Chapter Eight Course Review

INSTRUMENTS FLIGHT PLANNING

CHAPTER EIGHT

COURSE REVIEW

800.

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the Instruments and Flight Planning course review is to provide experience

through actual involvement with course materials, lessen the abstract aspects of learning and

provide for an atmosphere of informal open discussion for the students.

801.

DESCRIPTION

A comprehensive step-by-step overview of Chapters 1-7 is conducted. Specific emphasis is

placed on addressing those concepts that are basic and germane to every NFO. All course-

learning objectives are reviewed for understanding and clarity. An atmosphere of open

discussion serves as the review session format throughout the question and answer period.

802.

REQUIREMENTS

Two hours are allotted for the review. During the review, students are encouraged to use

reference materials and training devices as each deems necessary.

803.

DEBRIEF

Upon completion of the question and answer period, the instructor makes subjective comments

regarding overall class performance with emphasis placed on observed areas of weakness.

804.

FLIGHT PLANNING REVIEW QUESTIONS

Preflight Planning

If your proposed departure time is 1700Z, how early can you receive your weather brief?

Weather information is given plus or minus what time of your arrival/departure?

If you receive a weather brief at 1400Z with a ETD of 1530Z, when will the brief become void?

Filing Minimums

Your destination is NPA with a forecast of 100-1. Can Eglin with a forecast of 2000-5 qualify as

an alternate?

Your destination is NPA with a forecast of 800-2. Can Eglin with a forecast of 800-2 qualify as

an alternate?

Your destination is PAM with a forecast of 3000-6. Can Eglin with a forecast of 600-2 qualify

as an alternate?

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