FAA Instrument Flight Training Requirements

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Questions and Answers

What is the typical coverage range of the localizer?

35° to each side of the centerline for the first 15NM and 10° up to 20NM from the antenna and up to an altitude of 5000'
30° to each side of the centerline for the first 8NM and 8° up to 14NM from the antenna and up to an altitude of 3500'
35° to each side of the centerline for the first 10NM and 10° up to 18NM from the antenna and up to an altitude of 4500' (correct)
40° to each side of the centerline for the first 12NM and 12° up to 16NM from the antenna and up to an altitude of 4000'

What is the full deflection range of the localizer?

2.5° to each side, 4 times more sensitive than a VOR (correct)
3.5° to each side, 3 times more sensitive than a VOR
2.5° to each side
3° to each side

What is the typical glide slope width?

1.4° (correct)
1.8°
1.2°
1.6°

What is the typical glide slope range?

Typically up to 10NM (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical glide slope angle?

3° (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency range of the glide slope?

329.3 to 335 MHz (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the outer marker beacon?

Indicate the position at which the aircraft should intercept the GS at the appropriate interception altitude ±50ft (C) Signup and view all the answers