IFR Rules of the Air Flashcards
IFR Obstacle clearance
Standard = 1000ft
In mountainous areas = 2000ft above highest obstacle for 8km
Definition of EET
Time from take off to time overhead initial approach fix (IAF)
What height does 1000’ separation continue until in RVSM
FL410
What is the ICAO special VFR requirements
Ground visibility 1500m
Cloud ceiling of 1000ft before take off
When can you have a SVFR
Only in a control zone in class A airspace
What is the visual signal for mayday
Red flares
Visual signal for non emergency
Landing light / other light on and off
Emergency frequencies
121.5mhz
243 MHz
2182khz
406mhz
What is the visual signal for about to enter a danger / restricted / prohibited area?
Red / green projectiles
Danger / Restricted / Prohibited Areas
Marked by R, P, D
Permanent or NOTAM activated
When can designation codes (R/P/D area) be used again
After 12 months at least.
Squawk 0000
Transponder Unserviceable
Cancelling IFR Phraseology
“Cancelling my IFR Flight”
How to acknowledge aerodrome signals on the ground
Day = move rudder / ailerons
Night = flash lights Twice
What does a lack of signal squares indicate?
That the field cannot be used if equipped with no radios, except in an emergency.