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Flight Training
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Instrument Rating Training Course Outline (TCO)Chief Flight Instructor: Harry Kraemer, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor: Keith Doersom
Stage 1 Instrument Flight Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5
Stage 2 Navigation Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5
Stage 3 Holding Procedures Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5
Stage 4 Instrument approaches Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5
Stage 5 Enroute & Prep for Checkride Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5
Instructor qualificationsMinimum required for both flight and ground instruction
Current Instructor certificate for the instruction to be given (CFII) Third class medical Good standing in the community Must attend monthly instructor meetings held on the first Thursday of each month
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Instrument Pilot Syllabus
Course ObjectiveThe objective of this syllabus is for the student to gain the necessary aeronautical skill, knowledge, and experience to meet the requirements of an Instrument Rating with Airplane category and a Single Engine Land class rating.
PrerequisitesThe student must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language, meet the physical standards for a third class medical certificate, and possess either a Private or Commercial Pilot certificate with an Airplane category and Single Engine Land class rating.
Experience Requirements for an Instrument Rating Include35 hours of instrument training for Part 141 (40 hours for Part 61 programs, 15 hours of which must be with an Instrument Instructor)30 hours of ground training for 141 no minimum ground time specified for Part 61 programs
Testing ProceduresEach module contains review questions. The review questions will test the student’s understanding of the material covered throughout the lessons and must be answered prior to moving on to the next module. A Stage Exam is included with each stage, testing the student on both the ground and flight training material covered throughout the stage. This exam must be passed with a minimum score of 80% and reconciled to 100% in order to proceed to the next stage.
Minimum RequirementsThe time necessary for the syllabus to qualify for an Instrument Rating under FAR 141 includes meeting 35 hours of instruction experience (40 hours for Part 61 programs, 15 hours must be with an instrument instructor) and 30 hours of ground instruction. This is a minimum time only – many factors play a role into the amount of flight time: frequency of flying, weather, scheduling, and lapses in the training process. It is recommended the student fly at least twice a week. This type of schedule produces the most efficient training and cuts down on review time. If there is a lapse in between flights it may be necessary to review maneuvers and/or material adding more time. Students are also encouraged to maintain training proficiency with a personal computer-based aviation training device (PCATD). The student should feel comfortable performing each task in all previous modules before progressing to the next stage. If a student exceeds more than five hours of the minimum 141 recommended time allotted per module, the chief instructor must be informed. Although there is no requirement for instrument solo time, it is highly recommended the student practice all procedures with a safety pilot.
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PCATDsThe FAA has recognized the potential of computer-based training devices for use in general aviation instrument flight training curricula. A qualified PCATD is highly recommended and is highly beneficial when used under the guidance of an instrument instructor to obtain the required aeronautical knowledge and skills for an instrument rating. The national average to obtain the instrument rating is 65 hours. PCATDs are a superb instructional tool, taking the teaching process out of the plane and putting it on the computer. All aspects of the training curriculum should be taught to some performance level on the ground before actually doing it in the airplane. This positive transfer of learning will greatly reduce the flying hours spent working on the instrument rating.
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Stage 1
Instrument Flight
ObjectiveThe objective of Stage 1 is for the student to become proficient in and have an understanding of the following:
Ground Training Course objective School requirements, procedures, regulations Grading criteria Instrument scan techniques IFR instruments Straight- and-level flight Climbs and descents Turns Unusual attitudes Partial panel Training maneuvers used for instrument flight training
Flight Training Flight training process Training aircraft Instrument preflight Aircraft systems related to IFR operations Instrument cockpit check Flight by reference to instruments, including: straight and level, airspeed control, climbs
and descents, timed turns to compass headings, steep turns, unusual attitudes Loss of flight instruments IFR post flight procedures
Completion standardsStage 1 is complete when the student achieves the objective of each lesson and can list or describe the correct process or reference for accomplishing elements, exercises, and activities. The student shall score at least 80% on the Stage 1 exam and all deficient areas shall be reconciled to 100%.
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Stage 1 / Module 1
Minimum 141 requirements1.5 hours dual instrument flight1.5 hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to have an understanding of the Instrument Rating course and instrument scanning techniques.
Lesson Review course and objective School requirements, procedures, regulations Grading criteria, expectations of student Review objective of Stage 1 Instrument scanning techniques, including: basic “T” scan and other scans
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered subject areas.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 1.
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Stage 1 / Module 1
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to be introduced to the Instrument Rating course and become familiarized with the training airplane, instrument preflight, and straight and level instrument flying.
Lesson Discussion of the flight training process CRM including crew communication & coordination Introduction to the training airplane Instrument preflight and aircraft documents Use of checklist Normal takeoff Instrument scan Straight-and-level flight Practice patterns Radar vectors & VOR approach (demonstrated) Postflight
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student can conduct an efficient instrument preflight and scan, and can maintain altitude within 200 feet, airspeed within 20 knots, and heading within 20 degrees while performing the maneuvers listed in the content of this module.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 1 / Module 2
Minimum 141 requirements1.0hour dual instrument flight1.0hour ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of the aircraft instruments used in instrument flight and the concept of flying straight-and-level under instrument conditions.
LessonFlight instruments
Flight instruments including all related systems. Aircraft clock and requirements. Preflight and pre-takeoff checks of flight instruments
Straight & level flying Control instruments Performance instruments Fundamentals of instrument flying Trim Speed & attitude relationships Heading control Altitude control Unusual attitudes Failed instruments Power and speed relationships and control Configuration changes
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered subject areas.
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Stage 1 / Module 2
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become acquainted with the aircraft systems related to IFR operations, instrument cockpit checks, and to become proficient in flight by reference to instruments while maintaining changes of airspeed, and during constant airspeed climbs and descents.
Lesson Discussion of aircraft systems related to IFR operations Instrument cockpit check and preflight Normal takeoff Instrument scan Straight and level flying Standard rate turns Effects of airspeed changes Constant airspeed climbs and descents Practice patterns (optional) Radar vectors Instructor to demonstrate ILS Postflight
Completion standardsThe module is complete when the student can effectively control the airplane within 200 feet, 20 degrees, and 20 knots. The student should also be able to perform standard rate turns while performing all maneuvers in this module.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 2.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 1 / Module 3
Minimum 141 requirements1.0hour dual instrument flight1.0hour ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of straight climbs and descents, and turns during instrument flight.
LessonThe climb
Climbing at different airspeeds Variations on entering the climb Climbing at a particular rate Low clouds (instrument takeoff)
The descent Climbing from a descent Constant rate descents A precision approach
Turning Bank angel and rate of turn Roll-in and roll-out rates A medium level turn Turns to headings Climbing and descending turns Steep turns and steep descending turns
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered subject areas.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 3.
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Stage 1 / Module 3
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become proficient in performing steep turns and slow flight by reference to instruments and understand the process of preflight and postflight checks of the instruments and equipment.
Lesson Preflight Normal takeoff Standard rate turns Slow flight Steep turns Practice patterns (optional) Radar vectors Instructor to demonstrate NDB approach Postflight, including instrument and equipment checks
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can perform steep turns and slow flight by reference to instruments and post flight procedures, and can maintain flight within 150 feet, 15 degrees, 15 knots, and 5 degrees of bank angle while performing all maneuvers in this module.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 1 / Module 4
Minimum 141 requirements1.0 hours dual instrument flight time1.0hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to have an understanding of recognizing and recovering from unusual attitudes.
Lesson Recognizing unusual attitudes Review of pitch, bank, airspeed as associated with unusual attitudes
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered subject areas.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 4.
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Stage 1 / Module 4
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become proficient at performing timed turns to magnetic headings, and constant rate climbs and descents all by reference to instruments.
Lesson Preflight Soft field takeoff Standard rate turns Steep turns Slow flight Stalls, power on & off Compass turns (timed) Systems and equipment malfunctions
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can maintain flight within 150 feet, 15 degrees, and 15 knots while performing all maneuvers in this module.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 5.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 1 / Module 5 and Stage Check
Minimum 141 requirements1.5 hours dual instrument flightStage check1.5 hours ground instructionStage exam
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of partial panel instrument flight.
Lesson Interpreting pitch attitude partial panel Interpreting bank partial panel Straight and level partial panel Climbs, turns, and descents partial panel Recovery from unusual attitudes partial panel
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered subject areas. Stage 1 exam must be passed with a minimum score of 80% and reconciled to 100%.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 6.
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Stage 1 / Module 5 and Stage Check
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become proficient in recovery from unusual attitudes and partial panel flight. For the Stage check the student should demonstrate skill in the following areas according to the completion standards.
