Learning the System

Question 1

What segments of the flight do you need to brief the weather when planning a flight in actual instrument conditions?

Answer 1

At the departure airport, en route, and at your arrival airport.

Question 2

As a first step in planning an instrument cross-country in actual IFR conditions, it is a good practice to:

Answer 2

Investigate the big picture, starting with the surface analysis chart.

Question 3

Your final step in preparation for an instrument cross-country is to file your flight plan. This is best done:

Answer 3

Close to your departure time.

Question 4

After receiving an IFR clearance from clearance delivery:

Answer 4

Read back the info to the controller.

Question 5

It is fairly common for weather conditions

Answer 5

Weather conditions to change quickly after rain moves through an area.

Question 6

Who are the two publishers of instrument approach charts in the U.S.?

Answer 6

Jeppesen and FAA.

Question 7

Air traffic control procedures can be found in:

Answer 7

Aeronautical Information Manual.

Question 8

You can keep up with the major changes for rules and procedures by periodically reviewing the:

Answer 8

Aeronautical Information Manual.