AIM

Question 1

The visual glide path of a VASI provides safe obstruction clearance within plus or
minus__________ of the extended runway centerline and ____ from the runway
threshold

a. 15 degrees/5 NM
b. 10 degrees/4 NM
c. 25 degrees/5 SM
d. VASI provides safe obstruction clearance from anywhere the glide path is
discernable.
Source: AIM

Answer 1

b. 10 degrees/4 NM

Source: AIM 2-1-2

Question 2

While examining the RNAV approach chart during preparation for the approach
briefing, you notice a bold font V shown on the approach course profile view. With
regard to this notation you should…

a. Ignore it, as we are not authorized to fly to VNAV minimums.
b. The pilot should not descend below the MDA prior to reaching the VDP.
c. Ignore it, since it stands for Visual Descent Point, and we are not planning a
visual approach.
d. Note it, but there is no need to plan for or brief a VDP, it is just recommended
technique in some cases.

Answer 2

b. The pilot should not descend below the MDA prior to reaching the VDP.

Source: AIM

Question 3

If you see a “negative C” symbol next to the circling minimums on a Jeppesen
approach chart, it means…

a. Circling is not approved.
b. All circling aircraft must land on a specific preferred runway.
c. Expanded circling area for TERPS obstacle protection is applied.
d. Circling approaches are only approved for Category C aircraft.

Answer 3

c. Expanded circling area for TERPS obstacle protection is applied.

Source: AIM 5-4-20, and Jeppesen State Rules and Procedures - US

Question 4

With APPR mode selected and on final approach during an RNAV(GNSS) or RNP
approach, without an SBAS receiver that uses WAAS, the course indicator will reach full
deflection if off course by…

a. 0.5 NM.
b. 0.2 NM.
c. 0.3 NM
d. 1 NM.

Answer 4

c. 0.3 NM

Source: AIM GPS Appr. Procedures