Lesson Preflight A/C systems related to IFR operations Instrument cockpit check Short field takeoff Straight and level Airspeed changes Constant airspeed climbs and descents Constant VSI rate climbs and descents Standard rate turns Slow flight Steep turns Stalls, power on & off Timed turns Unusual attitudes Radar vectors Demonstrated VOR, ILS, or NDB approach Postflight including instruments and equipment checks
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can recover from unusual flight attitudes, full and partial panel. The student should be able to maintain flight within 150 feet, 15 degrees, 15 knots, and 5 degrees of bank angle while performing all maneuvers listed in this module.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
Stage exam score __________________
Stage check successful______________
A/C__________ PCATD____________
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Stage 2
Navigation
ObjectiveThe objective of Stage 2 is for the student to become proficient in and have an understanding of the following:
Ground training Radio navigation aids Radar DME NDB/ADF (fixed and rotatable cards) Relative bearing, magnetic bearing VOR ILS RNAV, VORTAC, LORAN, GPS VHF Direction Finding
Flight training ATC Clearances Radio navigation Intercepting and tracking radials and bearings IFR charts Airways
Completion standardsStage 2 is complete when the student achieves the objective of each lesson and can list or describe the correct process or reference for accomplishing elements, exercises, and activities. The student shall score at least 80 % on the Stage 2 exam and all deficient areas shall be reconciled to 100%.
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Stage 2 / Module 1
Minimum 141 requirements1.5 hours dual instrument flight1.5 hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to be introduced to radio navigation aids and gain an understanding of radar.
Lesson Radar vectoring Radar approaches Surveillance approaches PAR approaches No gyro approaches Using the transponder Basic radar theory
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
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Stage 2 / Module 1
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become oriented with VOR homing and tracking procedures and to become proficient in ATC clearances.
Lesson Preflight ATC clearances VOR and VOT checks TO-FROM and CDI orientation and use Homing and tracking radials Effects of wind Reverse sensing Station passage ASR approach Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can communicate effectively with ATC, home and track VOR radials, perform VOR checks, and orient himself using a VOR. Flight should be maintained within 150 feet, 15 knots, and 15 degrees heading while performing all maneuvers in this module.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 2 / Module 2
Minimum 141 requirements1.0 hours dual instrument flight1.0hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an operational understanding of DME and the VOR, TACAN, and VORTAC.
Lesson DME, including: Slant distance, frequencies, VOR/DME pairing, ILS/DME pairing, DME
arcs VOR, including: Radials, range, chart depiction, VOR/DME, TACAN, VORTAC, TO
FROM indicator, orientation with, tracking/homing, intercepting, VOR approach
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD lesson 7.
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Stage 2 / Module 2
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become proficient at VOR navigation and intercepting and tracking radials and DME arcs.
Lesson Preflight ATC clearances VOR/VOT checks VOR navigation Homing/tracking Intercepting DME arcs VOR approach Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can navigate using VORs and can intercept and track radials and DME arcs. Flight should be maintained within 150 feet altitude, 15 knots airspeed, and 15 degrees heading while performing all maneuvers in this module.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD lesson 8.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 2 / Module 3
Minimum 141 requirements1.0hours dual instrument flight1.0hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an operational understanding of the NDB and ADF, the relative bearing indicator, the radio magnetic indicator (RMI), and the rotatable ADF card.
Lesson The ADF and cockpit display The relative bearing indicator Tracking The NDB approach The RMI Orientation using the RMI Intercepting and maintaining course
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD lesson 9.
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Stage 2 / Module 3
Minimum 141 requirements1.0hours dual instrument flight1.0hours ground instruction
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become proficient with NDB navigation and intercepting and tracking bearings.
Lesson Preflight ATC clearances ADF orientation NDB navigation Homing/tracking Intercepting bearings NDB approach Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can navigate using the NDB, and intercept and track bearings. Flight should be maintained with 150 feet altitude, 15 knots airspeed, and 15 degrees heading while performing the maneuvers in this module.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 10.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 2 / Module 4
Minimum 141 requirements1.0 hours dual instrument flight1.0 hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of the ILS.
Lesson The Localizer Tracking the localizer with/without HSI The glideslope Tracking the glideslope Marker beacons Approach lights Approach light systems VASI Runway and taxiway lights Pilot control of lights Runway markings Inoperative ILS components Flying the ILS Simultaneous approaches Sidestep maneuver LDA and SDF approaches MLS approaches Windshear and the approach
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 11.
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Stage 2 / Module 4
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to be introduced to the Low Altitude Enroute chart and its use and to become proficient with Time to Station problems, VOR navigation, DME arcs, NDB navigation, and intercepting and tracking radials and bearings.
Lesson Preflight ATC clearances Low Altitude Enroute chart use and orientation DME arcs VOR and DNB navigation Intercepting and tracking bearings and radials NDB and VOR time to station problems ILS approach Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student understands and can apply the techniques used in DME arcs, VOR & NDB navigation, and IFR chart use, and can perform time to station problems. Flight should be maintained within 150 feet altitude, 15 knots airspeed, and 15 degrees heading while performing the maneuvers in this module.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 2 / Module 5 And Stage Check
Minimum 141 requirements1.5 hours dual instrument flightStage check1.5 hours ground instructionStage exam
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of RNAV, VORTACs, LORAN, GPS, and VHF Direction Finding (DF).
Lesson RNAV RNAV approaches LORAN GPS VHF Direction Finding
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material. Stage 2 exam must be passed with a minimum score of 80% and reconciled to 100%.
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Stage 2 / Module 5 and Stage Check
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to review homing, tracking, and intercepting radials and bearings, navigating with VOR and NDBs, ATC clearances, proper chart use, and airways. For the Stage check, the student should demonstrate skill in the followings areas according the completion standards.
Lesson Preflight ATC clearances VOR check VOR and NDB navigation Intercepting and tracking radials and bearings Chart use Airways Standard rate turns Steep turns Slow flight Stalls Timed turns with compass Unusual attitudes An instrument approach Postflight
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student can perform all maneuvers listed in the content of this module while maintaining VOR and NDB navigation within 2 dots or 5 degrees of course and altitude within 100 feet, heading within 10 degrees, and airspeed within 10 knots.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
Stage exam score __________________
Stage check successful______________
A/C__________ PCATD____________
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Stage 3
Holding procedures
ObjectiveThe objective of Stage 3 is for the student to become proficient in and have an understanding of the following:
Ground training Holding patterns Procedure turns DME arcs IFR regulations Preparation for instrument flight Icing Visibility
Flight training Holding procedures Compliance with departure, enroute, and arrival procedures and clearances Filing an IFR flight plan
Completion standardsStage 3 is complete when the student achieves the objective of each lesson and can list or describe the correct process or reference for accomplishing elements, exercises and activities. Student shall score at least 80% on the Stage exam and all deficient areas shall be reconciled to 100%.
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Stage 3 / Module 1
Minimum 141 requirements1.5 hours dual instrument flight1.5 hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of holding patterns, procedure turns and DME arcs.
Lesson Holding patterns Wind correction in holds Entries into holds Speeds in holds Procedure turns DME arcs
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD lesson 12.
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Stage 3 / Module 1
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to be introduced to entries to holds and holding at VORs and GPS holds (if equipped).
Lesson Preflight Holding instructions Holds including direct entry, parallel, and teardrop entries. Standard and nonstandard hold and entries VOR approach, GPS approach Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student has an understanding of entries to holds and can perform a hold using a VOR and GPS. Student should be able to maintain altitude within 150 feet, airspeed within 15 knots and heading within 15 degrees while performing the maneuvers in this module.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 13.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 3 / Module 2
Minimum 141 requirements1.0hours dual instrument flight1.0hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to understand the FARs which pertain to the instrument rated pilot.
Lesson FARs Responsibility and authority of the PIC Overall IFR operations Appropriate information in the “Aeronautical Information Manual”
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
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Stage 3 / Module 2
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become proficient at holding entry procedures, performing standard and non-standard holding patterns (VOR & GPS), complying with departure, enroute, and arrival procedures and clearances, and filing an IFR flight plan.
Lesson Preflight Departure procedures Filing an IFR flight plan Complying with departure, enroute, and arrival procedures and clearances Holding, including direct, parallel, and teardrop entries Standard and non-standard holds Holding partial panel ILS approach Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can accurately hold at a VOR (and with GPS) using the proper entry and timing techniques, maintaining orientation at all times. Student must be able to maintain altitude within 150 feet, airspeed within 15 knots, and heading within 15 degrees while performing all maneuvers in this module.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 3 / Module 3
Minimum 141 requirements1.0 hours dual instrument flight1.0 hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to understand the preparation necessary for an instrument flight.
Lesson Preflight considerations for an IFR flight Enroute charts Navigation aids Routes Airspace Communications Flight planning
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
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Stage 3 / Module 3
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become proficient in performing holds at a NDB.
Lesson Preflight Departure procedures Filing an IFR flight plan NDB holds, standard and non-standard Partial panel NDB holds Review VOR holding NDB approach Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can perform holds at a NDB using the correct entry and timing procedures, maintaining orientation at all times. Student must maintain altitude within 150 feet, airspeed within 15 knots, and heading within 15 degrees while performing all maneuvers in this module.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 14.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 3 / Module 4
Minimum 141 requirements1.0hours dual instrument flight1.0hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of IFR meteorology specifically icing.
