Preflight Action for Flight and Aircraft

Question 1

What info must PIC be familiar with prior to flight? (91.103)
Six part answer.

Answer 1

All available information, including:
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a. Weather reports and forecasts
b. Fuel requirements
c. Alternatives if the flight can't be completed as planned.
d.  Known ATC delays
e.  Runway lengths
f.  Takeoff and Landing distances
(NOTAMS - not technically in the FAR)

Question 2

Fuel requirements for IFR (91.167)

Answer 2

Enough fuel to complete flight to destination, including approach, then to alternate plus 45 minutes. If no alternate is required just to destination plus 45.

Question 3

Before flying IFR with GPS, what preflight checks must be done? (FAA-H-8261-1)
Three part answer.

Answer 3

a. Ensure GPS is properly installed and certified for IFR
b. Verify dB is current
c. Review GPS NOTAMS/RAIM info.

Question 4

Who is responsible for determining if aircraft is airworthy? (91.7)

Answer 4

PIC

Question 5

What equipment is required for IFR flight? (91.205)

Answer 5

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G - generator or alternator
R - radios (including nav equipment for facilities to be used)
A - altimeter
B - ball
C - clock
A - attitude indicator
R - rate of turn
D - DG
D - DME or RNAV (for flight above FL240 if VOR required for route)

Question 6

What are the required tests and inspections for IFR flight? (91.171, 91.409, 91.411, 91.413)

Answer 6

AVIATES
A -airworthiness directives
V - VOR checked w/in 30 days
I - inspections, annual and 100 hour
A - Altimeter tested with 24 mos
T - Transponder checked with 24 mod
E - ELT checked w/in 12 mos (plus replace battery after 1/2 service life or after 1 hour continuous use)
S - Static/Piot system checked w/in 24 mos

Question 7

May portable electronic devices be used on the aircraft? (91.21)

Answer 7

Not on commercial or air carrier aircraft, or aircraft during IFR.
Exceptions: voice recorders, hearing aids, pacemakers, electric shavers or any device deemed by the operator to not interfere with the aircraft

Question 8

What documents must be onboard to be legal for IFR flight? (91.9, 91.203)

Answer 8

ARROW
A - Airworthiness Certificate
R - Registration Certificate
R - Radio License ( for international ops)
O - Owner's manual or operating limits
W - Weight & balance

Question 9

How often is GPS waypoint data updated?

Answer 9

Every 28 days