IFR basics Flashcards
Is manoeuvring permitted after the FAF?
No
What is CAT C INITIAL APPROACH
INITIAL APPROACH
AIP: 160 to 240
What is CAT C FINAL APPROACH SPEED
Final approach
AIP: 115 to 160
What is CAT C VISUAL CIRCLING SPEED
Visual circling
AIP: 180 max
What is CAT C MISSED APPROACH SPEEED
Missed approach
AIP: 240 max
What is the max IAS and TIMING in a HOLDING pattern up to and including FL140?
230KIAS
1min
What is the max IAS and TIMING in a HOLDING pattern between FL140 and FL200?
240KIAS
1.5mins
What is the max IAS and TIMING in a HOLDING pattern above FL200?
265KIAS
1.5mins
What is the circling area for a CAT C aircraft?
How is the circling area determined?
What is the CAT C obstacle clearance?
4.20NM
The circling area is determined by drawing an arc centred on the threshold of each usable runway and joining these arcs by tangents.
400FT
During visual circling, descent below the MDA may only occur when the pilot:
A. Maintains the aircraft within the circling area; and
B. Maintains visibility along the intended flight path not less than the minimum specified on the chart; and
C. Maintains visual contact with the landing runway environment (threshold/approach lighting/other marlins identifiable with the runway); and either
NIGHT AND DAY
D. While complying with A B and C and from a position on the downwind base or final leg not less than MDA can complete a continuous descent to the threshold using normal rates and ensuring obstacle clearance (400FT) until aligned with runway; or
DAY ONLY
E. While complying with A B and C maintains visual contact with obstacles ensuing obstacle clearance of 400FT until aligned with runway
When can a pilot descend below LSALT/MSA?
DONT VECTOR IN VERY CLOSE
- DME or GNSS arrival
- Radar Vectors
- Instrument approach and landing chart
- VMC by day
- Climb after takeoff
What is the the gradient and obstacle clearance for a missed approach?
When must a missed approach be executed?
So NOT VISUAL R O F L
2.5% gradient (152FT/NM)
100FT clearance
So: Straight in/runway landing cannot be affected unless circling can be made with conditions at or better than those specified for approach
Not Visual: visual reference not established by MDA, DA/RA or MAPT for which missed approach procedure commences
R: RAIM warning or loss of RAIM after IAF
O: Aircraft OUT of tolerance during final segment for the aid being used (5degrees NDB/1/2 scale VOR/GNSS)
F: Radio aid FAILS or becomes suspect (below MSA)
L: visual reference is LOST while circling
How long is an Actual QNH valid for when applying the MDA on an IAL?
15 minutes
Is circling allowed in a “no circling” area?
No unless visual by day
What are the tracking tolerances for an NDB and VOR?
NDB: +/- 5 degrees
VOR: 1/2 scale deflection