What do you need to act as a PIC in IMC
§61.57(c) 66 Hits
Within 6 cal mos: 6 instrument approaches, Holding procedures & tasks, intercepting & tracking courses through the use of electronic navigation system.
Pre-flight self-assessment
IMSAFE
Illness
Medication
Stress
Alcohol
Fatigue
Eating/Emotions
Risk Management & Personal Mins
PAVE Checklist
Pilot (IMSAFE)
Aircraft
enVironment
External Pressures
Decision Making (DECIDE)
Detect that a change has occurred
Estimate the need to counter the change
Choose a desirable outcome
Identify solutions
Do the necessary actions
Evaluate the effects of the actions
Documents Required for Flight
AARROW PDC
Annual
ADs
Registration
Radio Op Cert
Operating Handbook
Weight & Balance
Placards
Data Plate
Compass Deviation Card
Preflight info required §91.103
§91.103 - NWKRAFT
NOTAMs
Weather reports and forecasts
Known traffic delays
Runway length of intended use
Alternatives available
Fuel Reqs
Takeoff and landing perf data
Need an alternate
1, 2, 3 rule. 1 hr before & 1hr after ETA
Ceiling will be at least 2,000’ above airport elevation
Visibility will be at least 3 statue miles.
FPM Formula
FPM = (FPNM x Groundspeed) / (60)
IFR Departure Clearance
C - Clearance Limit
R - Route
A - Altitude
F - Frequency
T - Transponder
What is the purpose of a STAR
Serves as a transition between enroute structure and a point from which h an approach to landing can be made.
What is the purpose of a STAR
Serves as a transition between enroute structure and a point from which h an approach to landing can be made.
What is the purpose of a SID
Provide obstruction clearance and helps reduce radio congestion.
Do I need to file an alternate? §91.169
§91.169 1-2-3 rule: 1hr before or after ETA, forecasted weather is less than 2000’ ceiling and 3sm visibility.
What are the basic IFR departure clearance items?
Clearance limit
Route
Altitude
Frequency
Transponder code
What are mandatory reports under IFR?
MARVELOUSVFR C500
Missed Approach
Airspeed +/-10kt / 5% of filed TAS
Reaching a Holding Fix
VFR on top
ETA change +/-3mins
Leaving a holding fix
Outer marker
Unforecasted Weather
Safety of flight
Vacating an altitude
Final approach fix
Radio/Nav failure
Compulsory reporting points?!
500 - unable to climb or descend @ 500FPM
What are standard IFR take off mins?
Part 91 - None
Part 121, 125, 129, 135 -
2 engines: 1sm visibility
3+ engines: 1/2sm visibility
What are holding pattern altitudes and speeds?
Up to 6,000 msl - 200KIAS
6,001 - 14,000 msl - 235kts
> 14,001- 260kts
What are RVR distances and equivalencies is SM?
1600 - 1/4 mile
2400 - 1/2 mile
3200 - 5/8mile
4000 - 3/4mile
4500 - 7/8mile
5000 - 1 mile
6000 - 1 1/4 mile
What are lost comm procedures?
Fly the highest among (MEA):
Minimum altitude prescribed by IFR
Expected altitude
ATF clearance limit
Procedure Turns are Not Required When? §91.175
SHARPT §91.175
Straight in approach
Holding in lieu of a procedure turn
Arc
Radar vectors
P - NO PT depicted on chart
Timed approaches
Teardrop course reversal
WHEN CAN YOU DESCEND BELOW AN MDA/DA? §91.175
Aircraft Approach Categories - speeds and circling distances
CAT A - 1.3VSO < 90 - 1.3NM circling
CAT B - 1.3VSO 91-120 - 1.5NM circling
CAT C - 1.3VSO 121-140 - 1.7NM circling
CAT D - 1.3VSO 141-165 - 2.3NM
CAT E - 1.3VSO > 165 - 4.5NM
What is a Visual Descent Point (VDP)? (AIM 5-4-5)
A defined point from which a descent using a normal descent rate and normal maneuvers can be made from the MDA to touchdown point provided visual reference is established
What equipment is needed for IFR Flight? GRABCARD
ATOMATO FLAMES + FLAPS (91.205) + GRABCARD
Generator/Alternator
Radios
Altimeter (sensitive)
Ball (turn/slip indicator)
Clock
Attitude Indicator
Rate of Turn Indicator
Directional Gyro (heading indicator)