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240/AIM Flashcards

1
Q

What does the L stand for in the L class VOR?

A

Low altitude

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What does the H stand for in the H class VOR?

A

High altitude

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3
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How many degrees off course are you when you have full scale deflection on a VOR approach?

A

At least 10 degrees

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4
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How many degrees off course are you when you have full scale deflection on an ILS approach?

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At least 2.5 degrees

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5
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What are the classes of NDB’s and what distances are associated with them?

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L = 15nm
MH = 25nm
H = 50nm
HH = 75nm
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6
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What does category A,B,C etc mean on an approach?

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-Its determined by the aircraft speed, and usually changes the weather minimums.

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7
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If I am 60nm from a VOR how wide is each radial?

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1 mile

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8
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What are the speeds associated with category’s A,B,C,etc?

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A: 1-90 kts
B: 91-120 kts
C: 121-140 kts
D: 141-165 kts
E: 166 kts+
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9
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Are category speeds determined by airspeed or ground speed?

A

Indicated airspeed

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10
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If circling to land using category A approach minimums how large is the obstacle clearance area?

A

1.3nm

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11
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When do you start a turn on a departure procedure?

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400 feet above departure end of the runway

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12
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What is a precision approach?

A

A standard instrument approach procedure that has a glideslope/glidepath.

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13
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What is an example of a precision approach?

A

ILS & PAR

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14
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What is the difference between an ILS and a PAR?

A

On an ILS, the instruments provide the pilot with the elevation and azimuth information, where on the PAR the final ATC controller provides the information to the pilot.

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15
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What is a non precision approach?

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A standard instrument approach procedure in which no electronic glideslope is provided.

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16
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What is an example of a non precision approach?

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VOR, NDB, LOC, ASR, LDA, SDF (everything but an ILS or PAR)

17
Q

What is a Final Approach Fix (FAF)?

A

The fix from which the final approach to an airport is executed. (start of approach)

18
Q

What is the final approach fix for an ILS/PAR approach?

A

Glideslope intercept.

19
Q

What is the FAF for a non precision approach?

A

Maltese cross (x) symbol on government charts

20
Q

What is the final approach point (FAP)?

A

The point (on a non precision approach) where the procedure turn is completed and the descent may start.

21
Q

What is a missed approach point?

A

A point prescribed in each instrument approach procedure (IAP) at which a missed approach procedure shall be executed if the required visual reference does not exist.

22
Q

What is the missed approach point for an ILS/PAR approach?

A

On glideslope at decision height.

23
Q

How do you know that you are at the missed approach point on a PAR?

A

Final ATC controller will announce “at decision height.”

24
Q

What is the missed approach point for a non precision approach?

A

As published on each IAP. (Usually a NAVAID station passage or an elapsed time)

25
Q

On a precision approach, what is the lowest altitude allowed, called?

A

Decision height (DH)

26
Q

On a non precision approach what is the lowest altitude allowed called?

A

Minimum descent altitude (MDA)

27
Q

How would you depart an airport that does not have a departure procedure published?

A

As directed by the Alternate Takeoff Minimums or, if none are published, climb to 400’ HAA before turning.

28
Q

What is the difference between an ADF and an NDB?

A

ADF is in the aircraft (receiver) and the NDB is on the ground (transmitter).

29
Q

At a pilot control lighting airport how do you get medium intensity lighting?

A

5 clicks within 5 seconds

30
Q

How long will the lights stay on after a pilot uses pilot controlled lighting?

A

15 minutes

31
Q

What is an ILS critical area?

A

An area (designated by taxiway markings) that surface vehicles or aircraft operating on the ground, could cause disturbances to the ILS localizer and glide slope courses.

32
Q

When is an ILS critical area active?

A

Control tower active and 800’ ceiling, 2 miles visibility.

33
Q

What are the main differences between a contact approach and a visual approach?

A
  • Contact approach: At the pilots request with 1 mile visibility and clear of clouds.
  • Visual approach: Pilot must have airport or preceding aircraft in sight and proceed VMC.
34
Q

What three things are required to initiate an approach? (COW)

A
  • Cleared for the approach
  • On course
  • Within the “remain within” distance
35
Q

How does an area forecast differ from a terminal forecast?

A

An area WX is reported in MSL & Terminal WX is reported in AGL.

36
Q

What is PMSV?

A

Pilot to Metro Service - a direct pilot to Wx briefer service. It is used to update wx or give a PIREP.

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