Pass Your Instrument Pilot Checkride Flashcards
What do you need to have done to apply for an Instrument check ride?
- At least a Private Certificate.
- 50 hours of Cross Country.
- 40 Hours Instrument training, 15 with a CFII. 20 Hrs can be in a Sim.
- Logged ground time and passed the written test.
- 3 hours of training in the last 2 months.
- 250 NM Cross country.
When is a Flight Plan required and how long before a flight it be filed?
A Flight Plan is required to fly in Controlled Airspace under IFR. It should be filed at least 30 minutes before departure.
Can a Flight Plan be cancelled?
Yes, if it’s VFR and you’re outside Class A. Cancel in flight by saying “Cancel my IFR Fight Plan”.
Can a Flight Plan have IFR and VFR portions?
Yes, it’s called a Composite Flight plan. If you do this, ensure the IFR part is closed when you arrive at your destination.
The Destination airport doesn’t have an Instrument procedure, but 1hr before and after ETA the weather is forecast to have a ceiling of at least 2,000 ft and 3 SM. Is an Alternate required?
Yes. It conforms to the 1-2-3 rule but it’s not got an IAP so an Alternate is required.
When can an Airport be used as an Alternate?
If it has an Instrument procedure conforming to 2 SM visibility and 600 ft ceiling for a precision approach or 800 ft ceiling for a non-precision approach. Or if the airport doesn’t have an IAP, if it forecast to be VFR it can be used.
Where are preferred routes found?
In the Chart Supplement. They’ve been established to improve efficiency and flow of traffic.
What is a low enroute chart and how long are they valid?
IR chart used for flights up to18,000 ft. Valid for 56 days.
What’s a NOTAM
A notice to airman is information that is either received too late for it to be added into a chart or official publication such as the Chart supplement or it’s of a temporary nature.
What type of information is commonly included in NOTAMs?
- Closure of runways, taxiways etc.
- Nav aid availability
What are the 3 types of NOTAMS
- D NOTAMS - critical information such as airport closures.
- L NOTAMS - closure of runways, failure of airport beacons etc.
- FDC NOTAMS - regulation information such as Instrument procedure amendments.
What are the errors associated with Compasses?
Turning error - on North/South turns, over steer South, understeer North (UNOS)
Acceleration error - due to DIP error, heading East/West, Acceleration indicates a turn to North, Deceleration indicates a turn to South (ANDS). The only time it can be considered accurate is when flying straight and level with a constant airspeed.
Where can you find out about NOTAMs
- National NOTAM system
- Call FSS
What is True altitude?
Altitude relative to sea level.
What is Density altitude?
Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature. It’s the altitude that the aircraft “feels” it’s at.
What’s absolute altidude?
It’s the same as QFE.
What is Slip and Skid?
Slip is too much bank and/or insufficient rudder. Skid is too little bank and/or too much rudder.
When should the heading indicator be set at the beginning of a flight?
After 5 minutes, align it to the Compass heading. And check after taxi and turns prior to take-off.
How do you check for VOR error over FAA VOR checkpoints?
- Center the CDI needle
- When over the check point there will be an indication of error is any exist.
How do you check the accuracy of the VOR using a VOT on the ground?
- Tune into the correct Frequency
- Turn on the OBS
- Center the CDI needle
- 360 degrees will give a From, 180 degrees will give a To flag.
- Any error will be indicated as the OBS error.
How often must a VOR check be made and what must be recorded?
Every 30 days. Date and place of the check, bearing error (if any) who made the check (signature).
At 30 NM and 60 NM how far off track is a DOT of displacement?
1 NM at 30 NM, 2 NM at 60 NM
When can a GPS be used for IFR navigation?
- If it’s approved by FAA
- Databases must be up to date.
- If there is an alternative (non GPS) form of navigation appropriate to the route of flight.
What causes weather?
Temperature imbalances over the surface of the earth.
What are Isobars?
Areas of equal pressure.
What are the 3 forces influencing winds?
Pressure gradient force, Coriolis force, Surface friction.
What is an Airmass?
A body of air with uniform temperature, and pressure.
What is a Front?
The transition area between 2 airmasses, with different Temperature, Humidity and Wind.