CH. 3 - Introducing Instrument Approaches Flashcards
What does the localizer provide guidance for in an Instrument Landing System (ILS)?
____________ ____________ ____________ displaying deviation from the runway centerline.
Lateral course guidance displaying deviation from the runway centerline.
In an ILS approach, what does it mean if the localizer needle is right of center?
The aircraft is ____________ of the runway centerline.
The aircraft is left of the runway centerline.
What does the glideslope indicate in an Instrument Landing System (ILS)?
____________ course displaying deviation from the appropriate descent angle to the touchdown zone.
Vertical course displaying deviation from the appropriate descent angle to the touchdown zone.
In an ILS approach, what does it mean if the glideslope needle is above center?
The aircraft is below the proper glideslope.
What factors affect the proper descent rate on an ILS glideslope?
Airspeed and wind, with tailwind requiring a faster descent.
What should a pilot do at the decision height if visual runway cues are not gained?
Execute a missed approach.
What symbol on an approach plate indicates the precision final approach fix?
The lightning bolt symbol.
What is a Precision Runway Monitor approach?
An approach where ____________ runways are in use simultaneously, with aircraft on different tower frequencies.
An approach where parallel runways are in use simultaneously, with aircraft on different tower frequencies.
What is the minimum radar separation for aircraft on adjacent localizer courses during parallel ILS approaches?
1 ½ miles.
How is the glideslope intercept altitude illustrated on precision approach charts?
By a zigzag line and an altitude.
What does the glideslope (GS) intercept altitude represent in a precision approach?
The minimum ____________ for GS interception after completing the ____________ turn.
The minimum altitude for GS interception after completing the procedure turn.
What additional information is depicted on precision approach profiles besides the GS intercept altitude?
The glideslope ____________ of descent, ____________ crossing height (TCH), and GS ____________ at the outer marker (OM) or designated fix.
The glideslope angle of descent, threshold crossing height (TCH), and GS altitude at the outer marker (OM) or designated fix.
On non-precision approaches, where does the final segment begin?
At the Final Approach Fix (FAF), identified by the Maltese cross symbol.
When no Final Approach Fix (FAF) is depicted on a non-precision approach, where does the final approach segment begin?
At the point where the aircraft is established ____________ on the ____________ ____________ ____________.
At the point where the aircraft is established inbound on the final approach course.
What is the purpose of stepdown fixes on non-precision approaches?
To authorize a lower ____________ ____________ ____________ .
To authorize a lower minimum descent altitude (MDA).
How are stepdown fixes depicted on non-precision approach charts?
With the ____________ or ____________ name and a ____________ line.
With the fix or facility name and a dashed line.
Are altitude restrictions at stepdown fixes applicable to precision approaches?
No, they are not applicable to precision (ILS, LPV, or LNAV/VNAV) approaches.
On non-precision approaches, how does the approach track proceed after descending to the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA)?
It proceeds ____________ to the missed approach point (MAP).
It proceeds horizontally to the missed approach point (MAP).
What is the approach speed range for Category A aircraft?
Less than 91 KIAS.
What is the approach speed range for Category B aircraft?
91-120 KIAS.
What is the approach speed range for Category C aircraft?
121-140 KIAS.
What is the approach speed range for Category D aircraft?
141-165 KIAS.
What is the approach speed for Category E aircraft?
Greater than 165 KIAS.
How is an aircraft’s approach category determined?
By ____________ speed, or ____________ times the stall speed in a landing configuration at gross weight.
By approach speed, or 1.3 times the stall speed in a landing configuration at gross weight.
What should a pilot do if the aircraft’s approach speed puts it in a higher category than its normal category?
Adhere to the higher category’s minimums.
What action should a pilot take if a component of an instrument approach, like the glideslope, is inoperative?
Use the highest ____________ required by any single usable component, such as the ____________ only.
Use the highest minimum required by any single usable component, such as the localizer only.
What does Runway Visual Range (RVR) indicate?
The ____________ distance a pilot should see when looking down the runway from a moving aircraft.
The horizontal distance a pilot should see when looking down the runway from a moving aircraft.
What visibility can be substituted if RVR is inoperative and RVR24 (2,400 feet) is required for the approach?
One half mile visibility.
What does Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) allow at airports with intersecting runways?
It allows ATC to use both runways simultaneously.
Where are hold short positions for LAHSO depicted?
On taxiway diagrams.
Are pilots required to accept a LAHSO clearance?
No, pilots are not required to accept LAHSO and can reject the request.
Are student pilots on solo flights allowed to participate in LAHSO?
No, student pilots on solo flights are not permitted to participate in LAHSO.
What are Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) and where are they positioned?
Two ____________ strobe lights positioned at the ____________, ____________ on either side of the runway.
Two white strobe lights positioned at the threshold, one on either side of the runway.
What is the purpose of Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL)?
To allow for the rapid identification of the approach end of the runway during reduced visibility or at night.
What should pilots do to avoid wake turbulence when landing behind another aircraft?
Plan to stay above and land beyond the preceding aircraft.
What should pilots do to avoid wake turbulence when taking off behind another aircraft?
Plan to rotate prior to the preceding aircraft’s rotation point.
How do crosswinds affect wake turbulence?
Crosswinds decrease the lateral movement of the upwind vortex and increase the lateral movement of the downwind vortex.
During an ILS approach in IFR conditions, what should a pilot do if the glideslope warning flag appears after passing the final approach fix?
The pilot is permitted to continue the approach and descend to the localizer MDA.
If RVR minimums are prescribed but the RVR is inoperative, what should be done?
Convert the RVR minimums to ____________ visibility and apply them.
Convert the RVR minimums to ground visibility and apply them.
What are the landing minimums for the ILS RWY 32 approach at Dothan Regional after executing a missed approach?
200 AGL - 1/2 SM.
If RVR equipment is inoperative, how should the visibility requirement be reported for an IAP requiring 2,400 RVR?
As a _____________ visibility of _____ SM.
As a ground visibility of 1/2 SM.
What should be done if more than one component of an ILS is unusable?
Use the highest minimum required by any single usable component.
What is the basis for determining an aircraft’s Stall speed?
________ times the stall speed in _____________ configuration at ____________ gross landing weight.
1.3 times the stall speed in landing configuration at maximum gross landing weight.
