Holding/SID’s/DME/GPS Arrivals/Speeds

Question 1

Vat speed for Cat B aeroplane

Answer 1

91-120kts

Question 2

Initial approach speed cat B

Answer 2

120-180

Question 3

Final approach speed cat B

Answer 3

85-130

Question 4

Missed Approach speed cat B

Answer 4

Max 150

Question 5

Circling approach speed cat B

Answer 5

Max 135

Question 6

Reversal approach speed cat B

Answer 6

Max 140

Question 7

Required climb gradient for SID

Answer 7

3.3%

Question 8

Tracking Tolerances

Answer 8

VOR. half scale deflection
NDB. +-5 degrees
GNSS. 2 miles either side of track

Question 9

Standard holding pattern turn direction?

Answer 9

Right turns unless chart depicts or ATC advises

Question 10

Max speed for holding up to and including Flight Level 140?

Answer 10

230kts or 170kts where the approach is limited to cat A and B only

Question 11

Outbound holding leg time limit?

Answer 11

1 minute up to and including flight level 140 or the distance limit specified

Question 12

Is a wind allowance required to be made for turns whilst holding?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

To enter a hold by one of the three sectors, what’s the flexibility zone for use of a sector?

Answer 13

5 degrees either side of track

Question 14

Can an aircraft descend in a holding pattern?

Answer 14

Yes subject to ATC approval

Question 15

Can an aircraft shorten a hold to exit at a specified time?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

Can an aircraft lengthen a hold?

Answer 16

Yes subject to ATC approval

Question 17

5 restrictions on a GNSS arrival

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Descent restrictions on a GNSS arrival

Answer 18

Descent only once established on track or in the sector

Not below the sector MSA

Question 19

Tracking restrictions on a GNSS arrival

Answer 19

Manoeuvres ok within sector but not after the Final Approach Fix

Question 20

Is a clearance to conduct a GNSS arrival in controlled airspace enough to warrant circuit manoeuvres to align with the landing runway?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

Is the turn inbound commenced so as to stay inside the holding limit in the turn or commenced at the limit?

Answer 21

The turn inbound is commenced at the specified limit