IFR and Navigation Flashcards
If a pilot elects to proceed to the selected alternate, the landing minimums used at that airport should be the
minimums specified for the approach procedure selected
If the RVR is inoperative for the runway in use, you must
convert RVR minimums and use the value as ground visibility
What point should be used to compute estimated time en route on an IFR flight plan?
The point of first intended landing
On what headings will the magnetic compass read most accurately during a level 360 degree turn, with a bank of approximately 15 degree?
90 and 270 degree
(refer to figure 91) What should be the approximate elapsed time from BZN VOR to DBS VORTAC, if the wind is 24 knots from 260 degree and your intended TAS is 185 knots? (VAR 17 degree E)
38 minutes
(refer to figure 91) Southbound on V257, you cross over CPN VORTAC at 0950 and over DIVID intersection at 0954. At what time should you arrive at DBS VORTAC?
1043
(refer to figure 95) You are tracking the 170 course to the station. What is your lateral displacement from the desired course on the No. 1 NAV?
5.0 NM
While in IMC, a pilot often interprets acceleration or deceleration forces as a sensation of
climbing or descending
If a standard-rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the left from a heading of 090 degree to a heading of 300 degree?
50 seconds
If a half standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 135 degree?
90 seconds
What causes the northerly turning error in a magnetic compass?
The pull of the vertical component of the Earth’s magnetic field
The miniature airplane on the turn coordinator will indicate
rate of roll and rate of turn
If a half standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 360 degree?
4 minutes
If a standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 180 degree?
1 minute
If a half standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn clockwise from a heading of 090 degree to heading of 180 degree?
1 minute
If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the right from a heading of 090 degree to a heading of 270 degree?
1 minute
When an aircraft is accelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly indicate a
climb
When an aircraft is decelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly indicate a
descent
What indication should be observed on a turn coordinator during a left turn while taxiing?
The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the left and the ball moves to the right
On the taxi check, the magnetic compass should
swing freely and indicate known headings
Which condition during taxi is an indication that an attitude indicator is unreliable?
The horizon bar tilts more than 5 degree while making taxi turns
What pretakeoff check should be made of the attitude indicator in preparation for an IFR flight?
The horizon bar should remain horizontal and not tilt more than 5 degrees during taxi
What pretakeoff check should be made of vacuum driven heading indicator in preparation for an IFR flight?
After 5 minutes, set the indicator to the magnetic heading of the aircraft and check for proper alignment after taxi turns
What is the correct sequence in which to use the three skills used in instrument flying?
cross check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control
What are the three fundamental skills involved in attitude instrument flying?
instrument cross check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control
What is the third fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?
aircraft control
What is the first fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?
instrument cross check
Which instruments, in addition to the attitude indicator, are pitched instruments?
altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator
You check the flight instruments while taxiing and find that the vertical speed indicator (VSI) indicates a descent of 100 feet per minute. In this case, you
may take off and use 100 feet descent as the zero indication
As a rule of thumb, altitude corrections of less than 100 feet should be corrected by using a
half bar width on the attitude indicator
Which instrument, in a primary secondary relationship, is the primary instrument for bank control in straight and level flight?
heading indicator
In straight and level instrument flight using primary-secondary instrument scanning technique, which instrument is primary for pitch?
altimeter
For maintaining level flight at constant thrust, which instrument would be the least appropriate for determining the need for a pitch change?
attitude indicator
The glide slope and localizer are centered, but the airspeed is too fast. Which should be adjusted initially?
power only
What is the primary pitch instrument during a stabilized climbing left turn at cruise climb airspeed?
airspeed indicator
Which instruments are supporting bank instruments when entering a constant airspeed climb from straight and level flight?
attitude indicator and turn coordinator
Approximately what percent of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the number of feet to lead the level off from a climb to a specific altitude?
10 percent
To level off from a descent to a specific altitude, the pilot should lead the level off by approximately
10 percent of the vertical speed
To enter a constant airspeed descent from level cruising flight, and maintain cruising airspeed, the pilot should
simultaneously reduce power and adjust the pitch using the attitude indicator as a reference to maintain the cruising airspeed
To level off at an airspeed higher than the descent speed, the addition of power should be made, assuming a 500 FPM rate of descent, at approximately
100 to 150 feet above the desired altitude
To level off from a descent maintaining the descending airspeed, the pilot should lead the desired altitude by approximately
50 feet
While cruising at 160 knots, you wish to establish a climb at 130 knots. When entering the climb (full panel), it is proper to make the initial pitch change by increasing back elevator pressure until the
attitude indicator shows the approximate pitch attitude appropriate for the 130 knot climb
While cruising at 190 knots, you wish to establish a climb at 160 knots. When entering the climb (full panel), it would be proper to make the initial pitch change by increasing back elevator pressure until the
attitude indicator shows the approximate pitch attitude appropriate for the 160 knot climb
What indication is presented by the minimature aircraft of the turn coordinator?
