Instrument Maneuvers

Question 1

The ______maneuver is a continuous series of rate climbs and descents flown on a constant heading.

Answer 1

vertical “S”A

Question 2

If you notice a descent on the VSI or altimeter during your roll in to a steep turn, you must ______.

Answer 2

increase pitch

Question 3

Adjust the roll rate during an aileron roll so that ______.

Answer 3

when inverted, the wings are level as the fuselage dot passes through the horizon bar

Question 4

True or false: Confirm an unusual attitude exists prior to initiating recovery.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Vertical “S” maneuvers are designed to improve your______ and aircraft control.

Answer 5

cross-check

Question 6

The vertical “S” A and the vertical “S” B are the same except the vertical “S” B ______.

Answer 6

is flown in a constant AOB (normally 30°)

Question 7

What torque setting should you use in a 60° steep turn at 150 KIAS?

Answer 7

60%

Question 8

The pitch attitude is more difficult to control in a steep turn due to ______.

Answer 8

a loss of vertical lift with the increased bank angle

Question 9

Instrument slow flight is practiced at ______.

Answer 9

instrument final approach airspeed and configuration

Question 10

The wingover maneuver is entered ______.

Answer 10

straight-and-level at 220 KIAS

Question 11

Apply back pressure during an aileron roll to maintain ______.

Answer 11

approximately 1 G

Question 12

What should you do when you detect a nose-low unusual attitude?

Answer 12

Confirm that an unusual attitude exists.

Question 13

How much power should you add when recovering from a nose-high attitude?

Answer 13

As required

Question 14

A radial is a magnetic bearing ______ the station

Answer 14

From

Question 15

True or false: Proceeding direct to a station involves a wind correction.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Which EHSI correctly reflects the position of the T-6A in the graphic?

Answer 16

Upper right image

Question 17

Which EHSI correctly reflects the position of the T-6A in the graphic?

Answer 17

Upper left image

Question 18

What is the name of the angle between the intercept heading and the desired course?

Answer 18

Intercept angle

Question 19

You want to intercept the 360° course outbound. Which of the following is a good intercept heading?

Answer 19

045°

Question 20

You plan to intercept the 180° inbound course. After you TIM the station, set 180° in the course select window, and check for a “TO” indication, what is the next step in the procedure?

Answer 20

Turn right toward the CDI and place the head of the course arrow in the top half of the case.

Question 21

You want to intercept the 360° course inbound. You have tuned and identified the station, and have set the desired course in the EHSI. What would be a good heading you could fly to intercept the course?

Answer 21

315°

Double the Angle method - double the difference between the tail of the bearing pointer and the new course to determine an intercept angle (not to exceed 90°).

or

Course to Bearing Pointer + 30 (Charlie Brown + 30, not to exceed 90) - turn to a heading 30° beyond the bearing pointer position (not to exceed 90° intercept angle).

Question 22

You are planning to intercept the 090° radial inbound. Which of the following is a valid intercept heading?

Answer 22

180°

Double the Angle method - double the difference between the tail of the bearing pointer and the new course to determine an intercept angle (not to exceed 90°).

or

Course to Bearing Pointer + 30 (Charlie Brown + 30, not to exceed 90) - turn to a heading 30° beyond the bearing pointer position (not to exceed 90° intercept angle).

Question 23

True or false: To perform a fix-to-fix you require DME.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

You are cleared to proceed direct to the 360° radial, 20 DME fix. What is a good initial heading?

Answer 24

315°

First visualize the greater fix on its radial at the edge of the compass card. Next visualize the remaining fix on its radial at a proportionate distance from the center of the card. Now visualize an imaginary line (use a pencil or a straight edge) from the aircraft present position to the desired fix. Then slide this line to the center of the EHSI and read the heading. Note this heading, and turn to it.

Question 25

You have been cleared from your present position direct to the 360° radial, 50 DME fix. Which of the following is the best initial heading?

Answer 25

035°

First visualize the greater fix on its radial at the edge of the compass card. Next visualize the remaining fix on its radial at a proportionate distance from the center of the card. Now visualize an imaginary line (use a pencil or a straight edge) from the aircraft present position to the desired fix. Then slide this line to the center of the EHSI and read the heading. Note this heading, and turn to it.

Question 26

You are cleared direct from your present position to the 260° radial, 15 DME fix. Select the best initial heading.

Answer 26

305°

First visualize the greater fix on its radial at the edge of the compass card. Next visualize the remaining fix on its radial at a proportionate distance from the center of the card. Now visualize an imaginary line (use a pencil or a straight edge) from the aircraft present position to the desired fix. Then slide this line to the center of the EHSI and read the heading. Note this heading, and turn to it.

