Piedmont Flashcards
(57 cards)
What is the max indicated airspeed a reciprocating engine powered airplane can operate within class B?
250 knots
Define V2
Takeoff safety speed
A pilot approaching to land a turbine powered airplane on a runway with VASI….
Maintain an attitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing
Assuming that all ILS components are operating & the required visual references are not acquired, the missed approach should be initiated upon
Arrival at the DH on the glide slope
What action should be taken when a pilot is “cleared for the approach”, while being radar vectored on an unpublished route?
Remain at last assigned altitude until established on a published segment
If being radar vectored to the final approach course of a published instrument approach that specifies “No Pt” the pilot should
Not execute the procedure turn unless specifically cleared to do so by ATC
What altitude is a pilot authorized to fly when cleared for an ILS approach?
Last assigned altitude until established on a published route or segment of an approach with altitudes
When must the pilot initiate a missed approach procedure from an ILS approach?
At the DH the visual references for the intended runway are not distinctly visible or when visual reference is lost
After experiencing two way radio communication failure enroute, when can you descend for an instrument approach?
Upon arrival at the initial approach fix (but not before the flight plan ETA as amended by ATC)
When can you descend for an instrument approach, when holding at the initial approach fix, after losing two way radio communication?
Flight plan ETA as amended by ATC
Under what conditions (may an air carrier) continue an instrument approach to the DH after receiving a weather report indicating that less than minimum published landing conditions exist at the airport?
When the weather report is received after the pilot has begun the final approach segment of the instrument approach
What are some characteristics of AFT CG?
Lower stall speed, high cruise speed, less stable
Blue radial line on airspeed indicator (light twin) indicates…
Max single engine rate of climb
What effect does altitude have on Vmc (unsupercooled engines)
Decreases with altitude
Definition of viscous hydro planing is where?
A film of moisture covers the painted or rubber coated portion of the runway
What is the advantage of the 3 bar VASI?
Normal glide angle for high or low cockpit
What type information is disseminated by NOTAM?
Status of navigation aids, ILS, radar service available
What minimum information does an abbreviated departure clearance provide when “cleared as filed”
Destination airport, enroute altitude SID
When is a “void time” specified in the clearance?
Uncontrolled airport
What action should a pilot take if within 3 minutes of a clearance limit, with no further clearance?
Start speed reduction to holding speed to prepare for holding
What report should the pilot make at the clearance limit?
Time & altitude, and arriving or leaving flight level
What does minimum fuel mean to ATC?
Emergency could occur if undue delay
Which reports are always required when on an IFR approach not in radar contact?
Leaving FAF inbound or outer marker inbound, and missed approach
While being radar vectored to the final approach course of an IFR approach, when may the pilot descend to the published Altitude?
Only when approach (ATC) says “cleared for the approach”
