CH. 5 - Departing IFR Flashcards
What is required for IFR operations in controlled airspace (A through E)?
An IFR flight plan on file.
What wake turbulence category is specified in Item 9 for an aircraft with an MTOW of 15,500 lb. or less?
L (light)
What wake turbulence category applies to aircraft with a weight between 15,500 and 300,000 lb.?
M (medium)
What wake turbulence category is used for aircraft with an MTOW of 300,000 lb. or greater?
H (heavy)
What equipment code in the ICAO flight plan represents standard VHF radio, VOR receiver, and ILS receiver?
S
What equipment code is used for IFR-approved GPS on the ICAO flight plan?
G
What information should be included in Item 19, “Endurance” on an ICAO flight plan?
The aircraft’s usable fuel on board, in time remaining.
Under what conditions can IFR flight plans be canceled?
In VFR conditions outside of Class A airspace.
Who closes IFR flight plans at non-towered fields?
The pilot, by contacting Flight Service on the ground or ATC while airborne.
When is an alternate airport required for an IFR flight under Part 91?
When the weather is forecast to be below 2000’ AGL ceiling or 3 SM visibility within 1 hour before to 1 hour after the time of intended landing.
What are the weather minimums for an alternate airport with a precision approach under Part 91 IFR planning?
At least 600’ AGL ceiling and 2 SM visibility.
What are the weather minimums for an alternate airport with only non-precision approaches available under Part 91 IFR planning?
At least 800’ AGL ceiling and 2 SM visibility.
Are GPS approaches considered precision approaches for alternate airport minimums under Part 91 IFR planning?
No, GPS approaches, including LPV (localizer performance with vertical guidance), are not considered precision approaches.
What landing minimums apply when landing at the alternate airport?
The published landing minimums for the selected procedure.
What is an abbreviated IFR clearance?
A clearance given when the route filed has not been ____________ or _____________ very little, stating the clearance limit, departure procedure, transition, and transponder code, with the remainder “as filed.”
A clearance given when the route filed has not been amended or changed very little, stating the clearance limit, departure procedure, transition, and transponder code, with the remainder “as filed.”
