Airplane IFR Quick-Review Sheets

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What is required for RNAV Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs)?

VOR navigation only

RNAV 1 performance (correct)

Basic radar capability

RNAV 2 performance

What should be filed in the remarks of a flight plan if a pilot chooses not to use Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs)?

SIDs Accepted

Request No SIDs

Avoid SIDs

No SIDs (correct)

What can be stated if a pilot decides not to use Standard Terminal Arrivals (STAR)?

No STARs (correct)

STARs chosen

Avoid all STARs

Exempt from STARs

What is the minimum weather condition requirement for listing an alternate airport?

Alternate airport minima specified in procedures Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the routes that connect en route fixes to the basic STAR procedures?

They are known as transition routes. Signup and view all the answers

What does MDA/H stand for in aviation terminology?

Minimum Descent Altitude/Height Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of MEA?

To ensure navigation coverage and obstacle clearance Signup and view all the answers

Which altitude provides obstacle clearance within 22 NM of a NAVAID?

MOCA Signup and view all the answers

What does the term RCA refer to in aviation?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What minimum altitude should pilots maintain to ensure obstacle clearance over mountainous terrain?

2000 feet Signup and view all the answers

What type of flight plan is exempt from certain reporting requirements?

IFR flight plan Signup and view all the answers

Which altitude ensures obstacle clearance within 4 NM of a course?

MORA Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement under IFR takeoff minimums for part 91 operations?

No T/O minimums are mandated Signup and view all the answers

What equipment must be dealt with by either removing or placarding it when flying without a special flight permit?

Position lights Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the limitations of Standard VOR service?

Requires line of sight to the station Signup and view all the answers

When must a VOR receiver be checked?

Every 30 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

Which altitude represents the ceiling for Standard VOR service?

60,000 ft Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue when a VOR is used incorrectly?

Reverse sensing Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required cross-country PIC time for an airplane instrument rating?

50 hours Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of actual or simulated instrument time must be logged for an airplane instrument rating?

40 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the required amount of instrument time that must be completed with a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)?

15 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for logging instrument time?

Flying under visual flight rules Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an instrument PIC recency of experience in the last 6 months?

6 instrument approaches Signup and view all the answers

Which personal document is NOT required for flight operations?

Flight Operations Manual Signup and view all the answers

What type of license is required for flights outside the U.S.?

Restricted radiotelephone operator license Signup and view all the answers

How many different kinds of approaches must be included in the logged instrument time?

3 kinds Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum visibility requirement for a standard instrument approach?

The flight visibility must meet the Arc visibility prescribed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following visual references is NOT valid for the intended runway during an approach?

Airport parking lot lights Signup and view all the answers

For a CAT I approach, what is the defined radius for circling maneuver in knots?

165 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the Visual Descent Point (VDP)?

It is a defined point for initiating descent from MDA Signup and view all the answers

What must pilots do if they are not equipped to identify the Visual Descent Point (VDP)?

Fly the approach as if no VDP was published Signup and view all the answers

Which approach type does NOT provide vertical course guidance?

NDB Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant feature of an APV approach?

It does not have a glide slope Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument approach type is identified as not aligned with the runway?

LDA Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Minimum Aeronautical Experience for Instrument Rating

50 hours of cross-country pilot-in-command (PIC) time required.
Logging of instrument time includes 10 hours specifically in airplanes.
40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time needed, with 15 hours under a Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII).
Includes at least one cross-country flight of 250 nautical miles, following airways or ATC routing.

Instrument Flight Conditions

Must conduct flight operations solely by reference to instruments under actual or simulated instrument conditions.
Required to complete three different types of approaches using various navigation systems.
A filed IFR flight plan is necessary for the above operations.

Instrument Pilot Recent Experience Requirements

At least 3 hours of instrument flight time in the last 2 calendar months before the practical test.
Within the last 6 calendar months, pilots must log six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and interception & tracking courses via electronic navigation systems.

Personal Documents Required for Flight

Pilot certificate and valid medical certificate.
Authorized photo ID, such as a passport or driver’s license.
Restricted radiotelephone operator license needed for flights outside the U.S.

IFR Altitude and Clearance Requirements

MAA (Maximum Authorized Altitude) and MCA (Minimum Crossing Altitude) must be considered for safe navigation.
MEA (Minimum Enroute Altitude) assures navigation coverage, with 1000’ clearance over non-mountainous terrain and 2000’ over mountainous areas.
MOCA (Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude) provides clearance within 22 nautical miles of the NAVAID.

Communication and Reporting during IFR

Position reports should include aircraft ID, time, altitude, type of flight plan, next reporting point, and any pertinent remarks.
IFR minimum fuel requirements need a specific amount of fuel from destination and alternate.

Standard Terminal Arrivals (STARs) and Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs)

STARs transition from en route structure to approach and may require RNAV 1 performance.
Pilots can choose to opt-out of SIDs and STARs, indicating "No SIDs" or "No STARs" on flight plans.

IFR Alternate Airport Requirement

An alternate is needed if: visibility falls below prescribed standards, or if the flight visibility does not meet the approach minima.
Visual references must be distinctly visible to identify the runway: approach light system, runway threshold, threshold markings, etc.

Instrument Approach Types

Approaches may be precision (with lateral + vertical guidance) or non-precision.
Various types include ILS, MLS, VOR, RNAV/GNSS, and NDB approaches.

Visual Descent Point (VDP)

Defined point on the final approach course where normal descent begins provided visual references are established.

VOR Service and Limitations

Standard VOR service volumes range up to 130 nautical miles and can function up to 60,000 feet.
Limitations include the "cone of confusion," reverse sensing, and the requirement for a line of sight to the station.

VOR Receiver Checks

VOR systems must be checked every 30 calendar days for proper functionality.

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This quiz covers key points for obtaining an airplane instrument rating, including minimum aeronautical experience and logging instrument time. Test your knowledge on cross-country time requirements and specifics of instrument flying experience. Perfect for aspiring pilots looking to sharpen their IFR skills.