TD 51

Question 1

What are course tracking standards for VOR navigation en route and approach?

Answer 1

+/- 5°

Question 2

Explain when to start the outbound timing of a holding pattern at a NAVAID, WPT, or VOR intersection that requires timing.

a. NAVAID/WPT

b. Intersection

Answer 2

a. Over/abeam the fix

b. After completion of the outbound turn (wings level)

Question 3

Are holding entry procedures determined from ground track or aircraft heading and what tolerance in degrees is considered to be within good operating limits for determining the appropriate holding entry procedure?

Answer 3

Aircraft heading +/-5° upon arrival at holding fix.

Question 4

While in a holding pattern that requires timing, you fly a 60 second….

Answer 4

97 seconds

Question 5

You’re holding at BITZY intersection…

Answer 5

27° Left correction
Heading 355°

Question 6

Describe how to perform a standard 45° procedure turn under no-wind conditions…

Answer 6

Turn L to 200° and start clock as you roll out.

Fly 1 min.

Turn R to 020

Reach 065 final approach course.

Turn R and intercept centerline of inbound course.

Question 7

Define MDA and ID on an IAP

Answer 7

Minimum Descent Altitude

Lowest prescribed altitude during IAP at which an aircraft can descend without visual reference to continue to safe landing.