indirect indication of the bank attitude
The displacement of a turn coordinator during a coordinated turn will
increase as angle of bank increases
While recovering from an unusual flight attitude without the aid of the attitude indicator, approximate level pitch attitude is reached when the
altimeter and airspeed stabilize
If an airplane is in an usual flight attitude and the attitude indicator has exceeded its limits, which instruments should be relied on to determine pitch attitude before starting recovery?
airspeed and altimeter
Which is the correct sequence for recovery from a spiraling, nose low, increasing airspeed, unusual flight attitude?
reduce power, correct the bank attitude, and raise the nose to a level attitude
During recoveries from unusual attitudes, level flight is attained the instant
the altimeter and airspeed needles stop prior to reversing their direction of movement
(refer to figure 145) What is the correct sequence for recovery from the unusual attitude indicated?
Reduce power, level the wings, bring pitch attitude to level flight using ailerons and rudder
(refer to figure 146 The DG shows a right turn. OAT is -1 degree C) Identify the system that has failed and determine a corrective action to return the airplane to straight and level flight
Static/pitot system is blocked; lower the nose and level the wings to level flight attitude by use of attitude indicator, apply power, and turn on pitot heat to unblock
(refer to figure 147. Ignore the arrow above the DG, it shows a right turn) Which is the correct sequence for recovery from the unusual attitude indicated?
add power, lower nose, level wings, return to original attitude and heading
(refer to figure 148) What is the flight attitude? One system which transmits information to the instruments has malfunctioned
climbing turn to right
(refer to figure 149) What is the flight attitude? One system which transmits information to the instruments has malfunctioned.
straight and level flight
(refer to figure 150) What is the flight attitude? One instrument has malfunctioned.
climbing turn to the right
To correct from an altitude deviation, identify the primary pitch instruments to include in your cross check
attitude indicator, altimeter, and VSI
What angular deviation from a VOR course centerline is represented by a full scale deflection of the CDI?
10 degree
When using VOR for navigation, which of the following should be considered as station passage?
the first positive, complete reversal of the TO FROM indicator
Which of the following should be considered as station passage when using VOR?
The first complete reversal of the TO FROM indicator
What angular deviation from a VOR course centerline is represented by a 1/2 scale deflection of the CDI?
5 degree
After passing a VORTAC, the CDI shows 1/2 scale deflection to the right. What is indicated if the deflection remains constant for a period of time?
the airplane is flying away from the radial
(refer to figure 95) Using the Nav 1 CDI, which radial is your aircraft located on?
R 345
(refer to figure 95) To center the No. 1 NAV CDI with a TO indication, you should turn the OBS to
165 degree
(refer to figure 95) What is the lateral displacement in degrees from the desired radial on the No. 2 NAV?
4 degree
(refer to figure 95) Which OBS selection on the No. 2 NAV would center the CDI?
174 degree
(refer to figure 95) Which OBS selection on the No. 2 NAV would center the CDI and change the TO/FROM indication to a TO?
354 degree
(refer to figure 96 and 97) To which aircraft position (s) does HSI presentation A correspond?
9 and 6
(refer to figure 96 and 97) To which aircraft position (s) does HSI presentation B correspond?
5 and 13
(refer to figures 96 and 97) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation C correspond?
12
(refer to figures 96 and 97) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation D correspond?
2
(refer to figures 96 and 97) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation E correspond?
8 and 3
(refer to figures 96 and 97) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation F correspond?
4
(refer to figures 96 and 97) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation G correspond?
7 and 11
(refer to figures 96 and 97) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation H correspond?
1
(refer to figures 96 and 97) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation I correspond?
11
(refer to figures 98 and 99) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation D correspond?
17
(refer to figures 98 and 99) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation E correspond?
6
(refer to figures 98 and 99) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation F correspond?
16
(refer to figures 98 and 99) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation A correspond?
1
(refer to figures 98 and 99) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation B correspond?
19
(refer to figures 98 and 99) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation C correspond?
