Aviation Rules Flashcards
What types of approaches can be flown in blue data?
Any approach in FMS database, except localizer-based approaches (e.g. ILS, back course, LDA and SFD)
What’s the difference btwn uplink and downlink?
Aircraft to ground (or satellite) data direction - downlink.
Ground (or satellite) to aircraft data direction - uplink
Can VGP mode be used during circling approaches?
No
When is the use of autothrottles not authorized?
During Single Engine Approaches
Can you engage the auto-pilot during initiation of, to to perform a single-engine missed approach/go around?
No. It’s not authorized.
What does the crew need to have set for an ILS-based approach to auto tune?
L.I.E.
L. FMS needs to be in LRN.
I. The approach needs to be Installed and activated in FMS.
E. The NAV auto tune feature needs to be Enabled. (“A”)
If FMS is in LRN, the approach is installed and Auto enabled on the Nav frequency, when will ‘the box’ auto tune the approach?
In this case, what exceptions are there that will inhibit auto tune?
Will auto tune if aircraft is within 40 NM (straight line) of airport AND 75 NM track.
It won’t do it if (any one of these):
- There’s a discontinuity in the Flight Plan (can’t calculated 75NM track)
- A/C in a holding pattern, or holding pattern ahead of current position (can’t calculate 75NM)
- Not the first approach to that airport
- There are multiple ILS-based approaches to the same runway.
If flying a LPV approach, which can pilot NOT select on Master Warning/Caution Panel?
Either VOICE ORIDE functions, GPWS ORIDE, RAD ALT. Both silence Mode 6 (altitude call outs) which is required on LPV approach.
How can you tell if you can use expanded visibility distances during a circling approach?
Indicated by a “C” in a black diamond on Jepp charts.
Standard: Cat C(1.7nm) = 121-140kts Cat D(2.3nm) = 141-165kts
Expanded (a range, depending on obstacles)
Cat C: 2.7 - 3.3 NM
Cat D: 3.6 - 4.4 NM
