IFR Theory

Question 1

What is the maximum holding speed from FL140 up to FL200?

Answer 1

240kts

Question 2

What is the maximum holding speed when above FL200?

Answer 2

265KTS

Question 3

What is the maximum holding speed up to and including FL140?

Answer 3

230KTS

Question 4

What is the speed range for a Category C aircraft ‘At Threshold’?

Answer 4

121 - 140KTS

Question 5

What is the speed range for a Category C aircraft for ‘Initial and Intermediate Approach’?

Answer 5

160 - 240KTS

Question 6

What is the speed range for a Category C aircraft for ‘Final Approach’?

Answer 6

115 - 160KTS

Question 7

What is the maximum circling speed for a Category C aircraft?

Answer 7

180KTS

Question 8

What is the maximum speed on the missed approach for a category C aircraft?

Answer 8

240KTS

Question 9

What are the meteorological requirements for a Visual Approach during the DAY?

Answer 9

Within 30NM -
1. Clear of cloud
2. In sight of ground or water
3. 5000m visibility

Question 10

When can you commence a descent for a night visual approach?

Answer 10

(i) Within the circling area; or
(ii) 5NM aligned with runway not below on-slope on PAPI (7NM if ILS/GLS equipped); or
(iii) 10NM aligned with runway not below ILS/GLS glide path (14NM Sydney 16L/34L)

Question 11

Does a TAF3 service require a 30 minute buffer for alternate requirements?

Answer 11

No (for the first 3 hours of its validity).

Question 12

What is the validity period range of a TAF3?

Answer 12

18 - 30 hours.

Question 13

How often is a TAF3 service updated?

Answer 13

Every 3 hours.

Question 14

What is the preferred maximum altimeter tolerance from airport elevation for IFR flight?

Answer 14

60ft.

Question 15

What speed must a jet aircraft exit an enroute holding pattern at?

Answer 15

250KTS

Question 16

What is the circling area for a CAT C aircraft?

Answer 16

4.2NM

Question 17

What is the minimum obstacle clearance requirements while circling for a CAT C aircraft?

Answer 17

400ft