12
(refer to figure 106) The course selector of each aircraft is set on 360 degree. Which aircraft would have a FROM indication on the ambiguity meter and the CDI pointing left of center?
2
(refer to figure 109) In which general direction from the VORTAC is the aircraft located?
Northeast
(refer to figure 111) In which general direction from the VORTAC is the aircraft located?
Northwest
Full scale deflection of a CDI occurs when the course deviation bar or needle
deflects from the center of the scale to either far side of the scale
(refer to figure 192) As a guide in making range corrections, how many degree of relative bearing change should be used for each one half mile deviation from the desired arc?
10 to 20 degree
With regard to slant range error, approximately how far from the DME facility can you be to consider the DME reading usable?
One or more miles for each 1000 feet of altitude above the facility
(refer to figure 171) Under which condition should the missed approach procedure for the RNAV(GPS) RWY 33 approach be initiated?
immediately upon passage of the MAP waypoint with the runway environment not in sight
(refer to figure 171) What is the MDA and visibility criteria respectively for the approach procedure?
1240 feet MSL; 1 SM
(refer to figure 244) How does an LDA facility, such as the one at roanoke regional, differ from a standard ILS approach facility?
The LOC is offset from the runway
When tracking inbound on the localizer, which of the following is the proper procedure regarding drift corrections?
Drift corrections should be accurately established before reaching the outer marker and completion of the approach should be accomplished with heading corrections no greater than 2 degree
(refer to figures 139 and 140) Which displacement from the localizer and glide slope at the 1.9 NM point is indicated?
710 feet to the right of the localizer centerline and 140 feet above the glide slope
(refer to figures 139 and 141) Which displacement from the localizer and centerline and glide slope at the 1300 foot point from the runway is indicated?
21 feet above the glide slope and approximately 320 feet to the left of the runway centerline
(refer to figures 139 and 142) Which displacement from the localizer and glide slope at the outer marker is indicated?
1550 feet to the left of the localizer centerline and 210 feet below the glide slope
What is a waypoint when used for an IFR flight?
A predetermined geographical position used for an RNAV route or an RNAV instrument approach
An aircraft which is located 30 miles from a VOR station and shows a 1/2 scale deflection on the CDI would be how far from the selected course centerline?
2 1/2 miles
What effect will a change in wind direction have upon maintaining a 3 degree glide slope at a constant true airspeed?
When ground speed increases, rate of descent must increase
Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?
at standard temperature
Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?
when standard atmospheric conditions exist
(refer to figure 193) Which indications on the VOR receivers and DME at the Eastwood filed VOR receiver checkpoint would meet the regulatory requirement for this flight?
VOR TO/FROM VOR TO/FROM DME
No.1 No. 2
097 degree FROM 101 degree FROM 3.3
(refer to figure 210) When on the RWY 6 approach procedure, when approaching the threshold or on the missed approach, you should expect to see
white light flashing all dots
Which distance is displayed by the DME indicator?
Slant range distance in NM
Where does the DME indicator have the greatest error between ground distance to the VORTAC and displayed distance?
High altitudes close to the VORTAC
For operations off established airways at 17,000 feet MSL in the contiguous U.S., (H) Class VORTAC facilities used to define a direct route of flight should be no farther apart than
200 NM
What indication should a pilot receive when a VOR station is undergoing maintenance and may be considered unreliable?
No coded identification, but possible navigation indications
A particular VOR station is undergoing routine maintenance. This evidenced by
removal of the identification feature
What is the meaning of a single coded identification received only once approximately every 30 seconds from a VORTAC?
The DME component is operative and the VOR component is inoperative
Which DME indication should you receive when you are directly over a VORTAC site at approximately 6000 feet AGL?
1
When a VOR/DME is collected under frequency pairings and the VOR portion is inoperative, the DME identifier will report at an interval of
30 second intervals at 1350 Hz
When installed with the ILS and specified in the approach procedures, DME may be used
in lieu of the OM
(refer to figure 240) How should a pilot determine when the DME at price/carbon county airport is inoperative?
The airborne DME may appear normal, but there will be no code tone
What is a difference between an SDF and an LDA facility?
The SDF course width is either 6 or 12 degree while the LDA course width is approximately 5 degree.
What is the difference between a localizer type directional aid (LDA) and the ILS localizer?
The LDA is not aligned with the runway
How wide is an SDF course?
either 6 or 12 degree
What are the main differences between the SDF and the localizer of an ILS?
