Holding/SID’s/DME/GPS Arrivals/Speeds Flashcards
Vat speed for Cat B aeroplane
91-120kts
Initial approach speed cat B
120-180
Final approach speed cat B
85-130
Missed Approach speed cat B
Max 150
Circling approach speed cat B
Max 135
Reversal approach speed cat B
Max 140
Required climb gradient for SID
3.3%
Tracking Tolerances
VOR. half scale deflection
NDB. +-5 degrees
GNSS. 2 miles either side of track
Standard holding pattern turn direction?
Right turns unless chart depicts or ATC advises
Max speed for holding up to and including Flight Level 140?
230kts or 170kts where the approach is limited to cat A and B only
Outbound holding leg time limit?
1 minute up to and including flight level 140 or the distance limit specified
Is a wind allowance required to be made for turns whilst holding?
Yes
To enter a hold by one of the three sectors, what’s the flexibility zone for use of a sector?
5 degrees either side of track
Can an aircraft descend in a holding pattern?
Yes subject to ATC approval
Can an aircraft shorten a hold to exit at a specified time?
Yes
Can an aircraft lengthen a hold?
Yes subject to ATC approval
5 restrictions on a GNSS arrival
Data card in the unit must be current
Waypoint used for tracking must not be able to be modified
RAIM must be available
The nominated azimuth aid must be used for tracking guidance
If at any time during the approach the RAIM is lost or there is reason to doubt the GPS a missed approach must be conducted
Descent restrictions on a GNSS arrival
Descent only once established on track or in the sector
Not below the sector MSA
Tracking restrictions on a GNSS arrival
Manoeuvres ok within sector but not after the Final Approach Fix
Is a clearance to conduct a GNSS arrival in controlled airspace enough to warrant circuit manoeuvres to align with the landing runway?
Yes
Is the turn inbound commenced so as to stay inside the holding limit in the turn or commenced at the limit?
The turn inbound is commenced at the specified limit
