200] in the MSA circle of the ILS RWY 35R procedure at DEN
represents a minimum safe sector altitude within 25 NM of Denver VORTAC. Dymon outer marker. Cruup I-AQD DME fix.
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What does the absence of the procedure turn barb on the plan view on an approach chart indicate? A procedure turn is not authorized. Teardrop-type procedure turn is authorized. Racetrack-type procedure turn is authorized.
A pilot performing a published instrument approach is not authorized to perform a procedure turn when Maneuvering at radar vectoring altitudes. Receiving a radar vector to a final approach course or fix. Maneuvering at minimum safe altitudes.
On an instrument approach where a DH or MDA is applicable, the pilot may not operate below, or continue the approach unless the Flight visibility and ceiling are at, or above, the published minimums for that approach. Approach and runway lights are distinctly visible to the pilot. Aircraft is continuously in a position from which a descent to a normal landing, on the intended runway, can be made.
Pilots are not authorized to land an aircraft from an instrument approach unless the Flight visibility is at, or exceeds the visibility prescribed in the approach procedure being used. Flight visibility and ceiling are at, or exceeds the minimums prescribed in the approach being used. Visual approach slope indicator and runway references are distincly visible to the pilot.
(Refer to figure 38) During the ILS RWY 13L procedure at DSM, what altitude minimum applies if the glide slope becomes inoperative? 1,420 feet 1,340 feet. 1,121 feet.
For an airport without an approved instrument approach procedure to be listed as an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather conditions at the time of arrival must have at least a Ceiling of 2,000 feet and visibility 3 SM. Ceiling and visibility that allows for a descent, approach, and landing under basic VFR. Ceiling of 1,000 feet and visibility 3 NM.
For an airport with an approved instrument approach procedure to be listed as an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather conditions at the time of arrival must be at or above the following weather minimums. Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 SM for nonprecision. Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 NM for nonprecision. Ceiling 600 feet and visibility 2 NM for precision.
(Refer to figure 32, point 6) The Class C airspace at Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) which extends from the surface upward has a ceiling of Both 2,100 feet and 3,000 feet MSL. 8,000 feet MSL. 2,100 feet AGL.
VFR is the same as VMC and IFR is the same as IMC. True, they are both the same False, one is the type of flight plan and the other the designation as per Ops. Specs. False, but they are correlated.
Hypoxia is the result of: The brain and body tissue not receiving sufficient CO through the blood stream The brain not being used to a lack of oxygen All of your body not being sufficiently balanced with oxygen and becoming hypoxic.
A DME arc should be flown within from the center of the arc: 1.0 DME 2.0 DME to either side of the arc 0.0. (No deviations are allowed).
If you are flying at 18.000 Ft. and your DME reads 6.0 Nm, you are: 6.0 Nm from the VOR 4.5 Nm from the VOR 3.0 Nm from the VOR.
TERPs are a US standard used for: All ICAO special charts IFR departure design criteria Non Jeppesen stars.
When flying a DP and you lose communications, you must: Continue flying the DP as published Return for a landing Proceed as per special instructions on the chart when included.
Take off minimums are a standard value or all airports in Colombia: True, except as published on STARs False, every airport is different True, except where otherwise published on the chart or company Ops Specs.
Departure Procedures must: Be flown if available for that airport Be flown and no change request for another DP is allowed if on an IFR flight plan Be flown if accepted but may be declined or changes made if coordinated with ATC
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On a Jeppesen or NOA chart what does V344 mean: V stands for “very high speed” and 344 is the max. speed allowed in Kts for that direction of flight V stands for VOR (VHF signal) and 344 is the airway allocation V stands or “Victor Collins” whom in 1935 invented the airways between VORs and 344 is the airway allocation.
MEA guarantees adequate terrain clearance and: Navigation signal Both navigation and communications 1.500 ground clearance around mountains.
When flying an airway you need to deviate 3.5 Nm to the left of course you need: Do nothing, airways are 4 Nm wide to each side Request ATC since you are expected to navigate on the center line of the airway Do nothing, airways are 8 Nm wide to each side of the center line.
