IFR Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
Six ‘T’s
A
Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk, Track
2
Q
Turn
A
Turn to new heading
3
Q
Time
A
Start timing for the segment leg
4
Q
Twist
A
Change OBS
5
Q
Throttle
A
Adjust power for climb/descent
6
Q
Talk
A
Report at fix
7
Q
Track
A
Follow CDI with heading adjustments as needed to track the course.
8
Q
Wind Correction Estimate
A
Max WCA @ 10kn & 90kn TAS = 6 degrees
Max WCA @ 10kn & 110kn TAS = 5 degrees
Max WCA @ 10kn & 130kn TAS = 4 degrees
WCA = Max WCA x WS/10 x WF
ANGLE WF
30 .5
50 .75
60+ 1.0
45 degree headwind @ 20 knots for 90 knot TAS
= 6 x 2 x .75 = 9 degrees
