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Single Coded ID every 30 seconds from VORTAC
DME code sounds every 30 seconds, so this means DME is operative. But the VOR code cannot be heard, and it should sound 3-4 times every 30 seconds so this means VOR is inop
When is temp omitted from Winds / temp aloft forecast?
When within 2,500’ of station elevation
Range correction for flying the ARC: change the relative bearing what percentage?
10-20% for each 1/2 mile deviation from desired arc
Autopilot engaged in climb out, and encounter icing. It’s recommended that
The vertical speed mode be disengaged
What causes northerly turning error in magnetic compass?
Pull of VERTICAL component of earths magnetic field
Which distance displayed by DME indicator?
Slant range in NM
Average height of troposphere in middle latitude
37,000
When is radar service terminated during a visual approach?
Automatically when ATC instructs to contact the Tower
Precision runway monitoring is
Radar system to monitor approaches parallel runways
In en route phase “radar service terminated “
Resume normal position reporting
Contact approach maybe used in lieu of
standard instrument approach procedure SIAP
Which nautical chart depicts MTR’s above 1500 feet?
IFR low altitude en route
Slipping or skidding in IMC conditions can result in a false sense of
Banking
What FL requires DME / suitable RNAV for IFR flight?
Ops at or above FL 240 if VOR nav required
Force that causes an airplane to turn
Horizontal lift component
If first airport of intended landing has no IAP, is alternate required?
Yes, planning fuel to an alternate is required
REIL
Runway end identifier lights designed to help identify runway amidst preponderance of other lighting
Roll upsets caused by ice accumulations forward of the ailerons can be remedied by
Increase airspeed
extend wing flaps to first setting
Rolling wings level
++ on tower open times means
To subtract extra hour
How is ATC radar used when the facility is approved for approach control services?
Course guidance
ASR and PAR approaches
monitoring
To use an instrument departure procedure, the pilot must possess
Either the textual or the graphic form of the approved procedure
All pilots should use correct local altimeter setting because
It provides better data for aircraft SEPARATION
Maximum permissible variation between two bearings during an airborne dual VOR check
4 degrees between indicated bearings
NO PLUS OR MINUS
VFR on top clearance is based on magnetic, heading or course?
Magnetic course