instrument Flashcards
What aircraft instrument/ equipment required for IFR
Generator or Alternator Radios Altimeter (sensitive) Ball(inclinometer) Clock(w/ second hand) Attitude Indicator Rate of Turn(turn coordinator) Directional Gyro
Standard atmosphere 0’ MSL
29.92” Hg
1013.2 MB
15 C
59 F
14.7 PSI
When required to file an alternate airport?
ETA +1hr ceiling 1,000 FT above airport or 400’ above lowest approach min or vis <2 SM
Gyroscopic instruments
Attitude Indicator
Heading Indicator
Turn Coordinator
Inclinometer
describe attitude indicator
Artificial horizon, gives pitch an bank angle
Errors- on rollout from 180 run will show climb and turn in opposite direction. also deceleration and aceleration errors
Limits- Band 100-110 & pitch 60-70 it will spill/tumble
Operation-AI’s operate by vacuum or electirc
Fundamentals of instrument flying
Cross-check
Instrument Interpretation
Aircraft control
PIC recency experience IFR
Biennial flight review
Carry passengers- 3 takeoff and landings within 90 days (night)
Preceding 6 months actual or simulated
1. 6 instrument approaches
2. holding procedures
3. intercepting and tracking courses through the use of nav systems
When is instrument rating required
Filing IFR flight plan
in Class A airspace
In controlled airspace in IFR
fuel requirements IFR conditions
carry enough fuel to the airport of intended landing including approach, to alternate, and 30 min fuel reserve at cruising power
Helicopter takeoff mins
Part 91- none, 0 vis and 0 ceilings
part 121, 125, 129, 135- 1/2 vis
when required to file an alternate airport
primary airport ETA +1hr ceilings >1,000’ above the airport or 400’ ft above lowest approach min whichever higher visibility 2 sm
Alternate airport weather
At ETA ceilings 200’ above minimums for approach and vis at least 1 SM
no IAP min
Ceiling and visibility to allow descent from IFR MEA, approach and landing under basic VFR
