IFR Holds & Approaches (AIP ENR)

Question 1

• Min Angle of Bank during a missed approach

Answer 1

• 15°

Question 2

• Define the IAF (Initial Approach Fix)

Answer 2

• The IAF is the point where the initial approach segment starts and the arrival segment ends.

Question 3

• Define the Initial Approach Segment

Answer 3

• The part of the approach from IAF - IF
• Includes DME arcs or reversal turns

Question 4

Max Angle of Bank (AoB) When Holding

Answer 4

• 25° or Rate 1 whichever is less
• Rate 1 = IAS/10 + 7 (Below 250kts)*

Question 5

• What are the requirements for ATC to advertise conditions suitable for a visual approach?

Answer 5

• Day Only
• 16km Vis
• Ceiling 1,000ft above min radar vectoring altitude or approach procedure commencement altitude.

By Night

• Only at CH on RWY 11 0r 29
• 16km Vis
• 5000ft Ceiling.

Question 6

• Vat speeds for CAT C aircraft

Answer 6

• 121 - 140kts

Question 7

• Min obstacle clearance during missed approach

Answer 7

• 98ft at a gradient of 2.5% (150ft/nm)

Question 8

• Category B initial approach speeds

Answer 8

• 120 - 180kts

(140kts for the reversal turn procedure)

Question 9

• When must a missed approach be commenced?

Answer 9

• If, at the missed approach point, including the specified DA or DH, the pilot has not established visual reference with the runway or visual landing aids; or
• An identifiable part of the aerodrome is not distinctly visable to the pilot during a circling manoeuvreat or above MDA; or
• At anytime during a final approach when directed by ATC.

Question 10

• Max Holding Speed
  
  • 20,000ft - 34,000ft
  • Turbulence

Answer 10

• 265kts

Turbulence: Lesser of 280kts or M0.8

Question 11

• CAT C Missed Approach Speed

Answer 11

• 240kts

Question 12

• CAT B Final Approach Speeds

Answer 12

• 85kts - 130kts

Question 13

• CAT C Circling speed

Answer 13

• 180kts

Question 14

• CAT C Circling Area

Answer 14

• 4.2nm

Question 15

• Define Reversal Procedure

Answer 15

• Includes any procedure turn, base turn or race track.

Question 16

• If visibility is reported below minima, can you commence the approach?

Answer 16

• It maybe commenced but can not be continued past the FAF if conditions remain unchanged.

Question 17

• Define Arrival Segment

Answer 17

• The part of an approach where you descend to the IAF

Question 18

• CAT C Initial Approach Speeds

Answer 18

• 160 - 240kts

Question 19

• CAT B Circling Speed

Answer 19

• 135kts

Question 20

• Requirements for a visual approach at Night

Answer 20

• It is essential that the pilot has the runway lights in sight.

Sighting of the Aerodrome beacon, REIL or approach lighting system is insufficient.

Question 21

• How is an aircrafts category established?

Answer 21

• Based off the aircrafts Threshold crossing speed (Vat)
• Vat = 1.3 x Vso

Vso = The stall speed in the landing configuration at Max Landing Weight (MLW)

Question 22

• CAT B Missed Approach Speed

Answer 22

• 150kts

Question 23

• CAT B Circling Area

Answer 23

• 2.66nm

Question 24

• Define the Intermediate Approach Segment

Answer 24

• The part of the approach from IF - FAF/FAP

Question 25

• Max Holding Speed
  
  • 14,000ft - 20,000ft
  • Turbulence

Answer 25

• 240kts

Turbulence = Lesser of 280kts or M0.8

Question 26

• When can you descend below MDA or continue an approach below DA or DH?

Answer 26

• The aircraft is in a position that descent using normal rates of descent and using normal manoeuvres will allow touchdown in the touchdown zone, and

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• On a circling approach, remain in the circling area; and

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• The Visibility is not below the Min Visibility for the approach; and

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• Have at least one of the following visual references in sight:
  
  • The approach lighting system; or
  • The Treshold Markings; or
  • The Threshold Lights; or
  • The REILs (Runway-end identification lights); or
  • The PAPIs; or
  • The TDZ or TDZ markings; or
  • TDZ lights; or
  • The runway or runway markings; or
  • The runway lights.

Question 27

• CAT C Final Approach Speeds

Answer 27

• 115 - 160kts

Question 28

• Max Holding Speed
  
  • CAT B 14,000ft & Below
  • Turbulence

Answer 28

• 170kts (Smooth and Turbulent)

Question 29

• Outbound Timing in the hold
  
  • 14,000ft and Below
  • Above 14,000ft

Answer 29

14,000ft and Below

• 1 min

Above 14,000ft

• 1 min 30sec

Question 30

• Vat speeds for a category B aircraft

Answer 30

• 91kts - 120kts

Question 31

• Max Holding Speed
  
  • CAT C 14,000ft & Below
  • Turbulence

Answer 31

• 230kts

Turbulence: 280kts

Question 32

• Outbound timing during a procedure turn

Answer 32

Cat A & B

• 1min

Cat C & D

• 1min 15sec

Question 33

• Define the IF (Intermediate Approach Fix)

Answer 33

• The point where the Initial approach ends and the point at which you start the intermediate approach.

Question 34

Missed Approach Protection

• Met Minima for ATC to be able to instruct a Piston or Turboprop to enter the visual circuit.

Answer 34

Day

• 1200ft Ceiling; and
• 5km Vis

​ (1500ft and 8km vis at NZWN)

Or approach minima for the type of approach and Cat being flown, Whichever is higher.

Night

• 2000ft Ceiling
• 8km Vis