IFR test one

Select the true statement regarding flight rules terminology

IFR describes the rules that govern flight operations in weather conditions below VFR minimums

Select the true statement regarding flight simulation

An FFS is a replica of a specific type; or make, model and series aircraft cockpit which uses a force (motion) cueing system and visual system

True/false. You may log instrument time for all the flight time during which you operate the airplane under IFR.

False

A person acting as a safety pilot must meet which requirement?

Private pilot certificate; category and class ratings appropriate to the aircraft that you are flying; current third class medical certificate

What are the recency of experience requirements to act as PIC under IFR?

Within the preceding 6 calendar months, you must have performed: 6 instrument approaches; holding procedures and tasks; intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems.

Under what conditions may you use an FFS, FTD, or ATD to meet recency of experience requirements to act as PIC under IFR?

The simulator or training device represents the category of aircraft for the instrument rating privileges to be maintained, you perform the tasks in simulated instrument conditions, and you list the training device, time. and the content in a logbook or training record

It is January 1st. Under which of these circumstances must you complete an instrument proficiency check to be current to act as PIC under IFR?

Six instrument approaches; holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses in June

Which are limitations when acting as PIC under the BasicMed rule?

Operations below 18,000 MSL only

Explain the difference between the cone and rod cells of the retina

Cones are sensitive to bright lights and colors and are concentrated at the middle of the eye and allow you to see in good detail but do not function well in the dark. Rods react to low light and are responsible for most night and peripheral vision.

What techniques can be used to see objects better at night?

Move your eyes 5 or 10 degrees off center of object to expose rods to the images and when scanning for traffic at night, use off center viewing.

List at least three actions you can take to preserve and improve your night vision.

Consider supplemental oxygen for above 4,000 ft, avoid looking directly at bright lights, reduce intensity of instrument lights, use dim flashlight.

What is the term for the visual illusion of movement that occurs when you stare at a fixed light against a dark background for more than a few seconds?

autokenisis

Which is true regarding landing illusions?

Narrow runway- illusion of greater height causing you to fly a lower than normal approach

Name the three primary sensory sources that provide you with an awareness of your body’s position in space.

Visual systems, vestibular systems, somoatosensory system.

Explain why your vestibular system does not sense any motion during a prolonged constant rate turn

Because the fluid in your inner ears may reach equillibrium.

Name at least two ways to help prevent or alleviate motion sickness

focus eyes on the horizon, avoid turbulent air, use earplugs, Dramamine, no quick movements

Define the four types of hypoxia

Hypoxic- Inadequate supply of oxygen at high altitudes due to the decrease of oxygen molecules at sufficient pressure

Hypemic- inability of the blood to carry oxygen due to a deficiency in the blood (co poisoning)

Stagnant- inadequant circulation of the blood (alcohol or drugs)

Histotoxic- Inability of cells to efficiently use oxygen (narcotics, alcohol, drugs)

What are the supplemental oxygen requirements

Must have supplemental oxygen after 30 minutes above 12,500 ft and continuously above 14,000 ft, must be provided for each occupant above 15,000 ft

select the true statement regarding high altitude training.

High altitude training included flight training in emergency procedures for simulated rapid decompression and ground training on subjects such as resperation, hypoxia, and the use of supplemental oxygen

Select the true statement regarding ear and sinus block during flight.

pressure in the ear can be equalized by performing the valsalva menuever

Describe the ADM process

Recognize a change, define the problem, choose a course of action, implement you decision, evaluate the outcome

List the 5 hazardous attitudes and their antidotes

Macho- taking chances is foolish

resignation- im not helpless

antiauthority- follow the rules they are usually right

impulsivity- not so fast think first

invulnerability- it can happen to me

List the risk factors associated with the 5 ps

pilot, passengers, plane, programming, plan

3 internal and external resources to help manage tasks

ATC, Maintenance tech, flight service briefers, passengers, equipment, POH, Checklists

What flight instruments are required for IFR

Generator/ alternator

Radios (2 way)

Altimeter
Ball (slip skid indicator)
Clock (hrs, mins, and secs)
Attitude indicator
Rate of turn indicator
Directional gyro (heading indicator)

Name the gyroscopic flight instruments

-attitude indicator

-heading indicator

-turn coordinator

True/false. The gyroscopic instruments are the only flight instruments that provide bank information

true

What condition leads to unreliable operation of the heading indicator and attitude indicator?

