B200 W&B Takeoff, Enroute, and Landing Navigation and Approach Facilities and Procedures ATC Procedures including IFR

Question 1

What is involved in a weight-and-balance calculation for a flight?

Answer 1

Perform a weight-and-balance calculation using 135ACM for the planned flight. Be prepared to show ramp weight; landing weight; zero-fuel weight; and takeoff and landing CG location.

Question 2

How does WAAS-capable GPS affect alternate airport availability?

Answer 2

The presence of WAAS-capable GPS on our aircraft enhances the availability of alternate airports.

Question 3

What does ‘pilot’s discretion’ mean regarding descent clearance?

Answer 3

‘Pilot’s discretion’ allows the pilot to choose when to begin the descent.

Question 4

What does ‘descend via’ mean in a descent clearance?

Answer 4

‘Descend via’ means to follow the published route and altitude restrictions while descending.

Question 5

What does ‘cleared for the option’ mean in a landing clearance?

Answer 5

‘Cleared for the option’ allows the pilot to choose among landing, go-around, low approach, stop and go or touch-and-go.

Question 6

What are the common uses of a clearance void time?

Answer 6

Clearance void time is used to indicate when a clearance is no longer valid if not airborne by that time.

Question 7

How to handle an IFR departure with clearance void time?

Answer 7

If not airborne by the clearance void time, the pilot must notify ATC for further instructions.

Question 8

What is the maximum holding airspeed below 10,000’ MSL?

Answer 8

The maximum holding airspeed is 200 kias below 6000’ and 6001’ to 14,000’ is 230 kias.

Question 9

Under what conditions will ATC issue a visual approach clearance?

Answer 9

ATC will issue a visual approach clearance when the pilot can maintain visual reference to the airport.