Lesson Structural icing, including: clear ice, rime ice, mixed icing, frost, icing and cloud types Induction icing, including: carb ice and intake ice
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
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Stage 3 / Module 4
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to perform partial panel and intersection holds.
Lesson Preflight File IFR flight plan VOR & GPS holds, partial panel Intersection holds, partial panel NBD holds, partial panel VOR & GPS approach Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can perform VOR and GPS intersection holds, and NBD holds partial panel while maintaining orientation at all times. Student must maintain altitude within 150 feet, airspeed within 15 knots, and heading within 15 degrees while performing all maneuvers in this module.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 3 / Module 5And Stage Check
Minimum 141 requirements1.5 hours dual instrument flightStage check1.5 hours ground instructionStage exam
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of IFR meteorology specifically visibility.
Lesson Inversions and reduced visibility Condensation Fog, including: radiation, advection, upslope, frontal, steam fog
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material. Stage 3 exam must be passed with a minimum score of 80% and reconciled to 100%.
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Stage 3 / Module 5And Stage Check
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to review VOR & GPS, intersection, NBD standard and non-standard holds both full and partial panel and instrument flying maneuvers. For the stage check, the student should demonstrate skill in the following areas according to the completion standards.
Lesson Preflight File IFR flight plan Comply with departure, enroute, and arrival procedures and clearances VOR &GPS hold Intersection hold NDB hold Slow flight Steep turns Stalls ILS approach Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can perform VOR & GPS intersection, and NDB holds, demonstrating all entry procedures both standard and non-standard patterns, full and partial panel. Student must maintain altitude within 100 feet, airspeed within 10 knots, and heading within 10 degrees while performing all maneuvers in this module.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
Stage exam score __________________
Stage check successful______________
A/C__________ PCATD____________
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Stage 4
Instrument Approaches
ObjectiveThe objective of Stage 4 is for the student to become proficient in and have an understanding of the following:
Ground training Instrument approaches Instrument departures Visual maneuvering Clouds Thunderstorms High altitude meteorology
Flight training VOR/VORTAC & GPS instrument approaches NDB approaches ILS approaches Missed approaches Circling approaches Landing from an approach Localizer approaches Back course approaches Partial panel approaches Loss of communications
Completion standardsStage 4 is complete when the student achieves the objective of each lesson, and can list or describe the correct process or reference for accomplishing elements, exercises and activities. Student shall score at least 80% on the stage exam and all deficient areas be reconciled to 100%.
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Stage 4 / Module 1
Minimum 141 requirements1.5 hours dual instrument flight1.5 hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an operational understanding of arrivals, instrument approaches, and instrument approach charts.
Lesson Arrivals and STARs Vertical navigation Segments of an instrument approach Elements of an approach chart Identification of approach charts Communication frequencies Plan view Profile view MSA Approach minimums Timing DH and/or MDA Visual illusions on approach
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
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Stage 4 / Module 1
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become proficient in performing VOR & GPS approaches, radar vectors to the final, straight in approaches, circle to land approaches and missed approaches.
Lesson Preflight File IFR flight plan VOR & GPS approach, missed approach Radar vectors to final on VOR or GPS approach, missed approach Partial panel VOR approach with radar vectors Circle to land from an approach Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can perform VOR & GPS approaches (full, vectors, straight in, circle to land) within 100 feet of altitude and 3 dots of the CDI needle. The student must comply with all ATC clearances and perform all procedures according to the approach plates.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 15.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 4 / Module 2
Minimum 141 requirements1.0hours dual instrument flight1.0hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an operational understanding of the instrument departure.
Lesson Instrument departures Departure airport weather Takeoff minimums Setting up course SIDs ATC clearances
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
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Stage 4 / Module 2
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become proficient in performing NDB approaches, demonstrating full, vectors, straight in, circle to land, and missed approach techniques.
Lesson Preflight File IFR flight plan NDB approach, missed approach NDB approach with vectors, straight in minimums NDB approach partial panel with vectors, circle to land minimums Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can perform NDB full, vectors, missed, circle to land, and straight in approaches while maintaining flight within 100 feet above MDA and not descending lower until a decision has been made to land. The student must maintain the flight within 10 degrees of the runway at the missed approach point.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
This lesson may be completed using PCATD lesson 16.
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Stage 4 / Module 3
Minimum 141 requirements1.0 hours dual instrument flight1.0 hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of visual maneuvering including circle to land, contact approaches, visual approaches, visual illusions, wake turbulence on approaches and hydroplaning on landing.
Lesson Circling to land The circling area The missed when circling Approaches with only circling minimums Airports with no IAP Contact approaches Visual approaches Visual illusions Wake turbulence Hydroplaning
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
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Stage 4 / Module 3
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to become proficient in performing ILS and Localizer approaches including missed approaches, full and vectored techniques.
Lesson Preflight Discuss initiating the missed before reaching the missed approach point File IFR flight plan Full ILS approach, with missed Radar vectored ILS, to straight in minimums Radar vectored Localizer with circle to land minimums Full localizer back course approach with straight in minimums Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can perform ILS full and radar vector approaches and localizer approaches without descending below the minimum altitudes and while maintaining airspeed within 10 knots of approach speed and arriving at the MDA prior to the MAP and performing a prompt missed approach at the proper time. The ILS must be flown within less than full needle deflection.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 17.
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Stage 4 / Module 4
Minimum 141 requirements1.5 hours dual instrument flight1.0 hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of IFR meteorology specifically clouds and thunderstorms.
Lesson Naming of clouds Moisture in the atmosphere Formation of clouds Precipitation from clouds Lifted index Thunderstorms T-storm life cycle Downbursts and microbursts Tornadoes and water spouts Weather radar Stormscopes
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
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Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to demonstrate a proficient VOR and/or GPS hold and approach, NDB hold and approach, and ILS approach. Student will gain an understanding of IFR lost communication procedures.
Lesson Preflight File IFR flight plan VOR and/or GPS hold VOR & or GPS approach NDB hold and approach ILS approach IFR lost communication procedures Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can perform the flight with little assistance from the instructor and maintain flight within 10 knots, 100 feet altitude and without descending below any minimum altitudes. Student will demonstrate IFR lost communication procedures.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Minimum 141 requirements1.5 hours dual instrument flightStage check1.5 hours ground instructionStage exam
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of IFR meteorology specifically high level weather.
Lesson Jetstream High level clouds
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material. Stage 4 Exam must be passed with a minimum score of 80% and reconciled to 100%.
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Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to review VOR, GPS, NDB, ILS and localizer approaches including missed, circling, straight in, full approaches, radar vectors, partial panel, and lost communication procedures. For the stage check the student should demonstrate skill in the following areas according to the completion standards.
Lesson Preflight File IFR flight plan VOR, GPS, NDB, ILS, localizer approaches IFR lost communication procedures Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can conduct the flight using efficient cockpit management skills in instrument conditions and demonstrate VOR, GPS, NDB, ILS and localizer approaches without busting minimums for each approach. Flight must be maintained within 100 feet altitude, 10 degrees heading, and 10 knots airspeed.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
Stage exam score __________________
Stage check successful______________
A/C__________ PCATD____________
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Stage 5Enroute and Prep for Checkride
ObjectiveThe objective of Stage 5 is for the student to become proficient in and have an understanding of the following:
Ground training Enroute procedures Wind, air masses, and fronts Weather reports and forecasts The Instrument rating PTS Prep for checkride oral exam Take and pass the FAA knowledge exam
Flight training Enroute procedures Weather information Cross country flight planning Instrument cross country flying Emergency procedures Instrument rating PTS Sign off for checkride
Completion standardsStage 5 is complete when the student achieves the objective of each lesson and can list or describe the correct process or reference for accomplishing elements, exercises, and activities. Student shall score at least 80% on the Stage exam and all deficient areas shall be reconciled to 100%. Upon completion of this stage, the student will take the Instrument Rating checkride.
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Stage 5 / Module 1
Minimum 141 requirements2.0 hours dual instrument flight (cross country)1.5 hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of enroute procedures on an IFR flight.
Lesson Radar service Enroute clearances Position reports Compulsory radio reports Airways High altitude operations and oxygen VFR on top DME failures Diversions Minimum fuel Canceling IFR
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
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Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to demonstrate proficiency in planning an IFR cross country, enroute procedures, and performing a short IFR flight that includes an ILS, NDB and VOR or GPS approach.
Lesson Preflight Plan and file IFR flight IFR flight Loss of communication procedures Simulated engine failure Partial panel flying NDB, ILS, VOR or GPS approaches Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can accurately plan an IFR cross-country flight, demonstrate correct enroute procedures, and perform this flight including an ILS, NDB, and VOR (or GPS) approach while maintaining altitude within 100 feet, heading within 10 degrees, and airspeed within 10 knots and approaches within the specified minimums.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 5 / Module 2
Minimum 141 requirements2.0 hours dual instrument flight (cross-country)1.0hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of IFR meteorology, specifically wind, air masses, and fronts.
