FAR Flashcards
What point should be used to compute estimated time en route on an IFR flight plan?
The point of first intended landing.
Compute ETA FLT Plan use: PT o/1st Landing
The most current en route and destination flight information for planning an instrument flight should be obtained from
Flight Service Station.
Info for Planning obtaining from: FSS
What recent instrument flight experience regiments must be met before you may act as pilot in command of an airplane under IFR?
A minimum of six instrument approaches in an airplane, or an approved flight simulator (airplane) or flight training device, within the 6 calendar months preceding the month of the flight.
IFR Recent EXP: Min 6 Airplane
Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot in command must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In addition, the pilot must
be familiar with the runway lights at airports of intended use, and the alternatives available if the flight cannot be completed.
ADD. Info for planning: Familiar w/RWY & ALT’s
Which checks and inspections of flight instruments or instrument systems must be accomplished before an aircraft can be flown under IFR?
Altimeter systems within 24 calendar months, transponder within 24 calendar months, and VOR within 30 days.
✔️’s & Inspections: Altimeter 24, VOR 30
When planning a random IFR route, it is a good rule of thumb to avoid restricted and prohibited areas by at least
3 NM.
Avoid Prohibited Areas by: 3 NM
While flying under IFR, which of the following equipment is required?
Navigation equipment suitable to the route to be flown.
IFR Equipment Required: NAV Equip Req’d
Prior to commencing a flight under IFR, the pilot must become familiar with
Alternate airports for the route flown.
Before IFR FLT, be familiar w/: ALT Aports.
The use of FAA form 7233-4 International Flight Plan is mandatory for
Flights departing U.S. domestic airspace.
7233-4 Mandatory: FLTS Departing US
You are going to conduct an IFR flight using Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) in the National Airspace System (NAS). You must
Submit a flight plan using the standard International Flight Plan form.
Before FLT w/PBN: Submit FLT Plan
A pilot must ensure that the directional instruments, turn coordinator, heading indicator, magnetic compass, and attitude indicator, are working properly prior to
Taxi and takeoff.
Ensure All properly working before: Taxi & T/O
What is the purpose of airspace extensions from Class G to Class E airspace at an airport with a prescribed IAP?
It provides controlled airspace to contain the IAP.
Extension from G-E: Provides Controlled airspace for IAP
When using form 7233-4, International Flight Plan, for an IFR flight, you can expect ATC to assign clearances based on capabilities coded in the flight plan. Pilots should file
All capabilities the aircraft and crew are certified and authorized.
7233-4 Includes: ALL Capabilities o/AC & Crew
(Refer to figures 182 and 183.) You are planning to depart IFR from Yakima (YKM) this afternoon via the GROMO THREE DEPARTURE. Which flight plan form will you use?
7233-4, International Flight Plan.
Flight Plan Form: 7233-4
You are planning to depart KOKC via the STPHN THREE DEPARTURE. Which flight plan form will you use?
7233-4, International Flight Plan.
Flight Plan Form: 7233-4
