Instrument stage 3

Question 1

RNP (Required Navigation Performance)

Answer 1

•Applies to all RNAV approaches
•Ensure 95% accuracy in modes:

Enroute >30nm: Non-WAAS 5NM, WAAS 2NM

Terminal 30-2NM: Non-WAAS 1NM, WAAS 1NM

Approach 2NM-FAF: Non- WAAS .3NM, WAAS .3NM

Question 2

VFR-on-TOP

Answer 2

Requires authorization by ATC to fly at any appropriate VFR altitude while on an IFR flight plan.

•Must abide by both VFR and IFR rules
•Can fly through clouds to get the prescribed altitude.
•If you decide to cancel IFR when on top of the clouds, you are now VFR-over-the-top.

Question 3

VFR-over-the-top

Answer 3

•Flying VFR over the top of the clouds.
•Can not fly through clouds to get to the prescribed altitude.
•91.507

Question 4

Principles of a Gyroscope

Answer 4

Rigidity in Space
Precession

Question 5

Rigidity in Space

Answer 5

Refers to the principle that gyroscope remains in a fixed position in the plane in which it is spinning.

Question 6

Precession

Answer 6

Precession is the tilting or turning of a gyro in response to a deflective force.
• The reaction to this force does not occur at the point at which it was applied, rather, it occurs at a point that is 90 degrees later in the direction of the turn.