1.000 Ft clearance from terrain and 2.000 Ft in mountainous areas is guaranteed on: MVA, MEA and MOCA MAA, MCA, MRA, MOCA and MEA Neither, as the radio altimeter is never activated (2.500 Ft or less) when the aircraft flies in mountainous terrain.
In order to fly a route where you plan to fly with an IFR approved GPS as the primary means of navigation from airport A direct to airport B, you need: A Hi or Lo enroute chart A GPS navigation chart since airways will not be used A WAC VFR chart since GPS is not certified for enroute navigation
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When departing an airport in class B airspace you should advice ATC upon initial contact once handed off from TWR: Your altitude assigned level/alt, squak code Aircraft ID, present altitude, squak code Aircraft ID, present altitude, limiting altitude assigned and squak code.
When in radar contact, your aircraft DME equipment becomes unserviceable, you should: Write a maintenance report at your next stop Advice ATC so he/she if required may make alternate arrangements Check the MEL to ensure the equipment is not required for the type of flight you are executing.
Position reports when required should include: Aircraft ID, position, ETA over next PT and following point Nothing if you were advised to be in radar contact since in this condition ATL always knows where you are Aircraft ID, position, time, altitude, ETA at next point, following compulsory point, remarks if any.
You are in radar contact and ATC clears you to a lower altitude at pilot’s discretion, you should: Report leaving present altitude. Just descend at will since ATC will know your altitude at all times Descend as quickly as possible to relieve ATC of your traffic.
You gave a position report and you recognize that your ETA at the following point is off, you should: Advice ATC if more than 5 % error or 10 miles If off by more than 3 minutes advice ATC of revised time Do nothing as you are on an IFR Flt.
In a no wind condition you are asked at 12:00 Hrs. to hold at 8.000 Ft. until 12:12 Hrs. You will fly two complete racetrack patterns You will fly three complete racetrack patterns The # of circuits you fly depends on the speed you are holding at.
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If on a descent clearance you are cleared to hold at a fix, you should: Slow down and enter the hold at VMC + 10 Kts Reach the fix at or below the speed for your aircraft type/category Maintain the speed up so as to hold at the fastest speed possible to be the first to leave the fix and expedite ATC.
When is an IFR flight plan required? When less than VFR conditions exist in either Class E or Class G airspace and in Class A airspace. In all Class E airspace when conditions are below VFR, in Class A airspace, and in defense zone airspace. In Class E airspace when IMC exists or in Class A airspace.
Prior to which operation must an IFR flight plan be filed and an appropriate ATC clearance received? Flying by reference to instruments in controlled airspace. Entering controlled airspace when IMC exists. Takeoff when IFR weather conditions exist.
To operate under IFR below 18,000 feet, a pilot must file an IFR flight plan and receive an appropriate
ATC clearance prior to Entering controlled airspace. Entering weather conditions below VFR minimums. Takeoff.
To operate an aircraft under IFR, a flight plan must have been filed and an ATC clearance received prior to Controlling the aircraft solely by use of instruments. Entering weather conditions in any airspace. Entering controlled airspace.
When is an IFR clearance required during VFR weather conditions? When operating in the Class E airspace. When operating in the Class A airspace. When operating in airspace above 14,500 feet.
When departing from an airport located outside controlled airspace during IMC, you must file an IFR
flight plan and receive a clearance before Takeoff. Entering IFR conditions. Entering Class E airspace.
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No person may operate an aircraft in controlled airspace under IFR unless he/she files a flight plan And receives a clearance by telephone prior to takeoff. Prior to takeoff and requests the clearance upon arrival on an airway. And receives a clearance prior to entering controlled airspace.
During your preflight planning for an IFR flight, you determine that the first airport of intended landing has no instrument approach prescribed in 14 CFR part 97. The weather forecast for one hour before through one hour after your estimated time of arrival is 3000' scattered with 5 miles visibility. To meet the fuel requirements for this flight, you must be able to fly to the first airport of intended landing, Then to the alternate airport, and then for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed. Then to the alternate airport, and then for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed. And then fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
What are the minimum fuel requirements in IFR conditions, if the first airport of intended landing is forecast to have a 1,500-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility at flight-planned ETA? Fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing, And fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed. Fly to the alternate, and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed. Fly to the alternate, and fly thereafter for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.