The SDF course may not be aligned with the runway and the course may be wider
Which range facility associated with the ILS is identified by the last two letters of the localizer identification group?
middle compass locator
Which range facility associated with the ILS can be identified by a two letter coded signal?
compass locator
Which indications will a pilot receive where an IM is installed on a front course ILS approach?
six dots per second and a flashing white light
Approximately what height is the glide slope centerline at the MM of a typical ILS?
200 feet
Immediately after passing the final approach fix inbound during an ILS approach in IFR conditions, the glideslope warning flag appears. The pilot is
permitted to continue the approach and descend to the localizer MDA
Handheld GPS systems, and GPS systems certified for VFR operation, may be used during IFR operations as
an aid to situational awareness
If receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) is not available when setting up a GPS approach, the pilot should
select another type of navigation and approach system
During IFR enroute and terminal operations using an approved GPS system for navigation, ground based navigational facilities
must be operational only if RAIM predicts an outage
During IFR operation using an approved GPS system for navigation,
the aircraft must have an approved and operational alternate navigation system appropriate for the route
When using GPS for navigation and instrument approaches without WAAS input, any required alternate airport must have
an approved operational instrument approach procedure other than GPS
If a control tower and an FSS are located on the same airport, which function is provided by the FSS during those periods when the tower is closed?
airport advisory service
Which service is provided for IFR arrivals by a FSS located on an airport without a control tower?
airport advisories
If during a VFR practice instrument approach, radar approach control assigns an altitude or heading that will cause you to enter the clouds, what action should be taken?
avoid the clouds and inform ATC that altitude/heading will not permit VFR
Which clearance procedures may be issued by ATC without prior pilot request?
DP’s, STAR’s, and visual approaches
The most current enroute and destination flight information for planning an instrument flight should be obtained from
flight service station
What action is recommended if a pilot does not wish to use an instrument departure procedure?
Enter No DP in the REMARKS section of the IFR flight plan
Which information is always given in an abbreviated departure clearance?
Destination and fix plus specific altitude
Which procedure applies to instrument departure procedures?
If an instrument departure procedure is accepted, the pilot must possess at least a textual description
During a takeoff into IFR conditions with low ceilings, when should the pilot contact departure control?
When advised by the tower
What does the symbol T within a black triangle in the minimums section of the IAP for a particular airport indicate?
Takeoff minimums are not standard and/or departure procedures are published
(refer to figure 87) At STRUT intersection headed eastbound, ATC instructs you to hold west on the 10 DME fix west of LCH on V306, standard turns, what entry procedure is recommended?
direct
(refer to figures 87 and 88) You are traveling westbound on V222, and ATC would like you to report when you reach FALSE intersection. Which VOR would you use?
When the CDI on VOR 2 centers, contact ATC and state you have reached FALSE
(refer to figure 112, #1) While on a heading of 350 degree flying direct to the 15 DME fix from the ABC VORTAC, ATC issues you this clearance. HOLD WEST OF THE ONE FIVE DME FIX, LEFT TURNS, FIVE MILE LEGS, ON THE ZERO NINE ZERO RADIAL OF THE ABC VORTAC. EXPECT FURTHER CLEARANCE AT 2215Z. What is the recommended entry?
direct entry
(refer to figure 113) You receive this ATC clearance: HOLD EAST OF THE ABC VORTAC ON THE ZERO NINER ZERO RADIAL, LEFT TURNS. What is the recommended procedure to enter the holding pattern?
parallel only
(refer to figure 113) You receive this ATC clearance CLEARED TO THE ABC VORTAC. HOLD SOUTH ON THE ONE EIGHT ZERO RADIAL. What is the recommended procedure to enter the holding pattern?
direct
(refer to figure 113) You receive this ATC clearance: CLEARED TO THE XYZ VORTAC. HOLD NORTH ON THE THREE SIX ZERO RADIAL, LEFT TURNS. What is the recommended procedure to enter the holding pattern.
Teardrop only
(refer to figure 113) You receive this ATC clearance: CLEARED TO THE ABC VORTAC. HOLD WEST ON THE TWO SEVEN ZERO RADIAL. What is the recommended procedure to enter the holding pattern?
direct only
(refer to figure 114) A pilot receives this ATC clearance: CLEARED TO THE ABC VORTAC. HOLD WEST ON THE TWO SEVEN ZERO RADIAL. What is the recommended procedure to enter the holding pattern?
direct only
(refer to figure 114) A pilot receives this ATC clearance: CLEARED TO THE XYZ VORTACK. HOLD NORTH ON THE THREE SIX ZERO RADIAL, LEFT TURNS. What is the recommended procedure to enter the holding pattern?
