Stage 2

Question 1

Take Off Minimums

Answer 1

Part 91: None
Standard Takeoff Minimums: Prescribed takeoff minimums for that runway, If none : 2 or fewer engine - 1sm, 3 or more - 1/2sm
Nonstandard Takeoff Minimums: Reference TPP

Question 2

Operations Below DA/DH

Answer 2

• Airplane is continuous position to land at normal descent rate using normal maneuvers
• Flight visibility is not less than prescribed for the approach
• May descend to 100’ above TDZE if approach lights and red terminating bars in sight
• At least one of the following in sight: Threshold, Threshold markings, Threshold lights - Runway end indicator lights (REILs) - Visual glideslope indicator - Touchdown zone, Touchdown markings, Touchdown lights - Runway, Runway Markings, Runway lights

Question 3

Alternates always required unless

Answer 3

• If an instrument approach is published and available for the destination, AND
• for at least one hour before and after ETA: 2000ft ceiling, and 3sm Visibility (1,1,2,3)

Question 4

Alternate Minimum Criteria

Answer 4

Standard:
- Precision Approach: 600ft Ceiling, 2sm visibility
- Non-Precision Approach: 800ft ceiling, 2sm visibility
- No instrument approach: Ceiling and vis, must allow descent from MEA, approach and landing under VFR
Nonstandard: Reference TPP
Non-WAAS GPS: Can fly GPS approach at either destination or alternate airport, but NOT both

Question 5

Precision Approach

Answer 5

• Provides Lateral and Vertical Guidance

- Minimums: DA(MSL), DH(AGL)

Question 6

Non-Precision Approach

Answer 6

• Provides Lateral Guidance Only

- Minimums: MDA(MSL), MDH(AGL)

Question 7

Approach Equipment

Answer 7

• ILS/Localizer: Uses ground based equipment
• RNAV(GPS): Uses Satellite GPS (WAAS/RAIM)
• Non-Directional Beacon(NDB)

Question 8

Circling Minimums

Answer 8

Standard:
- Prior to 2012, used set radius distance set by approach category, regardless of MDA
- After 2012, now factors in MDA because of increased true airspeed at different altitudes
Expanded: Marked by Photonegative C

Question 9

When to go Missed

Answer 9

• Precision: The DA/DH
• Non-Precision: runway threshold, or other specified point(usually labeled as a point with DME)
• If plate has both precision and non-precision approaches, profile view will always default to precision approach profile (all of the information is there for the non-precision, you will need to know how to interpret/visualize how its different)

Question 10

Approach Categories

Answer 10

Tells you what minimums to used based:

• Stated by AFM/POH, or 1.3 X VS0
• A: 0-90
• B: 91-120
• C: 121-140
• D: 141-165
• E: >165

Question 11

Types of Procedure Turns

Answer 11

• Course Reversal
• Descent from IAF
• Inbound course interception

Question 12

Procedure turns Mandatory when

Answer 12

• Depicted on approach chart

Question 13

Procedure turn not permitted when

Answer 13

SHARPTT

• Straight in Approach
• Hold in leu
• DME Arc
• Radar Vectors to Final
• noPT
• Timed Approach
• Teardrop Course Reversal

Question 14

MSA

Answer 14

Minimum Safe Altitude

• Emergency altitude used in case of lost situational awareness
• Provides obstacle/terrain avoidance

Question 15

TAA

Answer 15

Terminal Arrival Area

• Provides altitude and distance information for a given area
• RNAV approaches only

Question 16

Runway Declared Distance

Answer 16

• Photonegative D

- Found in Chart Supplement

Question 17

TDZE

Answer 17

Touchdown Zone Elevation

- Highest elevation (MSL) in first 3000’ of runway

Question 18

Pilot Controlled Lighting

Answer 18

• Negative Symbology (Ex: A5, A4)

- Black dot above A5 means sequenced flashing lights

Question 19

Runway Visual Range

Answer 19

• Visibility expressed in Feet

Question 20

VDP

Answer 20

Visual Descent Point
- a defined point from which a descent using normal descent rate and normal maneuvers can be made from the MDA to touchdown point provided visual reference is established

Question 21

Types of Holds

Answer 21

• Radial (1 Minute Legs)

- GPS (4nm Legs)

Question 22

Holding Speeds

Answer 22

• 6000’ or less = 200kts
• 6000’ to 14000’ = 230kts
• greater than 14000’ = 265kts

Question 23

EFC

Answer 23

Expect further clearance time

- Time at which additional instructions should be provided