EPQ7 11-217v1 Chp11-12

Question 1

True or False: In low altitude approaches, it is fair to expect vectors to final from ATC.

Answer 1

True, it is the norm

Question 2

What are the two main categories of low altitude approaches?

Answer 2

Course reversals and procedure tracks

Question 3

When cleared for an approach, you must remain on the last assigned altitude until:

Answer 3

established on a segment of the published approach.

Question 4

What are the two types of course reversals?

Answer 4

The procedure turn (PT) and the holding in lieu of procedure turn (HILO PT)

Question 5

How is a procedure turn identified on an approach plate?

Answer 5

A barb symbol with a direction and outbound course given.

Question 6

When executing a procedure turn, the FAA recommends a speed of no more than:

Answer 6

200 KIAS

Question 7

What are the two methods for executing a procedure turn approach?

Answer 7

45/180 and 80/260

Question 8

If doing the 45/180 method for a procedure turn, how long should you track the outbound course?

Answer 8

1 minute

Question 9

When you should begin timing for tracking the outbound course in a PT?

Answer 9

As soon as the turn has been initiated.

Question 10

With respect to a RNAV or GPS approach, the Terminal Arrival Area (TAA) has how many sectors?

Answer 10

3, one for a straight in, left base, and right base to final.

Question 11

Do precision approaches have visual descent points?

Answer 11

No, so don’t calculate one…

Question 12

What is the definition of a VDP

Answer 12

A point on the final approach course where a normal descent (3 degrees) can be commenced from the MDA to the runway touchdown point.

Question 13

What does VASI stand for and what is its use?

Answer 13

Visual Approach Slope Indicator. A lighting system used to give a visual indication of an aircraft’s glide path.

Question 14

If an IAP does not have a published VDP, how can the pilot find out why?

Answer 14

Trick question, there is currently no way for the pilot to know the exact reason.

Question 15

What is the technique used for calculating VDP?

Answer 15

the heigth above touchdown (HAT) divided by the desired glideslope X100 (in our case 3 degrees or 300)

Question 16

True or False: All precision approaches have missed approach points.

Answer 16

False, in fact none of them do.

Question 17

When can a pilot descend to the minimum descent altitude (MDA)?

Answer 17

Once past the final approach fix.

Question 18

True or False: If timing is not specifically depicted on an approach, it may still be used to identify the MAP.

Answer 18

False, not authorized, don’t do it, ever.

Question 19

What is the typical range of a localizer signal?

Answer 19

18 miles within 10 degrees of course centerline.

Question 20

If on a LOC/ILS approach, and the CDI becomes fully deflected, can the approach be continued?

Answer 20

Nope, better luck next time.

Question 21

When within what distance of FAWP the GPS will automatically initiate a RAIM check and go active

Answer 21

2m

Question 22

For RADAR approach repeat what to the controller until advised otherwise

Answer 22

all headings, altitudes and altimeter settings

Question 23

While being vectored to final attempt contact with controller if no transmissions are received for approximately how long

Answer 23

1 minute

Question 24

While on final for an ASR approach attempt contact with controller if no transmissions are received for approximately how long

Answer 24

15 seconds

Question 25

While on final for a PAR attempt contact with controller if no transmissions are received for approximately how long

Answer 25

5 seconds

Question 26

The pilot must have what in sight in order to fly a visual approach

Answer 26

either the airport or the preceding identified aircraft in sight

Question 27

What is the MAP for a precision approach if the RWY enviroment is not in sight

Answer 27

At DA/DH, execute the appropriate missed approach procedure

Question 28

What ceiling and visibility is necessary to fly a contact approach?

Answer 28

Clear of clouds and 1 SM visibility

Question 29

Do you need to Cx IFR clearance when cleared for a visual approach?

Answer 29

NO

Question 30

When on a No-gyro, what type of turn is used when on final?

Answer 30

1/2 standard rate

Question 31

the ceilling and visibility requirements for a visual approach are:

Answer 31

1,000/3

Question 32

If RAIM failure occurs during a GPS approach AFTER the FAF, what do you do?

Answer 32

Climb to the missed approach altitude, proceed to MAP and execute Missed Approach

Question 33

If the MM is the only way to identify the MAP, is the approach authorized?

Answer 33

No

Question 34

T or F | If cleared for the visual approach, you are cleared to do a VFR overhead or traffic pattern

Answer 34

False, straight in approach only

Question 35

When flying an ASR approach that ends in circling, you must give ATC what?

Answer 35

your category of Aircraft

Question 36

T or F | VDP is published for the non-precision approach with the highest MDA.

Answer 36

False, VDP is published for the non-precision approach with the lowest MDA

Question 37

T or F | You adjust your outbound leg length for wind to remain inside the remain within distance

Answer 37

True

Question 38

When flying a localizer back-course, what course do you put in?

Answer 38

The front course

Question 39

When do you go missed approach on a precision approach?

Answer 39

the decision altitude

Question 40

What is an ILS comprised of?

Answer 40

Glide slope, Localizer, and Outer Marker

Question 41

If RAIM failure occurs PRIOR to the FAF or the approach does not go active, can you commence the approach?

Answer 41

No, you must discontinue the approach and coordinate for a different approach

Question 42

T or F | Plan on reaching your MDA prior to VDP

Answer 42

True

Question 43

If timing is required to identify the MAP, when do you begin timing?

