Cirrus Avionics Operational Sequences

Question 1

Precision Approach Procedure - Vectors to Final

Answer 1

1. Start of Vectors
   
   1. Activate Vectors to Final
   2. Verify Approach Speed of 120 KIAS
   3. Approximate Power Setting 55%
   4. Verify Decent Checklist Completed and Approach Briefed
2. Final Intercept
   
   1. Before Landing Flow and Checklist
3. Glide Slope Alive
   
   1. Flaps 50%
   2. Slow to 100 KIAS
      
      1. Approx Power: 50%
   3. Bug Missed Approach Course and Altitude
4. Glide Slope Intercept
   
   1. Set Timer
   2. Reduce Power to Begin Descent
      
      1. Approx Power 25%
5. Call-Outs
   
   1. DA Plus 1000
   2. DA Plus 500
   3. DA Plus 100
   4. DA
6. Short Final
   
   1. Approx Power 11%
   2. Speed 80 KIAS
7. Missed Approach Sequence:
   
   1. TOGA Button
   2. Full Power
   3. Right Rudder
   4. Level Wings
      
      1. Climb

Question 2

Precision Approach Procedure - Full Procedure

Answer 2

1. Cleared to IAF:
   
   1. Activate the Approach
   2. Verify Approach Speed (120 KIAS)
      
      1. Approx Power: 55%-60%
   3. Verify Descent Checklist Complete
   4. Verify Approach Briefed
   5. Complete Before Landing Flow and Checklist
2. Final Intercept
   
   1. Verify Before Landing Flow and Checklist
3. Glide Slope Alive
   
   1. Flaps 50%
   2. Reduce to 100 KIAS
      
      1. Approximate Power 50%
   3. Bug Missed Approach Course and Altitude
4. Glide Slope Intercept
   
   1. Set Timer
   2. Reduce Power For Stabilized Descent
      
      1. Approx Power 25%
      2. Pitch for 100 KIAS
5. Call Outs:
   
   1. DA plus 1000
   2. DA Plus 500
   3. DA Plus 100
   4. DA
6. Missed Approach
   
   1. TOGA Button
   2. Full Power
   3. Right Rudder
   4. Level Wings
   5. Pitch for Climb

Question 3

Sequence of Operations

Holding at a GPS Waypoint on an Airway

Answer 3

1. Perspective Plus: Hit DIRECT
   
   1. Enter Waypoint
   2. Enter, Enter
2. Foreflight/Chart
   
   1. Enter Waypoint in Search
   2. Find Airway and Radial Designation
   3. Determine Radial or Reciprocal
3. Perspective Plus: Hit Direct
   
   1. Enter
   2. Scroll to Hold
   3. Enter Hold Data
   4. Enter

Question 4

Changing Map Orientation

Answer 4

1) Start on ‘Map - Navigation Map’ and press the MENU Key and select the ‘Map Settings’ option.
2) Press the ENT Key to display the ‘Map Settings’ Window.
3) Small FMS Knob/select the ‘Map’ Group.
4) Press ENT
5) Press the ENT Key once, to select the ‘Orientation’ Field.
6) Small FMS Knob/select the desired orientation.
7) Press ENT to select the new orientation.
8) Press FMS Knob to return to the base page.

Question 5

Measure Bearing and Distance Between the Aircraft and a Map Point

Answer 5

1) On Map Page press the MENU
2) FMS Knob/Scroll to ‘Measure Bearing/Distance’ Field.
3) Press the ENT Key. A Measure Pointer is displayed on the map at the aircraft’s present
position.
4) Move the Joystick to place the reference pointer at the desired location. The bearing
and distance are displayed at the top of the map. Elevation at the current pointer position is also displayed. (Pressing the ENT Key changes the starting point for measuring.)
5) To exit the Measure Bearing/Distance option, push the Joystick; or select ‘Stop
Measuring’ from the ‘Page Menu’ Window and press the ENT Key.

Question 6

Selecting an Airport for Review

Answer 6

1) FMS Turn/Go to ‘WPT - Airport Information’ and press the FMS Knob to activate cursor.
2) Enter an identifier, facility name, or location3) Press the ENT.
4) Press the FMS Knob to remove the cursor.

Question 7

Viewing Information on the Nearest Airport on the MFD

Answer 7

1. Large FMS Knob/Select ‘NRST’ page group.
2. Small FMS Knob/Select ‘Nearest Airports’ Page
3. Press the APT Softkey; or press the FMS Knob; or press the MENU Key, highlight
   ‘Select Airport Window’ and press ENT
4. Turn the FMS Knob to highlight the desired airport. (Pressing the ENT Key also moves
   to the next airport.)
5. Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor.

Question 8

Viewing Runway Information for a Nearest Airport

Answer 8

1. With the ‘NRST - Nearest Airports’ Page displayed,
   
   1. press the RNWY Softkey; or
   2. press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Select Runway Window’; and press the ENT Key.
2. Turn the small FMS Knob to select the desired runway.
3. Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor.

Question 9

Selecting nearest airport surface and minimum runway length matching criteria:

Answer 9

1. Large FMS Knob/Select the ‘Aux’ Chapter
   
   1. System Setup page
   2. System Set Up 1’ Option
2. Press the FMS Knob for cursor.
3. Scroll to ‘Nearest Airport’ Box/’Runway Surface’.
4. Small FMS Knob to select option (Any, Hard Only, Hard/
   Soft).
5. Press ENT
6. Repeat with ‘Minimum Length’
7. Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor

Question 10

Selecting a Visual Reference Point (VRP)

Answer 10

Option 1:

1. Large FMS Knob/‘WPT’ Chapter/ ‘VRP Information’ Page.
2. Press FMS Knob for cursor
3. Enter the VRP identifier or name.
4. Press the ENT Key.
5. Press FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor.

Option 2:

1. Large FMS/‘NRST’ Chapter/ ‘VRP’ Page
2. Press the FMS Knob for Cursor.
3. Turn the FMS Knob to select an identifier in the ‘Nearest VRP’ Box, and press the ENT
   Key.
4. Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor.

Question 11

Creating a user-defined hold at an active flight plan waypoint:

Answer 11

1. Press the FPL Key to display the ‘FPL - Active Flight Plan’ Page (MFD) or the ‘Flight Plan’
   Window (PFD).
   2) Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor
2. Large FMS Knob to highlight the waypoint for the hold.
3. Press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Hold At Waypoint’
4. Press ENT. (The ‘Hold
   at’ Window appears with the ‘Course’ Field highlighted.)
5. Use the FMS Knobs to edit the course, and press ENT.
6. Small FMS Knob to select ‘Inbound’ or ‘Outbound’ course direction, and press
   the ENT.
7. Use the small FMS Knob to select ‘Time’ or ‘Distance’ length mode, and press ENT
8. Use the FMS Knobs to edit the length, and press ENT.
9. Use the small FMS Knob to select ‘Right’ or ‘Left’ turn direction,press ENT.
10. Use the FMS Knobs to edit EFC Time, and press ENT.
11. Press ENT to Load

Question 12

Creating a User Defined Hold at A Direct To Waypoint