Cross Country Flight Planning And Procedures Flashcards
Name Weather products required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight.
a. Aviation Routine Weather Reports—METARs, SPECIs
b. Aircraft observations—PIREPS, AIREPs
c. Radar (NEXRAD) and satellite observations (AWC, NWS)
d. Surface analysis charts
e. Ceiling and Visibility Analysis (CVA), weather depiction chart f. Upper air analysis—constant pressure analysis, skew-T diagram
g. SIGMETs, AIRMETs, G-AIRMETs
h. Center Weather Advisories (CWA)
i. Convective outlooks (AC)
j. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA)
k. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF)
l. Winds and temperatures aloft (FB)
m. Current and forecast icing products (CIP/FIP) and freezing level graphics
n. Short-range prognostic charts
o. Significant weather forecast (SIGWX)
What it RMI ?
Radio Magnetic Indicator. Nav instrument coupled with Gyro for NDB or VOR bearings.
What is HSI ?
Nav Instrument that combines heading indicator with CDI for better situational awareness.
What is RNAV ?
“aRea NAVigation” - enhanced nav capability for aircraft position, actual track and ground speed. Present day systems include LORAN, VOR/DME, and GPS.
What is DME ?
Measures slant range distance from NavAid in NM.
What is effective range distance for DME ?
199 NM LOS .5 mile accuracy.
Provide brief discription of GPS system.
24 Satellites in Orbit, ensure at least 5 are visible to users worldwide. 4 are required for 3D position.
Can handheld GPS Receivers certified for VFR be used for IFR ?
No:
1) No RAIM capability indicating loss of satellite.
2) Database currency
3) Antenna Location. For IFR, Antenna has been carefully positioned on aircraft.
List Required Pre-Flight operations for GPS Nav.
a. GPS functional
b. Database Currency
c. GPS and WAAS Notams
d. GPS RAIM availability for non-WAAS receivers.
e. Status of ground-based nav-aids
f. GPS operational manual is onboard.
How often are GPS Nav DB’s updated ?
Every 28 Days.
Which frequency bands does VOR equipment operate ?
VHF 108.00 - 117.95 MHz
What are different methods for checking accuracy of VOR equipment ?
VOT check +-4 deg
Ground check +-4Deg
Air Check +-6 deg
Duel Check +- 4 deg
Where can you find nearest VOT Testing Stations ?
Chart Supplement US.
If a diversion to alternation airport is needed due to emergency, what procedure should be used ?
a. consider distance
b. select based on emergency at hand
c. determine course and divert immediately
d. wind correction, distance and estimated time/fuel.
If Lost Comms, what procedures should be used when attempting to enter traffic pattern at a controlled airport ?
a. Remain outside or above Class D surface area
b. Determine direction and flow of traffic
c. Join pattern and wait for light gun signals
d. Daytime acknowledge by rocking wings
e. Nightime acknowlegde by flashing lights.