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Instrument Procedures Approaches Flashcards

1
Q

What is the speeds for a CAT A aircraft

A

Vat <91
Initial approach speed 90/150
Final approach speed 70/100
Max visual circling speed 100

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2
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Speeds for CAT B aircraft

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Vat 91/120
Initial approach speed 120/180
Final approach speed 85/130
Max visual circling speed 135

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3
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Speeds for class C aircraft

A

Vat 121/140
Initial approach speed 160/240
Final approach speed 115/160
Max visual circling speed 180

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4
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Speeds for class D aircraft

A

Vat 141/165
Initial approach speed 185/250
Final approach speed 130/185
Max visual circling speed 205

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5
Q

What is the min obstacle clearance at min sector altitude / terminal arrival altitudes

A

300m within 25nms of nav aid

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6
Q

When can you descend below MSA

A

The aerodrome is visible

Aircraft radar vectored

Flying published procedure

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7
Q

What does axis does precision approach use

A

Azimuth and glide path

NOT distance

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8
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CAT 1

A

System min 60m (200ft)

DH >60m (200ft)

RVR >550m

Ground vis >800m

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9
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CAT 11

A

System min 30m (100ft)

DH 30-60m (100-200ft)

RVR >350m

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10
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CAT 111 A

A

System min nil

DH <30m (100ft) or no DH

RVR >200m

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11
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Cat 111 B

A

System min nil

DH <15m (50ft) or no DH

RVR 50-200m

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12
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Cat 111C

A

System min nil

DH >60m nil

RVR nil

Ground vis nil

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13
Q

What happens if you lose glide slope

A

Becomes non precision approach

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14
Q

Who is DH/DA set by

A

Operator

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15
Q

Who is OCH / OCA set by

obstacle clearance height

A

The state

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16
Q

What is a visual approach

A

Part of an instrument approach except it is finished visually (not the same as going to DH)

Note not need to be VMC

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17
Q

Who is responsible for separation in a visual approach

A

Provided by atc

Must still follow profile of the instrument approach

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18
Q

When can a instrument procedure be completed in a different way than that published

A

When given contrary instructions by atc

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19
Q

If RVR is below limits what is the lowest you can go for non- precision and precision approaches

A

Non- precision
300m (1000ft)

Precision
Not past outer marker

If already lower than this when RVR goes below min = continue to DH /DA / MDA / MDH

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20
Q

What is a straight - in approach for a non precision approach

A

Where the final approach track (FAT) converges with the runway of 30° or less

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21
Q

When are you “established” on a NDB

A

Non precision approach

5° either side of final approach track (FAT)

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22
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What is the MOC when in the primary section

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Primary section = within half scale deflection

= 300m

600m for mountainous areas

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23
Q

What is MOC in secondary areas

A

Outside halfwidth deflection

= reduces until it is 0 at edges of secondary area

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24
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What is fix tolerance area

A

Area of uncertainty

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25
Q

What is most accurate for track guidance

A

Ils localiser

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26
Q

What is most accurate for bearing

A

Ils localiser

27
Q

What is most accurate for overhead position

28
Q

What is a arrival segment

A

Permits transition from the en route phase to the approach phase

29
Q

What is the initial approach segment

A

Aircraft had left the en route structure and is entering the instrument approach procedure

30
Q

What is the intermediate approach segment

A

In which the aircrafts speed and configuration is adjusted to prepare the aircraft for the final approach

31
Q

In which segment is the aircrafts speed and configuration adjusted to prepare the aircraft for final approach

A

Intermediate approach segment

32
Q

What is the final approach segment

A

In which alignment and descent for landing are made

33
Q

What is missed approach segment

A

Which must be followed if the approach cannot be continued

34
Q

When does the arrival segment start and finish and what is the MOC

A

Starts on leaving en rote phase or 25nm

MOC 300m

35
Q

When does the initial approach segment start and end and what is the MOC

A

Starts at the IAF
Ends at the IF

MOC 300m

36
Q

When does the intermediate approach segment start and finish
What is the MOC

A

Starts at initial fix

Ends at the final approach fix

MOC reduces from 300m to 150m

37
Q

When does the final approach segment start and end

A

Starts final approach fix

Ends on landing or at the missed approach fix

38
Q

When does a STAR begin and end

A

Normally begins at the end of the en route

End at the initial approach fix

39
Q

What is the max intercept from IAF to IF for precision and non precision approaches

A

Precision = 90°

Non precision = 120°

40
Q

What is the max intercept for a dead reckoning between IAF to IF

A

45° at 10nm

41
Q

What is the optimum distance for a FAF

A

Final approach fix

Optimum 5nm
Maximum 10nm

42
Q

What is a step down fix

A

A point on a approach at which a certain height can’t be descended below

If reach height before it = level off until reach SDF (step down fix)

43
Q

When can a aircraft descent to MDH/ MDA on a non precision approach with no FAF

A

Once established on the final approach track (FAT)

NDB = +/- 5° of final approach track

44
Q

Who is responsible for terrain clearance

A

Pilot in command always

Except

When being radar vectored

45
Q

What is the OCH / OCA set by

A

The state

Non precision reference from aerodrome elevation or threshold if it is more than 7ft below aerodrome elevation

for VM(C) based upon the highest obstacle in the VM(c) area

46
Q

What is the system minima for CAT 1

A

60m (200ft)

47
Q

What is system minima for CAT 11

A

30m (100ft)

48
Q

What is system minima for CAT 111

A

Not applicable

49
Q

What is the vertical distance between the wheels and the glide path aerial for class A and B aircraft

50
Q

What is the vertical distance between the wheels and the glide path aerial for class C and D aircraft

51
Q

What is the MOC for calculation of MDH / MDA

A

Without FAF = 90m (295ft)

With FAF = 75m (246ft)

52
Q

What is the MOC for MDH / MDA for VM(C)

A

Category A and B = 90m (295ft)
Category C and D = 120m (394ft)

OCH shall not be less than

CAT A = 120m (394ft) 
CAT B = 150m (492ft)
CAT C = 180m (591ft) 
CAT D = 210m 
CAT E = 240m

= +30m every time

53
Q

What is the max approach gradient without authority permission

54
Q

What is a track reversal

A

Turn from outbound to inbound track

55
Q

What is a procedure turn

A

Turn from outbound to inbound where track is reciprocated

56
Q

What is the times for a track reversal 450/180° procedure turn

A

CAT A and B = 1 min

CAT C and D and E = 1min 15 seconds

57
Q

What is a base turn track reversal

A

Outbound on one track and inbound on a different track

58
Q

What is a approach turning point

A

Will have a DME range

Takes priority over timings

59
Q

In the missed approach where does the initial phase start and end

A

Starts at the missed approach point

Ends when climb established

No turns allowed

60
Q

In the missed approach where does the intermediate phase start and end

A

Starts at climb established
Ends at 50m obstacle clearance can be maintained and guaranteed

Turns up to 15° allowed

2.5% gradient climb endures 30m obstacle clearance at all times

61
Q

In the missed approach where does the final phase start and end

A

Starts at 50m obstacle clearance can be maintained

Ends aircraft initiates new approach, hold, or returns to en-route

Turns over 15° permitted

MOC 50m

62
Q

Can you fly over the MAPt higher than the altitude on the procedure

A

Yes as long as you pass over it

Ensure min obstacle clearance is not infringed throughout the procedure

63
Q

What are RNAV approaches based on

A

VOR DME co- located = non precision

64
Q

What is the most important factor with regards to instrument approaches

ATPL Air law (26 decks)

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