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What minimum weather conditions must be forecast for your ETA at an alternate airport, that has only a VOR approach with standard alternate minimums, for the airport to be listed as an alternate on the IFR flight plan? 800-foot ceiling and 1 statute mile visibility. 800-foot ceiling and 2 statute miles visibility. 1,000-foot ceiling and visibility to allow descent from minimum en route altitude (MEA), approach, and landing under basic VFR.
What are the alternate minimums that must be forecast at the ETA for an airport that has a precision approach procedure? 400-foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility. 600-foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility. 800-foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility.
When an alternate airport is required, what are the weather minimums that must be forecast at the ETA
for an alternate airport that has a precision approach procedure? Ceiling 200 feet above the approach minimums and at least 1 statute mile visibility, but not less than the minimum visibility for the approach. 600 foot ceiling and 2 statute miles visibility. Ceiling 200 feet above field elevation and visibility 1 statute mile, but not less than the minimum visibility for the approach.
What are the minimum weather conditions that must be forecast to list an airport as an alternate when the airport has no approved IAP? The ceiling and visibility at ETA, 2,000 feet and 3 miles, respectively. The ceiling and visibility from 2 hours before until 2 hours after ETA, 2,000 feet and 3 miles, respectively. The ceiling and visibility at ETA must allow descent from MEA, approach, and landing, under basic
VFR.
When a pilot elects to proceed to the selected alternate airport, which minimums apply for landing at the alternate? 600-1 if the airport has an ILS. Ceiling 200 feet above the published minimum, visibility 2 miles. The landing minimums for the approach to be used.
If a pilot elects to proceed to the selected alternate, the landing minimums used at that airport should be the Minimums specified for the approach procedure selected. Alternate minimums shown on the approach chart. Minimums shown for that airport in a separate listing of “IFR Alternate Minimums.”.
When making an instrument approach at the selected alternate airport, what landing minimums apply? Standard alternate minimums (600-2 or 800-2). The IFR alternate minimums listed for that airport. The landing minimums published for the type of procedure selected.
An airport without an authorized IAP may be included on an IFR flight plan as an alternate, if the current weather forecast indicates that the ceiling and visibility at the ETA will Allow for descent from the IAF to landing under basic VFR conditions. Be at least 1,000 feet and 1 mile. Allow for a descent from the MEA, approach, and a landing under basic VFR conditions.
Preferred IFR routes beginning with a fix indicate that departing aircraft will normally be routed to the fix by The established airway(s) between the departure airport and the fix. An instrument departure procedure (DP), or radar vectors. Direct route only.
The most current en route and destination flight information for planning an instrument flight should be obtained from The ATIS broadcast. The FSS. Notices to Airmen (Class II).
What point at the destination should be used to compute estimated time en route on an IFR flight plan? The final approach fix on the expected instrument approach. The initial approach fix on the expected instrument approach. The point of first intended landing.
For aircraft other than helicopters, what forecast weather minimums are required to list an airport as an alternate on an IFR flight plan if the airport has VOR approach only? Ceiling and visibility at ETA, 800 feet and 2 miles, respectively. Ceiling and visibility from 2 hours before until 2 hours after ETA, 800 feet and 2 miles, respectively. Ceiling and visibility at ETA, 600 feet and 2 miles, respectively.
For aircraft other than helicopters, what minimum weather conditions must be forecast for your ETA at an alternate airport that has a precision approach procedure, with standard alternate minimums, in order to list it as an alternate for the IFR flight? 600-foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility at your ETA. 600-foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility from 2 hours before to 2 hours after your ETA. 800-foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility at your ETA.
