CH. 3 - Introducing Instrument Approaches

Question 1

What does the localizer provide guidance for in an Instrument Landing System (ILS)?
____________ ____________ ____________ displaying deviation from the runway centerline.

Answer 1

Lateral course guidance displaying deviation from the runway centerline.

Question 2

In an ILS approach, what does it mean if the localizer needle is right of center?
The aircraft is ____________ of the runway centerline.

Answer 2

The aircraft is left of the runway centerline.

Question 3

What does the glideslope indicate in an Instrument Landing System (ILS)?
____________ course displaying deviation from the appropriate descent angle to the touchdown zone.

Answer 3

Vertical course displaying deviation from the appropriate descent angle to the touchdown zone.

Question 4

In an ILS approach, what does it mean if the glideslope needle is above center?

Answer 4

The aircraft is below the proper glideslope.

Question 5

What factors affect the proper descent rate on an ILS glideslope?

Answer 5

Airspeed and wind, with tailwind requiring a faster descent.

Question 6

What should a pilot do at the decision height if visual runway cues are not gained?

Answer 6

Execute a missed approach.

Question 7

What symbol on an approach plate indicates the precision final approach fix?

Answer 7

The lightning bolt symbol.

Question 8

What is a Precision Runway Monitor approach?
An approach where ____________ runways are in use simultaneously, with aircraft on different tower frequencies.

Answer 8

An approach where parallel runways are in use simultaneously, with aircraft on different tower frequencies.

Question 9

What is the minimum radar separation for aircraft on adjacent localizer courses during parallel ILS approaches?

Answer 9

1 ½ miles.

Question 10

How is the glideslope intercept altitude illustrated on precision approach charts?

Answer 10

By a zigzag line and an altitude.

Question 11

What does the glideslope (GS) intercept altitude represent in a precision approach?
The minimum ____________ for GS interception after completing the ____________ turn.

Answer 11

The minimum altitude for GS interception after completing the procedure turn.

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

The glideslope angle of descent, threshold crossing height (TCH), and GS altitude at the outer marker (OM) or designated fix.

Question 13

On non-precision approaches, where does the final segment begin?

Answer 13

At the Final Approach Fix (FAF), identified by the Maltese cross symbol.

Question 14

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 ____________ ____________ ____________.

Answer 14

At the point where the aircraft is established inbound on the final approach course.

Question 15

What is the purpose of stepdown fixes on non-precision approaches?
To authorize a lower ____________ ____________ ____________ .

Answer 15

To authorize a lower minimum descent altitude (MDA).

Question 16

How are stepdown fixes depicted on non-precision approach charts?
With the ____________ or ____________ name and a ____________ line.

Answer 16

With the fix or facility name and a dashed line.

Question 17

Are altitude restrictions at stepdown fixes applicable to precision approaches?

Answer 17

No, they are not applicable to precision (ILS, LPV, or LNAV/VNAV) approaches.

Question 18

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).

Answer 18

It proceeds horizontally to the missed approach point (MAP).

Question 19

What is the approach speed range for Category A aircraft?

Answer 19

Less than 91 KIAS.

Question 20

What is the approach speed range for Category B aircraft?

Answer 20

91-120 KIAS.

Question 21

What is the approach speed range for Category C aircraft?

Answer 21

121-140 KIAS.

Question 22

What is the approach speed range for Category D aircraft?

Answer 22

141-165 KIAS.

Question 23

What is the approach speed for Category E aircraft?

Answer 23

Greater than 165 KIAS.

Question 24

How is an aircraft’s approach category determined?
By ____________ speed, or ____________ times the stall speed in a landing configuration at gross weight.

Answer 24

By approach speed, or 1.3 times the stall speed in a landing configuration at gross weight.

Question 25

What should a pilot do if the aircraft’s approach speed puts it in a higher category than its normal category?

Answer 25

Adhere to the higher category’s minimums.

Question 26

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.

Answer 26

Use the highest minimum required by any single usable component, such as the localizer only.

Question 27

What does Runway Visual Range (RVR) indicate?
The ____________ distance a pilot should see when looking down the runway from a moving aircraft.

Answer 27

The horizontal distance a pilot should see when looking down the runway from a moving aircraft.

Question 28

What visibility can be substituted if RVR is inoperative and RVR24 (2,400 feet) is required for the approach?

Answer 28

One half mile visibility.

Question 29

What does Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) allow at airports with intersecting runways?

Answer 29

It allows ATC to use both runways simultaneously.

Question 30

Where are hold short positions for LAHSO depicted?

Answer 30

On taxiway diagrams.

Question 31

Are pilots required to accept a LAHSO clearance?

Answer 31

No, pilots are not required to accept LAHSO and can reject the request.

Question 32

Are student pilots on solo flights allowed to participate in LAHSO?

Answer 32

No, student pilots on solo flights are not permitted to participate in LAHSO.

Question 33

What are Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) and where are they positioned?
Two ____________ strobe lights positioned at the ____________, ____________ on either side of the runway.

Answer 33

Two white strobe lights positioned at the threshold, one on either side of the runway.

Question 34

What is the purpose of Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL)?

Answer 34

To allow for the rapid identification of the approach end of the runway during reduced visibility or at night.

Question 35

What should pilots do to avoid wake turbulence when landing behind another aircraft?

Answer 35

Plan to stay above and land beyond the preceding aircraft.

Question 36

What should pilots do to avoid wake turbulence when taking off behind another aircraft?

Answer 36

Plan to rotate prior to the preceding aircraft’s rotation point.

Question 37

How do crosswinds affect wake turbulence?

Answer 37

Crosswinds decrease the lateral movement of the upwind vortex and increase the lateral movement of the downwind vortex.

Question 38

During an ILS approach in IFR conditions, what should a pilot do if the glideslope warning flag appears after passing the final approach fix?

Answer 38

The pilot is permitted to continue the approach and descend to the localizer MDA.

Question 39

If RVR minimums are prescribed but the RVR is inoperative, what should be done?
Convert the RVR minimums to ____________ visibility and apply them.

Answer 39

Convert the RVR minimums to ground visibility and apply them.

Question 40

What are the landing minimums for the ILS RWY 32 approach at Dothan Regional after executing a missed approach?

Answer 40

200 AGL - 1/2 SM.

Question 41

If RVR equipment is inoperative, how should the visibility requirement be reported for an IAP requiring 2,400 RVR?

As a _____________ visibility of _____ SM.

Answer 41

As a ground visibility of 1/2 SM.

Question 42

What should be done if more than one component of an ILS is unusable?

Answer 42

Use the highest minimum required by any single usable component.

Question 43

What is the basis for determining an aircraft’s Stall speed?
________ times the stall speed in _____________ configuration at ____________ gross landing weight.

Answer 43

1.3 times the stall speed in landing configuration at maximum gross landing weight.