Page 4 Flashcards
What preflight info is required for IFR?
The acronym “NW KRAFT” stands for: N - NOTAMs, W - Weather reports and forecasts, K - Known traffic delays as advised by ATC, R - Runway length of intended use, A - Alternatives available if flight cannot be completed as planned, F - Fuel requirements, T - Takeoff and landing performance data.
What is the requirement for an IFR flight plan?
No person may operate an aircraft in controlled airspace under IFR unless that person has filed an IFR flight plan and received an appropriate ATC clearance.
What happens if a pilot takes off into IMC in uncontrolled airspace?
It was ruled by the NTSB as a violation of §91.13, careless or reckless operation, which has led to issues with the FAA.
How can you file an IFR flight plan?
You can file an IFR flight plan via FSS (by phone, over the radio, or in person), online (e.g., www.1800wxbrief.com, www.fltplan.com), EFB (e.g., Foreflight), or with ATC.
What is a pop-up IFR clearance?
Pop-up IFR clearances allow pilots to transition from VFR to IFR without a previously filed flight plan under ATC authorization.
When should you file an IFR flight plan?
File at least 30 minutes prior to estimated departure. Non-scheduled flights above FL230 should be filed at least 4 hours before estimated departure time.
How is a flight plan canceled at towered airports?
Flight plans are automatically canceled by ATC upon landing.
What is the ‘1-2-3’ rule for a destination alternate?
A destination alternate is required unless an instrument approach is published and available for the destination, and for at least 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, the ceiling will be at least 2000’ above airport elevation and visibility will be at least 3 SM.
What are the minimum weather conditions required at an airport to list it as an alternate?
For a Precision approach: 600 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility. For a Non-precision approach: 800 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility. If no instrument approach is available, ceiling and visibility must allow descent from MEA, approach, and landing under VFR.
What are the GPS considerations when filing an alternate?
If equipped with a non-WAAS GPS, the flight plan can be based on GPS approach availability at either the destination or the alternate, but not both. WAAS without baro-VNAV allows filing based on LNAV or circling minima at the alternate. WAAS with baro-VNAV allows LNAV/VNAV or RNP 0.3 as the basis for the alternate.
What are the IFR cruising altitudes requirements?
In uncontrolled airspace, you can cancel your IFR flight plan anytime in flight if out of IMC and out of Class A airspace.
What are the IFR minimum fuel requirements based on magnetic course below FL290?
Below FL290: 0º-179º: ODD thousands (below 18,000’) or Flight Levels (at or above FL180); 180º-359º: EVEN thousands (below 18,000’) or Flight Levels (at or above FL180).
What are the IFR minimum fuel requirements above FL290?
Above FL290 (in non-RVSM): 359º - EVEN thousands or FLs; 180º - 0º - ODD thousands or FLs.
