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Which rules are applicable to the pilot in command when operating under a VFR-on-Top clearance?
Which rules are applicable to the pilot in command when operating under a VFR-on-Top clearance?
- VFR when 'in the clear' and IFR when 'in the clouds.'
- Only VFR operations are permitted.
- VFR and IFR. (correct)
- IFR only.
What is the minimum logged experience required for a pilot in command on an IFR flight within the last six months?
What is the minimum logged experience required for a pilot in command on an IFR flight within the last six months?
- Three instrument approaches plus three hours of actual or simulated instrument time.
- Five instrument approaches and two hours of actual IFR flying.
- Six instrument approaches plus practice in holding procedures and intercepting and tracking courses. (correct)
- Three hours of simulated flight and IFR navigation.
When leveling off from a climb or descent, by how much should you lead the desired altitude?
When leveling off from a climb or descent, by how much should you lead the desired altitude?
- By direct transition without leading.
- By 10% of the vertical speed. (correct)
- By 5% of the altitude to avoid overshooting.
- By 10% of the airspeed.
Which of the following options would appropriately help an instrument-rated pilot regain currency after 12 months without instrument flight?
Which of the following options would appropriately help an instrument-rated pilot regain currency after 12 months without instrument flight?
In the context of instrument flying, what practice is specifically required when you log six instrument approaches?
In the context of instrument flying, what practice is specifically required when you log six instrument approaches?
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VFR-on-Top clearance rules
VFR-on-Top clearance rules
VFR rules apply when visible, IFR rules when in clouds.
IFR flight instrument time
IFR flight instrument time
At least 6 instrument approaches + practice in holding, intercepting, tracking.
Leveling altitude from climb/descent
Leveling altitude from climb/descent
Lead the desired altitude by 10% of the vertical speed.
Instrument currency for instrument-rated pilots
Instrument currency for instrument-rated pilots
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Instrument approach types
Instrument approach types
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