IFR Arrival Flashcards
What are the minimum weather requirements to fly a contact approach?
1 SM and clear of clouds.
You must have an IFR-approved GPS receiver to fly a STAR that has the code RNAV in the title.
True
Which type of instrument procedure is used to sequence inbound traffic to an airport?
A Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR).
When it is time to descend at your destination, you should expect a normal descent gradient of:
250 – 350 feet per NM.
When arriving at a busy airport you should:
Tune in ATIS before entering the terminal area.
Which two approach types are not considered to be procedural?
The visual and contact approach.
Which type of approach must be requested by the pilot?
Contact approach.