Ch 9 Arrival Flashcards
if you’re unable to descend at what rate must you notify ATC?
Less than 500 FPM
Descent gradients in excess of what Degree nose low in IMC could induce spatial Disorientation?
10 degrees Nose Low (1,000FPM), also below 15,000’ AGL decreases margin for error in avoiding obstacles and terrain, and may not provide effective radar monitoring
Reduce airspeed below what or less when below what altitude (MSL)
250 KIAS when below 10,000’ MSL
When are you established on Course
being within half full-scale deflection for VOR/TACAN/RNAV/GPS course, within +- 5 degrees for NDB and within full scale deflection of Localizer
Do what before reaching the IAF
review IAP, recheck weather, check heading, attitude systems, obtain clearance for approach
Minimum Altitudes
1,000’ or 2,000’ mountainous
What is the simplest and most convenient way to position an aircraft for an approach
radar vectors
Do controllers have to provide Traffic advisories
No, they will provide them workload permitting
Radar Vector Weather Requirements
Reported Ceiling is at least 500’ above minimum vectoring altitude and visibility is 3 miles.
Vectors to intercept final approach course can be done in two ways
- at least 1 mile from the FAF at a maximum intercept angle of 20 degrees
- at least 3 miles from FAF at maximum intercept angle of 30 degrees
Vectoring Requirements
- at an altitude not above glide slope for precision approach
- at an altitude that will allow descent in accordance with published procedure for a non precision approach
Pilot responsibilities
- repeat all headings, altitudes, altimeter, comply w/ controller while being vectored
- have IAP available for approach
- once cleared, maintain last assigned altitude till established on published route or IAP
