FAA IR Practical memory items

Question 1

Pre-Maneuver Checklist

Answer 1

• C learing turns
• C onfigure (standard ‘T’ flow)
• M SA (airwork > 2,000 ft)
• A irspeed (set for the maneuver & trim)
• L anding (potential emerg’ landing area)
• S can for traffic

Question 2

“E” ( Pax brief - S A F E T Y)

Answer 2

E - emergency evacuation (plan - who goes first)
- exits (doors, how to operate)
- exchange of controls

Question 3

“S” ( Pax brief - S A F E T Y)

Answer 3

S - seat belts
- shoulder harnesses
- seat position

Question 4

“A” ( Pax brief - S A F E T Y)

Answer 4

A - air vents
- action in case of passenger discomfort

Question 5

“T” ( Pax brief - S A F E T Y)

Answer 5

T - talking during CRITICAL phases of flight, “sterile cockpit”

Question 6

What are the elements of
G U M P S ?

Answer 6

Gas,
Undercarriage,
Mixture,
Prop & Pump,
Switches & Seatbelts

Question 7

Airplane Documents required to be onboard

Answer 7

Airworthiness certificate
Registration certificate
Radio station license
Operating handbook
Weight and Balance

Placards & Compass card

Question 8

WARNBIF

Answer 8

Where are we going
ATIS
Radio setup
Nav setup
Brief
Intentions
Flows

Question 9

When Can You Go Below Minimums On An Instrument Approach?

Answer 9

1. If you’re able to make a descent to landing on the intended runway using normal maneuvers and a normal descent rate.
2. If the flight visibility (that you observe) meets or exceeds the minimums published for the approach.
3. If you’re able to identify one of the approved visual references for the runway (often called the “runway environment”)

Question 10

Name the approved visual references for the runway (to let you go below minimums).

Answer 10

1. The approach light system, except that the pilot may not descend below 100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation using the approach lights as a reference unless the red terminating bars or the red side row bars are also distinctly visible and identifiable.
2. Visual glideslope indicator.
3. Threshold, Threshold markings, Threshold lights.
4. Touchdown zone, touchdown zone markings, touchdown zone lights.
5. Runway, runway markings, runway lights.
6. Runway end identifier lights.

Question 11

What are the various classifications of NOTAMs?

Answer 11

1. NOTAM (D) - domestic
2. FDC NOTAMs
3. International NOTAMs
4. Military NOTAMs

Question 12

Name some examples NOTAM (D)

Answer 12

Taxiway closures, personnel and equipment near or crossing runways, airport lighting.

Question 13

What are FDC NOTAMs used for?

Answer 13

FDC NOTAMs include:
- Amendments to published IAPs and other current aeronautical charts.
- Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) restrict entrance to a certain airspace at a certain time, however, some TFRs provide relief if ATC permission is given to enter the area when requested. Online preflight resources for TFRs provide graphics and plain language interpretations.
- High barometric pressure warning.
- Laser light activity.
- ADS-B, TIS-B, and FIS-B service availability. Satellite-based systems such as WAAS or GPS.