when cleared to execute a published sidestep maneuver for a specific approach and landing on the parallel runway, at what point is the pilot expected to commence this maneuver?
when cleared to execute a published sidestep maneuver for a specific approach and landing on the parallel runway, at what point is the pilot expected to commence this maneuver?
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as soon as possible after the runway or runway environment is in sight
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Parallel ILS approaches?
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Parallel ILS approaches provide aircraft a minimum of 1 1/2 miles radar separation btwn successive aircraft on the adjacent localizer course
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When installed with the ILS and specified in the approach procedures, DME may be used
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in lieu of the OM
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what are the minimum differences between the SDF and the localizer of an ILS
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the SDF course may not be aligned with the runway and the course may be wider
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which of the following conditions is required before 'timed approaches from a holding fix' may be conducted?
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if more than one missed approach procedure is available, none may require a course reversal
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What action should you take if your DME fails at FL 240?
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Notify ATC of the failure and continue to the next airport of intended landing where repairs can be made
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if only one missed approach procedure is available, which of the following conditions is required when conducting 'timed approaches from a holding fix'?
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the reported ceiling and visibility minimums must be equal to or greater than the highest prescribed circling minimums for the IAP
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What pilot action is appropriate if more than one component of an ILS is unusable?
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Use the highest minimum required by any single component that is useable
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PRior to conducting "timed approaches from a holding fix," which one of the following is required?
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the airport where the approach is being conducted must have a control tower in operation
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What timing procedure should be used when performing a holding pattern at a VOR?
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Timing for the outbound leg begins over or abeam the VOR, whichever occurs later
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when being radar vectored for an ILS approach, at what point may you start a descent from your last assigned altitude to a lower minimum altitude if cleared for the approach
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when established on a segment of a published route or IAP
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when holding at an NDB, at what point should the timing begin for the second leg outbound?
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When abeam the holding fix
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Which range facility associated with the ILS can be identified by a two-letter coded signal?
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Compass locator
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for a stabilized approach, the aircraft must be in an approved configuration for landing
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with a descent rate of less than 1,000 fpm below 1,080and bank angles of less than 15 degrees below 500 feet AGL
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If during an ILS approach in IFR conditions, the approach lights are not visible upon arrival at the DH, the pilot is
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required to immediately execute the missed approach procedure
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what are the main differences between a visual approach and a contact approach?
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the pilot must request a contact approach; the pilot may be assigned a visual approach and higher weather minimums must exist
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What conditions are necessary before ATC can authorize a visual approach?
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you must have the airport in sight or a preceding aircraft to be followed, and be able to proceed to the airport in VFR conditions
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When may you obtain a contact approach?
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ATC will assign a contact approach only upon request if the reported vis. is at least 1 mile
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Assume the clearance is received:
"CLEARED FOR ILS RWY 07 LEFT APPROACH, SIDE-STEP TO RWY 07 RIGHT"
When would the pilot be expected to commence the side-step maneuver?
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as soon as possible after the rwy environment is in sight
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What waypoints are designated as fly-over waypoints?
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missed approach and AGHAN
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acceptable navigational signal coverage at the MOCA is assured for a distance from the VOR of only
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22 NM
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During WAAS GPS approach, you receive an LNAV + V annunciation on the GPS display, you should
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descend to LNAV approach minimums using the barometric altimeter to comply with altitude restrictions, referencing advisory vertical guidance as an aid
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Flying clear of clouds on an instrument flight plan, what are the requirements for a contact approach to an airport that has an approved IAP?
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The pilot must request the approach, have at least 1 mile vis., and be reasonably sure of remaining clear of clouds
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How does a pilot determine if DME is available on an ILS/LOC?
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IAP indicate DMETACAN channel in LOC frequency box
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If the ILS outer marker is inop, you may substitute
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a compass locator or a precision radar
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If an early missed approach is initiated before reaching the MAP, the following should be used unless otherwise cleared by ATC
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Proceed to the missed approach point at or above the MDA or DH before executing a turning maneuver
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how wide is an SDF course?
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either 6 degrees or 12 degrees
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Which of these facilities may be substituted for an MM during a complete ILS IAP?
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Compass locator and precision radar
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A contact approach is an approach procedure that may be used
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in lieu of conducting a SIAP
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which indications will a pilot receive where an IM is installed on a front course ILS approach?
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Six dots per second and a flashing white light
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How can a pilot determine if a GPS installed in an aircraft is approved for IFR enrollee and IFR approaches?
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Flight manual supplement
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Thrust is managed to maintain IAS, and glide slope is being flown. What characteristics should be observed when a headwind shears to be a constant tailwind?
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pitch attitude decreases, required thrust then reduces, vertical speed increases; IAS: decreases then increases to approach speed
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During an IFR flight in IMC, a distress condition is encountered, (fire, medical, or structural failure). The pilot should
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not hesitate to declare an emergency and obtain an amended clearance
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which aeronautical chart depicts military training routes (MTR) above a 1,500 feet
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IFR low altitude en route chart
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What does declaring 'minimum fuel' to ATC imply?