For aircraft other than helicopters, is an alternate airport required for an IFR flight to ATL (Atlanta
Hartsfield) if the proposed ETA is 1930Z?, TAF KATL 121720Z 121818 20012KT 5SM HZ BKN030
FM2000 3SM TSRA OVC025CB FM2200 33015G20KT P6SM BKN015 OVC040 BECMG 0608
02008KT BKN 040 BECMG 1012 00000KT P6SM CLR= No, because the ceiling and visibility are forecast to be at or above 2,000 feet and 3 miles within 1 hour before to 1 hour after the ETA. No, because the ceiling and visibility are forecast to remain at or above 1,000 feet and 3 miles, respectively. Yes, because the ceiling could fall below 2,000 feet within 2 hours before to 2 hours after the ETA.
For aircraft other than helicopters, what minimum conditions must exist at the destination airport to avoid listing an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan when a standard IAP is available? From 2 hours before to 2 hours after ETA, forecast ceiling 2,000, and visibility 2 and 1/2 miles. From 2 hours before to 2 hours after ETA, forecast ceiling 3,000, and visibility 3 miles. From 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, forecast ceiling 2,000, and visibility 3 miles.
What action is recommended if a pilot does not wish to use an instrument departure procedure? Advise clearance delivery or ground control before departure. Advise departure control upon initial contact. Enter “No DP” in the REMARKS section of the IFR flight plan.
Reception of signals from a radio facility, located off the airway being flown, may be inadequate at the designated MEA to identify the fix. In this case, which altitude is designated for the fix? MOCA. MRA. MCA.
ATC may assign the MOCA when certain special conditions exist, and when within 22 NM of a VOR. 25 NM of a VOR. 30 NM of a VOR.
For IFR operations off of established airways below 18,000 feet, VOR navigation aids used to describe
the “route of flight” should be 40 NM apart. 70 NM apart. 80 NM apart.
At what point should the timing begin for the first leg outbound in a nonstandard holding pattern? Abeam the holding fix, or wings level, whichever occurs last. When the wings are level at the completion of the 180° turn outbound. When over or abeam the holding fix, whichever occurs later.
MEA is an altitude which assures Obstacle clearance, accurate navigational signals from more than one VORTAC, and accurate DME
mileage. A 1,000-foot obstacle clearance within 2 miles of an airway and assures accurate DME mileage. Acceptable navigational signal coverage and meets obstruction clearance requirements.
To ensure proper airspace protection while in a holding pattern, what is the maximum airspeed above
14,000 feet for civil turbojet aircraft? 230 knots. 265 knots. 200 knots.
What obstacle clearance and navigation signal coverage is a pilot assured with the Minimum Sector
Altitudes depicted on the IAP charts?
1,000 feet and acceptable navigation signal coverage within a 25 NM radius of the navigation facility. 1,000 feet within a 25 NM radius of the navigation facility but not acceptable navigation signal coverage. 500 feet and acceptable navigation signal coverage within a 10 NM radius of the navigation facility.
When holding at an NDB, at what point should the timing begin for the second leg outbound? When the wings are level and the wind drift correction angle is established after completing the turn to the outbound heading. When the wings are level after completing the turn to the outbound heading, or abeam the fix, whichever occurs first. When abeam the holding fix.
(Refer to Figures 39 and 40.) What is the significance of the symbol at GRICE intersection? It signifies a localizer-only approach is available at Harry P. Williams Memorial. The localizer has an additional navigation function. GRICE intersection also serves as the FAF for the ILS approach procedure to Harry P. Williams
Memorial.
To ensure proper airspace protection while in a holding pattern, what is the maximum indicated airspeed above 14,000 feet? 220 knots. 265 knots. 200 knots.
What is the definition of MEA? The lowest published altitude which meets obstacle clearance requirements and assures acceptable navigational signal coverage. The lowest published altitude which meets obstacle requirements, assures acceptable navigational signal coverage, two-way radio communications, and provides adequate radar coverage. An altitude which meets obstacle clearance requirements, assures acceptable navigation signal coverage, two-way radio communications, adequate radar coverage, and accurate DME mileage.
