Instruments Gouge 26-02 Questions

Question 1

What does WHOLDS stand for?

Answer 1

W - Weather
H - Holding
O - Obtain approach clearance
L - Letdown review
D - Descent Check
S - Speed

*This is performed prior to the IAF

Question 2

How is the descent gradient (DG) calculated?

Answer 2

Descent Gradient (ft/nm) = Altitude to lose (in feet) / Distance to travel (in nautical miles)

Question 3

What is the formula to calculate VSI?

Answer 3

VSI (fpm) = Descent angle x (nm/min * 100)

Question 4

What is the maximum airspeed below 10000’ MSL?

Answer 4

250 KIAS

Question 5

What is the standard pitch and power setting for a 200 KIAS descent?

Answer 5

20% power and 5 deg NL attitude

Question 6

What should you maintain when instructed by ATC to fly a hdg and altitude to an instrument approach?

Answer 6

Maintain the instructed hdg and altitude until established on the approach

Question 7

What does the runway environment consist of?

Answer 7

Elements like HIRL, MIRL, PAPI, etc., as specified in the approach plate

Question 8

What is the TDZE?

Answer 8

TDZE (touch down zone entry) is the highest point in the first 3000’ of the runway

Question 9

How do you calculate VDP?

Answer 9

VDP (visual descent point) = HAT (height above touch down) / GS (glide slope * 100)

Question 10

What is the latest point to decide to land on an instrument approach?

Answer 10

The missed approach point (MAP)

Question 11

What is the MAP?

Answer 11

Missed Approach Point

Question 12

What are the 6 T’s?

Answer 12

Time, turn, torque (aviation)
Twist, Track (navigate)
Talk (communicate)

Question 13

What are the descent rates for precision and non-precision approaches?

Answer 13

Precision: 400-600 fpm
Non-precision: 800-1000 fpm

Question 14

What is the first step after going missed approach?

Answer 14

Set PCL to MAX

Question 15

What are the steps to execute when going missed approach?

Answer 15

1. Set PCL to MAX
2. Pitch 10-15deg NH
3. Check for positive climb on altimeter and VSI
4. Execute published missed or climb-out instructions

Question 16

What does ILS MAP represent?

Answer 16

ILS MAP is the decision altitude (DA)

Question 17

What should you do at the VDP if no runway is in sight?

Answer 17

Continue to the missed approach point (MAP)

Question 18

What does the tail of the bearing pointer on the EHSI indicate?

Answer 18

It indicates the radial you are on

Question 19

What happens during RNAV 2 miles from the FAF?

Answer 19

You get APP ACT and the EHSI needles turn green.

Question 20

What does a bold black holding pattern on an approach plate indicate?

Answer 20

It indicates a HILPT (holding in lieu of procedure turn)

Question 21

What is the standard for being established on a course for VOR/GPS and ILS approaches?

Answer 21

VOR/GPS you are established w/in 1 dot
ILS w/in 2 dots

Question 22

What is the standard turn direction in a holding pattern?

Answer 22

Right turns

Question 23

How do you calculate your turn radius?

Answer 23

NM/min - 2

Question 24

What is a procedure turn on an approach plate?

Answer 24

The barb.

Question 25

What are published lead radials on an approach plate used for?

Answer 25

They are used for 2-mile lead points.

Question 26

MAP is either…

Answer 26

A fix or determined by timing

Question 27

If doing multiple instrument approaches

Answer 27

Follow verbal climb out instructions, they supersede what is published.

Question 28

Precision final airspeed, pitch, torque, and VSI are…

Answer 28

110 KIAS // LOL // 21% // 600 fpm

Question 29

Non-precision final airspeed, pitch, torque, and VSI are…

Answer 29

110 KIAS // 1 deg NL // 16% // 1000 fpm

Question 30

Pitch and power are ______ instruments

Answer 30

Control