Local Flying Area Knowledge Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the radius of the HCD LFA?
PHK VOR…
FLL…
TRV VOR…
PHK - 50nm
FLL - 40nm
TRV - 20nm
If you are planning to fly outside the AIDZ, do you need to file a Flight Plan?
YES
Prior to conducting VFR Ops, the PIC must determine the safe cruise altitude and document the highest obstacle along the planned route and determine minimum required ceiling and viz?
TRUE
During VFR Ops the PIC must ensure that all terrain and obstacles along the route are cleared vertically by no less than…?
300’ Day
500’ Night
What is the highest obstacle in the TRV LFA?
545’
near 5FL6 (w)
What is the highest obstacle in the FLL LFA?
1849’
Near 78FD (SW)
What is the highest obstacle in the PHK LFA?
1548’
Near Stewart
64FA (E)
With approved HTAWS,m what are the Glass G Airspace Night VFR ceiling and viz minimums?
LFA = 800’/3
OOA = 1000’/3
Namer 5 airports in the LFA that have ILS?
KPBI
KFLL
KMIA
F45
KFPR
KFXE
KTMB
KHST
What is the predominant air traffic flow in our LFAs?
North and South
AND
East and West
On a night flight, you are informed of an obstacle that is 1049’ and it is OVC 1400. Can you proceed?
NO
What is the minimum altitude you have to be at to cross the highest obstacle in the PHK LFA during the day?
1852’
(+300)
What is the minimum altitude you have to be at to cross the highest obstacle in the TRV LFA at night?
1045’
+500
What is the minimum altitude you have to be at to cross the highest obstacle in the FLL LFA during the day?
2149ft
(+300)
Are there any restricted areas in our LFA’s? If yes, which ones and who is the controlling agency?
PHK - R291 - BFGHIN - Training Areas - Controlled by Miami
Name some major landmarks in our LFA
FLL
TRV
PHK
If you decide to circumnavigate an obstacle in your route of flight, what is the prescribed distance you must remains from that obstacle?
Not prescribed!!!
But be careful with tall towers and the support wires…
Name 5 air traffic facilities controlling airspace in our LFA.
Miami Centre
Palm Beach Approach
FLL Tower
Boca Raton Tower
Orlando Approach Control
DO we have any areas with poor surface lighting in our LFA? If yes, where?
West of 20 mile bend.
Over water lake-O
Ocean
What is the lowest minimum vectoring altitude in our LFA?
1500’
What altitude does our GOM instruct us to climb to if IIMC encountered?
3000’ or minimum safe, whichever highest.
If you deviate from the planned route due to prevailing conditions or operational requirements, does this alleviate you from the obstacle clearance requirements?
No
The minimum ‘Hard Deck’ altitude for HCD is…?
700ft
Which FAR gives guidance for LFAs
135.609
