ATP IR

Question 1

Instrument Meteorological Conditons (IMC) is defined as:

Answer 1

Less than the minima specified for VMC

Part 1

Question 2

Which of the following will permit the holder of an instrument rating to exercise the privileges of this rating?

Answer 2

Demonstrating competency within the immediately preceding 3 months

61.707

Question 3

Which is the following statements relating to an instrument rating is correct?

Answer 3

A pilot must have a certification in their logbook to the effect that they have satisfactorily demonstrated competency on that approach aid or system before carrying out an instrument approach procedure under IFR

61.707 c) 5)

Question 4

You are preaparing for an IFR training flight. During the preflight you notice that the rate of climb and descent gauge has failed. May the flight proceed with the inoperative instrument?

Answer 4

No

91.517

Question 5

Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, each PIC of an aircraft operating under the IFR shall:

Answer 5

Maintain a continuous listening watch on the appropriate frequency

91.435 a) 1)

Question 6

A pilot intends to operate an aircraft in simulated instrument flight for training purposes, may this pilot use a PPL holder as a safety pilot?

Answer 6

Yes

91.125

Question 7

A pilot shall not operate an aircraft under the IFR without another pilot unless:

Answer 7

The AFM authorizes such ops

The A/C is equipped with an operative autopilot

91.401

Question 8

A PIC of an IFR flight shall list at least one alternate aerodrome if either the ceiling or the visibility at the destination aerodrome is below the prescribed alternate minima within_____minutes of the ETA

Answer 8

30mins

91.405

Question 9

Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, a flight plan is required for:

Answer 9

All IFR flights

91.407 a) 1)

Question 10

While on an IFR flight, you must advise the appropriate ATS unit of any deviation of ETA in excess of?

Answer 10

2 mins

91.411

Question 11

You intend to take off on an IFR flight from an aerodrome that has no specified IFR take off weather minima. Meteorological conditions must be at least:

Answer 11

Ceiling 500ft and vis 4000m

91.413 a)2)

Question 12

While on an instrument departure procedure, the PIC must, prior to commencing any turn as part of that procedure, maintain a track based on the runway centre line to at least:

Answer 12

400ft

91.413 c) 2) ii)

Question 13

A Pic of an aircraft under IFR, operating within the Port Moresby FIR when the area QNH is less than 980nPa, shall not maintain level cruising below:

Answer 13

FL230

91.419 c)2)

Question 14

When an instrument holding pattern procedure is necessary, all turns must be made at a rate of 3deg per second, up to a max bank angle of:

Answer 14

25 deg

91.421 3)

Question 15

Unless otherwise indicated, the maximum IAS in a holding pattern at levels below FL340 may be increased to the lesser of 280kts or 0.8M in turbulent conditions:

Answer 15

Only after prior clearance from ATC

91.421 Table 8 Note 1

Question 16

PGD.903 has been designated as a danger area for the purposes of flying training.
Under what circumstances may you enter this airspace?

Answer 16

Without restriction, once the PIC has established that the activity (for which the area is designated as a DA) will not affect the safety of the aircraft.

91.129

Question 17

You are enroute on an IFR flight conducted entirely within Class F airspace in VMC. You suffer a total comms failure and are uncertain you can maintain VMC. Select the best course of action:

Answer 17

Continue to your destination as per your filed flight plan

91.437 c) 1) 4)

Question 18

An aerodrome has the following met minima tabulated:

See POM ILS RW14L

The DA is?

Answer 18

450ft

Question 19

Select the correct statement\

-The PIC if an aircraft must always give way to a VFR aircraft
-An IFR aircraft always has right of way over a VFR aircraft
-Right of way ruling under IFR is always ATC’s responsibility
-Each pilot of an aircraft under the IFR shall maintain a visual lookout, so as to see and avoid other aircraft

Answer 19

Each pilot of an aircraft under the IFR shall maintain a visual lookout, so as to see and avoid other aircraft

91.229 a)1)

Question 20

Except for promulgated exemptions, the maximum IAS for an A/C below 1500 ft above AD elev and within 5km while in Class F airspace is:

Answer 20

200kts

91.237 b)

Question 21

Each pilot of an aircraft shall maintain the cruising level of that aircraft by reference to an arrival that is set 1013.2 hPa when operating at or above:

Answer 21

FL210

91.239

Question 22

When an instrument approach procedure specifies a 45deg reversal turn, the following statement applies:

Answer 22

Either a 45deg or 80deg turn may be made in the direction specified.

91.423 c)3)

Question 23

In association with an instrument approach, what is the meaning of this symbol? (Hollow triangle)

Answer 23

The initial approach fix

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Question 24

Vat for your A/C is 98kt IAS. What is the approach category?

Answer 24

B (91-120) * exam may show 91-140

91.423 Table 10

Question 25

A pilot may operate an aeroplane at the IAS specified for an aeroplane of a higher approach category provided that

Answer 25

The approach procedure segments are flown at the IAS specified for that higher cat as well as any other limitation is complied with
ATC has been given prior notification of this intention

91.423 b) 1-3

Question 26

You are the PIC of an aircraft under the IFR using GPS to conduct an instrument approach. If a loss of RAIM or a RAIM warning is indicated during the approach:

Answer 26

You must immediately conduct the published missed approach procedure.

91.431 c) 2)

Question 27

You are the PIC of an IFR flight. Provided all other reqs are met, you may conduct a visual approach once within _____nm of the aerodrome of intended landing.

Answer 27

30nm

91.423 h)1)

Question 28

While on a visual approach, descent below that prescribed for VFR ops is not permitted unless:

Answer 28

A descent can be made at a normal rate of descent that will allow touchdown to occur within the touchdown zone of the runway of intended landing.

91.23 h)6)

Question 29

While on a non-precision approach, you must conduct the published missed approach procedure as soon as you reach:

Answer 29

The Missed Approach Point

91.423 j)1)

Question 30

In Instrument Approach has the following note:
1.Max IAS missed approach 180kts

What is the max speed that an aircraft operating to Cat B Met Minima may fly during the missed approach procedure?

Answer 30

150kts

91.423 a) 3) i) Table 10