FAR's
Departures
Arrivals
Scenario Group 1
Scenario Group 2
100
True or False? Obstacle departure procedures are not assigned by ATC unless absolutely necessary to achieve aircraft separation. If you are not given a clearance for a SID or radar vectors and an ODP exists, you can opt to not fly the OPD when in visual conditions.
-False. You must fly the OPD unless you obtain a VFR climb on course clearance. --- IPH 2-24
100
“Standard Instrument Departures Procedures are always charted graphically (abbreviated SID’s by the IPH & AIM). What are the two types of “SIDs?”
- Pilot Nav - Vector
100
What is Minimum Vectoring Altitude? Can pilots see these altitudes on a chart? (2 parts)
- Lowest MSL Altitude at which an IFR aircraft will be vectored by a radar controller. - No, only available to controllers.
100
SLC: You are departing KSLC from RWY 16R on the LEETZ 2 Departure. You clearance is “LEETZ2.HOLTR Direct. Do not exceed 230 kts. Squawk 4321.” At ZEETA you are told, “Resume normal speed.” What speed can you increase to?
- You can’t increase your speed until HUCKK. You must maintain 230 to HUCKK and then 250 at MUCKI. -----(Pilot/Controller Glossary AIM page 1044)
100
LAX: You are “cleared via the LAXX6.TRM. Climb and maintain 17,000.” You will be departing RWY 7L/R. When can you turn directly to SLI? When can you start your climb to 17,000.
- When given direct by ATC (not at 17 DME). “Vectors to SLI” - Start climb immediately (unless a restriction is given by tower or departure)
200
“Before beginning any IFR flight, the pilot must obtain and become familiar with information about…” (6 parts)?
-weather reports and forecasts - fuel requirements - alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed - any known traffic delays - runway lengths at airports of intended use - Takeoff and landing distance information - 91.103
200
The aircraft’s planned ground speed is 120 kts. The climb rate for the departure is 300 ft/NM. What is the required feet per minute climb rate necessary to avoid all terrain? What is the formula to determine climb rate? (2 Parts)
- 600 Ft/Min - (Ground speed/60) x (feet/NM) = Ft/Min
200
If you are 5 miles out on the approach and do not have a glideslope of VASI, how high above the TDZE should you be?
- 1500 AGL
200
LAX: You receive this clearance: “Cleared to San Diego via the Los Angeles November 67 Route. Climb and maintain 5000. Squawk 4321.” You will be departing Runway 25L/R. What will your initial climb altitude be? What route will you program in your FMS? What will be your initial climb heading be? (3 Parts)
- 3000 until reaching SMO R-154 then climb to 5000. - Seal Beach DP SLI V64 V363 DANAH V165 SARGS - 250 heading to cross SMO R-154
200
LAX: You are cleared on the Seal Beach 5 Departure and taking off runway 25L. You are told to contact departure. What is the departure frequency you should turn to?
- 125.2
300
“Departure design criteria assumes an initial climb of _______ feet per nautical mile after crossing the departure end at a height of at least ______ feet. The departure must also include the acquisition of positive course guidance within _____ NM from the departure end of the runway for straight departures and within _______ NM after turn completion on departures requiring a turn. “ If a turn is required, it should be commenced after climbing to an altitude of ______ feet above the departure end of the runway.
“Departure design criteria assumes an initial climb of __200_____ feet per nautical mile after crossing the departure end at a height of at least ___35___ feet. The departure must also include the acquisition of positive course guidance within __10___ NM from the departure end of the runway for straight departures and within ___5____ NM after turn completion on departures requiring a turn. “ If a turn is required, it should be commenced after climbing to an altitude of ___400___ feet above the departure end of the runway. ---IPH 2-12, AIM 5-2-8
300
Where are ODP’s located – Jepp and NACO ? (2 Part)
- Jepp - On the back of the airport diagram chart 10-9 Chart. - NACO – “IFR Take-Off Minimums and Departure Porcedures” Section C or the Terminal Procedures Publications (TPPs). AIM 5-2-8
300
On arrival, what wake turbulence separation is required for small aircraft following bigger airplanes on landing approach? Small behind a large aircraft, small behind a B757 aircraft, and small behind a heavy jet? (3 parts)
- Small behind a large aircraft – 4 Miles - small behind a B757 aircraft – 5 Miles - small behind a heavy jet – 6 Miles - Aim 7-3-9
300
SLC: You are departing KSLC from RWY 16R on the LEETZ 2 Departure. You clearance is “LEETZ2.HOLTR Direct. Do not exceed 230 kts. Squawk 4321.” What attitude are you cleared to? At what point can you start climbing to that altitude?