Answer 43

Passing over the FAF

Question 44

If you want to fly a procedure turn on a NoPT IAP, are you required to request clearance with ATC?

Answer 44

Yes

Question 45

T or F | When on final, you must always have at least 1 navigation receiver must be tuned in to receive course guidance

Answer 45

True

Question 46

In what situations do you not execute a Procedure Turn (PT or HILO)?

Answer 46

``` SNERT. Straight-In No-PT on the Approach Plate Established in Holding Radar Vectors Timed Approach ```

Question 47

What are the two basic types of radar approaches?

Answer 47

PAR & ASR

Question 48

How often does the controller talk on radar approaches when being vectored to final?

Answer 48

1 minute

Question 49

What must the pilot accomplish prior to reaching the initial approach fix

Answer 49

Slow the Aircraft to maneuvering speed

Question 50

When will the controller advise that the aircraft is approaching the glide path on an ASR approach

Answer 50

They will not advise approaching the glide path

Question 51

When is the missed approach point given a 5-character name on an RNAV approach?

Answer 51

When the MAP is not located at the runway threshold

Question 52

What are the two common types of course reversals?

Answer 52

Procedure turn | Holding in lieu of

Question 53

Which is not a common method for flying a procedure turn? - 45/180 - 90/270 - 80/260 - holding technique

Answer 53

90/270

Question 54

How many additional turns in holding are you required to make when cleared for the approach on a HILO?

Answer 54

ZERO

Question 55

What is the usable range for the glideslope?

Answer 55

10 NM

Question 56

Plan the outbound leg to allow enough time for _______, ________, & _________

Answer 56

configuration Any descent required prior to the FAF Communication with the tower

Question 57

T or F: Your IFR clearance is cancelled once cleared for the visual Approach?

Answer 57

FALSE

Question 58

What type of Approaches are TAAs found?

Answer 58

RNAV

Question 59

When may you descend from the procedure turn completion altitude?

Answer 59

When established on the inbound course

Question 60

Whose method has the USAF adopted as procedural that requires pilots to wait until you are on a parallel or intercept heading to begin descent from the procedure turn fix altitude?

Answer 60

ICAO

Question 61

When are you required to complete a procedure turn?

Answer 61

When completing the full approach procedure

Question 62

When does the GPS switch to approach arm and what does the CDI sensitivity become?

Answer 62

30 NM and +/- 1

Question 63

HAT = 600, what is the VDP in time?

Answer 63

60 sec

Question 64

How is Glideslope intercept depicted?

Answer 64

Lightning Bolt

Question 65

What is the Air Force recommended Airspeed while preforming procedure turn course reversals?

Answer 65

200 KIAS

Question 66

How often does the controller talk on radar approaches when on final for a PAR?

Answer 66

5 Seconds

Question 67

How is a holding in lieu of (HILO) depicted on an approach plate?

Answer 67

Solid BOLD black line

Question 68

What are you required to repeat on radar approaches after the controller advises "do not acknowledge further instruction" - HEADINGS - ALTIMETER SETTINGS - ALTITUDES

Answer 68

ALL THREE

Question 69

T or F In regards to HILO if a descent is depicted on the inbound leg on the approach plate, you may begin the descent after passage of the holding fix?

Answer 69

FALSE. | You must when established on the inbound segment of the approach before beginning the descent.

Question 70

When flying procedure tracks, when may you descend to the next altitude?

Answer 70

Once a lead point is reached and a turn to the next segment is begun

Question 71

A defined point from which a normal descent from the MDA to the runway touchdown point may commence?

Answer 71

VDP | Visual descent point

Question 72

``` TAA structure consists of all the following EXCEPT: 1-3 IAFs Intermediate Fix VDP MAP ```

Answer 72

VDP

Question 73

What requires a procedure turn?

Answer 73

When not established in holding

Question 74

The minimum MSL altitude that are charted on each of the TAA areas provide___ ft of obstacle clearance

Answer 74

1000

Question 75

How long do you time for after make the 45 degree turn on a procedure turn for cat B A/C

Answer 75

1 minute

Question 76

T or F the icon for each TAA area will be located and oriented with respect to the direction of arrival to the approach procedure

Answer 76

True

Question 77

The optimal final approach course is 5 miles, but may be as long as

Answer 77

10 nm

Question 78

T or F VDPs are not a mandatory part of the procedure

Answer 78

True

Question 79

When do you begin timing for a procedure turn?

Answer 79

outbound abeam the procedure turn

Question 80

One broad category of low altitude approaches is course reversals. what is the other broad category?

Answer 80

Procedure Track

Question 81

The height above Touchdown is 600, what is the VDP in distance?

Answer 81

2 miles

Question 82

How are procedure turns depicted on the approach plate?

Answer 82

Barb symbol

Question 83

How many hours can an erroneous satellite transmission be delayed before it is detected and fixed?

Answer 83

2 hours

Question 84

T or F there is a MAP on precision approach?

Answer 84

FALSE

Question 85

When is timing required on the final approach?

Answer 85

The final approach does not end at the published fix

Question 86

Descent below MDA/DA is not authorized until sufficient visual reference with _____ has been established and the Aircraft is in a position to execute a safe landing

Answer 86

Runway environment

Question 87

If no FAF is depicted on an Approach plate, what is considered the FAF?

Answer 87

The point when you begin your descent from the procedure turn altitude