Definitions
When can you log night time?
What must be logged in order to act as PIC while carrying passengers?
Within the preceding 90 days, 3 takeoffs and landings in the same category, class, and type (if required) of aircraft.
No person may operate an aircraft in controlled airspace under IFR unless that person has ____________ and ________________.
No person may operate an aircraft in controlled airspace under IFR unless that person has filed an IFR flight plan and received an appropriate ATC clearance.
When must the VOR receiver be checked?
(300 bonus points to name the 4 types of checks and the tolerances allowed)
Every 30 days
Ground based VOT, Ground checkpoint, and dual VOR - 4 degrees
Airborne checkpoint - 6 degrees
Who is responsible for determining the airworthiness of an aircraft prior to flight?
What is "VFR on Top"?
VFR on Top is an IFR clearance that allows the pilot to select a VFR altitude in VFR conditions in lieu of an assigned altitude
When can instrument flight time be logged?
Only when the flight is conducted solely by reference to instruments
When must the PIC hold an instrument rating?
When operating under IFR, in weather conditions less than the minimums for VFR, or in Class A airspace
Can you log approaches in actual IMC if you break out before DA/MDA?
Yes, as long as you are in IMC at any point during the approach segment
What information must a pilot become familiar with before beginning an IFR flight (91.103)?
NOTAMS
Weather reports and forecasts
Known ATC delays
Runway lengths
Alternates available
Fuel requirements
Takeoff and landing distance information
Any area that is intended to be used for the landing or takeoff of aircraft, including any buildings and facilities
I am flying in simulated instrument conditions with my friend who is a qualified safety pilot. After I conduct 2 instrument approaches, what must I write in my logbook so that these approaches will count towards my required recent flight experience?
The location and type of each instrument approach completed and the name of the safety pilot.
What are the minimum altitudes for IFR flight?
In mountainous terrain, 2000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 nm.
In non-mountainous terrain, 1000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 nm.
What are the weather minimums for special VFR?
The flight must remain clear of clouds and have at least 1 sm visibility
What are the qualifications to list an airport with an instrument approach as an alternate on an IFR flight plan?
For an airport with a nonprecision approach, the forecast weather must be at least an 800 ft ceiling and 2 sm visibility at the ETA.
For an airport with a precision approach, the forecast weather must be at least a 600 ft ceiling and 2 sm visibility at the ETA.
The glide path qualification surface (GQS) is an imaginary surface that extends from ___________ to ___________.
extends from the runway threshold to the Decision Altitude point
What recent flight experience is required to act as PIC under IFR?
Within the preceding 6 calendar months, logged 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems.
What equipment is required for IFR flight?
See 91.205
What equipment is required in Class B airspace when operating IFR?
Two-way radio, Mode C transponder, VOR receiver
What are the qualifications to list an airport with no instrument approach as an alternate on an IFR flight plan?
The forecast weather must allow descent from the MEA, approach, and landing under basic VFR
What are the qualifications required to be a safety pilot?
Must have a private pilot certificate with category and class ratings appropriate to the aircraft being flown
What are two ways to regain instrument currency if the requirements of 61.57(c) have not been met?
Complete an IPC or, within the 6 months after losing currency, complete the requirements of 61.57(c) with an authorized safety pilot
What limitations are imposed on a commercial pilot who does not have an instrument rating?
The pilot may not carry passengers for hire beyond a radius of 50 nm or carry passengers for hire at night.
Name 5 locations that an ATC transponder is required
Within Class B airspace
Within 30 nm of the primary Class B airport
Inside and above Class C airspace
Above 10000 ft MSL (except at and below 2500 ft AGL)
In Class A airspace
When is it not required to list an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan?
When the intended airport of landing has a forecast ceiling of at least 2000 feet and visibility of at least 3 SM from 1 hr before to 1 hr after the ETA