Lesson The nature of the atmosphere Causes of weather Windshear Air masses and frontal weather Warm fronts Cold fronts Occluded fronts Depressions / areas of low pressure Weather associated with depressions Troughs of low pressure The wave or frontal depression Hurricanes Anticyclones / areas of high pressure Weather associated with highs Ride of high pressure
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
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Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to demonstrate proficiency in all IFR cross-country procedures while performing a short trip including holds, approaches, and partial panel.
Lesson Preflight Plan and file flight plan Conduct flight Simulated loss of communications Simulated engine failure Partial panel flying Simulated radio failure VOR (or GPS) and NDB holds VOR (or GPS), ILS, NDB approaches Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can perform IFR cross-country procedures using good cockpit management skills, can maintain flight within 100 feet altitude, 10 knots heading, and 10 degrees heading and can perform approaches within specified minimums.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 5 / Module 3
Minimum 141 requirements3.5 hours dual instrument flight (cross-country)1.0hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain an understanding of IFR meteorology specifically weather reports and forecasts.
Lesson Obtaining a weather briefing Weather reports Weather depiction charts Surface analysis charts Radar summary charts METARs PIREPs Weather forecasts Low level significant weather prognostic charts Area forecasts TAF TWEB Convective outlook / ACs Winds and temperatures aloft forecasts / FDs Severe weather outlook charts / ACs Constant pressure analysis charts Tropopause data charts Getting updates in the air
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has an understanding of all covered material.
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Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to perform the required 250 NM IFR cross-country * demonstrating correct enroute procedures, emergency procedures and instrument approaches. (*will be a distance of at least 250 NMs along airways or ATC directed routing with one segment of the flight consisting of at least a straight line distance of 100 NMs between airports)
Lesson Flight planning Preflight 250 nm cross-country Simulated loss of communications Simulated engine failure Partial panel VOR or GPS, NDB, and ILS approaches each at different airports Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can conduct the 250 nm IFR cross-country procedures efficiently in an organized manner with good communications while maintaining flight within 100 feet altitude, 10 degrees heading, and 10 knots airspeed and conduct all approaches within specified minimums.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 5 / Module 4
Minimum 141 requirements1.5 hours dual instrument flight1.0 hours ground instruction
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to have an understanding of all areas in the Instrument rating PTS.
Lesson Review of the PTS
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student has reviewed the instrument rating PTS.
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Stage 5 / Module 4
Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to practice all instrument procedures in preparation for the checkride.
Lesson Preflight Departure procedures Navigation Holds, full and partial panel Emergency procedures NDB, VOR, GPS, ILS approaches Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can perform all instrument procedures with the PTS.
This lesson may be completed using PCATD Lesson 18.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
A/C_________ PCATD_________
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Stage 5 / Module 5and Stage Check
Minimum 141 requirements1.5 hours dual instrument flightStage check1.5 hours ground instructionStage exam
Ground training
ObjectiveFor the student to gain complete understanding of all areas covered in the oral portion of the checkride.
Lesson Review PTS in preparation for oral portion of checkride
Completion standardsThis lesson is complete when the student passes the Stage 5 exam with at least 80% and reconciled to 100%. Student will also receive signoffs for knowledge exam.
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Flight training
ObjectiveFor the student to review all instrument procedures in preparation for the checkride. For the Stage check, the student should demonstrate skill in the following areas according to the completion standards.
Lesson Preflight Plan and file IFR flight plan Compliance with departure, enroute, arrival procedures and clearances Departure procedures Navigation Intercepting and tracking of radials and bearings Holds, full and partial panel Simulated loss of communications, and engine failure Unusual attitudes (including stalls – power on & off) Steep turns Slow flight VOR or GPS, NDB, ILS approaches Postflight
Completion standardsThis module is complete when the student can demonstrate all instrument maneuvers with the PTS and conduct approaches within published minimums and conduct the flight unassisted by the instructor. Student will receive all signoffs for practical test.
Date of completion______________________
Signature_____________________________
Time flown____________________________
Stage exam score __________________
Stage check successful______________
A/C__________ PCATD____________
FAA knowledge exam score _________
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Stage 1 exam page … 60Stage 2 exam page … 64Stage 3 exam page … 68Stage 4 exam page … 72Stage 5 exam page … 77
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Stage 1 Exam Name________________________Grade________________________Date_________________________Instructor _____________________
1. How many hours are required for completion of the Instrument Rating following a Part 141 program?
35 hours of instrument flight training, 30 hours of ground training 40 hours of flight training, 35 hours of ground training 73 hours of flight training, 40 hours of ground training
2. What must be completed before the student can move on to the next module? Student must pass the stage exam Student must meet the objective specified for each module All of the above
3. In order for students to succeed in this Part 141 program All objectives must be met for each module, any homework completed, and
Stage exams passed with at least 80% All objectives must be met for each module All objectives must be met for each module, homework completed, and Stage
exams passed with at least 70%4. What are the 3 fundamental skills involved in attitude instrument flying?
Instruments interpretation, trim application, and aircraft control Cross check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control Cross check, emphasis, and aircraft control
5. Eye movement radiating out and back to selected instruments is known as the Circular scan Basic T scan Selective radial scan
6. If you are departing from an airport where you cannot obtain an altimeter setting, you should
Set 29.92 in the pressure window of the altimeter Set the altimeter to read field elevation Set the altimeter to read zero
7. As you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from an easterly heading in the northern hemisphere, the magnetic compass will indicate
The approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth Due east for a short time, then gradually catch up with the heading of the aircraft A turn to the right, but at a slower rate than is actually occurring
8. As power is reduced to change airspeed from high to low cruise in level flight, which instrument is primary for pitch?
Attitude indicator VSI Altimeter
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9. What tolerances must be maintained to perform instrument straight and level flight according to the PTS?
Altitude must be maintained within 100 feet, heading within 10 degrees, and airspeed within 10 knots
Altitude must be maintained within 150 feet, heading within 15 degrees, and airspeed within 15 knots
Altitude must be maintained within 100 feet, heading within 15 degrees, and airspeed within 15 knots
10.To enter a climb at the same speed at which the aircraft is flying level Raise the nose first and then add power Add power and raise the nose simultaneously Add power first and then raise the nose
11.Approximately what percentage of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the number of feet to lead the level-off from a climb or descent to a specific altitude?
20% 10% 50%
12. If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the left from a heading of 90 degrees to a heading of 300 degrees?
30 seconds 40 seconds 50 seconds
13.The primary reason the angle of attack must be increased, to maintain a constant altitude during a coordinated turn, is because the
Thrust is acting in a different direction causing a reduction in airspeed and loss of lift
Vertical component of lift has decreased as the result of the bank Use of ailerons has increased the drag
14.What is the correct sequence for recovery from a spiraling, nose low, increasing airspeed, unusual flight attitude?
Increase pitch attitude, reduce power, and level the wings Reduce power, correct the bank attitude, and raise the nose to a level attitude Reduce power, raise the nose to level attitude, and correct the bank attitude
15.During recoveries from unusual attitudes, level flight is attained the instant The horizon bar on the attitude indicator is exactly overlapped with the miniature
airplane A zero rate of climb is indicated on the VSI The altimeter and airspeed needles stop prior to reversing their direction of
movement
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16.The heading indicator is inoperative. What is the primary bank instrument in unaccelerated level flight on a specific heading?
Magnetic compass Attitude indicator Turn coordinator
17.Which instrument provides the most pertinent information (primary) for pitch correction requirements in straight and level flight?
Vertical speed indicator Altimeter Attitude indicator
18.What instrument indication should a pilot observe if an airspeed indicator ram air input and drain hole are blocked?
The airspeed indicator will react as an altimeter The airspeed indicator will show a decrease with an increase in altitude No airspeed indicator change will occur during climbs or descents
19.Which data must be recorded in the aircraft log or other appropriate log by a pilot making a VOR operational check for IFR operations?
VOR name or identification, date of check, amount of bearing error, and signature
Place of check, amount of bearing error, date, and signature Date of check, VOR name or identification, place of check, and amount of
bearing error20.Who is responsible for determining that the altimeter system has been checked and
found to meet regulatory requirements for a particular instrument flight? Owner Operator PIC
21.Which checks and inspections of flight instruments or systems must be accomplished before an aircraft can be flown under IFR?
VOR within 30 days, altimeter system within 24 calendar months, transponder within 24 calendar months
ELT test within 30 days, altimeter systems within 12 calendar months, and transponder within 24 calendar months
VOR within 24 calendar months, transponder within 24 calendar months, and altimeter system within 12 calendar months
22.What minimum navigation equipment is required for IFR flight? VOR/LOC receiver, transponder, and DME VOR receiver and transponder Navigation equipment appropriate to the ground facilities to be used
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23.How should you preflight the altimeter prior to an IFR flight? Set the altimeter to 29.92. With current temperature and the altimeter indication,
determine the true altitude to compare with the field elevation Set the altimeter first to 29.92 and then the current altimeter setting. The change
in altitude should correspond to the change in setting Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within
75 feet of the field elevation for acceptable accuracy.24.According to the PTS, a steep turn must be performed maintaining
A coordinated 360 degree turn (both left and right) with an approximate 45 degree bank plus or minus 5 degrees, rolling out on the entry heading within 10 degrees
A 50 degree bank, plus or minus 10 degrees while coordinating a 360 degree turn
Plus or minus 100 feet, plus or minus 10 knots, plus or minus 10 degrees of bank, and coordination
25.What is the primary pitch instrument when establishing a constant attitude standard rate turn?
