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IFR Review Flashcards

1
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Approach Speeds based on Category:
A
B
C
D
E

A

A: 90 kts
B: 91-120 kts
C: 121 - 140 kts
D: 141 - 165 kts
E: >165 kts

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Spec Vis for each Category of aircraft:
A
B
C
D

A

A: 1
B: 1 1/2
C: 2
D: 2

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Circling Minima prior to 2020
A
B
C
D
E

A

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

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Speed Limitations for a Hold
At or Below 6000ft:
6000ft and up to and including 14,000ft:
Above 14,000ft:

A

At or Below 6000ft: 200
6000ft and up to and including 14,000ft: 230
Above 14,000ft: 265

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Standard Departure Criteria
Cross at least ____ft above the departure
Climb straight ahead to _____ ft above aerodrome elevation (AAE)
Maintain a climb gradient of at least_____

A

35ft above
400ft above
200 ft/NM climb gradient

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What to do if no visibility is published for a runway?

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  1. Depart if takeoff will allow for obstacle avoidance
  2. Take-off vis cannot be below 1/2SM
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What to do if Aerodrome Operating Vis is less than the Aerodrome level of Service?

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  1. Then vis is less than minimum taxi vis
  2. Except when the aircraft has commenced taxi for departure (Including de-icing)
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Aerodorme operating visibility Heirachy - With an active tower

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  1. RVR
  2. Ground Vis (METAR)
  3. Tower Vis
  4. Pilot Vis
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Aerodorme operating visibility Heirachy - Without an active tower

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  1. METAR
  2. Any reported RVR
  3. Pilot Vis
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What is the difference between Gorund and Tower Vis?

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  1. When ground vis is reported, Tower vis is advisory
  2. When gound vis is not reported or reported from AWOS, tower vis can replace ground vis
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Take-off Visibilty Heirachry

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  1. RVR - Unless fluctuating or less than ground
  2. Ground Vis :
    - If no RVR is available
    - RVR is fluctuating above and below the minimum
    - RVR is less because of a local phenomena
    * Local phenomena occurs if RVR is less than ground vis
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12
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When is a take-off authorized?

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  1. When RVR is at or above the minimum take-off vis
  2. Reported ground vis is at or above the minmum take-off vis
  3. Pilot Vis is greater
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13
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What to do if cleared to follow a SID with no specific heading? (is drift correction applied)

A

Maintain the heading that corresponds to the extended runway centerline
*No drift correction is applied to SID’s

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SID Clearance will include____ from ATC

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  1. Name of te SID
  2. SID termination fix (sometimes)
  3. Transition Information
  4. Time or Location fro the aircraft to expect further information (Expect further clearance time)
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15
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Does a revision to a SID cancel it?

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No, changes to an existing SID does not cancel it

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16
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With regard to noise abatement procedures, what would you do if the ATC vectors conflict with published noise abatement procedures?

A

Always follow ATC vectors

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17
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What is the minimum vis for Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODP’s)?

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1/2 SM

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18
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What does it mean if a departure as not been assessed?

A
  1. There is no gaurentee of obsactle clearance
  2. PIC is responsible for determining climb gradient, clearance and routing for obstacle clearance
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19
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IFR Departure from Uncontrolled Aerodorome Procedure:

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The pilot shall:
1. Obtain clearance if in controlled airspace
2. Report departure procedure and intentions on appropriate frequency
3. Ensure that no other aircraft or vehicle whill conflict with your aircraft upon departure

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20
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IFR Departure from Uncontrolled Aerodorome - Listening Watch

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  1. Duing take-off
  2. After take-off from an uncontrolled for which an MF has been assigned until clear of the zone
  3. As soon as possible after exiting the MF establish contact with the appropriae ATC unit
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21
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What to do if departing IFR from an uncontrolled aerodrome in uncontrolled airspace?

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  1. ATC clearance is not require as it is uncontrolled airspace
  2. Maintain a listening watch of appropriate frequencies
  3. Contact ATC for when needed
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22
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What are instrument approaches governed by?

A

RVR

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23
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What are IFR landings governed by?

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DH/MDA

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24
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What is a SID?

