IFR specific Regs

Question 1

When can you log instrument time?

Answer 1

When operating the aircraft solely by reference to instruments (Actual or simulated IMC) (61.51(g)(1))

Question 2

What must be included when logging instrument approaches?

Answer 2

1. Location and type of instrument approach
2. Name of safety pilot (if req.)
   (61.51(g)(3))

Question 3

Can you log instrument time that counts towards experience for a certificate when using an authorized Flight Sim?

Answer 3

CFII must be present and endorse logbook entry (61.51(g)(4))

Question 4

Can You log approaches for Instrument Currency in an authorized flight Sim?

Answer 4

Yes (61.51(g)(5))

Question 5

What Are the Currency Requirements to Fly IFR?

Answer 5

In the previous 6 calendar months, while in IMC or simulated IMC, you must have performed
1. 6 IAP’s
2. Holding procedures and tasks
3. Intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems
(61.57(c)(1))

Question 6

When must you complete an Instrument Proficiency Check?

Answer 6

If you have not been instrument current for more than 6 months, you can no longer regain currency using a safety pilot and must complete an IPC (61.57(d))

Question 7

Who can give an Instrument Proficiency Check?

Answer 7

A DPE or CFII (61.57(d)(3))

Question 8

What are the requirements (not experience requirements) to apply for an instrument rating?

Answer 8

1. Hold a PPL
2. Read, speak, write, and understand english
3. Received and logged ground training
4. Instructor endorsement
5. Passed written
   (61.65(a))

Question 9

What Aeronautical experience is required to apply for the instrument-airplane rating?

Answer 9

1. 50 hours of PIC Cross Country time
2. 40 hours of actual or simulated IMC, 15 of which must be with an instructor (3 of those must have been in the proceeding 2 months)
3. A 250 NM Cross country where 3 different types of approaches were used during the flight
   (61.65(d))

Question 10

What are the requirements for someone to act as a safety pilot?

Answer 10

The safety pilot must be have at least a PPL
(91.109)

Question 11

When can you cancel an IFR clearance?

Answer 11

When in VFR weather conditions below 18,000 ft
(91.121)

Question 12

If you want to cancel your IFR clearance, how far must you be from clouds?

Answer 12

If in class E above 10,000 MSL, 1000 above or below clouds and 1 mile horizontally. If below 10,000 MSL, 500 above, 1000 above, 2000 horizontally (91.155)

Question 13

How does special VFR change for you once you get your instrument rating?

Answer 13

You can fly Special VFR at night (91.157(b)(4)(i))

Question 14

When do you not need to file an alternate airport when filing an IFR flight plan?

Answer 14

When forecasted weather at the destination airport is at least 2,000 ft ceilings and 3 sm visibility from 1 hour before predicted ETA to 1 hour after predicted ETA (91.169(b)(2)(i))

Question 15

What are the minimum forecasted ceiling and visibility required to file an airport as an alternate?

Answer 15

If the Airport has a precision approach, 600 ft ceilings and 2 sm visibility.
If the airport has a non precision approach, 800 ft ceilings and 2 sm visibility.
(91.169(c)(1)(i))

Question 16

How often does a VOR check need to be done?

Answer 16

Every 30 days
(91.171)

Question 17

What are the maximum allowable bearing errors for a passing VOR check?

Answer 17

1. +/- 4 degrees on VOT
2. +/- 4 degrees on ground checkpoint
3. +/- 6 degrees on airborn checkpoint
4. +/- 4 degrees on dual VOR check
   (91.171)

Question 18

What do you log upon completion of a VOR check?

Answer 18

Date, place, and bearing error. the pilot conducting the test must sign it as well (91.171(d))

Question 19

What must be in sight to descend below MDA/DA

Answer 19

One of the following:
Approach light system (allows descent to 100 AGL)
Threshold
Threshold markings
Threshold lights
REIL
VGSI
TDZ or associated markings
Runway or runway markings
Runway lights
(91.175(c(3(i))

Question 20

How far can you expect a VOR frequency to reach when operating along the MOCA?

Answer 20

22 NM (91.177(a(1))

Question 21

When transitioning from an airway with a lower MEA to an airway with a higher MEA, when must you begin your climb?

Answer 21

When you get onto that new airway, unless there is an MCA (91.177(b))

Question 22

Explain a VFR on top clearance

Answer 22

When you are in VFR conditions but there is a layer of clouds below you, ATC can clear you for VFR on top, when given a VFR on top clearance, you should fly normal VFR cruising altitudes based on your direction of flight and maintain VFR cloud clearances (91.179(a))

Question 23

What altitude should you fly at when flying IFR

Answer 23

In controlled airspace, fly at the altitude given by ATC, in uncontrolled airspace, fly on the even thousands when flying a westbound magnetic heading and on the odd headings when flying eastbound magnetic headings (91.179)

Question 24

When should you report your location to ATC

Answer 24

When under radar contact, only when specifically requested by ATC, otherwise whenever passing any designated reporting point. (91.183)

Question 25

If flying IFR in VMC and you encounter two-way radio communication failure, what are the procedures to be followed?

Answer 25

Maintain VFR and land as soon as practicable (91.185(b))

Question 26

If flying IFR in IMC and you encounter two-way radio communication failure, what are the procedures to be followed?

Answer 26

Route: AVEF- Fly your assigned route, if none was assigned, fly to the fix or airway you were vectored to, if no vector was given, fly to your “expect next clearance” fix or airway, and if you weren’t given an expected clearance, fly the routing you filed.

Altitude: MEA- highest altitude of: MEA, Expected, or assigned

When the clearance limit has been reached, descend to your approach at the soonest you can to your EFC time

(91.185)

Question 27

What are the required instruments for IFR flight?

Answer 27

All Equipment required for that same flight if it was VFR + GRABCARD

Generator/alternator
Radios
Altimeter (pressure sensitive)
Ball (turn coordinator)
Clock
Attitude indicator
Rate of turn
Directional Gyro

(91.205)

Question 28

How do you calculate the lowest approach category that an aircraft can fly an approach under?

Answer 28

1.3x Vs0 at max landing weight
(97.3)

Question 29

What is the maximum approach speed for a category A aircraft?

Answer 29

91 knots (97.3(Aircraft Approach Category)(1))

Question 30

What are the fuel requirements for IFR flight

Answer 30

Must have enough fuel to fly to the airport of intended landing, then to the alternate airport, then for 45 mins