- Cleared to FL 230 - At ZEETA you can begin climb to FL230
300
SLC: You are departing KSLC from RWY 16R on the LEETZ 2 Departure. You clearance is “LEETZ2.HOLTR Direct. Do not exceed 230 kts. Squawk 4321.” At HUCKK, Center says, “delete speed restrictions.” What speed can you increase to?
- Any speed you desire for you aircraft.
400
What is QNE?
- Altimeter setting 29.92 Hg of 1013 Mb.
400
What are PDC’s? How do you know if your airport offers this service (Jepp)?
- Pre Departure Clearances – Automated clearances for aircraft with ACARS - On the Jepp airport diagram 10-9 Chart this information is listed at the top of the page near the ATIS frequency.
400
On Arrival, you brief your passengers about the weather at your destination. Passengers don’t understand Celcius, so convert these temperatures to F. Use this formula F= [ ( C x 2) – 10%] = 32. 0 C = 15 C = 30 C = 40 C =
0 C = 32 F 15 C = 62 F 30 C = 92 F 40 C = 112 F
400
DEN: You are over FROGS on the TOMSN 4 Arrival cruising at FL 310 & cruising at 300 KIAS. You receive a clearance of “cross TOMSN at and maintain FL 190 at 250 kts.” When should you start the descent for TOMSN? What descent rate are you required to maintain? (2 Part)
- Start descent immediately - At least 500 FPM
400
DEN: You are over FROGS on the TOMSN 4 Arrival cruising at FL 310 & cruising at 300 KIAS. You receive a clearance of “Descend at pilot’s discretion, cross TOMSN at and maintain FL 190 at 250 kts.” You plan to descend at 300 KIAS (and roughly 300 kts GS). Following the rules of thumb for descent planning as listed in the IPH, when should you start your descent to cross TOMSN exactly at FL 190 and 250 kts (you want to be at FL 190 for the minimal about of time to conserve fuel and of course you want to go fast for as long as possible)? What minimum descent rate should you plan to use? (2 Parts)
- For altitude start descent at least 41 miles from FOMSN - 36 for loss of altitude and 5 miles for loss of speed. - 1700-1800 ft/min = 5 Miles/Min, 7+ minutes to descend, 12000 feet to descend  IPH 4.2
500
What is QNH?
-Altitude above sea level based on local station pressure
500
In PHX you call up for taxi at Spot 8. You are told “taxi to runway 26 via North Route.” How are you going to get to runway 26? When do you contact 119.75? (2 Parts)
- Taxi via D, turn north on T. When on T change to and monitor 119.75. Hold short of C. when advised by ground taxi via B to 26. - If not received clearance prior to C, upon reaching C contact ground on 119.75.
500
Upon arrival at your destination, you discover that you have too much fuel on board and you must dump some so that you are under landing weight. You need to dump 13,200 lb of fuel. You can dump fuel at 1,200 ppm. How long must you circle before 13,200 lbs are dumped?
- 11 Min - Fuel dumped / dump rate = time
500
DEN: You are over AUTIM on the RAMMS 5 Arrival cruising at FL 310 & cruising at 300 KIAS. You receive a clearance of “cross RAMMS at and maintain 17,000 at 250 kts.” The altimeter is 30.42 in Denver. You are descending at 3,000 ft/min. When you cross FL180 and turn in the local altimeter, what will your altimeter read and how many feet from level off at 17,000 will you be? At 3,000 Ft/Min when will you start your level off? (2 Part)
- At 17,500 and 500 ft from level off. - 300 feet prior to 17,500
500
SEA: You are over CHINS on the CHINS 7 Arrival. The airport is landing south and you get a clearance to “descend via the CHINS 7 Arrival.” What does this mean? When can you start a descent? What crossing restrictions will you have on this arrival? (3 parts)
- Descend as to meet the crossing restrictions for this approach. - Start descent from that point forward as necessary to meet all the crossing restrictions. - (1)RADDY at or above 16,000 at 270K, (2) HUMPP at or below 15,000, (3) AUBRN at 12,000 and 250k
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