IN206 Flashcards
What are the two broad categories of low altitude instrument approaches (IAPs)?
Course reversals and procedure tracks
Which are two common kind of procedures under the course reversals category?
Procedure turns and holding in lieu of a procedure turn (HILO PT)
Procedure track - which types?
straight-in, arcing and teardrop
What is a terminal routing?
A route from enroute or feeder facilities to Initial Approach Fix (IAF)
Includes published course, range in NMs (not DME) and minimum altitude
If you are using a terminal routing to the IAF, and you are cleared the approach, are you then considered established on the approach and may descend to the published terminal routing altitude?
True
What must you accomplish prior to reaching the IAF?
W-HOLDS Weather Holding clearance Obtain clearance for the approach Letdown plate review Descent check prior to the IAF Speed as required
What is the low altitude approach speed?
120-150 KIAS
Which descend rate is it good to use below 3,000’ AGL?
500-2000 fpm
What is a procedure turn?
An instrument maneuver used to revers direction and place an aircraft inbound on the intermediate or final approach course
What does a”barb” symbol on an approach plate indicate?
The direction or side of the outbound course on which the procedure turn or maneuvering is normally accomplished
What should you do, if the inbound procedure turn course is not within 70* of the aircraft heading?
Turn outbound in the shortest direction to parallel or intercept the outbound course
What is the maximum AOB you are allowed to use in a procedure turn?
30 degrees
What are the three common methods for executing a procedure turn course reversal?
- The holding technique
- The 45/180
- The 80/260
If you need to descend further when commencing the procedure turn, when do you begin?
Start your descent from the procedure turn altitude when the aircraft is established on the inbound segment of the published instrument procedure
What does a procedure track approach normally use, and how is it depicted on the approach plate?
Normally use: - radials - headings - arcs or any combination of the three. Depicted by a heavy black line with an arrow, showing the flightpath and an unbroken descent line
How many orbits are you expected to complete in a ‘holding in lieu of the IAF’ procedure?
One - if more, coordinate with ATC
If you are using a feeder facility to an IAF and are cleared for the approach, you are considered established on the approach.
TRUE
What airspeed do you maintain prior to configuring when flying a low altitude approach in the T-6A?
120-150 KIAS
The “barb” on a procedure turn means that your turn is made opposite the maneuvering side.
FALSE - the barb indicates to which side you will be maneuvering in a procedure turn
When would you not execute a procedure turn?
ATC has cleared you for a straight-in approach.
Approaching the IAF for a procedure track approach, if your heading is within ______ of the procedure track course you do not have to overfly the IAF and may use normal lead points to intercept the published course.
90°
The term “NoPT” means that you will ______.
not fly a procedure turn approach
Which of the following are ways to recognize a holding pattern in lieu of a procedure turn depiction?
a. A normal holding pattern in the plan view
b. The outbound and inbound courses are shown with two dark arrows in the profile view
c. A normal holding pattern with a bold black line in the plan view
d. Both B and C
Both B and C
Prior to initiating a descent on the inbound leg of a holding pattern in lieu of a procedure turn, you must be established on the inbound course.
TRUE
Low altitude approaches enable the aircraft to transition from instrument flight conditions to a visual landing while providing ______.
terrain clearance and separation from other IFR aircraft
Which of the following are considered course reversal approaches?
a. Procedure turn approaches
b. Teardrop procedure track approaches
c. Holding in lieu of a procedure turn (HILO PT) approaches
d. Both A and C
Both A and C
When executing a low altitude approach in the T-6A you should maintain maneuvering speed of ______ prior to reaching the IAF.
120 – 150 KIAS
The barbed symbol depicted in a procedure turn approach means that the turn ______.
is made on the side indicated by the barb
In a procedure turn, what procedures are used to determine the direction of turn for intercepting the outbound course when first crossing the low altitude IAF?
Use normal entry holding techniques (AIM or 70°) to determine the direction of turn.
If DME is available, what method would you use to stay within the “Remain Within” distance on a procedure turn approach?
Use DME with timing as a backup
Procedure tracks utilize _______ to depict the flight path between IAF and FAF.
a. arcs
b. radials
c. headings
d. all of the above
all of the above
What altitude can you descend to if you are using a feeder facility and are cleared for the approach?
You can descend to the altitude depicted on the feeder route
You have commenced a holding in lieu of a procedure turn approach. How many orbits in holding are you expected to make?
One