Question 27

You are proceeding direct from your present position to the 270° radial, 20 DME fix. Approximately how far are you from the fix?

Answer 27

60 miles

(Estimate distance using tail of bearing pointer in a line to where you think the fix is)

Question 28

You are proceeding to the 270° radial, 20 DME fix. You estimate the distance to the fix to be approximately 60 NM and have a GPS ground speed of 150 knots. About how long will it take you to get there?

Answer 28

24 minutes

Divide distance (answer from previous question) by groundspeed in miles per minute to determine time enroute and ETA

GS/60 = NM/min
Distance divided by NM/min = Time

150/60 = 2.5 NM/min
60/2.5 = 24 minutes

Question 29

You are inbound on the 180° radial and have a groundspeed of 240 knots. You plan to intercept the 20 NM arc and arc West. At what DME will you begin your turn? Use NM/Min - 2 technique.

Answer 29

22

GS/60 = NM/min
NM/min - 2 = Turn radius
DME + Turn radius = Begin turn

240/60 = 4 NM/min
4 NM/min - 2 = 2 mile Turn radius
20 DME + 2 = 22 DME, begin turn

Question 30

True or false: While arcing, a common method to remain on the arc is to fly a series of short legs.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

How many radials per NM are there if you are flying on the 15 DME arc?

Answer 31

4

The 60 to 1 rule states that at 60 NM from the station, radials are one mile apart. At 30 NM, there are 2 radials for each mile, and at 10 NM, 6 radials

60/15 = 4 radials per NM

Question 32

You are arcing on the 20 NM arc, and will intercept the 360° course outbound. Your groundspeed is 180 knots. Using the NM/Min - 2 technique and using the nearest whole degree, you should begin your turn when the head of the bearing pointer passes ______.

Answer 32

180°

Lead point in Radials = NM/min - 2 x (60/ARC DME)

180/60 = 3 NM/min - 2 = 1 NM/min
60/20 = 3
1 NM/min x 3 = 3 radials

Question 33

You are on the 10 NM arc and will intercept the 090° course outbound. Your groundspeed is 240 knots. You can use a ______ NM leadpoint, which is about ______ radials at this DME.

Answer 33

2.0; 12

Lead point in Radials = NM/min - 2 x (60/ARC DME)

240/60 = 4 - 2 = 2 NM leadpoint

60/10 = 6 x 2 NM leadpoint = 12 radials

Question 34

You are flying on the 20 DME arc, and notice your DME indicates 19. You should turn to place the bearing pointer ______.

Answer 34

10° below the 90° index

If you are inside the arc (DME too low), displace the bearing pointer 5° below the reference point (wing tip) for each one-half mile deviation to the inside of the arc.

If you are outside the arc (DME too high), displace the bearing pointer 10° above the reference point for each one-half mile deviation outside of the arc.

Question 35

The first step in any radio instrument procedure is always ______.

Answer 35

tune, identify, and monitor the station

Question 36

How far apart are radials at 15 nautical miles from the station?

Answer 36

0.25 NM

60-to-1 rule - At 60 nm, radials are one mile apart

15/60 = .25

Question 37

In instruments, a ______ is the intended direction of flight to or from a NAVAID.

Answer 37

Course

Question 38

Both radials and courses are measured in ______.

Answer 38

Degrees

Question 39

What is the primary wind-corrected method of navigating to a station?

Answer 39

Proceeding Direct

Question 40

You need to intercept the 360° course outbound. Which of the following is a good intercept heading?

Answer 40

315°

Question 41

To intercept the 030° course inbound, you should fly a heading of ______.

Answer 41

330°

Question 42

You have been cleared from your present position direct to the 270° radial, 100 DME fix. Your initial heading should be ______.

Answer 42

250°

Question 43

You are proceeding outbound on the 045° radial at 240 knots groundspeed and are directed to arc South on the 15 DME arc. You will turn ______ at ______ DME.

Answer 43

right; 13.0

GS/60 = NM/min
NM/min - 2 = Turn radius
DME + Turn radius = Begin turn

240/60 = 4 NM/min
4 NM/min - 2 = 2 mile Turn radius
15 DME - 2 = 13 DME, begin turn

Question 44

You are on the 20 DME arc and will be intercepting a course inbound to the station. Your groundspeed is 180 knots. How large a lead point should you use?

Answer 44

3 radials

180/60 = 3