GLA Profile Questions

Question 0

What should be considered before starting an Emergency Descent?

Answer 0

• All Occupants Seated with seatbelts securely fastened (PA)
• Local Altimeter setting if descending below FL 180
• Any traffic conflicting below the aircraft (TCAS set to BLW)
• Structural integrity of the aircraft (avoiding any excessive movement)
• The level off altitude based on MEA/MORA/MVA, and surrounding terrain

Question 1

What is considered a stabilized approach?

Answer 1

If aircraft is below 1,000’/500’ (IMC/VMC) above the TDZE and

• airspeed is greater than 10 knots or less than 5 knots from target approach speed
• the rate of descent is greater than 1,000 FPM or
• the engines are not at a stabilized torque setting
• the course/glideslope parameters are not met
  
  • Precision Approach
    
    • Glideslope = 1 dot deflection
    • Localizer = 1/2 dot deflection
  • Non-Precision Approach
    
    • Bearing = 5 degrees deviation
    • LOC/VOR = 1 dot deviation
    • Airspeed = + 5 knots of that desired
    • Maintains MDA -0/+50 feet on a straight in

Question 2

What is considered the touchdown zone of the runway?

Answer 2

• First 3,000 feet, or first third of the runway, whichever is shorter
• for landing, aim for the 1,000 foot touchdown markers

Question 3

What are the Instrument altitude callouts for an approach?

Answer 3

1,000 feet from minimums
500 feet from minimums
200 feet from minimums
100 feet from minimums
minimums

• lights in sight continue
• runway in sight (clock position), Go visual
• Minimums - Go Missed Approach

Question 4

What do you do on a no flap approach?

Answer 4

Hit the GPWS/TAWS override switch prior to crossing the FAF

Question 5

What are the requirements for a Contact Approach?

Answer 5

• Airport must have an approved IAP
• PIC must have completed the required training program for contact approaches
• Flight remains IFR and authorized by ATC
• Visibility/RVR is above the IFR minimums for the CAT 1 (non precision) or 1 mile (5000 RVR) whichever is higher
• Remain clear of clouds throughout the approach
• Flight does not descend below the MEA/MSA/MVA or FAF altitude until:
  
  • Established on the instrument approach procedure
  • Flight is operating below any ceiling, and pilot can maintain constant visual contact with airport throughout the maneuver
• Flight does not descend below highest circling MDA until in a position from which a descent to touchdown, within the touchdown zone, can be made at a normal rate of descent

Question 6

When do we want to use the ice accumulation speeds?

Answer 6

• For approaches that occur after holding in icing conditions greater than “light” for 45 minutes or longer
• After encounters with moderate or severe icing conditions