Visual Manoeuvring

Question 1

If the final approach direction of an approach does not align the aircraft within ______ of the runway centreline, then it is not a straight-in approach procedure.

Answer 1

+ or - 30 degrees

Question 2

A 25nm ‘disk’, centred on the air and placed 1000 ft above any obstacle within that radius is called…

Answer 2

Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA)

Question 3

The lowest level you may descend to at the bottom of the approach…

Answer 3

Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA)

Question 4

At the conclusion of an instrument approach, descent below MDA may be made providing what 3 requirements?

Answer 4

1. Within the Circling Area
2. Visibility is not less than that specified for circling
3. Visual contact with runway, approach lights or other markings associated with approach end of runway, is maintained.

Question 5

A visual approach by day may be commenced if the following conditions are met:

Answer 5

1. Within 30 nm and not below LSALT
2. Clear of cloud and in sight of ground or water
3. Visibility not less than 5000m
4. Not less than 1000ft over built up areas, 500ft over other terrain.

Question 6

A visual approach by night may be commenced if the following conditions are met:

Answer 6

1. Clear of cloud and in sight of ground or water
2. Visibility not less than 5000m
3. Within the circling area - OR -
   
   • within 5 nm if established on VASIS
   • within 7nm if established on VASIS at aerodrome with ILS installation
   • within 10 nm if established on ILS

Question 7

All other conditions being met, at what distance may you commence a visual approach at night if you are established on a VASIS?

Answer 7

5 nm

Question 8

All other conditions being met, at what distance may you commence a visual approach at night if you are established on a VASIS at an aerodrome with an ILS?

Answer 8

7 nm

Question 9

All other conditions being met, at what distance may you commence a visual approach at night if you are established on an ILS?

Answer 9

10 nm

Question 10

What are the responsibilities for pilots during a visual approach by day in CTA?

Answer 10

• Maintain authorised track until 5nm
• Remain not less than 500ft above lower limit of CTA
• Not descend below 500ft AGL or 1000ft over a built-up area

Question 11

What are the responsibilities for pilots during a visual approach at night in CTA?

Answer 11

• Maintain authorised track until within circling area
• Remain not less than 500ft above lower limit of CTA or above LSALT or MSA
• If radar vectored, not below last assigned altitude until within the circling area.

Question 12

A flight operating under VFR at night, must provide an alternate within _____ unless what?

Answer 12

1 hour unless:

• served by NDB/VOR or
• GNSS receiver