IPC Ground Flashcards
How long is the check valid?
12 months, and to the end of the 12th month
If a check is done within 3 months of expiry, when does it expire?
At the end of the 12 months after
What does the IPC give you?
You can fly under IFR or Night VFR
When are you legally able to do a Circle to Land after your IPC?
Only if IPC includes a circle to land, and in the last 12 months.
What are the recency requirements for all approaches?
IFR - 3 app, 90 days
Cat- 1 in the category, 90 days
2D - 1 last 90
3D- 1 last 90
What is the recency to fly single pilot IFR?
Last 6 months, flight at least of one hour, at least one instrument approach
All recency experience met if;
You sit an OPC and pass last 3 months or you’re part of training and checking system
What equipment are required for flight under IFR?
GNSS, AI, ASI, ALT, VSI, T&S, DG, COMPASS, OAT, CLOCK
Requirements for Altitude Alert System?
Any flight under IFR pressurised turbine engine in controlled airspace. Must have assigned altitude indicator, alert approaching altitude, and alert deviating from altitude.
When can we fly without some equipment?
If it is in accordance with MEL or permissible unserviceability.
What lights must be fitted for night flying?
Nav nights
What Anti-collision lights are required?
1 red beacon, or 2 white strobes, or a combination of these
What cabin and cockpit lighting are required?
Illumination of checklists etc, can be able to read all placards, variable intensity, cabin lighting for seatbelts, oxygen and exits, independent portable light for each FCM.
Landing lights?
At least one is required.
What is VMCA?
Minimum control speed, air. Critical engine inop, live engine at take off power, landing gear retracted, max 5 degrees bank toward live engine, prop feathered (automatic feathering).