IPC Flashcards
What are the 5 recency requirements to fly Single Pilot IFR?
1 - Operator Proficiency check within 3 months (T+C Org) or,
2 - Participating in a Training and Checking system or,
3 - Passed an IPC within 12 months and,
4 -
3 IAP in 90 days
1 IAP in 90 days in that category
1 IAP2D or 3D in 90days
Azimuth or CDI in 90 days
5 - Single Pilot IFR - min 1 hr flight with 1 IAP in single pilot ops within last 6 months.
Note: A circling approach can only be conducted if the most recent IPC or has included one.
What are the 11 cockpit items required for IFR CHTR/RPT ops?
1 - Auto Pilot capable of pitch and roll, heading and altitude hold. 2 - MEL 3 - 2x AH 4 - 2x ALT 5 - ASI 6 - VSI 7 - T + S 8 - DG 9 - OAT 10 - Compass 11 - Clock
What navigational equipment is required for an IFR CHTR/RPT flight?
1x 129a GNSS and 1x ADF or VOR or 2x 145a GNSS or 1x Multi sensor Nav system that includes GNSS and inertial integration
**Note: if using 129a and alternate required, navigation and approach must be capable by ground based radio Navaids, or done in VMC.
What are the 7 reasons to provide for an Alternate Airport?
Aids Clouds Visibility Wind Provision or Probability Lights Storms
Regarding Navaids, a pilot must plan for an alternate airport unless:
The aerodrome has 1 Navaid and IAP and the aircraft has 2 independent systems to use that Navaid; or
The aerodrome has 2 Navaids and IAPs and the aircraft has 2 independent systems to use either Navaid; or
Flight on the last route segment is planned to be conducted under VFR; or
For an aerodrome without a Navaid, the flight is by day only and the forecast conditions at the aerodrome are:
Cloud not more than SCT below LSALT + 500ft for the final route segment; and
Visibility not less than 8km; and
The aircraft can be navigated to the aerodrome under IFR tolerances or VMC.
**Note: for NVFR, an alternate within 1hr is required unless the AD and AC are fitted with compatible Navaid/system, or a GNSS receiver.
Except when VFR by day within 50nm of departure aerodrome, a pilot must plan for an alternate airport if their arrival time at the destination airport is 30mins before or during weather forecast conditions of:
Cloud more than SCT below alternate minima; or
Visibility less than alternate minima; or
Wind cross wind or tail wind exceeds aircraft limits.
In regards to TAFs, when is an alternate required?
When the TAF is Provisional or has a PROB that reduces anything below alternate minima.
When a TAF is not available, the alternate must have a firm forecast.
Regarding aerodrome lighting, when is an alternate not required?
When the aerodrome has:
ELEC + STBY; or
PAL + STBY + RP; or
PAL + PTBL + RP; or
PTBL + RP; and
when a RP is required, they must be in attendance 30mins before ETA until completion of taxi, and/or 10mins before and 30mins after departure.
Regarding INTERs and TEMPOs, what are the holding/alternate requirements?
If ETA at a destination falls within either 30 mins before, during or 30min after a forecast with INTER/TEMPO TS, or weather conditions less than the alternate minima, then either 30mins or 60mins holding fuel respectively must be carried, or an alternate must be planned.
When can Special Alternate Minima be used?
On specific IAP charts and if the aircraft is fitted with:
Dual VOR, LOC, G/P and marker receivers, (or DME and one marker); and
if an ILS uses an NDB, 2x ADFs.
**Note: Spec Altn Min not avbl when SPECI/METAR or local forecasting not avbl, or if control service not avbl.
Define Vmca
Minimum Control Speed Air (Red Radial)
The minimum speed at which it is possible to maintain directional control with the critical engine inoperative.
Critical engine inoperative Live engine at take off power Landing gear retracted Max 5 degree bank towards live engine Prop feathered (only for aircraft with auto feather)
Define Vmcg
Minimum Control Speed Ground
The minimum speed, whilst on the ground at which it is possible to maintain direction using only aerodynamic inputs
Critical engine inoperative
Live engine at take off power
Define Vsse
Single Engine Safety Speed
The speed below which intentional simulated engine failures should not be conducted. Vsse is a manufacturers speed intended to provide a safety margin above Vmca
Define Vyse
Single Engine Best Rate of Climb Speed (blue radial)
The speed at which the best rate of climb can be achieved with the critical engine inoperative
Critical engine inoperative
Live engine at take off power
Landing gear retracted
What lighting is required for IFR (and NVFR) flight at night?
2x landing lights Position and anti-collision lights Pilot compartment light Passenger compartment light Instrument illumination + intensity control Shock proof torch
What are the navigation requirements under IFR?
Either navigate by;
An approved area navigation system; or
Use radio Navaids in their rated coverage (allowing for ±9° tracking errors) with fixes at 2hrs or less or;
Visual reference in VMC by day when no aid is available, with fixes at 30 mins or less.
How do you calculate the take-off distance required for Multi Engine CHTR and Single Engine RPT?
Use short dry grass chart to achieve TOSS at 50ft at the achievable distance multiplied by:
1.15 for MTOW 2,000kg or less
1.25 for MTOW 3,500kg or more
and interpolate for weights in between.
What percentage climb gradient must all IFR aircraft make for Take-off climb performance?
6% in take-off configuration with landing gear down
What climb performance must multi engine aircraft under IFR charter meet?
1% at all heights up to 5,000ft
Critical engine inoperative Propeller of inoperative engine stopped Gear and flaps retracted Live engine at Max Continuous Power Airspeed not less than 1.2Vs