Cross Country Flight Planning and Procedures Flashcards
(133 cards)
Weather products required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight
Aviation routine weather reports - METARs, SPECI
Aircraft observation - PIREPS
Radar (NEXRAD) and satellite observations
Surface analysis chart
Ceiling and visibility analysis (CVA), weather depiction chart
Upper air analysis - constant pressure analysis, skew-T diagram
SIGMETs, AIRMETs
Center Weather Advisories (CWA)
Convective outlook (AC)
Graphical Forecast for Aviation (GFA)
Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF)
Winds and temperature (FB)
Current and forecast icing products (CIP/FIP) and freezing level graphics
Short-range prognostic charts
Significant weather forecast (SIGWX)
Route selection including
Selection of easily identifiable en-route checkpoints
Selection of most favorable altitudes considering weather conditions and equipment capabilities
Selection of alternate airport
Appropriate sectional charts
Use of appropriate and current aeronautical charts
Properly identify airspace, obstructions, and terrain features
Selection of appropriate navigation system/facilities and communication frequencies
Current information on facilities and procedures
NOTAMs relative to airport, runway, and taxiway closures
Special Notices
Services available at destination
Airport conditions including lighting, obstructions, and other notations in the Chart Supplement
Navigation log
Measure of course (true and magnetic)
Distances between checkpoints and total
How true airspeed was obtained
Estimated ground speed
Total time en route
Amount of fuel required and how it was obtained
Simulate filing a VFR flight plan
Weight and balance
Calculations for planned trip
Determine computed weight and center of gravity are within the airplance’s operating limitations and if the weight and center of gravity will remain within limits during all phases of flight
What is an RMI?
Radio magnetic indicator. A navigational instrument coupled with a gyro compass or similar that indicates the direction of NAVAID and bearing with respect to the heading of the aircraft
What is an HSI?
Horizontal situation indication. Combines the heading indicator with a CDI to provide better situational awareness between the instruments
What is RNAV?
Area navigation equipment including VOR/DME, LORAN, GPS, and inertial navigation systems (INS). Capable of computing aircraft position, actual track, groundspeed then presenting the information in form of distance, time, cross track error. Always consult the POH for determined use
What is DME?
Equipment used to measure (NM) the slant range of an aircraft from the DME NAVAID to provide distance and groundspeed. Operating frequency is 960 MHz to 1215 MHz
What is the effective range distance for DME?
Up to 199 NM slant range line of sight altitude. Error of less than 1/2 mile or 3% of the distance
Give a brief description of GPS
Space-based radio navigational system used to determine precise position anywhere. 24 satellite constellation ensures at least 5 satellites are always visible worldwide. 4 satellites are required to establish an accurate 3D position
Can handheld GPS receivers and GPS systems certified for VFR operations be used for IFR operations?
No;
RAIM capability - not available
Database currency - IFR operations require up-to-date databases while VFR has no requirement
Antenna location - IFR installations ensure antennas are unblocked whereas VFR can be installed anywhere
Required preflight preparations for an IFR flight using GPS for navigation should include a review of what information?
GPS is properly installed and certified for the operation
Verify that the databases have not expired
GPS and WAAS NOTAMs
GPS RAIM availability for non WAAS receivers
Review the operational status of ground based NAVAIDs and related equipment appropriate to the route of flight, terminal operations, instrument approaches at the destination, and alternate airports at ETA
Determine that the GPS receiver operation manual is on board and available for use
Are navigational databases required to be updated for VFR flight? What about IFR?
Databases must be updated for IFR flight and should be updated for other operations but is not required to
Within which frequency band does the VOR equipment operate?
VHR 108.00 to 117.95 MHz
What are the different methods for checking the accuracy of VOR equipment?
VOT check ±4
Ground checkpoint ±4
Airborne checkpoint ±6
Dual VOR check ±4
Select radial over a known ground point ±6
What records must be kept concerning VOR checks?
Date
Place
Bearing error
Signed and logged somewhere
Where can a pilot find the location of the nearest VOT testing stations?
Chart Supplement
How may the course sensitivity be checked on a VOR receiver?
Recording the degree change in the course selected by rotating the OBS to move the CDI. Should not exceed 10 or 12 degrees
How can a pilot determine if a VOR or VORTAC has been taken out of service for maintenance?
Coded identification is removed
Explain the function of NDB and ADF equipment
NDB - ground-based radio that transmits in all directions at 190 to 535 kHz
ADF - Receives the signal and determines the bearing from the aircraft to the station. Degrees measured clockwise between the aircraft heading and direction of beacon
If a diversion to an alternate airport becomes necessary due to an emergency, what procedure should be used?
Determine the distances to suitable alternatives
Select the most appropriate location for the emergency at hand
Determine magnetic course and divert immediately
Wind correction, actual distance, and estimated time and fuel burn can be calculated en route
How can the course to an alternate be computed quickly?
The straight edge and compass rose from a VOR or parallel an airway