IF Assignment

Question 1

When aerodrome lighting is required and PAL is not being used, during what periods must the aircraft captain ensure that lighting is available and operating?

Answer 1

RWY, obstacle and taxiway lighting must be operated;
1. DEP - 10min before until at least 30min after take off
2. Arrival - 30min before ETA until the completion of taxi

Question 2

Can you request the intensity of approach lighting to be altered?

Answer 2

Yes. Variation to the intensity is on pilot request with an expectation that the pilot will request a lower intensity as the aircraft nears the runway to reduce dazzle

Question 3

What circumstances would you make an AIREP special report?

Answer 3

When requested, or as soon as practicable after encountering or observing hazardous meteorological conditions which, in the opinion of the pilot are, or may become, severe enough to warrant a SIGMET, regardless of any reports from aircraft or SIGMETs issued.

Question 4

During flight, to what accuracy must you maintain a time reference?

Answer 4

Within 30 secs

Question 5

How much holding fuel is required for an INTER/TEMPO?

Answer 5

INTER - 85kg
TEMPO - 170kg

Question 6

What is the required validity for the TAF destination and alternate aerodromes when planning IFR?

Answer 6

Not less than 30min before and 60min after the ETA

Question 7

Can you go flying without a serviceable Wx radar?

Answer 7

Yes, at flight autho discretion

Question 8

What variable reserve fuel is required?

Answer 8

10% on each leg

Question 9

What is the minimum RoC for a gradient of 2.5%?

Answer 9

152ft/min

Question 10

When departing an aerodrome IFR, what is the requirement for establishing on track?

Answer 10

As soon as practicable after take off and within 5nm of the aerodrome. Except on a SID, may depart IAW those procedures.

Question 11

When should an accuracy check of the altimeters be conducted?

Answer 11

Whenever an accurate QNH is available and the aircraft ist at a known elevation

Question 12

What sources of QNH are accurate for the altimeter?

Answer 12

AAIS
ATC
ATIS
AWIS
CA/GRS
WATIR

Question 13

Where is the departure time calculated from, when using a SID?

Answer 13

A) Current time minus an adjustment for the distance from the aerodrome
B) When over or abeam the aerodrome

Question 14

What report must an IFR aircraft make when taxiing from a non-controlled aerodrome?

Answer 14

Aircraft type
POB
IFR
Location
Destination/intentions
Runway to be used

Question 15

At a non-controlled aerodrome when taxiing, if you can’t contact ATS what should you do?

Answer 15

ADF - IFR in class g must attempt to contact ATS on VHF/HF when taxiing. If unable to make contact with ATS during taxi, the flight may taxi and take off provided contact is established as soon as possible after take off, and a SARTIME for departure, that is a max of 30min after commencing the taxi has been established with ATS.

Question 16

When does ATC assume responsibility for terrain clearance?

Answer 16

When vectoring the aircraft.

In VMC day, aircraft may be permitted to arrange their own terrain clearance. In this instance, aircraft will be instructed to “climb/descend visual”

Question 17

Who is responsible for assessing whether met conditions are equal to or better than the prescribed minima for take-off or landing?

Answer 17

Aircraft captain

Question 18

What does the phrase ‘visual’ mean when added to departure heading instructions by ATC?

Answer 18

When issued heading instructions and are required to maintain a level below the MVA/LSALT during a visual departure, ‘visual’ will be appended to the departure instructions

Question 19

How should you depart from a non-controlled aerodrome to minimise traffic conflict?

Answer 19

Extend one of the circuit legs. Should not execute a turn opposite to the circuit direction unless the aircraft is well outside the CIRA and no risk of conflict exists (normally 3nm from aerodrome)

Question 20

Can you request to fly at a non-standard level in controlled airspace?

Answer 20

Yes. Must only request a level not conforming to the table of cruising levels when it is determined by the aircraft captain to be essential to the safety of the flight and occupants. The phrase ‘due operational requirement’ is to be used in the request

Question 21

What priorities do ATC set for aircraft at standard vs non standard levels?

Answer 21

Aircraft at standard levels will be afforded priority

Question 22

In controlled airspace, how long after receiving an instruction to change level must the pilot comply?

Answer 22

Must commence a change of level as soon as possible, but not later than 1 min. Unless the instruction specifies a later time or place.

Question 23

When should a pilot report changing a level?

Answer 23

A) when the aircraft has left a level at which level flight has been conducted in the course of climb, cruise or descent
B) when the aircraft leaves a level fir which ATC has requested a report

Question 24

What does ‘standard rate’ mean when about to enter a climb/descent?

Answer 24

Rate of climb or descent not less than 500ft/min, except the last 1000ft to an assigned level may be at 500ft/min

Question 25

OCTA, how long before changing level should a pilot report their intention to ATS?

Answer 25

Must report present position and intention to ATC approximately 1 min prior to making any change

Question 26

Navigating IFR, what determines a positive fix?

Answer 26

A) Passage of the aircraft over an NDB, VOR, TACAN, marker beacon or DME site
B) Intersection of 2 or more position lines which intersect with angles of not less than 45 degrees obtained from NDBs, VORs, TACANs, localisers or DMEs. A position line must be within the rated coverage of the aid with the exception of a line entirely of NDBs, then must be within a range of 30nm from each NDB
C) ADF - GNSS meeting the requirements of GEN 1.5 section 1.2

Question 27

OCTA IFR you require to divert. Do you need to advise ATS?

Answer 27

Yes. Pilots must provide the latest diversion time from the destination or from a point en route and, if required the time interval

Question 28

If you are radar identified OCTA, are you required to make position reports?

Answer 28

No.
Except when identified, position reporting is mandatory when operating under IFR and must normally be made at the positions or times notified on the flight plan

Question 29

You encounter severe weather en route, what are your obligations?

Answer 29

Make an AIREP

Question 30

When must PAL be activated for departure/arrival?

Answer 30

Before the taxi
Within 15nm of aerodrome

Question 31

You are inbound to a CTAF where you know you will be unable to maintain Comms with ATS, what must you do?

Answer 31

Must report when changing to CTAF frequency. Report must include aerodrome location and frequency

Question 32

Can you circle in no-circling areas?

Answer 32

Yes.
Visual circling is prohibited in no-circling sectors by day in less than VMC and at night