What are the required information to be known before a flight?
NWKRAF Part 91.103
NOTAMS
WEATHER
KNOWN DELAYS
RUNWAY LENGTHS
Alternatives
Fuel
What does a standard hold consist of?
1 Min legs
Right turns
Where is the MAP on an ILS?
DH
What are the different types of approaches in the category?
GPS
VOR
LOC
NDB
ASR
Define RAIM?
When do you need an Instrument Rating?
Above 18,000 (A Airspace)
In IFR conditions (Less than VFR)
File IFR
Special VFR in B, C, D and E at night
Carry passengers for high CC more than 50 nm
What is the maximum holding speed for a aeroplane at 15,000 MSL?
265
Where is the LOM located at on an ILS?
4-7nm from threshold
What does APV stand for?
Approach with Vertical guidance
Define WAAS?
Mak knows the answer
How does a professional pilot use PAVE?
Simple way to remember each category to examine for risk during flight planning.
What are the different types of entries on a holding pattern?
Direct
Teardrop
Parallel
How far out can you pick up a localizer?
18nm
When is a procedure turn not required?
SHARPTT
What is RNAV 1?
YEP
GRABCARDD
Gen/Alt
Radios Nav/Com
Altimeter (sens)
Ball
Clock
Altitude indicator
Rate of Turn
DG
DME above FL240
What is the standard leg length of a airplane at 17,000 MSL?
1.5 min
For a CAT 1 ILS what are the standard mins for the approach?
200 ft and 1/2 mile vis
Define MDA?
Min Decent Alt
What are the different TSO for an IFR certified GPS?
129 196 145 146
What are the required tests and inspections to be performed on an aircraft? Include inspections for IFR?
AAV1ATE
How do you correct for wind in a hold?
Compensate for wind effect primarily by drift correction on the inbound and outbound leg.
Do you have to do special flight training to shoot a CAT 1 ILS?
NOPE
Why is a GPS approach with vertical guidance not considered a Precision Approach?
LOL
What can you all use the GPS for in IFR flight?
I will buy you a soda if you get this right!