Altimeter VSI Airspeed
26.Before beginning any flight under IFR, the PIC must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In addition the PIC must
List an alternate airport on the flight plan and become familiar with the IAP to that airport
List an alternate airport on the flight plan and confirm adequate takeoff and landing performance at the destination airport
Be familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use and the alternatives available if the flight cannot be completed
27.During a constant level turn, what effect would an increase in airspeed have on the rate and radius of turn?
Rate of turn would increase and radius of turn would increase Rate of turn would decrease, and radius of turn would decrease Rate of turn would decrease and radius of turn would increase
28.What instruments are primary fro pitch, bank, and power, respectively when transitioning into a constant airspeed climb from straight and level flight?
Attitude indicator, heading indicator, and manifold pressure gauge or tachometer Attitude indicator for both pitch and bank, airspeed indicator for power VSI, attitude indicator, and manifold pressure or tachometer
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Stage 2 Exam Name________________________Grade________________________Date_________________________Instructor _____________________
1. What approximate rate of descent in fpm is required to achieve a 3 degree glideslope, which is 300 feet per NM, if the groundspeed of the airplane is 90 knots?
300 fpm 450 fpm 550 fpm
2. The approximate range of any VHF signals for an airplane 2000 feet above the level of a ground station is
45 NM 61 NM 55 NM
3. If a radar service is not available, then ATC will separate airplanes using procedures based on their estimated positions and known altitudes. This is known as
Procedural separation Nonradar separation Standby separation
4. FAA radar locations are found in the AIM AFD Low Altitude Enroute chart legend
5. The coded identifier of the DME is transmitted about once every 30 seconds 10 seconds 45 seconds
6. If an airplane tracking directly toward a DME is at 37 DME at time: 0115, and at 27 DME at time: 0120, what is its groundspeed
120 kts 86 kts 140 kts
7. Refer to instruments in exam figure 1. On the basis of this information, the magnetic bearing TO the station would be
175 255 355
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8. If an airplane steering MH 250 has a reading of 030 on its relative bearing indicator, what is the magnetic bearing of the airplane FROM the NDB?
MB 280 from MB 100 from MB 080 from
9. On MH 020 with RB 355, the MB to the NDB is MB 015 MB 020 MB 025
10.MH 080, RBI 000. What heading would you steer to make a 90 degree intercept of a course of MC 040 to the NDB?
Left turn to MH 130 Right turn to MH 130 Right turn to MH 310
11. If the head of the RMI needle reads RMI 070, the magnetic bearing from the ground station to the airplane is
MB 250 from the ground station MB 070 from the ground station MB 355 from the ground station
12.The desired course is MC 120 outbound from an NDB or VOR. The WCA is 3 degrees left. The airplane is achieving this course when the head of the RMI needle indicates
RMI 120 RMI300 RMI310
13.A 5-dot deviation of the CDI on the VOR display indicates a displacement of ____ from the selected course
10 degrees or more 5 degrees or more 12 degrees or more
14. If the CDI is centered with 090 set on the OBS, and the TO flag is showing, what radial is the airplane on?
135 090 270
15. If two components of an ILS are unusable, the appropriate minimum to use is The highest minimum required by any single component that is unusable The same minimum for the fully operational ILS The normal minimum plus 100 feet
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16.Minimums for an ILS approach with all components operative normally establish a DH with a HAT of
800 feet 500 feet 200 feet
17.By which means may a pilot determine if a LORAN C equipped aircraft is approved for IFR operations?
Not necessary, LORAN C is not approved for IFR Check aircraft logbook Check in the AFM supplement
18.When using GPS for navigation and instrument approaches, any required alternate airport must have
Authorization to fly approaches under IFR using GPS A GPS approach that is anticipated to be operational and available at the ETA An approved operational instrument approach procedure other than GPS
19.A heading provided by ATC using VDF is known as a DF steer ASR approach HSI steer
20.Refer to Exam figure 2. Which OBS selection on the #2 NAV would center the CDI and change the ambiguity indication to a TO?
166 degrees 346 degrees 354 degrees
21.When is an IFR flight plan required? When less than VFR conditions exist in either Class E or Class G airspace and in
Class A airspace In all Class E airspace when conditions are below VFR, in Class A airspace, and
in defense zone airspace In Class E airspace when IMC exists or in Class A airspace
22.Prior to which operation must an IFR flight plan be filed and an appropriate ATC clearance received?
Flying by reference to instruments in controlled airspace Entering controlled airspace when IMC exists Takeoff when IFR weather conditions exist
23.VOR station passage is indicated by The first positive, complete reversal of the TO-FROM indicator The moment the TO-FROM indicator becomes blank The first full scale deflection of the CDI
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24.Determine the approximate time and distance to a station if a 5 degree wingtip bearing change occurs in 1.5 minutes with a true airspeed of 95 knots
16 minutes 18 minutes 18 minutes
25.A particular VOR station is undergoing routine maintenance. This is evidenced by Removal of the navigational feature Broadcasting a maintenance alert signal on the voice channel Removal of the identification feature
26.You wish to track MC 030 in no-wind conditions. What magnetic heading would you steer?
MH 030 MH 210 MH 120
27.Current charts must be used at all times. Low Altitude Enroute charts are revised Every 56 days No more than once a year Every 6 months
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Stage 3 Exam Name________________________Grade________________________Date_________________________Instructor _____________________
1. The shape of a typical holding pattern is Rectangle Racetrack Ellipse
2. Refer to Exam figure 1. You receive this ATC clearance “cleared to the XYZ VORTAC. Hold north on the 360 radial, left turns”. What is the recommended procedure to enter the holding pattern?
Parallel Direct only Teardrop only
3. A procedure turn should normally be completed within _____ NM of the procedure turn fix, or as otherwise published on the IAP chart
10 NM 20 NM 5 NM
4. When the approach procedure involves a PT, the maximum speed should not be greater than
180 KIAS 200 KIAS 250 KIAS
5. To maintain a right-hand DME arc with a right crosswind component, the bearing pointer should be
On the right wingtip Ahead of the right wingtip Behind the behind the right wingtip
6. For each ½ NM you have drifted outside a DME are, a suitable heading change is approximately
10-20 degrees away from the arc 10-20 degrees toward the arc 5-10 degrees away from the arc
7. The minimum instrument time required within the last 6 months, to be current for IFR is 6 approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses through
the use of navigation systems 6 hours in the same category aircraft 6 hours in the same category aircraft, and at least 3 of the 6 hours in actual
conditions
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8. Which flight time may be logged as instrument time when on an instrument flight plan All of the time the aircraft was not controlled by ground references Only the time you controlled the aircraft solely by reference to flight instruments Only the time you were flying in IFR weather conditions
9. When departing in IMC conditions from an airport located in Class G airspace, you must file a flight plan and receive an ATC clearance before
Takeoff Entering IFR conditions Entering controlled airspace
10.You are in IMC and have two-way radio communications failure. If you do not exercise emergency authority, what procedure are you expected to follow?
Set transponder to 7600, continue flight on assigned route and fly at the last assigned altitude or the MEA whichever is higher
Set transponder to 7700 for one minute then to 7600 and fly to an area with VFR weather conditions
Set transponder to 7700 and fly to an area where you can let down in VFR conditions
11.Which condition is guaranteed for all of the following altitude limits: MAA, MCA, MRA, MOCA, and MEA (in non mountainous area)
Adequate navigation signals Adequate communications 1000 foot obstacle clearance
12.What is the definition of MEA? The lowest published altitude which meets obstacle clearance requirements and
assures acceptable navigational signal coverage The lowest published altitude which meets obstacle requirements, assures
acceptable navigational signal coverage, two-way radio communications, and provides adequate radar coverage
An altitude which meets obstacle clearance requirements, assures acceptable navigational signal coverage, two-way radio communications, adequate radar coverage, and accurate DME mileage
13.What is an operational consideration if you fly into rain which freezes on impact? You have flown into an area of thunderstorms Temperatures are above freezing at some higher altitude You have flown through a cold front
14.Test data indicate that ice, snow, or frost on the leading edge and upper surface of a wing, having a thickness and roughness similar to medium or course sandpaper can
Reduce lift by as much as 50% and increase drag by as much as 50% Increase drag and reduce lift by as much as 25% Reduce lift by as much as 30% and increase drag by 40%
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15.What condition is most conducive to the formation of radiation fog? Warm moist air over low flatland areas on clear, calm nights Moist, tropical air moving over cold, offshore water The movement of cold air over much warmer water
16.Under which condition does advection fog usually form? Moist air moving over colder ground or water Warm, moist air settling over a cool surface under no-wind conditions A land breeze blowing a cold air mass over a warm current
17.Refer to exam figure 2. You receive this ATC clearance “cleared to the XYZ NBD. Hold northeast on the 040-degree bearing from the NDB. Left turns” At station passage you note the indications in Figure 2. What is the recommended procedure to enter the holding pattern?
