Instrument

Question 1

Takeoff minimums

Answer 1

Part 91- N/A
Everyone else- 1-2 engines: 1SM
- >2 engines: 1/2 SM

Question 2

The 123 rule

Answer 2

When a destination has an IAP, if the weather is equal to or better than:
1 hour before and 1 hour after ETA
2,000 ft ceilings
3sm visibility
An alternate is not required

Question 3

Alternate weather minimums

Answer 3

Precision: 600ft/2sm
Non precision: 800ft/2sm

Question 4

Standard departure

Answer 4

-200FPNM
-Cross end of runway at 35 ft
-must be at 400ft before making any turns

Question 5

Standard departure procedure (SID)

Answer 5

-improves traffic flow and reduces ATC workload
-graphic form
-requires ATC clearance

Question 6

Obstacle departure procedure (ODP)

Answer 6

-provides obstacle clearance en route
-text or graphical
-does not require ATC clearance

Question 7

Diverse vector area (DVA)

Answer 7

-ATC will vector around obstacles
-until minimum vectoring altitude or other minimum IFR altitude

Question 8

Visual climbs over airport (VCOA)

Answer 8

-if the required climb gradient is >200 FPNM and you can’t meet it
-VFR
-published procedure
-pilots must advise ATC

Question 9

Rate of climb (FPM) equation

Answer 9

Rate of climb (FPM)= (GS/60)*climb gradient (FPNM)

Question 10

Turning error equation

Answer 10

(Latitude/2)+15=degrees of error in a 90 degree turn

Question 11

Instrument clearance

Answer 11

CRAFT
Clearance limit
Route
Altitude
Frequency
Transponder

Question 12

Holding entry initial turn direction

Answer 12

POTS
Parallel entry
Opposite of hold turn
Teardrop entry
Same as hold turn

Question 13

Teardrop entry

Answer 13

LARS
Left turns
Add 30 to OB
Right turns
Subtract 30 from OB

Question 14

5 Ts

Answer 14

Time
Turn
Twist
Throttle
Talk

Question 15

Holding lengths

Answer 15

<=14,000: 1 minute
>14,000: 1.5 minute

Question 16

Holding speeds

Answer 16

<6,000: 200kts
<=14,000: 230kts
>14,000: 265kts