IF Navigation

Question 1

What are the key fuel figures for IFR NAV?

Answer 1

50kg: STTO
70kg: Fixed reserve (20 mins)
200kg/hr: Normal fuel burn
170kg/hr: Fuel burn in the hold @65KIAS
140kg/hr: OEI burn rate
10%: Variable reserve for each leg
1 min extra per 1000ft climb

Question 2

What methods can be used to get LSALT?

Answer 2

• Whiskey routes (RNP 2, 5NM either side)
• Custom route LSALT (RNP 2, 5NM either side, can use OZRWYs)
• 10/25NM LSALT
• Grid LSALT

Question 3

What is required for min vis to be applicable regarding alternate planning?

Answer 3

• Actual QNH must be available
• Upper modes available
• HIAL and HIRL

Question 4

How are aircraft required to plan around inter/temp periods?

Answer 4

Carry the extra fuel so that on arrival you are able to land outside of the expected weather OR have an alternate in case the weather is occurring on arrival and you can’t get in

Question 5

The expected Wx conditions at the arrival location are below alternate minimums, what options are available to depart?

Answer 5

1. Carry fuel to conduct an approach, missed approach, transit to designated alternate and approach fuel for landing
2. If due INTER/TEMPO carry fuel to hold during the period of the Wx
3. Slide arrivals left/right

Question 6

When loading a route into the 750, what are some common errors?

Answer 6

Selecting routes to and from the wrong aid (VOR/NDB/ARP)

Question 7

Explain IFR separation for other aircraft is each class of airspace:

Answer 7

Class C: ATC seperate from IFR and VFR
Class D: ATC seperate from IFR and SVFR only
Class G: Pilots receive FIS but no separation, that is the pilots responsibility

Question 8

What is the FLM stance on turbulence?

Answer 8

• Flights into SEV TURB are allowed but if experienced the aircraft should avoid the TURB and come home
• Reducing airspeed by 10-15KTS is reccomended

Question 9

ON departure, what are the additional things that’s must be logged?

Answer 9

Fuel state
Time of departure