Direct only Teardrop only Parallel only
18.What timing procedure should be used when performing a holding pattern at a VOR? Timing for the outbound leg begins over or abeam the VOR, whichever occurs
later Timing for the inbound leg begins when initiating the turn inbound Adjustments in timing of each pattern should be made on the inbound leg
19.When holding at an NDB, at what point should the timing begin for the second leg outbound?
When the wings are level and the wind drift correction angle is established after completing the turn to the outbound heading
When the wings are level after completing the turn to the outbound heading, or abeam the fix, which occurs first
When abeam the holding fix20.At what point should the timing begin for the first leg outbound in a nonstandard holding
pattern? Abeam the holding fix, or wings level, whichever occurs last When the wings are level at the completion of the 180 degree turn outbound When abeam the holding fix
21.When more than one circuit of the holding pattern is needed to lose altitude or become better established on course, the additional circuits can be made
At pilots discretion Only in an emergency Only if pilot advises ATC
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22. If during a VFR practice approach, ATC assigns an altitude or heading that will cause you to enter the clouds, what action should be taken?
Enter the clouds since ATC authorization for practice approaches is considered an IFR clearance
Avoid the clouds and inform ATC that the altitude or heading will not permit VFR Abandon the approach
23.What does declaring “minimum fuel” to ATC imply? Traffic priority is needed to the destination airport Emergency handling is required to the nearest usable airport Merely an advisory that indicates an emergency situation is possible should any
undue delay occur24.Which clearance items are always given in an abbreviated IFR clearance? (assume a
radar environment) Altitude, destination airport, and one or more fixes which identify the initial route
of flight Destination airport, altitude, SID name-number-transition if appropriate Clearance limit, SID name-number-or transition if appropriate
25.What are the minimum fuel requirements for airplanes in IFR conditions, if the first airport of intended landing is forecast to have a 1500-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility at the flight planned ETA? Fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing
And fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed Fly to the alternate and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed Fly to the alternate and fly thereafter for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed
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Stage 4 Exam Name________________________Grade________________________Date_________________________Instructor _____________________
1. How can an IAF be identified on an IAP chart? The procedure turn and the fixes labeled IAF where no procedure turn is
authorized Any fix illustrated within the 10 mile ring other than the FAF or stepdown fix The procedure turn and the fixes on the feeder facility ring
2. During an instrument precision approach, terrain and obstacle clearance depends on adherence to
Minimum altitude shown on the IAP Terrain contour information Natural and man made reference point information
3. Standard takeoff minimums are stated as Visibility Cloud and ceiling All of the above
4. To accept a SID you must have with you in the cockpit at least A textual description A diagram A textual description and a diagram
5. You should circle to land at he Decision height Circling MDA Straight in MDA
6. If the pilot loses visual reference while circling to land from an instrument approach and ATC radar service is not available, the missed approach action should be to
Execute a climbing turn to parallel the published final approach course and climb to the initial approach altitude
Climb to the published circling minimums then proceed to the final approach fix Make a climbing turn toward the landing runway and continue the turn until
established on the missed approach course7. What determines the structure or type of clouds which form as a result of air being
forced to ascend? The method by which the air is lifted The stability of the air before lifting occurs The amount of condensation nuclei present after lifting occurs
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8. Steady precipitation, in contrast to showers, preceding a front is an indication of Stratiform clouds with moderate turbulence Cumuliform clouds with little or no turbulence Stratiform clouds with little or no turbulence
9. What are the requirements for the formation of a thunderstorm? A cumulus cloud with sufficient moisture A cumulus cloud with sufficient moisture and an inverted lapse rate Sufficient moisture, an unstable lapse rate, and a lifting action
10.What procedure is recommended if a pilot should unintentionally penetrate embedded thunderstorm activity?
Reverse aircraft heading or proceed toward an area of known VFR Reduce airspeed to maneuvering speed and maintain a constant altitude Set power for recommended turbulence penetration airspeed and attempt to
maintain a level flight attitude11.A jet stream is defined as wind of
30 kts or greater 40 kts or greater 50 kts or greater
12.The strength and location of the jet stream is normally Stronger and farther north in the winter Weaker and farther north in the summer Stronger and farther north in the summer
13.Refer to exam figure 1. The symbol [2800] on the plan view of the VOR/DME-A procedure at 7D3 represents a minimum safe sector altitude within 25 NM of
DEANI intersection White cloud VORTAC Baldwin Municipal Airport
14.Refer to exam figure 1. What minimum navigation equipment is required to complete the VOR/DME-A approach?
One VOR receiver One VOR receiver and DME Two VOR receivers and DME
15.The minimum aircraft radio navigation equipment needed to perform a NDB approach is ADF VOR and ADF DME and ADF
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16.Refer to exam figure 2. Category A aircraft. Last assigned altitude 3000 feet. If cleared for NDB RWY 28 approach (Lancaster/Fairfield) over ZZV VOR, the flight would be expected to
Proceed straight in from CRISY to the S-28 minimums of 1620-1 Proceed to CRISY, then execute the teardrop procedure as depicted on the
approach chart Proceed direct to CASER, then straight in to S-28 minimums of 1620-1
17.While being vectored, if crossing the ILS final approach course becomes imminent and an approach clearance has not been issued, what action should be taken by the pilot?
Turn outbound on the final approach course, execute a procedure turn, and inform ATC
Turn inbound and execute the missed approach procedure at the outer marker if approach clearance has not been received
Maintain the last assigned heading and query ATC18.Refer to exam figure 3. Using a groundspeed of 90 kts on the ILS final approach
course, what rate of descent should be used as a reference to maintain the ILS glide slope?
415 fpm 480 fpm 555 fpm
19.Refer to exam figure 4. Under which conditions should the missed approach procedure for the RNAV RWY 33 approach be initiated?
Immediately upon reaching the 5.0 DME from the FAF When passage of the MAP waypoint is shown on the ambiguity indicator After the MDA is reached and 1.8 DME fix from the MAP waypoint
20. If an early missed approach is initiated before reaching the MAP, the following procedure should be used unless otherwise cleared by ATC
Proceed to the missed approach point at or above the MDA or DH before executing a turning maneuver
Begin a climbing turn immediately and follow missed approach procedures Maintain altitude and continue past MAP for 1 minute or 1 mile, whichever occurs
first21.What are the main differences between a visual approach and a contact approach
The pilot must request a contact approach, the pilot may be assigned a visual approach and higher weather minimums must exist
The pilot must request a visual approach and report having the field in sight, ATC may assign a contact approach if VFR exist
Any time the pilot reports the field in sight, ATC may clear the pilot for a contact approach, for a visual approach, the pilot must advise that the approach can be made under VFR
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22.When may a pilot make a straight in landing if using an IAP having only circling minimums?
A straight in landing may not be made, but the pilot may continue to the runway at MDA and then circle to land on the runway
The pilot may land straight in if the runway is the active runway and he has been cleared to land
A straight in landing may be made if the pilot has the runway in sight in sufficient time to make a normal approach for landing and has been cleared to land
23.Assume this clearance is received: “Cleared for ILS runway 07 left approach, sidestep to runway 07 right”. When would the pilot be expected to commence the sidestep maneuver?
As soon as possible after the runway environment is in sight Any time after becoming aligned with the final approach course of runway 07 left
and after passing the FAF After reaching the circling minimums for runway 07 right
24.What does the absence of the PT bard on the planview on an approach chart indicate? A PT is not authorized Teardrop type PT is authorized Racetrack type procedure turn is authorized
25.Refer to exam figure 5. What is the landing minimum if you are cleared for the LOC RWY S-18 approach at Stapleton International?
5000 RVR 300 foot ceiling and 1 mile 1 mile visibility
26.Which fixes on the IAP charts are initial approach fixes? Any fix on the enroute facilities ring, the feeder facilities ring, and those at the
start of arc approaches Only the fixes at the start of arc approaches and those on either the feeder
facilities ring or enroute facilities ring that have a transition course shown to the approach procedure
Any fix that is identified by the letters IAF27.Where a holding pattern is specified in lieu of a PT, the holding maneuver must be
executed within The 1 minute time limitation or published leg length A radius of 5 miles from the holding fix 10 knots of the specified holding speed
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28.You enter a holding pattern at a fix, not the same as the approach fix, and receive and EFC time of 1530. AT 1520 you experience complete two way communications failure. Which procedure should you follow to execute the approach to a landing?
