IPC Theory

Question 1

Privileges and Limitations (4)

Answer 1

Fly as PIC under the IFR and NVFR
IPC must be current (12 months)
Approach, take-off and landing regencies must be valid
Circling approach only if included in last IPC

Question 2

Recency

Answer 2

3 approached in the last 90 days
1 approach in the last 90 days covering the required approach type (2D or 3D, CDI or AZI)
Night = 3 T-O & landings in the last 90 days to carry pax
IPC in last 90 days = current for all approaches

Question 3

Single Pilot Recency

Answer 3

1 hour single pilot IFR in last 6 months including 1 approach

Question 4

Required Instruments

Answer 4

1 ASI (PITOT HEAT)
2 ALT
2 AH
1 VSI
1 DI
1 TC
Compass
OAT
Time Piece
Suction Indicator
Autopilot (roll and pitch)
Transponder
Assigned Altitude Indicator

Question 5

Required Lighting (6)

Answer 5

2 Landing Lights (or 1 with 2 filaments)
Nav lights
Anti collision (beacon or strobes)
Instrument lights with variable intensity
Pilot and pax compartment lighting
Torch for each crew member

Question 6

Requirements to Depart Without a Forecast

Answer 6

Pilot satisfied the weather allows for safe return within 60 mins
Forecast must be obtained within 30 mins of departure

Question 7

Validity of Forecast

Answer 7

Must be valid for 30 mins before and 60 mins following arrival

Question 8

Forecast Changes

Answer 8

INTER, TEMPO and FROM periods must be considered to commence and end 30 mins before and after respective commencement and completion times
Within first 3 hours of a TAF3 not applicable

Question 9

Take-off Minima

Answer 9

2km vis and 300ft ceiling
If engine failure occurs after V1 = terrain clearance must be assured until reaching LSALT or MSA
If returning to land would be necessary after an engine failure = conditions must be at or above an approach landing minima or would permit a visual approach

Question 10

Alternates: AIDS

Answer 10

1 navaid with an approach and 2 receivers
2 separate navaids with separate approaches and a receiver for each
Destination with no approach = no more than SCT 500ft above last leg LSALT land 8km VIS

Question 11

Alternates: Clouds

Answer 11

Not more than SCT below and vis not below alternate minima
Destination with no approach = no more than SCT 500ft above last leg LSALT and 8km vis
Aerodrome with instrument approach but no TAF = alternate required

Question 12

Alternates: Visibility

Answer 12

Not less than the alternate minima
If no approach 8km vis

Question 13

Alternates: Wind

Answer 13

Not exceeding the aircraft limitations

Question 14

Alternates: Probability

Answer 14

PROV or PROB of any adverse conditions on the forecast

Question 15

Alternates: Lighting

Answer 15

PAL requires responsible person
Electrically powered require standby power to automatically engage
Electrically powered requires responsible person plus portable lighting

Question 16

Established on a Visual Departure

Answer 16

Unless being vectored must be established on track by 5nm

Question 17

CAT C Speeds

Answer 17

Vat = 121 - 140
Final = 115 - 160
Initial = 160 - 240
Circling = 180
MAP = 240

Question 18

Obstacle Clearance

Answer 18

SID = must climb at 3.3% (obstacle clearance = 2.5%)
MAP = 100ft obstacle clearance at 2.5%
MSA = 1000ft obstacle clearance

Question 19

Airspace Traffic Information

Answer 19

Transponder required for all
Clearance retired for all bar Class G
Class G traffic in only
Class E separation from IFR, info on VFR
Class D separation from IFR AND SVFR
Class A and C separation from all aircraft

Question 20

Vectors

Answer 20

Change of level not more than 1 min after instruction
Change of heading immediately

Question 21

Capture Regions

Answer 21

Sector entry: HDG can choose if within 5 degrees of boundary line

Question 22

Landing Minima

Answer 22

TAF QNH as on chart
Shaded box = -100ft with actual QNH (ATIS, AWIS, ATC, MET observer)
Shaded box = +50ft with area QNH

Question 23

ILS/LOC

Answer 23

ILS if no glideslope can switch to LOC before FAP

Question 24

Airport Lighting Requirements

Answer 24

Runway edge
Runway threshold
Windsock
Obstacles

Question 25

Missed Approach Criteria

Answer 25

Not visual at MAPT or DA RAIM failure or warning Loss of visual reference while circling Failure of navaid Outside tolerance (1/2 scale deflection)

Question 26

Flight Below LSALT

Answer 26

Climb after take-off Instrument approach Vectors VMC by day and visual approach

Question 27

Visual Approach by Day

Answer 27

Within 30nm, from not below LSALT/MSA/MDA Clear of cloud Insight of ground or water 5km vis

Question 28

Visual Approach by Night

Answer 28

Clear of cloud In sight of ground or water 5km vis Not below LSALT/MSA/MDA until circling area or 3nm if no approach Within 5nm if established on PAPI Within 7nm if ILS runway Within 10nm if aligned with the runway within half scale LOC and not below GP

Question 29

Visual Circling (Descent Below MDA)

Answer 29

Maintain aircraft in circling area (4.2 nm CAT C) Visibility as per approach chart (along intended flight path) Maintain visual contact with the landing environment (threshold) Maintain not less than 400ft until aligned with the runway on final At night: Descent below MDA allowed once MDA intercepts normal circuit descent profile on downwind, base or final

Question 30

Comms Failure

Answer 30

Squawk 7600 Listen to ATIS and/or navaids Transmit intentions and make normal position reports (“transmitting blind”)

Question 31

Comms Failure in VMC

Answer 31

Remain visual no proceed to the nearest suitable aerodrome

Question 32

Comms Failure in IMC

Answer 32

Proceed with the latest ATC route clearance acknowledged and climb to a planned level

Question 33

Comms Failure in IMC with an altitude or route limit clearance

Answer 33

Maintain last t assigned level or MSA for 3 minutes, hold at the nominated location for 3 minutes the; proceed with the latest ATC route clearance

Question 34

Comms Failure in IMC If Receiving ATS Surveillance

Answer 34

Climb to MSA/LSALT If being vectored, maintain last assigned vector for 2 minutes Proceed in accordance with last ATC route clearance acknowledged

Question 35

Comms Failure in IMC If Holding

Answer 35

Fly one complete holding pattern, then proceed in accordance with the latest ATC route clearance acknowledged

Question 36

Comms Failure in IMC Reaching Destination

Answer 36

Track to destination in accordance with flight plan Commence descent in accordance with standard operating procedures Carry out the approach to the minima Look for light signals

Question 37

Performance

Answer 37

Under 2000kgs multiply charts by 1.15 Take off config (gear down at Vtoss) 6% Landing config climb performance 3.2% IFR charter 1% up to 5000ft

Question 38

LSALT Calculation

Answer 38

RNP 2 = highest obstacle within 5nm either side of track +1000 or +1360 LSALT can never be lower than 1500ft

Question 39

PBN/RNP (Required Navigation Performance)

Answer 39

RNP 2 (ENR) = full scale 2nm RNP 1 (TERM) = full scale 1nm (within 30nm of DEP or DEST) RNP 0.3 (APCH) = full scale 0.3nm (before the FAF)

Question 40

Lighting Time Requirements

Answer 40

Runway lighting must be illuminated 10 mins before and 30 mins after take-off and 30 mins before arrival to the completion of taxi

Question 41

Maximum AOB Controlled Airspace

Answer 41

25 degrees or Rate 1 whichever is less

Question 42

Accuracy of Altimeter

Answer 42

Must be accurate to +/- 60ft Can depart if +/- 75ft but check at next landing point must be +/- 60ft