To ensure proper airspace protection while holding at 5,000 feet in a civil aircraft, what is the maximum indicated airspeed a pilot should use? 230 knots. 200 knots. 210 knots.
What timing procedure should be used when performing a holding pattern at a VOR? Timing for the outbound leg begins over or abeam the VOR, whichever occurs later. Timing for the inbound leg begins when initiating the turn inbound. Adjustments in timing of each pattern should be made on the inbound leg.
Acceptable navigational signal coverage at the MOCA is assured for a distance from the VOR of only 12 NM. 22 NM. 25 NM.
Which aeronautical chart depicts Military Training Routes (MTR) above 1,500 feet? IFR Planning Chart. IFR Low Altitude En Route Chart. IFR High Altitude En Route Chart.
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When more than one circuit of the holding pattern is needed to lose altitude or become better established on course, the additional circuits can be made At pilot’s discretion. Only in an emergency. Only if pilot advises ATC and ATC approves.
(Refer to Figure 41.) En route on V112 from BTG VORTAC to LTJ VORTAC, the minimum altitude crossing Gymme intersection is 6,400 feet. 6,500 feet. 7,000 feet.
Reception of signals from an off-airway radio facility may be inadequate to identify the fix at the designated MEA. In this case, which altitude is designated for the fix? MRA. MCA. MOCA.
Which condition is guaranteed for all of the following altitude limits: MAA, MCA, MRA, MOCA, and
MEA? (Non-mountainous area.) Adequate navigation signals. Adequate communications. 1,000-foot obstacle clearance.
If no MCA is specified, what is the lowest altitude for crossing a radio fix, beyond which a higher minimum applies? The MEA at which the fix is approached. The MRA at which the fix is approached. The MOCA for the route segment beyond the fix.
Refer to Figure 42.) Which VHF frequencies, other than 121.5, can be used to receive De Ridder FSS
in the Lake Charles area? 122.1, 126.4. 123.6, 122.65. 122.2, 122.3.
How can an IAF be identified on a Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) Chart? All fixes that are labeled IAF. Any fix illustrated within the 10 mile ring other than the FAF or stepdown fix. The procedure turn and the fixes on the feeder facility ring.
(Refer to Figures 43 and 43A.) What is the difference in elevation (in feet MSL) between the airport elevation and the TDZE for RWY 36L? 15 feet. 18 feet. 22 feet.
Refer to Figure 44.) What is the minimum altitude at which you should intercept the glide slope on the
ILS RWY 6 approach procedure? 3,000 feet MSL. 1,800 feet MSL. 1,690 feet MSL.
When cleared to execute a published sidestep maneuver for a specific approach and landing on the parallel runway, at what point is the pilot expected to commence this maneuver? At the published minimum altitude for a circling approach. As soon as possible after the runway or runway environment is in sight. At the localizer MDA minimum and when the runway is in sight.
Aircraft approach categories are based on Certificated approach speed at maximum gross weight. 1.3 times the stall speed in landing configuration at maximum gross landing weight. 1.3 times the stall speed at maximum gross weight.
Refer to Figure 45.) If cleared for NDB RWY 28 approach (Lancaster/Fairfield) over ZZV VOR, the flight would be expected to Category A aircraft Last assigned altitude 3,000 feet Proceed straight in from CRISY, descending to MDA after CASER. Proceed to CRISY, then execute the teardrop procedure as depicted on the approach chart. Proceed direct to CASER, then straight in to S-28 minimums of 1620-1.
If all ILS components are operating and the required visual references are not established, the missed approach should be initiated upon Arrival at the DH on the glide slope. Arrival at the middle marker. Expiration of the time listed on the approach chart for missed approach.
(Refer to Figure 46.) What is the purpose of the 10,300 MSA on the Price/Carbon County Airport
Approach Chart? It provides safe clearance above the highest obstacle in the defined sector out to 25 NM. It provides an altitude above which navigational course guidance is assured. It is the minimum vector altitude for radar vectors in the sector southeast of PUC between 020° and
290° magnetic bearing to PUC VOR.