Depart the holding fix to arrive at the approach fix as close as possible to the EFC time and complete the approach
Depart the holding fix at the EFC time and complete the approach Depart the holding fix at the EFC time or earlier if your flight planned ETA is
before the EFC
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Stage 5 Exam Name________________________Grade________________________Date_________________________Instructor _____________________
1. If you are instructed to descend from your current altitude 16,000 ft MSL to 13,000 ft MSL, you should descend
At 500 fpm At the optimum rate throughout At the optimum rate, reducing to 500 to 1500 fpm for the last 1000 feet
2. The VFR On Top cruising altitude is based on True course Magnetic course Magnetic heading
3. What relationship exists between the winds at 2000 feet above the surface and the surface winds?
The winds at 2000 feet and the surface winds flow in the same direction, but the surface winds are weaker due to friction
The winds at 2000 feet tend to parallel the isobars while the surface winds cross the isobars at an angle toward lower pressure and are weaker
The surface winds tend to veer to the right of the winds at 2000 feet and are usually weaker
4. Which weather phenomenon is always associated with the passage of a frontal system? A wind change An abrupt decrease in pressure Clouds either ahead or behind the front
5. What type of clouds will be formed if very stable moist air is forced upslope? First stratified clouds and then vertical clouds Vertical clouds with increasing height Stratified clouds with little vertical development
6. Which primary source should be used to obtain forecast weather information at your destination for the planned ETA?
Aviation Area Forecast Radar Summary and Weather Depiction Charts Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
7. What is the single source reference that contains information regarding frontal movement, turbulence, and icing conditions for a specific area?
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast Weather Depiction Chart Aviation Area Forecast
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8. What is the forecast wind at 1800Z in the following TAF? KMEM 091640Z 1818 00000KT 1/2SM RAFG OVC005=
Calm Unknown Not recorded
9. On what frequency should you obtain EFAS below FL 180? 122.1T/112.8R 123.6 122.0
10.What minimum weather conditions must be forecast for your ETA at an airport that has a precision approach procedure, with standard alternate minimums, in order to list it as an alternate for the IFR flight?
600 foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility at your ETA 600 foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility from 2 hours before to 2 hours after your ETA 800 foot ceilings and 2 SM visibility at your ETA
11.What are the minimum fuel requirements for airplanes in IFR conditions, if the first airport of intended landing is forecast to have a 1500 foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility at flight planned ETA? Fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing
And fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed Fly to the alternate and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed Fly to the alternate and fly thereafter for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed
12.How much colder than standard temperature is the actual temperature at 9000 feet as indicated in the following excerpt from the Winds and Temperature Aloft Forecast:
FT 6000 9000 3 degrees C 0737-04 1043-10 10 degrees C 7 degrees C
13.Unsaturated air flowing upslope will cool at the rate of approximately (dry adiabatic lapse rate)
3 degrees C per 1000 feet 2 degrees C per 1000 feet 2.5 degrees C per 1000 feet
14.The station originating the following weather report has a field elevation of 1300 feet MSL. From the bottom of the overcast cloud layer, what is the thickness? (tops of OVC are reported at 3800 feet) SPECI KOKC 2228Z 28024G36KT 3/4SM BKN008 OVC020 28/23 A3000
500 feet 1700 feet 2500 feet
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15.Which meteorological condition is issued in the form of a SIGMET (WS)? Widespread sand or duststorms lowering visibility to less than 3 miles Moderate icing Sustained winds of 30 kts or greater at the surface
16.Enroute at FL 290, the altimeter is set correctly, but not reset to the local setting of 30.57 during descent. If the field elevation is 650 feet and the altimeter is functioning properly, what is the approximate indication upon landing
715 feet 1300 feet Sea level
17.What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a west heading in the northern hemisphere?
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right The compass will remain on west for a short time, then gradually catch up to the
magnetic heading of the aircraft The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll
into the turn is smooth18.What instruments are primary for pitch, bank, and power, respectively, when
transitioning into a constant airspeed climb from straight and level flight? Attitude indicator, heading indicator, and manifold pressure gauge or tachometer Attitude indicator for both pitch and bank, airspeed indicator for power Vertical speed, attitude indicator, and manifold pressure or tachometer
19.What is the correct sequence in which to apply the three skills used in instrument flying? Aircraft control, cross check, and instrument interpretation Instrument interpretation, cross check, and aircraft control Cross check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control
20.Refer to exam figure 1. What is the correct sequence for recovery from the unusual attitude indicated?
Reduce power, increase back elevator pressure, and level the wings Reduce power, level the wings, bring pitch attitude to level flight Level the wings, raise the nose of the aircraft to level flight attitude, and obtain
desired airspeed21.An aircraft which is located 30 miles from a VOR station and shows a ½ scale deflection
on the CDI would be how far from the selected course centerline? 1 ½ miles 2 ½ miles 3 ½ miles
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22.Determine the approximate time and distance to a station if a 5 degree wing tip bearing change occurs in 1.5 minutes with a true airspeed of 95 knots.
16 minutes and 14.3 NM 18 minutes and 28.5 NM 18 minutes and 33.0 NM
23.What indication should a pilot receive when a VOR station is undergoing maintenance and may be considered unreliable?
No coded identification, but possible navigation indications Coded identification, but no navigation indications A voice recording on the VOR frequency announcing that the VOR is out of
service for maintenance24.The minimum requirements, within the last 6 months, to be current for IFR is
6 instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems, in the appropriate category of aircraft for the instrument privileges sought
6 hours in the same category aircraft 6 hours in the same category aircraft, and at least 3 of the 6 hours in actual
conditions25.Which airspace is defined as a transition area when designated in conjunction with an
airport which has a prescribed IAP? The Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface
and terminating at the base of the overlying controlled airspace That Class D airspace extending from the surface and terminating at the base of
the continental control area The Class C airspace extending from the surface to 700 or 1200 feet AGL where
designated26.Which procedure is recommended to prevent or overcome spatial disorientation?
Reduce head and eye movements to the extent possible Rely on the kinesthetic sense Rely on the indications of the flight instruments
27.Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot in command must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In addition, the pilot must
List an alternate airport on the flight plan and become familiar with the IAPs to that airport
List an alternate airport on the flight plan and confirm adequate takeoff and landing performance at the destination airport
Be familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the alternatives available if the flight cannot be completed
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28.What minimum weather conditions must be forecasts for your ETA at an airport that has only a VOR approach with standard alternate minimums, for the airport to be listed as an alternate on the IFR flight plan?
800 foot ceilings and 1 SM visibility 800 foot ceilings and 2 SM visibility 1000 foot ceilings and visibility to allow descent from minimum enroute altitude
MEA, approach, and landing under basic VFR29.MEA is an is an altitude which assures
Obstacle clearance, accurate navigational signals from more than one VORTAC, and accurate DME mileage
A 1000 foot obstacle clearance within 2 miles of an airway and assures accurate DME mileage
Acceptable navigational signal coverage and meets obstruction clearance requirements
30.What action should you take if your #1 VOR receiver malfunctions while operating in controlled airspace under IFR? Your aircraft is equipped with two VOR receivers. The #1 receiver has Omni/Localizer/Glideslope capability, and the #2 has only Omni.
Report the malfunction immediately to ATC Continue the flight as cleared, no report is required Continue the approach and request a VOR or NDB approach
31.Which procedure should you follow if you experience two way communications failure while holding at a fix with an EFC time? The holding fix is not he same as the approach fix
Depart the holding fix to arrive at the approach fix as close as possible to the EFC time
Depart to holding fix at the EFC time Proceed immediately to the approach fix and hold until EFC
32.At what point should the timing begin for the first leg outbound in a nonstandard holding pattern?
Abeam the holding fix, or wings level, whichever occurs last When the wings are level at the completion of the 180 degree turn outbound When abeam the fix
33.Refer to exam figure 2. Using an average groundspeed of 90 knots, what constant rate of descent from 2400 feet MSL at the 6 DME fix would enable the aircraft to arrive at 2000 feet MSL at the FAF?
200 fpm 400 fpm 600 fpm
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34.Refer to exam figure 3. At which points may you initiate a descent to the next lower minimum altitude when cleared for the VOR RWY 36 approach, from the PUC R-095 IAF (DME operative)?
Start descent from 8000 when established on final, from 7500 when at the 4 DME fix, and from 6180 when landing requirements are met
Start descent from 8000 when established on the PUC R-186, from 6400 at the 4 DME fix, and from 6180 when landing requirements are met
Start descent from 8000 at the R-127, from 6400 at the LR-127, from 6180 at the 4 DME
35. If the pilot loses visual reference while circling to land from an instrument approach and ATC radar service is not available, the missed approach action should be to
Execute a climbing turn to parallel the published final approach course and climb to the initial approach altitude
Climb to the published circling minimums then proceed direct to the final approach fix
Make a climbing turn toward the landing runway and continue the turn until established on the missed approach course
36.Which of these facilities may be substituted for an MM during a complete ILS IAP? Surveillance and precision radar Compass locator and precision radar A VOR/DME fix
37.Refer to exam figure 4. What type of entry is recommended for the missed approach holding pattern at Riverside Municipal?
