Arrival Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

Visual approaches at night are only authorized at airports that are served by…

a. A VASI/PAPI or a precision approach.
b. Weather reporting.
c. An Instrument approach with Category D circling minimums unless the airport is
listed in the Special Use Airport listing in Appendix 3, and that listing authorizes
night visual approaches.
d. A control tower.

A

Visual approaches at night are only authorized at airports that are served by…

c. An Instrument approach with Category D circling minimums unless the airport is
listed in the Special Use Airport listing in Appendix 3, and that listing authorizes
night visual approaches.

Source: FOM 4.14.14.3

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2
Q

While conducting a visual approach to a runway that is served by a precision Instrument
Approach Procedure (IAP), it is required that the crew will have that approach tuned
and displayed on the navigation unit and shall use the navigation information to
correctly identify the intended airport and runway.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

Source: FOM 4.14.14.3

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3
Q

Pilots are authorized to conduct contact approaches.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

Source: FOM 4.14.16

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4
Q

When conducting a visual approach, the multi-function display (MFD), if available,
should be continuously adjusted to the lowest scale which allows the destination airport
to remain visible.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

Source: FOM ?

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5
Q

What is the minimum length of available runway necessary for land and hold short
operations (LAHSO)?

a. 5500 feet.
b. The minimum runway length required in the aircraft CFM.
c. When the hold short point is near the end of a very long runway.
d. The Company is not authorized to conduct land and hold short operations.

A

d. The Company is not authorized to conduct land and hold short operations.

Source: FOM 4.14.17

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6
Q
What is the maximum allowable gust factor for all flight operations according to the 
FOM?
a. 15 kts.
b. 20 kts. 
c. 25 kts.
d. 30 kts.
A

B. 20 kts

Source: FOM 4.14.8

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7
Q

In the approach chart you note that the missed approach point is a circled waypoint
symbol. This icon indicates that the MAP is a…

a. fly-over waypoint.
b. fly-by waypoint.
c. visual point on the approach.
d. VOR.

A

a. fly-over waypoint.

Source: FOM 4.9.3.1

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8
Q

An approach that becomes unstabilized inside the 500 foot window requires an
immediate go-around unless…

a. The PIC has more than 100 hours in type.
b. The deviations are small and momentary in airspeed, sink rate, glide path and
course and only require minor corrections.
c. The pilot flying feels that the outcome is never in doubt.
d. The only acceptable outcome of an approach that is unstabilized at or inside the
500’ window is a go-around.

A

d. The only acceptable outcome of an approach that is unstabilized at or inside the
500’ window is a go-around.

Source: FOM 4.14.9

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9
Q

After landing, checklists shall not be started until…

a. the aircraft has slowed on the landing roll to below 65 KIAS.
b. the thrust reversers have been stowed by the pilot flying.
c. the aircraft has cleared the active runway.
d. the aircraft is stopped on the runway.

A

c. the aircraft has cleared the active runway.

Source: FOM 4.14.18

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10
Q

A “Land and Hold Short” clearance can only be accepted if the flight crew can
assure ATC that the aircraft can be stopped well short of the point specified.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

Source: FOM 4.14.17

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11
Q

IVSI should not exceed ________ fpm to be considered a “stabilized approach.”

a. 500
b. 1000
c. 1500
d. 2000

A

b. 1000

Source: FOM 4.14.9

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12
Q

Pilot crewmembers will receive an updated weather briefing within ____
minutes prior to landing at the destination.

a. 10
b. 30
c. 45
d. There is no requirement to update weather info. in flight.

A

b. 30

Source: FOM 4.14.6

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13
Q

What is the lowest RVR we can takeoff with for a Part 135 or 91 flight?

a. 500 RVR
b. 600 RVR
c. 1000 RVR
d. 1200 RVR

A

a. 500 RVR

Source: Ops Spec C079

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14
Q

Are we authorized to fly GPS PRM approaches?

A

Yes

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