Missed Codes

Question 1

AA.I.B.K2b – Takeoff Performance

What is balanced field length and what is VMCG?

Answer 1

Balanced Field Length: Runway where accelerate-stop distance = accelerate-go distance
Ensures either:
Stop safely, OR
Continue safely after engine failure

VMCG: Minimum speed on ground to maintain directional control with one engine inoperative

Question 2

AA.I.B.K7 – Clean Wing Concept

Explain the clean wing concept and anti-icing procedures.

Answer 2

No contamination allowed (frost, ice, snow)
Even small contamination reduces lift & increases drag
Use proper deicing/anti-icing fluid
Understand holdover times
Must perform pre-takeoff contamination check
If unsure → assume contaminated → DO NOT GO

Question 3

AA.I.C.K2a – Weather Reports

What weather sources are used for preflight?

Answer 3

METAR: Routine weather observation
SPECI: Special report for significant changes
PIREPs: Real-time pilot observations (icing, turbulence, clouds)

Question 4

AA.II.C.K7 – Taxi Communications

How do communications differ at towered vs non-towered airports?

Answer 4

Towered:
Clearance required
Follow ATC instructions
Non-towered:
Self-announce on CTAF
Maintain situational awareness
Use standard phraseology

Question 5

AA.III.A.K1 – Atmospheric Effects

How do atmospheric conditions affect takeoff and climb?

Answer 5

High temp / high altitude: ↓ performance
Wind:
Headwind → better performance
Tailwind → worse performance
Density altitude:
Higher DA → longer takeoff, reduced climb

Question 6

AA.VI.A.K1 – Instrument Takeoff Factors

What factors affect an instrument takeoff?

Answer 6

Runway length
Lighting
Surface condition (wet/contaminated)
Wind
Wake turbulence
Icing
Obstacles
Available approaches at destination/alternate

Question 7

AA.VI.B.K1 – Departure Procedures

Explain departure procedures and takeoff minimums.

Answer 7

Takeoff minimums: Visibility/RVR requirements
ODP: Preplanned obstacle clearance (no ATC clearance needed)
SID: ATC-assigned departure
VCOA: Visual climb before proceeding IFR
Diverse vectors: ATC radar guidance
Must meet required climb gradient

Question 8

AA.VI.E.K3 – Precision Approaches

What systems are used in precision approaches?

Answer 8

Ground-based: ILS
Satellite-based: GPS/WAAS
Key concepts:
Course guidance
Equipment requirements
Signal integrity
Interference considerations

Question 9

AA.VI.F.K2 – Landing from Precision Approach

What lighting systems help during precision approaches?

Answer 9

Approach lighting systems (ALS)
Runway lighting:
HIRL
Centerline lights
Taxiway signs and markings
Provide visual references to continue landing

Question 10

AA.VI.J.K1 – Holding Procedures

Explain holding procedures.

Answer 10

Used for delay or sequencing
Includes:
Reporting points
Speed limits
Entry procedures:
Direct
Teardrop
Parallel
Can be:
Published
Non-published