Regulations

Question 1

What can you do if you see the approach lights at minimums?

Answer 1

You can proceed to go below the minimums, and up to 100 feet above TDZE

Question 2

What do you need to in order to descend below MDA?

Answer 2

1. Runway environment in sight
2. Normal rate of descent
3. Visibility is not less than the chart visibility
4. At least one of the following visual references is available:
   (A-TTT-RP-TRR)
   (i) The approach light system *until 100 feet above the touchdown zone
   (ii) The threshold.
   (iii) The threshold markings.
   (iv) The threshold lights.
   (v) The runway end identifier lights.
   (vi) PAPI.
   (vii) The touchdown zone or touchdown zone markings.
   (viii) The touchdown zone lights.
   (ix) The runway markings.
   (x) The runway lights

Question 3

What is the difference between Transition Level and Transition Altitude?

Answer 3

Transition Level = Lowest usable flight level
Transition Altitude = Highest altitude at or below which you’ll be assigned altitudes in feet

Question 4

What are RVSM altitude airspace?

Answer 4

Reduced Vertical Separation Minima
FL 290-FL410

Question 5

What is the difference between minimum fuel and emergency fuel?

Answer 5

Minimum fuel:
1. 45 mins of IFR reserve
2. Does not give you priority

Emegency fuel:
1. Less than 30 min of flight time
2. Need to land now

Question 6

What part of the approach segment is the final segment?

What are the segments for an approach?

Answer 6

FAF to the MAP

Approach segments:
Initial, Intermediate, Final, Missed Approach

Question 7

When is an alternate airport required?

Answer 7

1,2,3 Rule.
Weather at +/-1Hr of arrival is less than 2000FT Ceiling with a visibility of less than 3SM (15,000ft or 4,800m)

Question 8

When does the ILS critical area go into effect?

Answer 8

800’ - 2SM

Question 9

What does climb via mean?

Answer 9

It allows the pilot to climb using the Standart Instrument Departure procedure following published speeds and altitudes on the SID chart

Question 10

What is the definition of Flight Into Known Icing?

Answer 10

Known icing conditions exist when atmospheric conditions which the formation
of ice is observed detected in flight

PIREP: Report from another aircraft

Flying into a condition at or below 10C and can’t ensure free of visible moisture

Question 11

Where is the touchdown zone on a runway?

Answer 11

First 3000 ft , or first third of the runway

Question 12

Where is the FAF on an ILS?

Answer 12

Maltese cross

Question 13

When would you declare minimum fuel?

Answer 13

Landing with 45 min or less fuel endurance

Question 14

Descending into LGA La Guardia (NY), pass the final approach fix and braking reported nil captain won’t go missed, what do you do?

Answer 14

State clearly that the runway is not suitable for landing…against regulation and
take aircraft if necessary

If no response, tell ATC “Spirit XXX, Going Around”

If no response, take over

Question 15

What would you do if you turned off the runway onto a closed taxiway?

Answer 15

Stop then notify ATC for instructions for getting back onto the correct taxiway

Question 16

How far from the US coastline is 250kt restriction below 10,000’ valid?

Answer 16

12nm

Question 17

If you’re on a departure and a controller gives you “climb unrestricted to FL160”

Answer 17

No longer required to comply with Altitude restrictions,

however, must comply with speeds till advised

Question 18

What altitude is used for fuel burn to your alternate?

Answer 18

Altitude will very based on based planning department

If none, MSA, MOCA, MORA/OROCA

Question 19

What are the visibility requirements for an ILS with centerline lights out of service?

Answer 19

Look for TDZ/CL out on the approach plate. Watch for a note that reduces RVR to 1800 with Flight Director or Autopilot or HUD to DA

Question 20

What are maximum holding speeds?

Answer 20

Maximum Holding Speeds:
6,000ft and below : 200 KIAS
6,001ft to 14,000ft : 230 KIAS
14,001ft and above : 265 KIAS

Question 21

Speed limit in class D and under class B

Answer 21

200 kts

Question 22

Where can we find Loss of Communications Procedure?

Answer 22

1. Check Airport information if it has specific procedures
2. AIM (FAR/AIM) 6-4-1

Question 23

What does FAR / AIM stand for?

Answer 23

the Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual

Question 24

A. What are the ILS minimums for:
1. CAT I
2. CAT II
3. CAT IIIa, IIIb, IIIc

Answer 24

Question 25

What are the Take Off segments?

Answer 25

Take Off Segments