FAA IR Practical memory items

Question 1

Pre-Manauver Checklist

Answer 1

• C learing turns
• C onfigure (standard ‘T’ flow)
• M SA (airwork > 2,000 ft)
• A irspeed (set for the maneuver & trim)
• L anding (potential emerg’ landing area)
• S can for traffic

Question 2

“E” ( Pax brief - S A F E T Y)

Answer 2

E - emergency evacuation (plan - who goes first)
- exits (doors, how to operate)
- exchange of controls

Question 3

“S” ( Pax brief - S A F E T Y)

Answer 3

S - seat belts
- shoulder harnesses
- seat position

Question 4

“A” ( Pax brief - S A F E T Y)

Answer 4

A - air vents
- action in case of passenger discomfort

Question 5

“T” ( Pax brief - S A F E T Y)

Answer 5

T - talking during CRITICAL phases of flight, “sterile cockpit”

Question 6

What are the 6 elements of a Takeoff briefing?

Answer 6

1. Departure Rwy and distance
2. Initial heading and Altitude
3. Rotate at 55 kts
4. Destination
5. Present time & time back
6. Fuel on board - sufficient?

Question 7

What are the elements of
G U M P S ?

Answer 7

Gas,
Undercarriage,
Mixture,
Prop & Pump,
Switches & Seatbelts

Question 8

Airplane Documents required to be onboard

Answer 8

Airworthiness certificate
Registration certificate
Radio station license
Operating handbook
Weight and Balance

Placards & Compass card

Question 9

Before landing CHECKLIST (7)

Answer 9

1. Seat belts & shoulder harnesses - SECURE
2. Fuel selector valve - BOTH
3. Mixture - RICH
4. Carb Heat - As REQUIRED
5. Landing & Taxi lights - ON
6. Autopilot - OFF
7. G U M P S - COMPLETE

Question 10

Descent CHECKLIST (6)

Answer 10

1. Fuel selector valve - BOTH
2. Power - AS REQUIRED
3. Mixture - ADJUST
4. Carb Heat - As REQUIRED
5. Engine Instruments - IN LIMITS
6. Approach setup and Brief - COMPLETE

Question 11

Enroute climb CHECKLIST (5)

Answer 11

1. 79 knots
2. Flaps - UP
3. Mixture - SET
4. Throttle - FULL
5. Engine Instruments - IN LIMITS

Question 12

Cruise CHECKLIST (5)

Answer 12

1. Mixture - LEAN (above 3,000 ft)
2. Power - AS REQUIRED / SET
3. Trim - ADJUST
4. Landing light - OFF
5. Engine Instruments - IN LIMITS

Question 13

Denton (KDTO) frequency for:

• Ground
• Tower

Answer 13

Ground - 123.95
Tower - 119.95

Question 14

Millsap (Mineral Wells) VOR frequency and morse

Answer 14

117.7
. - - .

Question 15

WARNBIF

Answer 15

Where are we going
ATIS
Radio setup
Nav setup
Brief
Intentions
Flows

Question 16

Denton, ATIS

Answer 16

119.325

Question 17

Denton, ground

Answer 17

123.95

Question 18

When Can You Go Below Minimums On An Instrument Approach?

Answer 18

1. If you’re able to make a descent to landing on the intended runway using normal maneuvers and a normal descent rate.
2. If the flight visibility (that you observe) meets or exceeds the minimums published for the approach.
3. If you’re able to identify one of the approved visual references for the runway (often called the “runway environment”)

Question 19

Name the approved visual references for the runway (to let you go below minimums).

Answer 19

1. The approach light system, except that the pilot may not descend below 100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation using the approach lights as a reference unless the red terminating bars or the red side row bars are also distinctly visible and identifiable.
2. Threshold.
3. Threshold markings.
4. Threshold lights.
5. Runway end identifier lights.
6. Visual glideslope indicator.
7. Touchdown zone or touchdown zone markings.
8. Touchdown zone lights.
9. Runway or runway markings.
10. Runway lights.