Self-Test
Instrument Flight
PARTIAL PANEL UNUSUAL ATTITUDE RECOVERIES
28.
What will be the only significant change when performing unusual attitudes partial panel?
ANSWER: The standby AI will be substituted for the ADI.
29.
Once the desired course has been set in the course selection window, how is the intercept
heading
determined for an inbound TACAN/VOR double angle off the bow intercept?
ANSWER: Look from the desired course to the head of the No. 1 bearing pointer and an equal
number of degrees beyond.
30.
On the penetration checklist, what is the reason for checking the compass?
ANSWER: To ensure HSI and ADI agree with the standby compass.
31.
What should the pilot communicate to approach control during a radar handoff?
ANSWER:
1. Call sign
2. Assigned altitude
3. ATIS information (if received)
4. Approach request
32.
On a VOR/DME approach, why should you start the clock at the FAF?
ANSWER: So you have a means of identifying the MAP in the event of DME failure.
33.
On a VOR approach, why should you start the clock at the FAF?
ANSWER: The time from the FAF is the only means of identifying the MAP.
34. During flight planning for the destination airfield, which items must be check in both NOTAMS and
IFR supplement?
ANSWER:
1. Hours of operation/landing restrictions
2. Status of runways
3. NAVAIDs
4. Emergency equipment
35.
For what time and location do you check forecast weather?
ANSWER: Route of flight, destination at ETA +/- hours, alternate at ETA +/- hour.
36.
What FLIP publication may be used to convert RVR to statute mile visibility?
ANSWER: FLIP high/low altitude (Terminal).
37.
What are takeoff minimums for a pilot with a standard instrument rating?
ANSWER: 300 ft ceiling and 1 sm visibility.
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