General Flashcards
Order of basic attitude Instrument flying skills
Cross check, Instrument Interpretation, Aircraft Control
Lost Comms procedure
Squawk 7600
Route
A Route last assigned by ATC
Vector to fix, route or airway
Expected route in further clearance
Filed route
Altitude
Altitude last assigned
Minimum enroute alt
Expected alt in further clearance
Which ever is highest
What is the width of the glideslope
1.4 degrees
What is the usable range of the glide slope?
10nm
Where is the localizer located on the airport?
the departure end of the runway
The 3 components of ILS approach?
- The visual
PAPI, VASI
Precision lighting - Range
DME - Lateral/Vertical guidance
How many satellites does WAAS system use?
6 satellites
FDE
Fault detection exclusion
How many satellites does a RAIM system use?
5 satellites
Can I have a non WAAS approach planned for both destination and alternate airports?
No, only one or the other may be a non WAAS approach.
VOR Downsides
Line of sight functionality, cone of confusion, reverse sensing, pilot error
What is the instrument check called with a CFII
IPC
Instrument Proficiency Check
Medical Certificate over 40
1st - 6 months
2nd - 12 months
3rd - 24 months
Medical Certificate under 40
1st - 12 months
2nd - 12 months
3rd - 60 months