Instrument Written Questions Flashcards
(Figure 208/209)
You are flying the STELA ONE ARRIVAL and ATC clears you ‘Jet 123AB, cleared AUDIL, STELA ONE, cross SWEDE at FL230, then to Bradley Intl.’
When do you start your decent to Bradley Intl.?
Must receive further verbal instructions before STELA
(Fig. 234)
You are cleared for the ILS RWY 18 at Lincoln Municipal and have received the local altimeter setting. When crossing CLONE, you observe a glideslope warning flag. Which of the following is true?
Descend to 1,780 MSL while tracking the localizer (mins increase to LOC)
(Fig. 116, #2)
Hold WEST of the 15 DME fix on the 270 R of the ABC VOR, FIVE mile legs, LEFT turns.
What entry procedure is recommended?
Teardrop ONLY
*Course not specified. Assume course is 270 FROM ABC VOR
(Fig. 34)
While SW bound on V54, you are approaching WASHO. What does ‘MRA 4,000’ indicate?
WASHO identified using dual VOR at 4,000’ or higher
(Fig. 78)
When flying north from Billings (BIL) on V611, what does *6,000’ indicate?
Min. altitude which provides reception within 25SM of BIL VORTAC and obstacle clearance on entire route
(Fig. 240)
What is the minimum safe altitude when flying between the 023 bearing and the 293 bearing?
10,600’ MSL
(Fig. 234)
You are cleared for the ILS RWY 18 at Lincoln Municipal and have received the local altimeter. ATC clears you direct to LNK VORTAC at 5,000’. At what point can you descend to 3200 feet?
When crossing the Lincoln VORTAC outbound
(Fig. 168)
While inbound to Bonham in a turbojet at FL230, ATC gives you the follwing clearance. ‘Descend via the Bonham SIX arrival, cross KARLA at One One Thousand (FL110)’. When should you descend to 11,000’?
At pilots discretion
(Fig. 247)
ATC has cleared you to SLI with RAL as your destination, and ATIS indicates they are landing RWY 09. Before reaching SLI, you experience complete two-way radio failure. How should you proceed?
Upon reaching SLI, proceed to JASER, and then continue the ILS RWY 9 IAP
(Fig. 232)
On the inbound leg of the procedure turn, at what point would the pilot turn to intercept the approach course?
Localizer intercept when within 10NM of GYROE
(Fig. 78)
When flying SB on V187 toward Billings, what is the minimum crossing altitude?
6,500’
(Fig. 86 & 87)
Referring to CDI #1 and #4, what is your position along V20 as you fly westbound?
Slightly south of V20 and past MOCKS intersection
When flying in an unpressurized aircraft at 16,000’ MSL, what are the oxygen requirements?
Above 14,000’, the required, minimum flight crew must use supplemental oxygen
(Fig. 250)
While flying at an assigned altitude of 7,000’ MSL, you are cleared for the GPS RWY 3 approach at OWK. At what point may you leave 7,000’ MSL?
Upon crossing UCCOX for the procedure turn
(Fig. 249)
When approaching AJCIZ from the south, you…
Must use turn anticipation to avoid overflying the fix.
(Fig. 98 & 99) / Q# 2817
Your aircraft has HSI presentation ‘A’. In which quadrant are you?
Northwest
(Fig. 159)
You are approaching FIGMA. ATC has cleared you to FIGMA, and the 14 DME arc for the ILS RWY 3 approach at DRO. You should:
Proceed direct to FIGMA, fly the arc and complete the approach.
(Fig. 150)
The heading indicator shows a turn to the left. Which instrument should be used to determine bank?
Attitude indicator
(Fig. 71)
*FAA Scoring answer incorrectly
ATC has issued an amended clearance as follows. ‘Cleared IGN V58 HELON V213 SAX’. Calculate the time and fuel required to fly the amended route.
TAS: 110 KTS
Average Fuel Consumption: 17 GPH
Winds: 180/20
Altitude: 6,000’
41 Minutes and 12 Gal
(Fig. 236)
You are inbound at 2,600 ft via the initial approach fix OALDY for the ILS RWY 32 approach to Dothan Regional. You should
Proceed inbound at 2,600’ to CABTA, them descend to 2,200’ to the FAF
(Fig. 71)
*FAA Scoring answer incorrectly
What is the MCA over the Huguenot VOR?
Start climb to 4,000’ over HUO northbound on V273
What weather would you expect when moist, cool air blows over a warm land mass?