A

A Standard Instrument Departure

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25
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What is a STAR?

A

A Standard Arrival procedure

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26
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Does accepting a visual approach cancel a STAR?

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Yes, automatically but it can be reinstated by ATC

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What is an open STAR?

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  1. Does not automatically line up wiht the final approach
  2. ATC will issue vectors from downwind to final
  3. Must maintain STAR procedure until ATC vectors you for a straigh-in
  4. Once cleared all speed and altitude restrictions still apply
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28
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Is a clearance required to descend when following a STAR?

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Yes, ATC must clear you to descend

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Do ATC altitudes supersede a STAR?

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No, altitude restrictions must still be followed

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Do ATC speed restrictions supersede a STAR?1.

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Yes, ATC speed restricitons supersede any STAR restrictions

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31
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When is straight-in landing minima published?

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  1. When normal rate of descent can be made from the FAF
  2. When the final apporach track intersects the extended runway centerlie within 30 Deg
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32
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What happens to straigh-in landing minima when the published requirements are not met?

A
  1. Only circling minma apply
  2. Pilot can still land straigh-in using a circling procedure
33
Q

What happens what the High Intensity Aerodrome Lighting fails?

A

Advisory vis changes to 1 RVR 5,000 and DH ust increase to 50 ft

34
Q

What is the approach ban?

A

It is a rule that prevents pilots from continuing an approach if certain visibilty requirements are not met

35
Q

What are the conditions for the approach ban?

A

Cannot go passed the FAF if:
1. RVR A only is below 1200
2. RVR A and B are below 1200/600
3. RVR B only is below 1200

36
Q

What are the exceptions to the approach ban?

A
  1. If you are passed the FAF or have intercepted the final approach course
  2. It is a training flight which intendes to conduct a missed approach
  3. RVR is fluctuating above and below minimums
  4. RVR is less than ground but ground is at least 1/4 SM
  5. PIC is conducting a precision apporach to CAT III minimums
37
Q

What does ILS stand for?

A

Instrument Landing System

38
Q

What frequency and range does ILS operate in?

A

VHF & 108.1 - 111.9MHz

39
Q

ILS localizer width is between __ and __

A

3 degrees and 6 degrees

40
Q

What is the full deflection of an ILS instruments and what does each dot represent?

A

Full deflection is 2.5 degrees
Each dot is 0.5 degrees

41
Q

What is the reliable coverage of an ILS LOC?

A

18NM within 10 degrees of either side of the course centerlnie

10 NM within 35 degress of either side of the course centerline

42
Q

Where is the ILS lOC positioned?

A

At the end of the runway

43
Q

What are the two LOC Freq ID’s and what do they mean?

A

X: LOC exceeding 3 degrees of runway heading
I: LOC back courses with an alignment of 3 degrees of less

44
Q

What frequency does the Glide path operate on and range?

A

UHF & 329.3 - 335 MHz

45
Q

What is the beam width of the Glide Path?

A

1.4 degrees

46
Q

Where is the Glide Path positioned?

A

At the touchdown zone

47
Q

What do you do if you lose visual reference to the ground while circling?

A
  1. Iniate a climb towards the center of the aerodrome
  2. Fly as closely as possible to the missed approach procedure of the approach runway
    *Not the landing runway
48
Q

What is the circling MDA above all abstacles within the visual manoeuvering area?

A

300 ft above al obstacles

49
Q

What is a contact approach?

A

A visual approach without clear reference to the ground

50
Q

Contact Approach Requirements:

A
  1. Pilot must request it and ATC must give clearance
  2. Remain clear of cloud
  3. Have at least 1 NM flight visibility
  4. Must maintain 1,000ft obstacle clearance form the estimated position of the aircraft until ground reference is made
    * may deviate from the IAP and proceed to the destinatino airport by visual reference
51
Q

During a contact apporach___

A

The PIC must follow all noise abatement procedures and Class F airspace

52
Q

Missed approach procedures for contact approach

A

PIC responsibilty for obstacle and terrain avoidance even if ATC issues instructions

53
Q

What are ATC’s responsibilities during a contact approach?

A
  1. IFR seperation from other IFR flights
  2. specific missed approah instructions
54
Q

When will ATC grant clearance for a contact approach?

