IFR UH-72

Question 1

Inadvertent IMC TASK 1184

Answer 1

AAHTTAAA

Announce IMC - maintain proper aircraft control and immediately make the transition to instrument flight, and initiate immediate Climb

Attitude - level the wings and pitch attitude
Heading - maintian heading; turn only to avoid known obstacles
Torque - adjust torque to cruise or climb power setting (8 FLI)
Trim
Airspeed (65 KIAS)
Altitude (3500)

Contact ATC on guard (121.5) squawk (7700), position, altitude, heading, fuel on board in time, souls on board, request vectors to VMC and/or nearest instrument approach

Question 2

Avionics set-up flow: “A-G-R-DUB2”

Answer 2

Advanced planning info
Garmin
Radios
Displays
Upper Modes
Brief the Plate, Brief TO/Landing

Question 3

Full scale deflection on GPS AIM 1-1-17 5e

Answer 3

Enroute 2nm (auto set, can be 5nm)
Terminal 1nm
Final 0.3nm
Missed 1nm

Enroute is over 30nm from the ARP (Airport Reference Point)

Terminal after the IAWP (Initial Approach Waypoint) or within 30 nm of ARP

Final is within 2nm of FAWP (Final Approach Waypoint) or in-between the IF and FAF.

Question 4

Full scale deflection on ILS and VOR?

Answer 4

ILS 2.5°

VOR 10° (one dot 5°)

Question 5

What must exist to descend below MDA or DA? 95-1 5-5d.

Answer 5

The approach end of the runway or landing area must be visible to the pilot

The aircraft must be in a position from which a safe approach to the runway or landing area can be made

Question 6

What are the Five T’s?

Answer 6

1. Time
2. Turn
3. Tune
4. Torque
5. Talk

Question 7

What order should position reports be given? (AIM 5-3-2, 5-3-3)

Answer 7

IPTANES

Identification
Position
Time
Altitude
Next Fix
ETA to next fix
Supplemental information

Question 8

What are the mandatory reports? (AIM 5-3-2, 5-3-3)

Answer 8

X MATHCELLS C3

WX unforecasted weather
Missed approach
Altitude changes while VFR-on-top
True airspeed changes ±10 kts or 5% (greater)
Holds Time and Altitude, leaving and entering (omitted when IFR training at military terminal are facilities)
Cannot maintain 500 FPM climb/descent
End of clearance limit
Leaving assigned altitude
Loss of comm, navigation, equipment
Safety of flight

“RADAR contact lost” or “RADAR contact terminated”

Compulsory reporting points
Crossing FAF
Change of ETA ±2 minutes on ETA

Question 9

Weather minimums required for takeoff?

Answer 9

95-1 if an aviator has logged more than 50 hours of actual weather time as PC there are no takeoff minimums

95-1 Helicopters ceiling 100 feet visibility 1/4 sm or 1200 RVR

The FOP states in no instance will a takeoff be attempted if the departure field’s observed weather is lower than minimums for the expected approach to be flown in the event an immediate landing is required at that field.

Cairns = ceiling 200 feet visibility 1/4sm or 1200 RVR

Question 10

In IMC the normally used terms as described in Section 3 “LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE” and “… IMMEDIATELY” are both defined as follows:

Answer 10

1) Try to reach VMC and continue in accordance with visual flight rules.

2) If VFR is not possible, land at the nearest IFR airfield with a published instrument approach.

The term “LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE” remains unchanged.

Question 11

Vertical Speed Limitation

Answer 11

1500 ft/min

Question 12

Min forward speed in IFR and min airspeed for IFR approach

Answer 12

60kts and 70kts

Question 13

Max airspeed for hands-on operation in cruise following a failure

Answer 13

120 kts

Question 14

Max airspeed for hands-on operation in ILS/GLS approach following a failure

Answer 14

100 kts

Question 15

Minimum airspeed during IFR and minimum airspeed for IFR approach (RFM 9.2-8-7)

Answer 15

60 kts and 70 kts

Question 16

Max rate of climb/descent

Answer 16

1500 FPM

Question 17

In IMC the normally used terms as described in sections 3 of basic flight normal “LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE” and “… IMMEDIATELY” are both defined as follows:

Answer 17

Try to reach VMC and continue in accordance with visual flight rules.

If VFR is not possible, land at the nearest IFR airfield with a published instrument approach.

The term “LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE” remains unchanged.

Question 18

Maximum airspeed limitations with AFCS

Answer 18

Maneuvering approach VMC: 120 KIAS
Climb, Cruise, Descent VMC: 100 KIAS or 120 KIAS when flying attentively

Maneuvering approach IMC: 100 KIAS
Climb, Cruise, Descent IMC: 80 KIAS or 100 KIAS when flying attentively

Question 19

Minimum airspeed with IAS mode and ALT mode engaged

Answer 19

30 KIAS

In ALT mode below 80 KIAS the airspeed indicator shall be monitored closely

Question 20

Minimum localizer interception distance

Answer 20

4nm

Question 21

Maximum localizer interception angle

Answer 21

90°

Question 22

Maximum approach angle for ILS approach

Answer 22

4.6°

Question 23

What’s the “1-3-6” Rule for IFR Flight Planning?

Answer 23

1) File destination Airport. W
WX. Predominate forecast. ETA + 1hr. The military planning minimums for the approach.

3) Need an Alternate IF…. WRN
WX. Predominate forecast. ETA + 1hr. 400/1 above military planning minimums for the approach.
Radar required for the approach
NAVAIDs unmonitored.

6) Alternate may not be used IF…. WRN GAG
WX. WORST WX. ETA + 1hr. 400/1 above military planning minimums for the approach.
Radar required for the approach
NAVAIDs unmonitored.
GPS is required for the approach (TSO 146, omitted but must plan for LNAV)
Approach labeled A/NA
G Airspace. If class BCD or E does not exist or is not in effect.

VFR Exception Rule
3 and 6 can be overridden if the descent, the approach, and the landing can be made in VFR conditions from the en route minimum altitude for IFR operations.

Question 24

When going missed what is the sequence of events?

Answer 24

CHAOS

Climb - 8 on the FLI right away
Heading - maintain until executing MAP
Altitude - MAP
OBS - Unsuspend
Systems - CDI NMS, VOR, COURSE

Radio call

Question 25

What weather is required for an approach to be initiated?

Answer 25

AR 95-1 says an approach may be initiated, regardless of ceiling and visibility

Our FOP AR 95-20 states: in no instance shall an approach be commenced if the observed weather at the destination airfield is lower than the minimums for the approach to be flown.