Rules

Question 1

Take-off minima for the PC-21

Answer 1

300ft - Ceiling minimum
2000m - Visibility minimum

Question 2

Aircraft MUST provide APP fuel on top of FFR if the destination has the following conditions: (2)

Answer 2

1. More than SCT below LSALT + 500ft
2. Visibility less than 8km

Question 3

IFR alternate minima

Answer 3

Cloud > SCT below height above aerodrome/height above threshold + 500ft

Visibility < than the approach distance after adding 2km to the visibility value published

By day only (visual approach) - Cloud more than SCT at LSALT + 500ft and 8km visibility

Question 4

When is authorisation for final approach given?

Answer 4

When given clearance to approach.

If VISUAL at the minima, the runway becomes the clearance limit (then need a clearance to land).

If NOT VISUAL, a/c is cleared to conduct a missed approach (must receive instructions prior to end of missed approach)

Question 5

Can you leave and enter controlled airspace during an instrument approach?

Answer 5

Yes, when given clearance to approach, this implies that you can re-enter controlled airspace.

Question 6

What must IFR pilots do in Class G?

Answer 6

Must contact ATS whilst taxiing. Must report “IFR” on first contact with ATS.

Question 7

Visual approach criteria for IFR flight

Answer 7

1. Clear of cloud
2. In sight of ground or water
3. Visibility not less than 5000m
4. (1)(2)(3) at altitude not below:
   a. 500ft above CTA lower limit unless cleared
   b. A minimum height prescribed

Question 8

What traffic are you separated from when IFR in Class C?

Answer 8

IFR
VFR
SVFR

Question 9

When can an aircraft descend below the LSALT or MSA?

Answer 9

1. When complying with visual approach requirements
2. When conforming to DME/GNSS procedures
3. When identified or assigned an altitude by ATC

Question 10

What must you do when flying a SID?

Answer 10

Must follow vertical and lateral profiles and comply with speed restrictions (unless cancelled or amended)

Question 11

What is the priority restriction for SIDs

Answer 11

Vertical restrictions

Question 12

When must the pilot turn onto a heading instruction?

Answer 12

Immediately with a rate 1 turn

Question 13

What QNH is required to be set when passing the IAF? (3)

Answer 13

1. Actual aerodrome QNH from an approved source
2. Forecast aerodrome (TAF) QNH
3. Forecast area QNH

Question 14

How does setting AERODROME QNH affect minima for DME/GNSS arrival procedures?

Answer 14

Reduces by 100ft

Question 15

How does setting AREA QNH affect arrival minima?

Answer 15

Increases by 50ft

Question 16

When do pilots automatically adopt VFR?

Answer 16

1. Initial point
2. Hi-key
3. Following a touch and go/go around/visual overshoot when aircraft states intentions to join the circuit

Question 17

When do you automatically transfer to TWR for an instrument approach at YMES?

Answer 17

1. ILS, NDB, TACAN - turning inbound
2. ILS via KELAN - 10NM
3. RNAV-Z - Intermediate fix
4. DME - 10NM

Question 18

An alternate must be provided when the arrival is within the currency or up to 30min prior to the following weather events: (5)

Answer 18

1. Cloud > SCT below alternate minimum
2. Visibility < alternate minimum
3. Visibility > alternate minimum however there is a PROB30 for fog, mist, dust or anything restricting visibility
4. TS or severe turb (or a PROB30 of such events)
5. Wind exceeding limits