Flight Planning Flashcards
An applicant for an instrument rating must have at least how much and what type of flight time as pilot?
- 50 hours XC PIC, 10 in helicopters
- 40 hours actual or simulated instrument time w/ 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in the aircraft category for which the instrument rating is sought
- 3 hours instrument training appropriate to the instrument rating sought from an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test within the 60 days (2 months) preceding the date of test
- 1 XC filed with ATC, 100 NM on airways, with 3 instrument approaches
When is an instrument rating required?
- Under IFR flight plan
- In weather conditions less than the minimum for VFR flight
- In class A airspace
- Under special VFR within Class B, C, D, and E surface areas between sunset and sunrise
What are the recency of experience requirements to be PIC under IFR
- Biennial flight review
- To carry passengers, 3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days (full stop at night)
- within the preceding 6 calendar months, logged under actual or simulated instrument conditions, either in flight in the appropriate category of aircraft, or in a flight simulator or flight training device w/
1. at least 6 instrument approaches
2. Holding procedures
3. Intercepting and Tracking courses through the use of navigation systems
If a pilot allows his instrument currency to expire, what can be done to become current again?
- A pilot is current for the first 6 months following his instrument checkride or proficiency check
- If the pilot has not accomplished at least 6 approaches (including holding procedures, intercepting tracking courses through the use of navigation systems) within this first 6 months, he is no longer legal to file and fly IFR. To become legal, the regulations allow a grace period in which a pilot may get current by finding an appropriately rated safety pilot and in simulated IFR conditions only, acquire the 66HIT
- If the second 6 month period also passes without accomplishing the minimum, a pilot may reinstate his currency by accomplishing an instrument proficiency check (IPC) given by an examiner, an authorized instructor, or an FAA approved person to conduct instrument practical tests
What are the required qualifications for a person to act as safety pilot?
- Possess a current medical
- Possess at least a PPC with category and class ratings appropriate
- If the flight is to be conducted on an IFR flight plan, the safety pilot must have an instrument rating
What information must a PIC be familiar with prior to flight?
NOTAMS (TFRs)
Weather
Known ATC delays
Runway lengths of intended use, airport info
Alternates if the flight cannot be completed as planned
Fuel requirements +30min
Takeoff/Performance Data
What are the fuel requirements for flight in IFR conditions?
The aircraft must carry enough fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing (including approach), the alternate (if required), and thereafter for 30 minutes at normal cruise speed. If an alternate airport is not required, enough fuel must be carrier to fly to the destination airport and land with 30 minutes of fuel remaining.
Before conducting an IFR flight using GPS equipment for navigation, what preflight checks should be made?
- Verify the GPS is properly installed and certified for IFR
- Verify that the database is current and has not expired
- Review the GPS NOTAM/RAIM information for the planned route of flight
- Ensure you have RAIM when GPS unit has spun up
Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in an airworthy condition?
PIC
What aircraft instruments/equipment are required for IFR operations?
Seatbelts
Oil temp gauge
Fuel gauge
Tachometer
Altimeter
Compass
Oil pressure gauge
Manifold pressure gauge
Airspeed indicator
R44
Governor
OAT
Alternator
Low RPM System (horn and light)
Hydraulic System
Night
Position indicator lights (nav lights)
Anticollision lights
Landing lights
Electricity source
Spare fuse
IFR
Generators or alternator of adequate capacity
Radios (nav equipment suitable for facilities used)
Altimeter (sensitive)
Ball
Clock
Attitude indicator
Rate of turn ( turn coordinator)
Directional Gyro
DME or RNAV (for flight FL240 and above if VOR equipment is required for the route)
What are the required tests and inspections of aircraft and equipment to be legal for IFR?
Service Bulletins
ADs
Life-limited parts
Time before overhaul
Hundred hour
Annual (12 calender months)
Transponder (24 calendar months)
ELT (12 calendar months)
IFR
Pitot Static (24 calendar months)
GPS (28 days)
VOR check (30 days)
* VOT +/- 4
* Own +/- 6
* Dual VOR +/- 4
* Ground +/- 6
* Air +/- 6
May portable electronic devices be operated on board an aircraft?
No person may operate nor may an PIC allow operation of any portable electronic device:
a. on aircraft operated by an air carrier or commercial operator; or
b. on any other aircraft while it is operated under IFR.
Exceptions: portable voice records, hearing aids, heart pace makers, electric shavers or any other portable electronic device that the operator of the aircraft has determined will not cause interference with the navigation or communication system of the aircraft.
What documents must be on board an aircraft to make it legal for IFR
Airworthiness Certificate
Registration
Radio License (required for international flight)
Operating Limitations (found in the POH)
Weight and Balance equipment list
Compass Deviation Card
External Data Plate/Serial Number
How often is the GPS waypoint information database updated?
Every 28 days, as provided and maintained by the National Flight Data Center (NFDC)
When must a pilot file IFR?
Prior to departure from within or prior to entering controlled air space, a pilot must submit a complete flight plan and receive clearance from ATC if weather conditions are below VFR minimums. The pilot should file the flight plan at least 30 minutes prior to the estimated time of departure to include a possible delay in receiving a departure clearance from ATC.