(Refer to Figure 43A.) Which navigational information and services would be available to the pilot when using the localizer frequency? Localizer and glide slope, DME, TACAN with no voice capability. Localizer information only, ATIS and DME are available. Localizer and glide slope, DME, and no voice capability.
(Refer to Figures 47 and 48.) Which aircraft approach category should be used for a circling approach for a landing on RWY 27? A B C.
Under which condition does ATC issue a STAR? To all pilots wherever STAR’s are available. Only if the pilot requests a STAR in the “Remarks” section of the flight plan. When ATC deems it appropriate, unless the pilot requests “No STAR.”.
Refer to Figure 49.) Using an average ground speed of 90 knots, what constant rate of descent from
2,400 feet MSL at the 6 DME fix would enable the aircraft to arrive at 2,000 feet MSL at the FAF?
200 feet per minute. 400 feet per minute. 600 feet per minute.
(Refer to Figure 50.) If cleared for a straight-in LOC approach from over OALDY, it means the flight should Land straight in on runway 31. Comply with straight-in landing minimums. Begin final approach without making a procedure turn.
Refer to Figure 51.) The symbol on the plan view of the ILS RWY 35R procedure at DEN represents a minimum safe sector altitude within 25 NM of Denver VORTAC. Gandi outer marker. Denver/Stapleton International Airport.
Where a holding pattern is specified in lieu of a procedure turn, the holding maneuver must be executed within The 1 minute time limitation or DME distance as specified in the profile view. A radius of 5 miles from the holding fix. 10 knots of the specified holding speed.
Which procedure should be followed by a pilot who is circling to land in a Category B airplane, but is maintaining a speed 5 knots faster than the maximum specified for that category? Use the approach minimums appropriate for Category C. Use Category B minim ums. Use Category D minimums since they apply to all circling approaches.
When the approach procedure involves a procedure turn, the maximum speed should not be greater than 180 knots IAS. 200 knots IAS. 250 knots IAS.
What does the symbol T within a black triangle in the minimums section of the IAP for a particular airport indicate? Takeoff minimums are 1 mile for aircraft having two engines or less and 1/2 mile for those with more
than two engines. Instrument takeoffs are not authorized. Takeoff minimums are not standard and/or departure procedures are published.
When simultaneous approaches are in progress, how does each pilot receive radar advisories? On tower frequency. On approach control frequency. One pilot on tower frequency and the other on approach control frequency.
When may a pilot make a straight-in landing, if using an IAP having only circling minimums? A straight-in landing may not be made, but the pilot may continue to the runway at MDA and then circle to land on the runway. The pilot may land straight-in if the runway is the active runway and he has been cleared to land. A straight-in landing may be made if the pilot has the runway in sight in sufficient time to make a normal approach for landing, and has been cleared to land.
(Refer to Figure 43A.) What rate of descent should you plan to use initially to establish the glidepath for the ILS RWY 36L approach? (Use 120 knots ground speed.) 425 feet per minute. 530 feet per minute. 635 feet per minute.
Which fixes on the IAP Charts are initial approach fixes? Any fix on the en route facilities ring, the feeder facilities ring, and those at the start of arc approaches. Only the fixes at the start of arc approaches and those on either the feeder facilities ring or en route facilities ring that have a transition course shown to the approach procedure. Any fix that is identified by the letters IAF.
(Refer to Figure 52.) What is the elevation of the TDZE for RWY 4? 70 feet MSL. 54 feet MSL. 46 feet MSL.
(Refer to Figure 53.) What is the TDZ elevation for RWY 16 on Eugene/Mahlon Sweet Field? 363 feet MSL. 365 feet MSL. 396 feet MSL.
What does the Runway Visual Range (RVR) value, depicted on certain straight-in IAP Charts, represent? The slant range distance the pilot can see down the runway while crossing the threshold on glide slope. The horizontal distance a pilot should see when looking down the runway from a moving aircraft. The slant visual range a pilot should see down the final approach and during landing.
Refer to Figure 53) Using a ground speed of 90 knots on the ILS final approach course, what rate of descent should be used as a reference to maintain the ILS glide slope? 415 feet per minute. 480 feet per minute. 555 feet per minute.