Thunderstorms
(Fig. 171)
What is the minimum number of waypoints required for the complete RNAV (GPS) RWY 33 approach procedure including the IF and missed approach procedure?
Five waypoints
(Fig. 240)
*FAA Scoring answer incorrectly
During the VOR/DME RWY 36 missed approach to Buck Davis Field (PUC), what would be the appropriate entry for the holding
Parallel
(Fig. 230)
*FAA Scoring answer incorrectly
During the VOR/DME or GPS-A missed approach at Baldwin Muni, what would be the appropriate entry for holding?
Parallel
(Fig. 233)
The missed approach point for the DUC RNAV (GPS) RWY 17 LNAV/VNAV procedure is
1,903’ MSL
(Fig. 249)
You are 27NM west of AJCIZ at 7,000’ and have been cleared for the RNAV (GPS) RWY 30 approach. You should
Remain at 7,000’ until AJCIZ,
Descend to 4,700’ in the holding pattern,
Cross AJCIZ and begin descent to cross BEMXI at 4,600’
(Fig. 242)
What is the recommended descent angle and descent rate for the RNAV RWY 36 approach with a groundspeed of 105 knots?
3 degree and 557’ per minute
(Fig. 232)
The point on the procedure turn where the turn inbound (LOC RWY 35 at Duncan/Halliburton), is initiated is determined by
DME and timing to remain within the 10NM limit
(Fig. 232)
When choosing a course reversal for the LOC RWY 35 approach to Duncan/Halliburton Field, what options are available?
The type of turn is optional if it is made to the east of the approach course
(Fig. 210)
Using an average groundspeed of 90 knots, on the final approach segment what rate of descent should be used initially to establish the glidepath for the ILS RWY 6 approach procedure?
478’ per minute
(Fig. 192 & Legend 27)
Using an average groundspeed of 90 knots, what constant rate of descent from 3,100’ MSL at the 6 DME Fix would the aircraft to arrive at 2,400’ MSL at the FAF?
350’ per minute
(Fig. 188)
You have been cleared to intercept the BTG VORTAC radial 054 at 7,000’ direct CREAK and the LOC/DME RWY 21 approach at PDX. You should descend to the procedure turn altitude
After CREAK outbound
(Fig. 160)
Using a groundspeed of 90 knots on the ILS final approach course, what rate of descent should be used as a reference to maintain the ILS glideslope?
480’ per minute
*Use Legend 27
(Fig. 174 & 175)
At which point does the Glen Rose Nine Arrival begin?
JEN VOR
(Fig. 47)
En route on V468 from BTG VORTAC to YKM VORTAC, the minimum enroute altitude at TROTS intersection is
11,500’
What is your relationship to the airway while en route from BCE VORTAC to HVE VORTAC on V8?
Left of course on V8
(Fig. 87)
Which VHF frequencies, other than 121.5, can be used to receive De Ridder FSS in the Lake Charles area?
122.2, 122.3
(Fig. 65 & 66)
What is your position relative to GRICE intersection?
West of GRICE intersection
(Fig. 242)
What indication should you get when it is time to turn inbound while in the procedure turn at FEHXE?
4 DME miles from FEHXE
(Fig. 115, #1)
You receive this ATC clearance:
‘Hold WEST of 15 DME Fix on the 090 Radial of ABC VORTAC, Five Mile Legs Left Turns’
You arrive at the 15 DME fix on a heading of 350 degrees. Which holding entry procedure is recommended?
Direct
(Fig. 112, #1)
While on a heading of 350 degrees flying direct to the 15 DME fix from the ABC VORTAC, ATC issues this clearance,
‘Hold WEST of the 15 DME Fix, Left turns, Five mile legs, on the 090 Radial of the ABC VORTAC. Expect further clearance’. What entry is recommended?
Direct
(Fig. 87 & 88)
You are traveling WB on V222, and ATC would like you to report when you reach FALSE intersection. Which VOR would you use?
When the CDI on VOR 2 centers, contact ATC and state you have reached FALSE
(Fig. 192)
As a guide in making range corrections, how many degrees of relative bearing change should be used for each 1/2 mile deviation from the desired arc?
10-20 degrees
(Fig. 111)
In which general direction from the VORTAC is the aircraft located?
Northwest
(Fig. 109)
In which general direction from the VORTAC is the aircraft located?
Northeast
(Fig. 98 & 99)
To which aircraft position does HSI presentation B correspond?
19
Fig. 245 ROD
LOW
A coded transponder with altitude reporting capability is required for all controlled airspace
At and above 10,000’ MSL (Excluding airspace at or below 2,500’ AGL)
