Additional reports- The following reports should be made at all times:
At all times:
- When vacating any previously assigned altitude or flight level for a newly
assigned altitude or flight level. - When an altitude change will be made if operating on a clearance specifying
“VFR ON TOP.” - When unable to climb/descend at a rate of at least 500 feet per minute.
- When approach has been missed. (Request clearance for specific action; i.e.,
to alternative airport, another approach, etc.). - Change in the average true airspeed (at cruising altitude) when it varies by
5 percent or 10 knots (whichever is greater) from that filed in the flight plan. - The time and altitude or flight level upon reaching a holding fix or point to
which cleared. - When leaving any assigned holding fix or point.
NOTE: The reports in subparagraphs 6 and 7 may be omitted by pilots of aircraft involved in
instrument training at military terminal area facilities when radar service is being provided. - Any loss, in controlled airspace, of VOR, TACAN, ADF, low frequency
navigation receiver capability, complete or partial loss of ILS receiver capability or impairment of
air/ground communications capability. Reports should include aircraft identification, equipment
affected, degree to which the capability to operate under IFR in the ATC system is impaired, and
the nature and extent of assistance desired from ATC. - Any information relating to the safety of flight.
(b) When not in “radar contact”. - When leaving final approach fix inbound on final approach (nonprecision
approach) or when leaving the outer marker or fix used in lieu of the outer marker inbound on final
approach (precision approach). - A corrected estimate at anytime it becomes apparent that an estimate as
previously submitted is in error in excess of three minutes.
(c) Pilots encountering weather conditions which have not been forecast, or
hazardous conditions which have been forecast, are expected to forward a report of such weather
to ATC
Define VFR-on-top versus VFR-over-the-top? According to AR 95-1, are there additional requirements for VFR-over-on-top?
VFR Over-The-Top A VFR operation in which an aircraft operates in VFR conditions on top of an undercast.
VFR-On-Top ATC authorization for an IFR aircraft to operate in VFR conditions at any appropriate VFR altitude.
Over-the-top flights. Aircraft will not be flown above a cloud or fog layer under VFR for more than 30 minutes unless— (1) The aircraft is equipped for IMC flight per table 5–2 in this regulation and not restricted from IMC flight. (2) All instrument flight rules and requirements can be met for the remaining flight
What are the 3 different types of holding patterns?
Holding in lieu, arrival and map
Identify the following signs?
Runway Holding position sign
Runway Distance Remaining Sign Indicating
3,000 feet of Runway Remaining
Runway 15-33
Do you have to comply with A IFR alternate minimums?
IFR Alternate Minimums:
Ceiling and Visibility Minimums not applicable to USA/USN/USAF. Pilots must review the IFR Alternate
How far from active restricted areas should aviators plan to avoid?
Aircrews should ensure that their route of flight will avoid active restricted areas by at least 3 NM, unless permission has been obtained from the using agency to operate in that airspace, and the appropriate ATC facility has been notified.
- When filing for the ILS RWY 10 into MGM, how do you file for the IAF of MARRA?
File to I-MGM then to MARRA
Above the V454 airway, what do the altitudes 2400 and 2000 represent? What is the purpose of the X at Miler intersection?
2400: MEA
2000: MOCA
X is the minimum crossing altitude
MINIMUM CROSSING ALTITUDE/MCA - The lowest altitude at certain fixes at which an aircraft must cross when proceeding in the direction of a higher Minimum Enroute Instrument Flight Rules Altitude (MEA). (See Minimum Enroute IFR Altitud
