Instrument Oral Exam Flashcards
When is an Instrument Rating Required?
When carrying passengers for compensation or hire on cross-country flights in excess of 50nm or at night.
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For Flight in Class A Airspace.
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For Special VFR between sunset and sunrise.
What are IFR Recency Requirements?
SUBSTITUDED BY ->
A proficiency check or practical pilot test for a certificate, rating, or operating privilege.
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One or more phases completed of a pilot proficiency award program (WINGS)
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Flight instructor renewal exempts the pilot from the ground portion.
When can you log instrument time?
When the person operates the aircraft solely by reference to instruments under actual or simulated IFR
When can a simulator or FTD be used to meet flight review requirements?
Represents an aircraft for which the pilot is rated.
To act as PIC under IFR or in weather conditions less than VFR minimums. (6 HITS)
6 instrument approaches
Holding Procedures
Intercepting & Tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems.
WITHIN 6 CALENDAR MONTHS
If you have not completed “6 HITS” in the past 6 months what is needed?
Safety pilot must have at least a valid PPL with the appropriate category and class, (with medical).
Aircraft must have a Dual Control System.
What do you need to do if it has been more than 6 months since you were IFR current?
Needs location & type of approach shot + name of safety pilot.
What must the IPC cover?
Air Traffic Control Clearances and Procedures
Flight by Reference to Instruments
Navigation Systems
Instrument Approach Procedures
Emergency Operations
Post-flight Procedures
Who is exempt from IFR recency requirements?
A PIC who is actively employed by a Part 121 or 135 operator is exempt when operating under Part 91, 131, 135 as long as they comply with recency requirements for that operation.
When can you log instrument approach procedures?
When you are flying solely by reference to instruments (simulated or actual). Must be established on each required segment of the IAP down to published minimums.
Is a Destination Alternate Required? When is it not?
A destination alternate is always required, unless:
An instrument approach is published and available for the destination AND 1 hour before and after ETA Ceilings are at least 2000’ above the airport and 3SM vis.
Whats the condition differences between a precision and a non-precision approach?
Precision - 600ft+2sm
Non - 800ft+2sm
How do you file an IFR flight plan?
FSS
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Foreflight (EFB)
Pop-up clearances can be granted with ATC, however, not guaranteed
When should you file IFR?
30 minutes prior to estimated departure.
What should you do to cancel an IFR flight plan? Towered and Non-Towered.
Can also cancel anytime in flight as long as VFR