A
  1. When the pilot asks for it
  2. If there is a functioning instrument apporach or GNSS approach for the airport
55
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Visual Approach Requirments

A
  1. Reported Ceiling is 500ft or more above IFR minimums
  2. Ground vis is 3 SM or more
  3. Pilot reported sighting the airport
  4. At controlled airports, pilot reports having preceeding aircraft in sight
    *If the pilot reports preceeding plane in sight, ATC will direct to follow. If pilot doesnt report, ATC will ensure separation until the other plane has landed
56
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What is a visual approach?

A

An IFR approach made within VMC that the pilot or ATC can initiate

57
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Pilots responsibilities during a visual approach:

A
  1. Visual seperation of preceeding aircraft if within controlled airport
  2. navigation to the final approach course
  3. Noise abatement and Class F airaspace avoidance
58
Q

Missed approach procedures for a visual approach

A
  1. No specific procedures for visual approaches as they are not IAP
  2. No turn before the MAP
  3. At a controlled airport:
    - fly runway heading and listen to ATC
  4. At uncontrolled airport:
    - Remain clear of clouds
59
Q

What is the MEA?

A

The MInimum Enroute Altitude

60
Q

How long is the MEA protected for?

A

30 min to allow decsent to the MOCA and return to the MEA

If ATC does not hear back they will extended protection for another 30 min after alternate ETA

61
Q

What are the required visual references:

A
  1. The runway or runway markings
  2. The runway threshold or markings
  3. The touchdown zone
  4. The approach lights
  5. The approach slope indicator
  6. The runway identification lights
  7. The threshold and runway end lights
  8. The touchdown lights
  9. The parrellel runway edge lights
  10. The runway centerline lights
62
Q

What do the “Y” and “Z” mean on an approach plate procedure ID?

RNAV (GNSS) Y RWY 24

RNAV (GNSS) Z RWY 24

A

Y: There are 2 RNAV procedures for RWY 24 and this is not the predominant one

Z: There are 2 RNAV procedures and this is the predominant one

63
Q

What is a lead bearing (radial)?

A

It is a bearing/radial that provides 2 NM or lead to assist in intercepting the intermeiate course. It is only shown when a turn exeeds 90 degrees.

64
Q

What is a CDA? And why is it used?

A
  1. A Continuous Descent Arrival
  2. It is used to prevent the need to level off on and approach, decreasing noise, fuel burn and keeping the plane and high as possible for as long as possible
65
Q

Where is a CDA projected from?

A
  1. 50 ft above the aligned runway threshold for straight-in alignment
  2. 50 ft above the aerodrome elevation abeam the earliest landing surface for circling only
  3. the lowest MDA at the missed apporach point for helicopter point-in space approach procedures
66
Q

When are CDA’s provided?

A

CDA’s are charted for every non-precision approach that meets NAV canada standards

67
Q

When is timing provided with a CDA?

A

When there is a specific distance between the MAP and the FAF
*flown based on ground speed

68
Q

What is a P1?

A

Papi lighting system with an eye to wheel height of: 0<10ft

69
Q

What is a P2?

A

Papi lighting system with an eye to wheel height of: 10<25 ft

70
Q

What is a P3?

A

Papi lighting system with an eye to wheel height of: 25 < 45 ft

71
Q

What is an APAPI?

A

An abreviated papi lighting system with an eye to wheel height of: 0<10 ft

72
Q

Turns in a hold should:

A

Achieve an average bank angle of at least 25 degrees or a rate run turn of 3 degrees per second whichever is lesser

73
Q

What direction is a standard hold?

A

Right

74
Q

When holding on a VOR radial what heading do you fly:

Example: RAD 180

A

Heading would be the reciprical of the RAD - 270

75
Q

When holding using an NDB what heading do you fly if given an inbound track fo 180?

A

You would fly heading 180

76
Q

How long are outbound legs:
Below 14,000ft ASL
Above 14,000ft ASL

A

Below: 1 min
Above: 1.5 min

77
Q

Maximum shuttle climb speed for all altitudes

A

310 KIAS

78
Q
A

INRAT (3 decks)

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