IFR Techniques

Question 1

Six ‘T’s

Answer 1

Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk, Track

Question 2

Turn

Answer 2

Turn to new heading

Question 3

Time

Answer 3

Start timing for the segment leg

Question 4

Twist

Answer 4

Change OBS

Question 5

Throttle

Answer 5

Adjust power for climb/descent

Question 6

Talk

Answer 6

Report at fix

Question 7

Track

Answer 7

Follow CDI with heading adjustments as needed to track the course.

Question 8

Wind Correction Estimate

Answer 8

Max WCA @ 10kn & 90kn TAS = 6 degrees
Max WCA @ 10kn & 110kn TAS = 5 degrees
Max WCA @ 10kn & 130kn TAS = 4 degrees

WCA = Max WCA x WS/10 x WF

ANGLE WF
30 .5
50 .75
60+ 1.0

45 degree headwind @ 20 knots for 90 knot TAS
= 6 x 2 x .75 = 9 degrees