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What must an instrument-rated airplane pilot do to regain instrument currency after not flying with instrument references for 12 months?
What must an instrument-rated airplane pilot do to regain instrument currency after not flying with instrument references for 12 months?
- Attend a seminar on recent changes in aviation regulations.
- Complete a solo instrument flight for four hours.
- Take a written exam to refresh knowledge.
- Successfully complete an instrument proficiency check with an FAA-certified instructor. (correct)
When cleared for an approach while being radar vectored, when can you descend below your last assigned altitude?
When cleared for an approach while being radar vectored, when can you descend below your last assigned altitude?
- When you are within 10 nautical miles of the airport.
- When you have visual contact with the runway.
- When you are established on a segment of a published route or instrument approach procedure. (correct)
- When advised by the control tower.
What do flashing white lights flush-mounted perpendicular to the runway centerline indicate?
What do flashing white lights flush-mounted perpendicular to the runway centerline indicate?
- Land and hold short lights. (correct)
- Taxiway centerline lights.
- Runway threshold lights.
- Approach lighting system indicators.
Which of the following actions does NOT help in regaining instrument currency?
Which of the following actions does NOT help in regaining instrument currency?
In the context of instrument procedures, what does being 'established' on an approach mean?
In the context of instrument procedures, what does being 'established' on an approach mean?
Flashcards
Instrument currency (12 months)
Instrument currency (12 months)
Successfully complete an instrument proficiency check with an FAA-certified instrument flight instructor to maintain instrument currency.
Radar vectored approach altitude
Radar vectored approach altitude
Maintain the last assigned altitude until established on a published route or instrument approach.
Flush-mounted white flashing lights
Flush-mounted white flashing lights
Land and hold short lights, perpendicular to the runway centerline.
Nose-high critical attitude
Nose-high critical attitude
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Instrument-rated pilot currency
Instrument-rated pilot currency
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Study Notes
Question 4
- Instrument currency for pilots who haven't flown instrument references in 12 months is regained by successfully completing and an instrument proficiency check with an FAA-certified flight instructor.
Question 5
- When cleared for an approach under radar vectoring, maintain the last assigned altitude until established on a published route or instrument approach procedure.
Question 6
- Flush-mounted flashing white lights perpendicular to the runway centerline are land and hold short lights.
Question 7
- The procedure for recovering from an excessively nose-high critical attitude is not detailed in the provided text.
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Description
Test your knowledge on instrument flying regulations and procedures. This quiz covers key topics such as instrument proficiency checks, radar vector approaches, and runway lighting. Perfect for pilots looking to refresh their understanding of current flying regulations.
