IFR General Knowledge Flashcards
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DESTINATION ALTERNATE REQUIREMENTS “1-2-3” RULE
A destination alternate is always required unless: an instrument approach is published and available for destination, AND,
* for at least 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA,
* Ceiling will be at least 2,000’ above airport elevation, and
* Visibility will be at least 3 SM.
IFR CRUISING ALTITUDES
Below FL290
* 0-179 ODD FL/thousands
* 180-359 EVEN FL/thousands
FL290-FL410 (RVSM)
* Same 2,000’ interval
Above FL290 (non-RVSM)
* 4,000’ interval
HOLDING
6,000’ AND BELOW
TIMING AND SPEED LIMIT
1 Minute
200 kts
HOLDING
6,001’ - 14,000’
TIMING AND SPEED LIMIT
1 Minute
230 kts
HOLDING
14,001’ AND ABOVE
TIMING AND SPEED LIMIT
1.5 Minutes
265 kts
LOST COMMUNICATION
IF VFR
Remain VFR and land as soon as practicable.
LOST COMMUNICATION
ALTITUDE TO FLY
The highest of “MEA”
* M - Minimum altitude prescribed for IFR
* E - Expected
* A - Assigned
LOST COMMUNICATION
ROUTE TO FLY
Select the route by this order: “AVE F”
1. A - Assigned route.
2. V - as Vectored.
3. E - last Expected.
4. F - Filed route.
LOST COMMUNICATION
LEAVING CLEARANCE LIMIT
Is the clearance limit a fix from which an approach begins?
* YES - start descent and approach as close as possible to the EFC, or ETA.
* NO - At EFC or clearance limit, proceed to a fix from which an approach begins and start the approach.
WHEN CAN YOU DESCEND BELOW DA / MDA?
- The aircrft is continuously in a position from which a descent to a landing on the intended runway can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvers.
- The flight visibility (or enhanced, if equipped) is not less than the visibility prescribed in the approach being used.
- At least one visual reference for the intended runway is distictly visible and identifiable to the pilot (except CAT II & III approaches).
VISUAL REFERENCES FOR DESCENDING BELOW DA / MDA
- The approach light system, except the pilot may not descend below 100’ above the touchdown zone elevation using the approach lights as reference unlesss the red termination bars or red side row bars are also distinctly visible and identifiable.
- Threshold, markings, or lights.
- Runway end identifier lights.
- Visual glide slope indicator.
- Touchdown zone, markings, or lights.
- Runway, markings, or lights.
MAX AIRSPEED
ABOVE 10,000’ MSL
Mach 1.0
MAX AIRSPEED
BELOW 10,000’ MSL
250 kts
MAX AIRSPEED
UNDER CLASS B
OR
WITHIN A VFR CORRIDOR THROUGH CLASS B
200 kts
MAX AIRSPEED
AT OR BELOW 2,500’ WITHIN 4 NM
OF PRIMARY CLASS C OR D
200 kts
MAX AIRSPEED
EXCEPTION
If the aircraft minimum safe airspeed for any particular operation is greater than the max speed prescribed, the aircraft may be operated at that minimum speed.
