Generalities Flashcards
Where can you find the differences from ICAO rules of the air for each country?
Jeppesen Airway Manual for the selected country (“SERA differences to ICAO” chapter)
Where can you find the VFR minima of a specific country along with its other rules of the air?
Jeppesen Airway Manual for the selected country (chapter 2)
What’s the maximum allowed altitude for VFR flights?
FL195
What’s the minimum VFR altitude?
- 1000 ft above congested areas
- 500 ft everywhere else
What are the minimums for night VFR operations?
Ceiling > 1500 ft
Ground in sight below 3000 ft
Can you fly VFR on top at night?
It depends on the country, check the AIP.
What’s the direction of a standard aerodrome visual circuit pattern?
Left turns
What’s the direction of a standard holding pattern?
Right turns
How does a T surface symbol indicate the direction in which to land?
You should land towards the horizontal bar of the T (just like parking)
Can you submit an IFR flight plan after T-O?
Technically, you are allowed to do so everywhere but in many countries the ATC will not like it as they will have to fill it by hand themselves and it will keep the frequency busy for a while, especially if the pilot is not familiar with the procedure to do so.
You can activate or de-activate a flight plan in flight without problem.
Where can I find AIPs?
Foreflight > Documents > Jeppesen Drive > Jeppesen VFR Airway Manual > France (for example) > Select General / ENR / AD
What are SUP AIPs?
They are like NOTAMS but in a longer text fromat.
It’s a french peculiarity.
Where can I find SUP AIPs?
On the SIA website.
What are SVFR minima in Europe?
Visi > 1500m
Clear of clouds and surface in sight
Speed < 140 KIAS
What do you need to fly SVFR?
ATC clearance
What’s a rule of thumb for max speed in VFR?
Below FL100, speed < 250 KIAS
When visi < 5 km, speed < 140 KIAS
Can you fly SVFR in uncontrolled airspaces?
No, only in controlled airspaces around an AD whose control area extends down to the ground.
What’s an MCCI instructor?
Multi-Crew Cooperation Instructor
What are the different approach speed categories?
A = <91 kts
B = 91 to 120 kts
C = 121 to 140 kts
D = 141 to 165 kts
E = 165 to 210 kts
F = >210 kts
Ref. OM-A 8.1.3.5 (p.154)
What are the categories for max speeds during circling approaches?
A = 100 kts
B = 135 kts
C = 180 kts
D = 205 kts
E = 240 kts
Ref. OM-A 8.1.3.5 (p.154)
What are the different categories for max missed approach speeds during the intermediate phase?
A = 100 kts
B = 130 kts
C = 160 kts
D = 185 kts
E = 230 kts
Ref. OM-A 8.1.3.5 (p.154)
