Holding Procedures in Aviation

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According to the text, what is the abbreviation used by Jeppesen approach charts for Decision Altitude/Height?

DH

DA(H) (correct)

DA

ADA(H)

What is the purpose of the Departure Clearance via Data Link (DCL) service?

To reduce aircrew and controller workload (correct)

To initiate a missed approach

To assist in requesting and delivering vocal departure clearance

To provide information and clearance

What does the code word 'DETRESFA' used in aviation designate?

A decision altitude/height

A departure clearance via data link

A distress phase (correct)

A dependent parallel approach

Which type of instrument approach procedure does not utilize vertical guidance?

Non-precision approach (NPA) procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is an instrument approach procedure based on a navigation system that is not required to meet the precision approach standards of ICAO Annex 10, but provides course and glide path deviation information?

Approach procedure with vertical guidance (APV) Signup and view all the answers

What is an instrument approach procedure using precision lateral and vertical guidance with minima as determined by the category of operation?

Precision approach (PA) procedure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the definition of Flight Level (FL)?

A surface of constant atmospheric pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the purpose of Flight Path Monitoring?

To provide aircraft with information and advice relative to significant deviations from nominal flight path Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the definition of Flight Visibility?

The visibility forward from the cockpit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the definition of a Forecast?

A statement of expected meteorological conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which altitude provides terrain and man-made structure clearance within a specific section outlined by latitude and longitude lines?

Grid MORA values derived by Jeppesen Signup and view all the answers

What is the system accuracy for civil users of the GPS?

100 meters horizontally Signup and view all the answers

What is the height above the highest runway elevation in the touchdown zone of the runway?

Height Above Touchdown (HAT) Signup and view all the answers

Which category of ILS approach procedure provides for an approach to a decision height lower than 60m (200ft) and a runway visual range not less than 300m (1000ft) for aircraft categories A, B, C (D with auto landing), and not less than 350m (1200ft) for aircraft category D without auto landing?

ILS Category II Signup and view all the answers

What is the code word used to designate an uncertainty phase?

INCERFA Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a holding fix or holding point?

To maintain the position of an aircraft in flight in accordance with air traffic control clearances Signup and view all the answers

What are human factors principles?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Final Approach Fix (FAF)?

The point where the final approach segment commences Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Feeder Route on an instrument approach procedure chart?

To designate routes for aircraft to proceed from the enroute structure to the initial approach fix Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Flight Information Region (FIR)?

To provide flight information service and alerting service Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the definition of a Direct route?

A route that assists pilots with previous knowledge of acceptance by ATC Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Displaced Threshold?

A threshold that is located at a point on the runway other than the designated beginning of the runway Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Distress?

A condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and of requiring immediate assistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Effective Date/Time?

The date and time at which aeronautical information becomes effective Signup and view all the answers