(Refer to Figure 54.) With a ground speed of 120 knots, approximately what minimum rate of descent will be required between I-GPO 7 DME fix (ROBOT) and the I-GPO 4 DME fix? 1,200 fpm. 500 fpm. 800 fpm.
What conditions are necessary before ATC can authorize a visual approach? You must have the preceding aircraft in sight, and be able to remain in VFR weather conditions. You must have the airport in sight or the preceding aircraft in sight, and be able to proceed to, and land in IFR conditions. You must have the airport in sight or a preceding aircraft to be followed, and be able to proceed to the airport in VFR conditions.
Assume this clearance is received: “CLEARED FOR ILS RUNWAY 07 LEFT APPROACH, SIDE-STEP TO RUNWAY 07 RIGHT.” When would the pilot be expected to commence the side-step maneuver? As soon as possible after the runway environment is in sight. Any time after becoming aligned with the final approach course of Runway 07 left, and after passing the final approach fix. After reaching the circling minimums for Runway 07 right.
(Refer to Figure 55.) What indication should you get when it is time to turn inbound while in the procedure turn at LABER? 4 DME miles from LABER. 10 DME miles from the MAP. 12 DME miles from LIT VORTAC.
Refer to Figure 54.) What is the usable runway length for landing on runway 21 at PDX? 5,957 feet. 7,000 feet. 7,900 feet.
If the RVR equipment is inoperative for an IAP that requires a visibility of 2,400 RVR, how should the pilot expect the visibility requirement to be reported in lieu of the published RVR? As a slant range visibility of 2,400 feet. As an RVR of 2,400 feet. As a ground visibility of 1/2 SM.
Refer to Figure 56.) Under which condition should the missed approach procedure for the VOR/DME RNAV RWY 33 approach be initiated? Immediately upon reaching the 5.0 DME from the FAF. When passage of the MAP waypoint is shown on the ambiguity indicator. After the MDA is reached and 1.8 DME fix from the MAP waypoint.
Which of the following statements is true regarding Parallel ILS approaches? Parallel ILS approach runway centerlines are separated by at least 4,300 feet and standard IFR
separation is provided on the adjacent runway. Parallel ILS approaches provide aircraft a minimum of 1-1/2 miles radar separation between successive aircraft on the adjacent localizer course. Landing minimums to the adjacent runway will be higher than the minimums to the primary runway, but will normally be lower than the published circling minimums.
The RVR minimums for takeoff or landing are published in an IAP, but RVR is inoperative and cannot be reported for the runway at the time. Which of the following would apply? RVR minimums which are specified in the procedure should be converted and applied as ground
visibility. RVR minimums may be disregarded, providing the runway has an operative HIRL system. RVR minimums may be disregarded, providing all other components of the ILS system are operative.
If an early missed approach is initiated before reaching the MAP, the following procedure should be used unless otherwise cleared by ATC. Proceed to the missed approach point at or above the MDA or DH before executing a turning maneuver. Begin a climbing turn immediately and follow missed approach procedures. Maintain altitude and continue past MAP for 1 minute or 1 mile whichever occurs first.
Refer to Figure 54.) You have been cleared to the CREAK intersection via the BTG 054° radial at
7,000 feet. Approaching CREAK, you are cleared for the LOC/DME RWY 21 approach to PDX. Descent to procedure turn altitude should not begin prior to completion of the procedure turn, and established on the localizer. CREAK outbound. intercepting the glide slope.
(Refer to Figure 57.) If your aircraft was cleared for the ILS RWY 17R at Lincoln Municipal and crossed the Lincoln VOR at 5,000 feet MSL, at what point in the teardrop could a descent to 3,000 feet commence? As soon as intercepting LOC inbound. Immediately. Only at the point authorized by ATC.
If during an ILS approach in IFR conditions, the approach lights are not visible upon arrival at the DH, the pilot is Required to immediately execute the missed approach procedure. Permitted to continue the approach and descend to the localizer MDA. Permitted to continue the approach to the approach threshold of the ILS runway.
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