All About Approaches
What Does ILS stand for?
Instrument landing System
Tell the difference between a CDI and HSI.
HSI is a CDI but attached to the heading indicator. Helps increase SA.
What are the TWO different types of IFR departure procedures?
Standard Instrument Departure (SID), Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP).
What causes weather?
The unequal heating of the earth's surface.
Tell the difference between a "flyby" and a "flyover" fix.
Flyby is a gps point (NO circle) that you can fly next to.
Flyover is a gps point (YES circle) you MUST flyover.
How long will it take to complete a 360 degree turn at standard rate?
2 min
List the 3 different types of VORs.
VOR, TACAN, DME
What is the direction of rotation of a LOW pressure system?
Counter Clockwise and Up.
What equipment is needed to shoot and LPV approach?
WAAS.
ANDS. Accelerate North Decelerate South.
How wide is a victor airway?
8 nm
What are the stages of a thunderstorm?
Cumulus, Mature, Dissipating.
What are the components of the ILS?
Localizer, Glideslope, Outer Marker, Approach Lighting System.
Describe how one of the following instruments works: Airspeed Indicator, Altitude indicator, Vertical Speed Indicator.
UH OH!!! Send one member from each group to describe one of the 3.
What is a compulsory reporting point and how do we report one?
A point that is outside of radar contact. IPTANE. Identification, Position, Time crossing fix, Altitude crossing fix, Name of next successful point, ETA at that point.
What components are needed for a thunderstorm to form?
Moist, Unstable air, uplifting action.
List all of the different types of RNAV approaches and what they stand for.
LP - Localizer Performance, LPV-Localizer Performance and Vertical Guidance. LNAV/VNAV- Lateral and Vertical, LNAV+V Lateral and Advisory Vertical Guidance, LNAV-Lateral only.
Part 91.205 is the minimum equipment needed for VFR and later on IFR flights. What is the Nemonic used for IFR and list each item.
GRABCARD. Generator (Alternator), Rate of Turn, Attitude indicator, Ball, Clock, Altimeter (Press sensitive), Radios, Directional Gyro.
What are do each of these points mean?
MEA, MOCA, OROCA, MCA, MRA, MAA, MTA.
Min Enroute Alt, Min Obstruction Clearing Alt, Off Route Obstruction Clearing Alt, Min Crossing Alt, Min Reception Alt, Max Authorized Alt, Min Turning Alt.
What do you do if you encounter a microburst?
Maintain directional.