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Question 1

1. The holder of and instrument rating may only carry out an instrument approach if they have carried out an instrument approach within the immediately preceding:

Answer 1

3 months, using a similar type of navigation system

Question 2

2. The holder of an instrument rating shall not exercise the privileges of the rating unless they has at least a:

Answer 2

Class 2 medical and they meet the instrument rating hearing standard

Question 3

3. You are preparing for an IFR cross-country flight. As you taxi to the take off position you notice that the power supply to the gyroscopic heading indicator has failed. May you proceed?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

4. You intend to operate a non-pressurised IFR air transport flight from AAA to BBB. The enrolee MSA is 10,500ft and you intend to operate at or above this altitude in excess of 30 minutes. Your aircraft must be equipped with which of the following?

Answer 4

i) Supplemental oxygen for continuous use by all the crew
iii) Supplemental oxygen for continuous use by all the passengers
iv) Portable oxygen equipment for any crew member whose duty requires movement from their usual station.

Question 5

5. What are the minimum qualifications that myst be held by a safety pilot, when an aircraft operated under simulated conditions in VMC?

Answer 5

PPL and appropriate type rating

good forward vision

Question 6

6. You intend to operate an IFR air transport flight to an aerodrome that does not have any instrument approaches. Under what circumstances must you nominate an IFR alternate destination?

Answer 6

Only if the ceiling at the destination aerodrome is less than 500ft above the lowest safe altitude for the final route segment or the lowest MSA below the MSA of the final route segment.

Question 7

7. The instrument approach alternate minima for Category B aircraft completing a VOR/DME RWY 14 approach at Port Moresby/Jackons (AYPY) is given as (1874) 4,500
   You ETA for AYPY is 0345UTC. Which of the following TAFs means an alternate must be nominated?

Answer 7

TAF AYPY 011717Z 011812 05020KT 0500 FUHZ BECMG

0104 SCT025 30KM TEMPO 0412 5000 HZ

Question 8

8. The PIC of a Category A aircraft conducting an instrument departure, as part of an IFR flight, shall not exceed____ during any turn specified for that procedure.

Answer 8

120kts

Question 9

9. Which of the following altitudes and cruising levels are appropriate for a magnetic track of 300 degrees within the Port Moresby FIR?
   note: Area QNH is 1020hPa

Answer 9

18,000, FL220, FL300, FL450

Question 10

10. The instrument holding pattern procedure overhead the XYZ NDB is limited to Category A and B aircraft only The maximum IAS for the holding pattern below FL140 will be:

Answer 10

170kts

Question 11

11. An aerodrome has the following meteorological minima tabulated:
    See paper

Answer 11

2500 m vis

Question 12

12. When an instrument approach procedure specifies an 80º reversal turn, which one of the following statements applies.

Answer 12

45º or 80º is can be made in the direction specified

Question 13

13. In association with an instrument approach, what is the meaning of this symbol: “solid black triangle”

Answer 13

Intermediate approach fix

Question 14

14. Vat for you aircraft is 104kt IAS. What is its approach category?

Answer 14

B

Question 15

15. The permissible range of IAS for a Category B aeroplane on final approach is:

Answer 15

80 to 130 kts

Question 16

16. A pilot carries out an instrument approach procedure at a controlled aerodrome for which circling minima only are specified.Is a straight-in approach to the runway permitted?

Answer 16

Yes, subject to ATC clearance and provided the pilot has the runway in sight in time to make a normal approach and landing.

Question 17

17. For a visual approach at night, you must have at least which of the following in sight throughout the approach?

Answer 17

The runway approach or runway lighting

Question 18

18. While on a precision instrument approach, you must conduct the published missed approach procedure as soon as you reach:

Answer 18

DA

Question 19

19.You are on a VOR/DME approach, approximately 3nm for the MAPT ATC insutructs you to execute a missed approach due to an obstruction on the runway, you must:

Answer 19

Continue to the MAPT

Question 20

20. Instrument Metereological Conditions are defined as conditions:

Answer 20

Less than the minima for VMC

Question 21

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

Answer 21

i) Demonstration of the competency within the immediately preceding 3 months

Question 22

22. Which of the following statements, relating to an instrument rating, is correct?

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

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

Answer 23

No

Question 24

24. Unless otherwise authorised by ATC, each PIC of an aircraft operating under IFR shall:

Answer 24

Maintain a continuous listening watch on the appropriate frequency.

Question 25

25. 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 25

Yes

Question 26

26. A pilot shall not operate an aircraft under IFR without another pilot unless

Answer 26

i) the aircraft flight manual authorises such operations | ii) The aircraft is equipped with an operative autopilot

Question 27

27. A PIC of an aircraft under IFR, operating within the Port Moresby FIR when the area QNH is less than 980 hPa, shall not maintain level cruising flight below:

Answer 27

FL230 | Part 91.419 (c) (2)

Question 28

28. When an instrument holding pattern procedure is necessary, all turns must be made a a rate of 3º per second, up to a maximum bank angle of:

Answer 28

25º

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Only after pro clearance for ATC

Question 30

30. An aerodrome has the following minima tabulated: | see IREX 6 pg.7

Answer 30

450 ft

Question 31

31. Select the correct statement:

Answer 31

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

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Hold the heading for a total of 60 seconds form the commencement of the turn, prior to turning onto a reciprocal heading

Question 33

33. In association with an instrument approach, what is the meaning of this symbol: "non solid triangle"

Answer 33

Initial approach fix

Question 34

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

Answer 34

i) The approach procedure segments are flown at those speeds specified for that higher category ii) Any other procedure or limitation prescribed for the higher category are complied with iii) ATC has been given prior notification of this intention.

Question 35

35. While on a visual approach, descent below that are prescribed for VFR operations is not permitted, unless:

Answer 35

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.

Question 36

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

Answer 36

The missed approach point. | "you are not visual at any point"

Question 37

37. An instrument approach has the following note: Note 1. Max IAS missed approach 180kts. What is the maximum speed that an aircraft operating to Category B meteorological minima may fly during the missed approach procedure?

Answer 37

150kts