Flight Line Weekly Knowledge Test (Week 3) Flashcards
Unless cleared by ATC to deviate, fly the entire instrument approach procedure starting at the __________.
IAF
[11-217V1 CH 10.1, pg. 171]
For a Non-DME Teardrop Approach, when station passage occurs at the IAF, turn immediately in the shorter direction toward the ________________.
Outbound course
[11-217V1 CH 10.2.1, pg. 171]
When can we begin the descent for a Non-DME Teardrop Approach?
When established on a parallel or intercept heading to the approach course and outbound from the IAF.
[11-217V1 CH 10.2.1, pg. 171]
If you arrive at the IAF at an altitude below that published, maintain altitude and proceed outbound ____________ seconds for each ___________ feet the aircraft is below the published altitude before starting descent.
15; 1000
[11-217V1 CH 10.2.1, pg. 171]
T/F: If you arrive at the IAF at an altitude above that published, a descent to the published IAF altitude should be accomplished prior to starting the approach.
True
[11-217V1 CH 10.2.1, pg. 171]
If a descent is required at the IAF how would you accomplish this?
Obtain clearance to descend in a holding pattern.
[11-217V1 CH 10.2.1, pg. 171]
What is the recommended descent gradient to ensure that you remain within protected airspace?
800-1000 ft/NM (8-10 degrees)
[11-217V1 CH 10.2.1.1, pg. 171]
When a penetration turn altitude is not published when should a turn inbound be started?
Start the turn after descending one-half the total altitude between the IAF and FAF altitudes.
[11-217V1 CH 10.2.2, pg. 171]
What is the normal bank angle used in a penetration turn?
30 degrees
[11-217V1 CH 10.2.3, pg. 171]
T/F: If a penetration turn completion altitude is depicted, do not descend below this altitude until you are established on the inbound segment of the published approach procedure.
True
[11-217V1 CH 10.2.3.1, pg. 171]
For a Radial Approach, when over the IAF, turn immediately in the shorter direction toward the __________.
Inbound course/approach course
[11-217V1 CH 10.3.1, pg. 173]
For a Radial Approach, if your heading is within ________ of the approach course, you are not required to overfly the IAF; use normal lead points.
90º
[11-217V1 CH 10.3.1, pg. 174]
When can you begin the descent for a Radial Approach?
Start the descent when the aircraft is abeam or past the IAF on a parallel or intercept heading to the approach course.
[11-217V1 CH 10.3.2, pg. 174]
When can you begin the descent for a Radial/Arc Combination Approach?
Start the descent when you are established on an intercept to the arc and abeam or past the IAF in relation to the initial approach track.
[11-217V1 CH 10.4, pg. 175]
If a dead reckoning course is depicted on an approach fly the heading corrected for wind to fly the depicted _________.
Ground track
[11-217V1 CH 10.6, pg. 177]
What are the two broad categories of low altitude approaches?
Course reversals and procedure tracks
[11-217V1 CH 11.2, pg. 179]
Unless ATC specifically clears you otherwise, you are expected to fly to the _______ and execute the full instrument approach procedure as published.
IAF
[11-217V1 CH 11.2.1, pg. 179]
When ATC clears you for the approach when can you descend out of the last assigned altitude?
When established on a segment of the published IAP
[11-217V1 CH 11.2.1, pg. 179]
When must the pilot slow to aircraft maneuvering speed?
Prior to reaching the IAF
[11-217V1 CH 11.2.3, pg. 180]
When should you NOT execute a procedure turn or HILO PT? (Hint: SNERT)
S - when ATC clears you for a straight-in
N - if you are flying the approach via No PT routing
E - when you are Established in holding and the approach
and holding course are the same
R - when ATC provides Radar vectors to the FAF
T - when ATC clears you for a Timed approach
[11-217V1 CH 11.3.1, pg. 180]
How are procedure turns depicted?
Heavy black line and a barb symbol
[11-217V1 CH 11.4, pg. 184]
What is the FAA recommended airspeed for flying procedure turn course reversals?
200 KIAS
[11-217V1 CH 11.4.1.1, pg. 185]
What maximum safe speed for flying a procedure turn?
250 KIAS
[11-217V1 CH 11.4.1, pg. 185]
For a procedure turn, adjust the _____________ leg length to ensure your aircraft will stay inside the “remain within distance”
Outbound
[11-217V1 CH 11.5.1, pg. 185]
When using the Holding method for procedure turns, if you elect a teardrop entry, your teardrop course must be within how many degrees of the procedure turn course?
30 degrees
[11-217V1 CH 11.6.2, pg. 186]
When using the Holding method for procedure turns, when do you being timing?
Begin timing once you are outbound abeam the procedure turn fix. If you cannot determine the abeam position while in the turn, start timing after completing the outbound turn
[11-217V1 CH 11.6.4, pg. 186]
When using the Holding method for procedure turns, when can you begin the descent?
When abeam the procedure turn fix heading outbound. If unable to determine the abeam position, start descent after completing the outbound turn
[11-217V1 CH 11.6.5, pg. 187]
When using the 45/180 or 80/260 method for course reversals, when can you begin the descent?
Do not descend from the procedure turn fix altitude until abeam the procedure turn fix and on a parallel or intercept heading to the outbound track
[11-217V1 CH 11.7.3, pg. 188]
How do you fly a 45/180 course reversal?
Turn 45 degrees away from the outbound track toward the maneuvering side. Begin timing upon initiating the turn: 1 minute (CAT A and B), 1 minute and 15 seconds (CAT C,D, and E); then begin a 180 degree turn in the opposite direction
[11-217V1 CH 11.7.4.1, pg. 188]
How do you fly an 80/260 course reversal?
Make an 80 degree turn away from the outbound track toward the maneuvering side followed by an immediate 260 degree turn in the opposite direction to intercept the inbound course
[11-217V1 CH 11.7.4.2, pg. 188]
When a descent is depicted on the inbound leg of a HILO PT when can you begin the descent?
You must be established on the inbound segment of the approach before beginning the descent
[11-217V1 CH 11.8.2, pg. 188]
For a procedure track, when over the IAF turn immediately ___________ to intercept the published track.
In the shorter direction. Normal lead points may be used if your heading is within 90 degrees, if not you must overfly the fix
[11-217V1 CH 11.9.2, pg. 191]
When flying a procedure track you must conform to the specific ___________ shown on the IAP.
Ground Track
[11-217V1 CH 11.9.3, pg. 191]
T/F: For procedure tracks, when a descent is depicted at the IAF, start descent when abeam or past the IAF and on a parallel or intercept heading to the procedural track course.
True
[11-217V1 CH 11.9.4.1, pg. 192]
When an altitude restriction is depicted at a fix defined as an inter a radial and an arc when is the latest you can comply with it?
The restriction must be complied with no later than the completion of the lead turn associated with that fix
[11-217V1 CH 11.9.4.1.1, pg. 192]
What is the objective of the Terminal Arrival Area (TAA)?
To provide a seamless transition from the en route structure to the terminal environment for arriving aircraft equipped with FMS/GPS navigational equipment
[11-217V1 CH 11.10, pg. 193]
How are TAAs normally depicted?
The “Basic T” Consists of three IAFs, an intermediate fix, a FAF, and a MAP
[11-217V1 CH 11.10.2, pg. 193]
The initial segment of a “Basic T” is usually how long?
3-6 NM
[11-217V1 CH 11.10.2, pg. 194]
The intermediate segment of a “Basic T” is usually how long?
5-7 NM
[11-217V1 CH 11.10.2, pg. 194]