IFR

Question 1

The 250nm XC for an instrument rating requires how many different types of approaches?

Answer 1

3

Question 2

Must the 250nm XC be conducted under IFR?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

The applicant for an instrument rating must have how many hours simulated or actual instrument?

Answer 3

40 hours

Question 4

The applicant for an instrument rating must have logged at least one XC with a total of at least how many nautical miles?

Answer 4

250nm

Question 5

The applicant for an instrument rating must have logged how many hours from a CFII?

Answer 5

At least 15

Question 6

The applicant for an instrument rating must have logged how many hours within the preceding two calendar months?

Answer 6

3 hours

Question 7

The applicant for an instrument rating must have logged how many hours as XC PIC?

Answer 7

50 hours

Question 8

What are the circling approach areas for the different approach categories?

Answer 8

A: 1.3
B: 1.5
C: 1.7
D: 2.3
E: 4.5

Question 9

What are the takeoff minimums under part 91?

Answer 9

0/0

Question 10

What is maximum amount of hours that may be performed in an FTD?

Answer 10

20 hours

Question 11

What is the maximum holding speed above 14,000 MSL?

Answer 11

265

Question 12

What is the maximum holding speed below 6,000ft MSL?

Answer 12

200

Question 13

What is the maximum holding speed between 6,001ft MSL and 14,000ft MSL?

Answer 13

230

Question 14

If you encounter a radio failure in VFR what do you do?

Answer 14

Continue flight in VFR and land as soon as practicable

Question 15

If you encounter a radio failure in IFR what do you do for your route?

Answer 15

“Avenue F”, hierarchy

Assigned
Vectored
Expected
Filed

Question 16

If you encounter a radio failure in IFR what do you do for your altitude?

Answer 16

“MEA”, highest of the three

MEA
Expected
Assigned

Question 17

What are the requirements for instrument currency?

Answer 17

Within the previous 6 calendar months you must have completed:

6 approaches
Holding
Intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems

Question 18

What are the types of holding entries?

Answer 18

Direct, parallel, teardrop

Question 19

When can a CFII log instrument time?

Answer 19

Only the time in actual instrument conditions

Question 20

When can a CFII log instrument approaches?

Answer 20

Only when in actual conditions on the final approach segment of the approach

Question 21

What must be logged to meet recent instrument currency?

Answer 21

Location, type of approach, name of the safety pilot

Question 22

What are the requirements to be a safety pilot?

Answer 22

Possess at a least a private pilot certificate
Be appropriately rated in the aircraft
Have a current medical

A safety pilot is a required flight crew member, and therefore, needs a current medical

Question 23

What does the MEA provide you with?

Answer 23

Navaid reception
1,000ft of clearance in designated non-mountainous areas
2,000ft of clearance in designated mountainous areas

Question 24

What does the MOCA provide you with?

Answer 24

Navaid reception with 22nm of the VOR
1,000ft of clearance in designated non-mountainous areas
2,000ft of clearance in designated mountainous areas

Question 25

What does the OROCA provide you with?

Answer 25

1,000ft of clearance in designated non-mountainous areas

2,000ft of clearance in designated mountainous areas

Question 26

What are the approach category speeds?

Answer 26

A: 0-90
B: 91-120
C: 121-140
D: 141-165
E: 165+