CPL CPL Instrument Flight Rules and Procedures

Question 1

Under IFR, what is the minimum visibility required for a commercial pilot to commence an instrument approach to a runway with a standard 200-ft decision height (CAT I ILS)?

Accepted Answer

1/2 statute mile

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1/4 statute mile

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3/4 statute mile

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1 statute mile

Question 2

When flying IFR in controlled airspace, what is the minimum fuel reserve required beyond the destination airport under FAR Part 91?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes at normal cruise

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30 minutes at normal cruise

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60 minutes at normal cruise

Answer

20 minutes at holding speed

Question 3

What does the term 'decision altitude (DA)' refer to during an instrument approach?

Accepted Answer

The altitude at which the pilot must begin the missed approach if visual reference is not established

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The lowest altitude to which an aircraft may descend on a non-precision approach

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The altitude where ATC transfers the aircraft to tower frequency

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The altitude at which descent from cruise is initiated

Question 4

An aircraft is cleared for a standard instrument departure (SID). The SID procedure requires a minimum climb gradient of 300 ft/NM. At a groundspeed of 120 knots, what is the minimum required rate of climb in feet per minute?

Accepted Answer

600 fpm

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400 fpm

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500 fpm

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700 fpm

Question 5

Under IFR, when is an alternate airport required to be filed in a flight plan?

Accepted Answer

When the forecast at the destination, from 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, is less than 2,000-ft ceiling or 3 SM visibility

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Any time the destination is above 5,000 ft MSL

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When the destination forecast is below VFR minimums at any time during the flight

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When the destination airport does not have a published instrument approach

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA) on an IFR chart?

Accepted Answer

It guarantees terrain/obstruction clearance and navigational signal reception along the entire route segment

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It is the lowest altitude for VFR traffic on airways

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It provides 2,000-ft clearance over all terrain within 10 NM of the airway

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It is the altitude at which the transition from departure to enroute phase begins