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Block 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the dimensions of a Victor Airway?

A
  • 8nm wide

- If farther than 51nm form any station the width expands to include airspace within a 4.5 DEGREE ANGLE from the navaid

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2
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IFR Low Charts show airways Victor Airways below _____ MSL

A

18,000’ MSL

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3
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What routes do IFR High Charts show?

A

18,000’ MSL and above

Jet Routes

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4
Q

Pointer on the compass rose indicates ___ North

A

Magnetic North

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5
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What color are RNAV Routes?

A

Blue!! They are based off GPS.

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6
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What are the different designations for GPS routes below 18,000’ and at or above 18,000’?

A

T-Routes (below 18)

Q-Routes (18+)

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7
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What ON-route altitude gives you obstacle clearance for the whole route, and reliable navigation signal within 22nm of the facility?

A

*MOCA

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8
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True or False: You must always report to ATC when crossing compulsory reporting points.

A

False

- You must only report when NOT IN RADAR CONTACT

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9
Q

What altitude do you use when planning OFF-route in IFR? What does it guarantee you?

A

OROCA

  • Off Route Obstacle Clearance Altitude
  • Obstacle clearance guarantees only…this is where VOR SSVs come into play
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10
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What is the lowest altitude between radio fixes that guarantees navigation reception and obstruction clearance?

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MEA

On GPS routes its given with a G at the end
####G
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11
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MAA guarantees you will receive:

A

Only one VOR

- Prevents NAVAID interference

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12
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What is the purpose of MRA flags on airways?

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Tells us the lowest altitude that ensures adequate reception from an OFF-ROUTE NAVAID used to identify a fix (aka using a different NAVAID to help identify a fix along your route)

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13
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What does an MCA signify?

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That is the altitude we must BE AT before crossing the fix (usually present when MEA is increasing along a route)

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14
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How many instrument approaches does an airfield depicted in BROWN have?

A

Zero (0)

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15
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How many instrument approaches does an airfield depicted in GREEN have?

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At least one (1) FAA IAP

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How many instrument approaches does an airfield depicted in BLUE have?

A

At least one (1) Dept of Defense IAP

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17
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On an IFR Low sectional, Class B airspace is depicted by:

A

SOLID blue line, shaded in blue

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18
Q

On an IFR Low sectional, Class C airspace is depicted by:

A

DASHED blue line, shaded in blue

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19
Q

Will ATC clear you through an active MOA?

A

No - they will most likely vector you around if separation cannot be maintained/guaranteed

20
Q

What does TEC (tower enroute control) allow you to do?

A

Fly short distances without talking to ARTCC

- Found in chart supplement

21
Q

True or False: If you are using GPS direct with an approved GPS but no WAAS, you must have an alternate means of navigation (overlay)

A

True

- If you have WAAS you don’t

22
Q

What are the requirements for using GPS in IFR?

A
  1. GPS must be IFR approved
  2. Must have WAAS
  3. Must be in radar contact
23
Q

When planning to fly a STAR, what type description must you have?

A

Textual

24
Q

Can ATC assign you a STAR even if you did not file one?

A

Yes

- If you do not want one, write “NO STAR” in remarks

25
Q

Rule of thumb for descent planning?

A

3/6 Rule

  • 3 x thousands of feet of altitude to descend = Distance to begin descent (nm)
  • 6 x GS = Descent Rate (fpm)

(or can do opposite)

26
Q

What standard rate of climb/descent does ATC expect from all IFR aircraft?

A

At least 500fpm (unpressurized)

27
Q

True Course corrected for VARIATION gives us:

A

Magnetic Course

28
Q

What North are VOR stations aligned with?

A

Magnetic North, specifically the Variation that was there when the station was installed
- Must look in the Chart Supplement for this!

29
Q

How to get TC to start with on Navlogs?

A

Get variation for chart supplement, apply the OPPOSITE (+E/-W) to the MC off the NAVAID

  1. Look at MC read off chart
  2. Go to Chart Supplement to get NAVAID variation
  3. Apply opposite variation to the OBS to get TC
30
Q

You should plan to avoid prohibited and restricted airspace by at least __ NM

A

3 NM

31
Q

If the weather is clear and you are filing IFR to an airport that does NOT have an IAP, do you need to file an alternate?

A

Yes!!

32
Q

If you decide to diver in-flight, are you required to divert to you FILED alternate?

A

NO

33
Q

Required IFR equipment

A 
Generator/Alternator
Radio (2-way)
Altimeter (kollsman window)
Ball (slip/skid)
Clock (hrs, mins, secs)
Attitude Indicator
Rate of Turn Indicator (turn coordinator)
Directional Gyro (heading indicator)
34
Q

What are the 2 categories of Emergencies?

A
  1. Urgency

2. Distress

35
Q

What are examples of when an aircraft would be in Distress?

A
  • Fire
  • Mechanical Failure
  • Structural Damage
36
Q

What would be considered a matter of Urgency when in an aircraft?

A
  • Doubtful of position
  • Fuel concerns
  • Weather concerns
  • Any condition that could adversely affect safety
37
Q

Who an declare an emergency for an aircraft?

A

Pilot
ATC
Dispatcher

38
Q

Steps of handling an emergency: (6)

A
  1. Fly the airplane
  2. Stop (Resist Impassivity)
  3. Think (evaluate the situation)
  4. Stay Calm
  5. Accomplish Immediate Action Items
  6. Tell ATC
39
Q

What is considered minimum info to provide after declaring emergency?

A

A/c ID
Nature of Emergency
Pilot’s intention

40
Q

What should you do if you inadvertently fly into a Thunderstorm???

A
  • Continue on…do not want to turn because want to keep the a/c wings level
  • Reduce power/airspeed to Va/Vturb
  • Turn cockpit light UP to avoid blinding by lighting
41
Q

CFIT accounts for about __ percent of GA accidents

A

17 percent

42
Q

What is ADM?

A

A systematic approach to make CONSISTENTLY good decisions

- How we take what we’ve learned and apply it

43
Q

What are the 2 types of decision making?

A
  1. Analytical

2. Automatic

44
Q

What is Analytical Decision making?

A
  • You have TIME to explore options
45
Q

What is Automatic Decision making?

A
  • Reaction based on prior lessons learned
46
Q

3P Model and their associated checklists:

A

Perceive: PAVE
Process: CARE
Preform: TEAM

415 Ground School (6 decks)

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