IFR Stage II Check

What does the snowflake mean on an approach chart?

Cold weather airport, colder temperatures impact altimeter readings

G - GRABCARD

Generator/alternator

R-GRABCARD

Radios

A1-GRABCARD

Altimeter

B-GRABCARD

Ball (turn coordinator)

C-GRABCARD

Clock

A2-GRABCARD

Attitude Indicator

R2-GRABCARD

Rate of turn indicator

D-GRABCARD

Directional gyro

What are the two components of ILS?

Glideslope and localizer

What happens if the glideslope is unavailable in an ILS approach?

It becomes a localizer approach

Why can’t you come in too high on an ILS approach?

False glideslope

What is WAAS?

Wide Area Augmentation System, enhances GPS accuracy, allows for LPV & LNAV/VNAV approaches

What is RAIM?

Detects and alerts pilots to signal errors.

Difference between WAAS & RAIM?

RAIM checks accuracy, WAAS enhances accuracy

What are the types of RNAV/GPS approaches?

LPV, LNAV/VNAV, LNAV, & LP

What is an LPV approach?

Most accurate GPS approach, uses WAAS

What is an LNAV/VNAV approach?

Provides vertical guidance, less accurate than LPV

What is an LNAV approach?

GPS approach with only lateral guidance

What is an LP approach?

Provides lateral but no vertical guidance, used at locations where terrain prevents vertical guidance

A standard rate turn is __ degrees per second.

3

Taxi check for airspeed indicator?

0

Taxi check for turn coordinator?

Turns shown in correct direction, ball goes in opposite direction

Taxi check for VSI?

Should read 0. If reads any other value, use that value as the new 0.

Taxi check for altimeter?

Within 75 feet of field elevation.