Rules Of The Air IFR Flashcards
Obstacle clearance IFR
In mountainous areas = 2000ft above highest obstacle for 8km
Other areas = 1000ft
What is EER IFR
Time from take off to time overhead initial approach fix (IAF)
What is separation up to FL290
1000ft
Even west
Odd east
VFR +500
What is separation above FL290
2000’
Even west
Odd east
What height does 1000’ separation continue until in RVSM
Upto FL410
What is the ICAO special VFR requirements
Ground viz 1500m
Cloud ceiling of 1000ft before SVFR can take off
What is the EASA special VFR requirements
3000m viz prior to take off and 1500m vis at all times
Remain clear of cloud and in sight of ground
When can you have a SVFR
Only in a control zone in class A airspace
What is the visual signal for mayday
Red pyrotechnics
Visual signal for non emergency
Landing light / other light on and off
Emergency frequencies
121.5mhz
243 MHz
2182khz
406mhz
What is the visual signal for about to enter a danger / restricted / prohibited area
Red / green projectiles
How to acknowledge aerodrome signals in the air
By day = rock wings
Night = flash lights on and off TWICE
How to acknowledge aerodrome signals on the ground
Day = move rudder / ailerons
Night = flash lights Twice