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Merely an advisory that indicates an emergency situation is possible should any undue delay occur
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The standard IFR climb gradient is
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200 fpm per NM
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At what point should the timing begin for the first leg outbound in a nonstandard holding pattern?
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when over or abeam the holding fix, whichever occurs later
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When using GPS for navigation and instrument approaches, any required alternate airport must have
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an approved operational instrument approach procedure other than GPS
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A pilot is making an ILS approach and is past the OM to a runway which has a VASI. What action should the pilot take if an electronic glide slope malfunction occurs and the pilot has the VASI in sight?
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The pilot may continue the approach and use the VASI glide slope in place of the electronic glide slope
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To ensure proper airspace protection while in a holding pattern, what is the maximum airspeed above 14,000 ft. for civil turbojet aircraft and propeller-driven airplane?
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265 knots
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which sequence of marker beacon indicator lights, and their respective codes, will you receive on the ILS RWY 6 approach procedure to the MAP?
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Blue- dashes; amber - alternate dots and dashes
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Which procedure should you follow if, during an IFR flight in VFR conditions, you have a 2-way radio communications failure?
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Continue the flight under VFR and land as soon as practicable
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immediately after passing the final approach fix in bound during an ILS approach in IFR conditions, the glide slope warning flag appears. The pilot is
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permitted to continue the approach and descend to the localized MDA
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STUDY 6.12
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What is the difference between a Localizer-Type Directional Aid (LDA) and the ILS localizer?
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The LDA is not aligned with the runway
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under which condition should a missed approach procedure be initiated if the runway environment is not in sight?
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when you reach the established missed approach point and determine the visibility is less than 1/2 a mile
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you enter a holding pattern (at a fix that is not the same as the approach fix) with an EFC time of 1530. At 1520 you experience complete 2-way communication failure. Which procedure should you follow to execute the approach to landing?
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Departing the holding fix at the EFC time, and complete the approach
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When may you obtain a contact approach?
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ATC will assign a contact approach only upon request if the reported visibility is at least 1 mile
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when simultaneous approaches are in progress, how does each pilot receive radar advisories?
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On tower frequency
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What action should you take if your No. 1 VOR receiver malfunctions while operating in controlled airspace under IFR? Your aircraft is equipped with two VOR receivers. The No. 1 receiver has Omi/Localizer/Glide slope capability, and the No. 2 receiver has only VOR/Localizer capability
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Report the malfunction immediately to ATC
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Section 2
(21 cards)
When proper RAIM sensitivity is not available, manually resetting sensitivity ti 0.3 NM will
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Not automatically change the RAIM sensitivity on some receivers
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Your onboard GPS-based FMS/RNAV unit is IFR certified under TSO-C129 or TSO-C196. Your destination is below minimums for the GPS RNAV approach and you proceed to your filed alternate. You know that
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once diverted to the alternate airport, you may fly a GPS-based approach as long a there is an operational ground-based NAVAID and appropriate airborne receiver for use as a backup
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You encounter structural icing on an IFR flight plan at 7,000ft. Your request for 9,000ft is rejected by ATC. Your request VFR-on-top at 7,500, which is granted. What must you do with your IFR flight plan?
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Continue as planned
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Which type of waypoint is the AGHAN fix?
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Fly-by-waypoint
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A contact approach is an approach procedure that may be used
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in lieu of conducting a SIAP
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In the case of operations over an area designated as a mountainous area where no other minimum altitude is prescribed, no person may operate an aircraft under IFR below an altitude of
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2,000 ft. above the highest obstacle
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When flying a GPS approach procedure, what effect will overriding an automatically selected sensitivity have?
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Cancel the approach mode annunciation
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What international Morse Code identifier is used to identify a specific interim standard microwave landing system?
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A four letter Morse Code identifier preceded by the Morse code for the letter M
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What facilities if any, may be substituted for an inoperative middle marker during an ILS approach without affecting the straight-in-minimums
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substitution not necessary, mins do not change
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Which is true regarding STARs?
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STARs are established to simplify clearance delivery
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The missed approach for the BARO-VNAV and LNAV is initiated at the
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missed approach fix
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When passing through an abrupt wind shear which involves a shift from a tailwind to a headwind, what power management would normally be required to maintain a constant indicated airspeed and the ILS glide slope
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Lower than normal power initially, followed by a further decrease as the wind shear is encountered, then an increase
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MCA
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minimum crossing altitude
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Microwave landing systems provide what information?
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Azimuth, elevation, and distance info
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MOCA
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minimum obstruction clearance altitude
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MRA
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min reception altitude
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Reception of signals from a radio facility, located off the airway being flown, may be inadequate at the designated MEA to identify the fix. In this case, which altitude is designated to the fix?
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MRA
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COP
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changeover point
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SUXYO is defined as which of the following?
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Initial approach waypoint
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What minimums must be considered in selecting an altitude when operating with a VFR-on-top clearance?
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Minimum IFR altitude, minimum distance from clouds, and visibility appropriate to altitude selection
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When using GP for navigation and instrument approaches, any required alternate airport must have
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an approved operational instrument approach procedure other than GPS