IPC oral review questions Flashcards
What is the maximum holding speed below FL140?
230 KIAS
What is the maximum holding speed between FL140 and FL200?
240 KIAS
What is the maximum holding speed above FL200?
265 KIAS
What is the circling area (PANS-OPS) for Cat C aircraft?
4.2 NM
What is the circling area (TERPS) for Cat C aircraft?
1.7 NM
What is the approach speed (Vat) for a Cat C aircraft?
121 - 140 KIAS
What are the requirements for a visual approach by day?
- Within 30 NM of dest,
- Clear of cloud, in sight of ground or water,
- Min vis 5000m,
- Able to maintain visual flight within the circliing area
What are the requirements for a visual approach by night?
- Clear of cloud, in sight of ground or water,
- > 5000m viz, within the circling area or within 5 NM (7 NM for ILS) when aligned with the runway centreline and established on PAPI or T-VASI, or within 10 NM of the aerodrome but not below the ILS glidepath
When can a pilot descend below MDA on a circling approach?
- When maintaining the aircraft within the circling area,
- Maintains viz not less than min specified on the chart for the procedure,
- Maintains visual contact with the landing runway environment, 4. Can complete a continuous descent to the landing threshold using normal flight manoeuvres and rates of descent
When can an aircraft descent below the LSALT or MSA for a route segment?
When over the IAF or facility except when complying with the requirements for a visual approach, when conforming to a published DME or GPS arrival proc, or when assigned to an altitude by ATC
What is the max speed for visual circling for a Cat C aircraft?
180 KIAS
What is the sector 1 holding entry procedure?
Parallel
What is the sector 2 holding entry procedure?
Offset
What is the sector 3 holding entry procedure?
Direct
When is a takeoff alternate required?
When conditions preclude return to the departure aerodrome
What are the requirements for a takeoff alternate (distance)?
One hour still air flight time at the one engine inoperative cruise speed according to the AFM
When is a destination alternate not required?
- Flight duration