direct only
(refer to figure 114) A pilot receives this ATC clearance: CLEARED TO THE ABC VORTAC. HOLD SOUTH ON THE ONE EIGHT ZERO RADIAL. What is the recommended procedure to enter the holding pattern?
teardrop only
(refer to figure 115, #1) You receive this ATC clearance: HOLD WEST OF THE ONE FIVE DME FIX ON THE ZERO NINE ZERO RADIAL OF ABC VORTAC, FIVE MILE LEGS, LEFT TURNS. You arrive at the 15 DME fix on a heading of 350. Which holding entry procedure is recommended?
direct
(refer to figure 116, #2) HOLD WEST OF THE ONE FIVE DME FIX ON THE TWO SEVEN ZERO RADIAL OF THE ABC VORTAC, FIVE MILE LEGS, LEFT TURNS. You arrive over the 15 DME fix on a heading of 330. What is the recommended entry procedure?
teardrop entry
If only one missed approach procedure is available, which of the following conditions is required when conducting timed approaches from a holding fix?
The reported ceiling and visibility minimums must be equal to or greater than the highest prescribed circling minimums for the IAP.
(refer to figure 242) What indication should you get when it is time to turn in bound while in the procedure turn at FEHXE?
4 DME miles from FEHXE
Which of the following conditions is required before timed approaches from a holding fix may b conducted?
If more than one missed approach procedure is available, none may require a course reversal
Prior to conducting timed approaches from a holding fix which one of the following is required?
The airport where the approach is to be conducted must have a control tower in operation.
When marking a timed approach from a holding fix at the outer marker, the pilot should adjust the
holding pattern to leave the final approach fix inbound at the assigned time
If the pilot loses visual reference while circling to land from an instrument approach and ATC radar service is not available, the missed approach action should be to
make a climbing turn toward the landing runway and continue the turn until established on the missed approach course
When the approach procedure involves a procedure turn, the maximum speed should not be greater than
200 knots IAS
Which is true regarding STAR’s?
STAR’s are established to simplify clearance delivery procedures
While being radar vectored, an approach clearance is received. The last assigned altitude should be maintained until
established on a segment of a published route or IAP
While briefing the assigned approach, you review the missed approach procedure. If you execute the missed approach before reaching DA or MDA, you must
fly to the MAP at or above DA/MDA before making any turns
When simultaneous approaches are in progress, how does each pilot receive radar advisories?
on tower frequency
During an instrument approach, under what conditions, if any, is the holding pattern course reversal not required?
when radar vectors are provided
During an instrument precision approach, terrain and obstacle clearance depends on adherence to
minimum altitude shown on the IAP
(refer to figure 240) What is the purpose of the 10,600 MSA on the price/carbon county airport approach chart?
it provides safe clearance above the highest obstacle in the defined sector out to 25 NM.
Which of the following statements is true regarding parallel ILS approahes?
Parallel ILS approaches provide aircraft a minimum of 1 1/2 miles radar separation between successive aircraft on the adjacent localizer course
Where may you use a surveillance approach?
At airports for which civil radar instrument approach minimums have been published
You arrive at your destination airport on an IFR flight plan. Which is a prerequisite condition for the performance of a contact approach?
Clear of clouds and at least 1 SM flight visibility
Which procedure should be followed by a pilot who is circling to land in a category B airspace, but is maintaining a speed 5 knots faster than the maximum specified for that category?
use the approach minimums appropriate for category C
Aircraft approach categories are based on
1.3 times the stall speed in landing configuration at maximum gross landing weight
What are the main differences between a visual approach and a contact approach?
The pilot must request a contact approach; the pilot may be assigned a visual approach and higher weather minimums must exist.
You are being vectored on the ILS approach course, but have not been cleared for the approach. It becomes evident that you will pass through the localizer course. What action should be taken?
query ATC
What are the requirements for a contact approach to an aircraft that has an approved IAP, if the pilot is on an instrument flight plan and clear of clouds?
The pilot must request the approach, have at least 1 mile visibility, and be reasonably sure of remaining clear of clouds
When may you obtain a contact approach?
ATC will assign a contact approach only upon request if the reported visibility is at least 1 mile
When cleared to execute a published sidestep maneuver for a specific approach and landing on the parallel runway, at what point is the pilot expected to commence this maneuver?
As soon as possible after the runway or runway environment is in sight.
What conditions are necessary before ATC can authorize a visual approach?
You must have the airport in sight or a preceding aircraft to be followed, and be able to proceed to the airport in VFR conditions