Direct Parallel Teardrop
38.What conditions are necessary before ATC can authorize a visual approach? You must have the preceding aircraft in sight, and be able to remain in VFR
weather conditions You must have the airport in sight or the preceding aircraft in sight, and be able
to proceed to, and land in IFR conditions You must have the airport in sight or a preceding aircraft to be followed, and be
able to proceed to the airport in VFR conditions39.Which of the following conditions is required before timed approaches from a holding fix
may be conducted? If more than one missed approach procedure is available, only one may require a
course reversal If more than one missed approach procedure is available, none may require a
course reversal Direct communication between the pilot and the tower must be established prior
to beginning the approach
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40.When is radar service is terminated during a visual approach? Automatically when ATC instructs the pilot to contact the tower Immediately upon acceptance of the approach by the pilot When ATC advises “radar service terminated, resume own navigation”
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PCATD Lessons
PCATD Lesson 1
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to become familiar with PCATD features, and develop an understanding of instrument scanning techniques.
Lesson content PCATD orientation Controls Instrument cockpit check Instrument scanning technique Selective radial scan Basic t-scan Other scans
Completion standards: This lesson is complete when all material in the lesson content has been covered and the student has a basic understanding of the material.
PCATD Lesson 2
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to become proficient in flight by reference to instruments while maintaining changes of airspeed, and constant airspeed climbs and descents.
Lesson content Instrument scan Straight and level flight Standard rate turns Review effects of change of airspeed Constant airspeed climbs and descents
Completion standards: The student must be able to effectively control the airplane within 200 feet, 20 degrees, and 20 knots; and perform standard rate turns.
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PCATD Lesson 3
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to gain understanding of the straight climb and descents, and turns, during instrument flight.
Lesson content The straight climb Climbing at different airspeeds Variations on entering the climb Climbing at a particular rate The straight descent Climbing away from a descent Descending at a particular rate The precision approach and descent Turning Bank angle and rate of turn Roll in and roll out rate The medium level turn Instrument turns to a specific heading Climbing turns Descending turns Steep level turn Steep climbing turn Steep descending turn
Completion standards: The student must be able to effectively control the airplane within 200 feet, 20 degrees, and 20 knots while keeping all turns coordinated.
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PCATD Lesson 4
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to understand how to recognize and recover from unusual attitudes.
Lesson content Unusual attitudes including; recognizing, nose low increasing airspeed, nose high
decreasing airspeed, nose high nearing stall
Completion standards: The student must be able to effectively control the airplane within 200 feet, 20 degrees, and 20 knots, and recover from unusual attitudes in a timely matter.
PCATD Lesson 5
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to become proficient at performing timed turns to magnetic compass headings, and at constant-rate climbs and descents, flying solely by reference to instruments.
Lesson content Standard rate turns Steep turns Timed turns to magnetic compass headings
Completion standards: This lesson is complete when the student can maintain flight within 150 feet, 15 degrees, and 15 knots.
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PCATD Lesson 6
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.5 hours
Objective: For the student to gain an understanding of normal instrument flight on a partial panel.
Lesson content Various instrument failures Loss of heading and/or attitude indicators Interpreting pitch and bank on partial panel Straight and level on partial panel Climbs on partial panel Descents partial panel Turns partial panel Unusual attitudes partial panel Seven Ts
Completion standards: The student must be able to maintain flight within 150 feet, 15 degrees, and 15 knots while maintaining coordination alt all times.
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PCATD Lesson 7
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to gain an operational understanding of DME and the VOR.
Lesson content Slant distance DME uses the principle of secondary radar DME frequencies VOR/DME paring ILS/DME paring DME arcs VOR radials VOR range VOR on sectionals and other charts VOR/DME, TACAN, VORTAC VOR cockpit check TO/FROM indicator OBI use Orientation with the VOR VOR Tracking Course intercepting
Completion standards: The student must be able to maintain flight within 150 feet, 15 degrees, and 15 knots while keeping all turns coordinated.
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PCATD Lesson 8
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to become proficient at VOR navigation and at intercepting and tracking VOR/VORTAC radials and DME arcs.
Lesson content VOR/VOT accuracy checks VOR navigation techniques Homing and tracking Intercepting and tracking radials DME arcs VOR approach
Completion standards: the student must be able to navigate using VORs, and intercept and track VOR/VORTAC radials and DME arcs. Flight should be maintained within 150 feet, 15 knots, and 15 degrees.
PCATD Lesson 9
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to gain an operational understanding of the NDB and ADF, the RBI, the RMI, and the rotatable-card AFD.
Lesson Content The ADF and cockpit display The RBI and proper use Tracking NDB approach RMIs and rotatable-card ADFs Orientation using the RMI Intercepting course, maintaining course
Completion standards: The student must be able to maintain coordinated flight within 150 feet, 15 degrees, and 15 knots.
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PCATD Lesson 10
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to become familiar with radar, RNAV, and VHF direction finding, and become proficient with NDB navigation and intercepting and tracking NDB bearings.
Lesson content ADF orientation NDB navigation Homing and tracking Intercepting bearings Full NDB approach Radar RNAV VHF direction finding
Completion standards: The student must be able to navigate using the NDB, and intercept and track NDB bearings. The flight should be maintained within 150 feet, 15 knots, and 15 degrees.
PCATD Lesson 11
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to gain an operational understanding of the ILS.
Lesson content Flying the localizer with and without an HSI Flying the backcourse Flying the glideslope Marker beacons Approach lights Precision instrument runway markings Inoperative ILS components Full ILS approach Simultaneous approaches Wind shear
Completion standards: The student must be able to maintain coordinated flight with 150 feet, 15 degrees, and 15 knots.
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PCATD Lesson 12
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.5 hours
Objective: For the student to gain an understanding of holding patterns, procedure turns and DME arcs.
Lesson content Holding patterns Tracking and wind correction Entries into the hold Holding speeds Procedure turns including the 45/180 degree PT, the 80/260 degree PT, the base or
teardrop turn, the racetrack pattern DME arcs
Completion standards: The student must be able to maintain coordinated flight within 150 feet, 15 degrees, and 15 knots
PCATD Lesson 13
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.5 hours
Objective: For the student to become proficient with entries into holds and holding at VORs.
Lesson content Holding instructions Direct entry, parallel entry, teardrop entry all with standard and nonstandard turns VOR approach with radar vectors
Completion standards: The student must understand entries to holds, and perform a hold using a VOR. The student should be able to maintain altitude within 150 feet, airspeed within 15 knots, and heading within 15 degrees.
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PCATD Lesson 14
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to become proficient in performing holds at an NDB.
Lesson content NDB hold, standard and nonstandard turns Partial panel NDB hold Review VOR holds Intersection holds Full NDB approach
Completion standards: The student must perform holds at an NDB using the correct entry and timing procedures, and maintain orientation at all times. The student must maintain altitude within 150 feet, airspeed with 15 knots, and heading within 15 degrees.
PCATD Lesson 15
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.5 hours
Objective: For the student to become proficient in performing VOR approaches (full, vectors, straight-in, and missed).
Lesson content Full VOR approach VOR missed approach Radar vectors VOR approach, straight-in minimums Partial panel VOR vectored approach Partial panel VOR missed approach
Completion standards: The student must be able to perform VOR approaches (full, vectors, straight-in, and missed) within 100 feet of altitude, and 3 dots of the CDI needle. The student must comply with all ATC clearances, perform all procedures according to the plate.
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PCATD Lesson 16
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to become proficient in performing NDB approaches, demonstrating full, vectored, straight-in, and missed approaches, and be introduced to instrument departure procedures.
Lesson content SIDs Full NDB approach, missed approach NDB approach using vectors and straight-in minimums Partial panel NDB approach with vectors including a missed
Completion standards: The student must perform NDB full, vectored, and straight-in approach while maintaining flight within 100 feet above the MDA, not descending lower until a decision to land has been made. The student must maintain the flight within 10 degrees of the runway at the missed approach point.
PCATD Lesson 17
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to become proficient in performing ILS and localizer approaches, including missed approach, full and radar vector techniques.
Lesson content Full ILS and a missed Straight-in ILS using vectors Radar vectors for a localizer approach Full localizer backcourse approach Localizer missed
Completion standards: The student must perform ILS full and radar vector approaches, and localizer approaches without descending below the minimum altitudes: maintain airspeed within 10 knots of approach speed: and arrive at the MDA prior to the MAP and perform a prompt missed at the accurate time. ILS approach must maintain glideslope within less than full needle deflection.
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PCATD Lesson 18
Minimum 141 requirements: Dual 1.0 hours
Objective: For the student to practice IAPs in preparation for the checkride.
Lesson content Departure procedures Airway navigation Steep turns Unusual attitudes VOR holding, and ADF partial panel holds System and equipment malfunctions Full VOR and NDB approaches, full and partial panel Missed approaches ILS approaches
Completion standards: The student must perform all IAPs within the PTS.
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