Auto flight/navigation (approach)

Question 1

What altitude should be set in the MCP for a non-ILS approach using VNAV to meet altitude constraints prior to the published FAF?

Answer 1

Set DA/DDA/MDA rounded up to next 100!

This ensures compliance with altitude constraints prior to the published FAF/PFAF/FAP.

Question 2

At what altitude must the PM verify Flare Armed on a dual autopilot ILS approach?

Answer 2

Verify Flare Armed no later than 500 ft.

Question 3

What caution should be taken when selecting the APP mode prior to LOC capture?

Answer 3

Premature descent and false glideslope capture

Question 4

How can unwanted glideslope capture be avoided before LOC capture?

Answer 4

VOR/LOC selected initially followed by APP once established.

Question 5

From which positions can the glideslope be captured?

Answer 5

The glideslope may be captured from either above or below.

Question 6

What is the minimum altitude to select the second autopilot for a Dual Autopilot approach?

Answer 6

Before descending below 800 feet RA.

Question 7

At what altitude is the stabilizer automatically trimmed an additional amount nose up on a dual autopilot approach?

Answer 7

Below 400 feet RA.

Question 8

What is the purpose of using VNAV prior to the published FAF/PFAF/FAP?

Answer 8

To protect against violating altitude constraints

Question 9

What happens when temperatures are higher than standard during an approach?

Answer 9

The aircraft on a glideslope or glidepath may be below minimum crossing altitudes for fixes prior to the PFAF.

Question 10

What altitude should be set in the MCP for an ILS approach using VNAV?

Answer 10

Precision Final Approach Fix altitude.