Low vacuum pressure

A blocked static source affects which instruments and how

Airspeed indicator, VSI, and altimeter. Airspeed will react to changes but the reading is incorrect, freezes altimeter in place, VSI frozen at zero

How is the airspeed indicator affected if the pitot tubes ram air input and drain hole are blocked

Airspeed indicator reacts opposite of normal.

Describe the function of the AHRS

To provide attitude, heading, rate of turn, and slip/skid information

Select the true statement regarding the digital attitude indicator

In a slip the trapezoid of the slip skid indicator locates beneath the roll pointer moves to the inside of the turn

What information is provided by the trend vector on the HSI

The end of the trend vector shows what the airplanes heading will be in six seconds if the turn continues at the same rate

If the AHRS detects a problem with the integrity of the sensor information, what occurs

A red X is placed over the display of the affected instrument

Select the true statement about the ADC

The piot tube, static source, and outside air temperature prode provide information to the ADC

What is true about the indications on the altimeter?

In six seconds, the airplane will reach an altitude of 8460 ft MSL if it continues to climb at the same rate

Describe how the electronic flight display system compensates for a screen failure of the PFD

PFD can be transferred to the MFD and vice versa in the event of an emergency

True/false. An enhanced flight vision system can be displayed on the PFD

False

Describe at least three functions of a typical MFD

map, waypoints, nearest airport

Select the true statement regarding autopilot operation

After engaging the autopilot, you should verify that the selected modes appear on the annunciator panel

Three fundamental skill of attitude instrument flying

crosscheck, interpret, control

Three common instrument cross check failures

fixation, omission, emphasis

The importance of a properly trimmed airplane in instrument flight

So you can easily change the altitude with just a little pressure

Describe the methods of attitude instrument flying

control and performance, primary and supporting

As a rule of thumb, how should you correct an altitude discrepancies of less than 100 ft

use a one half bar width correction on the attitude indicator

What actions should you take to maintain altitude if you reduce power to decrease airspeed in a level turn

increase the angle of attack

If you are cruising at 120 kts and want to establish a climb at 85 kts, you should increase back elevator pressure until you observe what initial observation?

The attitude indicator shows the approximate pitch attitude appropriate for the 85 kt climb

What actions should you take to enter a constant airspeed descent from level cruising flight and maintain cruising airspeed

simultaneously reduce power and adjust the pitch using the attitude indicator as a reference to maintain the cruising airspeed

Select the true statement regarding rate and radius of turns

an increase in bank angle with a constant airspeed increases the rate of turn and decreases the radius of turn

What is RNP (required navigation performance)

A set of standards that apply to both airspace and navigation equipment

To comply with RNP standards you must operate within what distance of the center line of a route, path, or procedure

0.3 NM for approach; 1 NM for terminal operations; 2 NM for en route operations

What is WAAS

WAAS enhances the accuracy of GPS by using a series of ground stations to generate a corrective message that is transmitted to the airplane by a gerostationary satellite. This message accounts for positional drift of the satellites and signal delays caused by the ionshpere and other factors

Select the true statement regarding the requirements to use GPS equipment for IFR operations

You can determine if a GPS is approved for IFR enroute and approach operations by referring to the airplane flight manual or AFM suppliment

Prior to using GPS for IFR operations, what action must you take

For non WAAS GPS equipment you must verify that RAIM will be available for the intended route and deration of your flight an ensure that your GPS navigation database is current

what it takes to earn your Instrument Rating

Current private pilot, 50 hours of cross country as PIC, 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, 15 hours of training with authorized instructor, 250 NM IFR cross country training flight using 3 different kinds of navigation systems