Inst Stage 1 Check

What is the standard width of a Victor airway?

8 NM wide.

What does COP stand for on an enroute chart?

Change Over Point.

What obstacle clearance is required in mountainous areas?

2,000 feet.

What obstacle clearance is required in non-mountainous areas?

1,000 feet.

What does a solid triangle symbol represent on an enroute chart?

Compulsory reporting point.

What does MOA stand for in airspace classifications?

Military Operation Area.

When can an aircraft enter an active MOA?

When ATC can provide radar separation.

What does MRA stand for in enroute altitude restrictions?

Minimum Reception Altitude.

What are the instrument currency requirements for the past 6 calendar months?

6 instrument approaches, holding procedures, intercepting, and tracking.

What is required after 12 months without instrument currency?

An instrument proficiency check (IPC).

What is the maximum allowable error for a ground VOR checkpoint?

Plus or minus 4 degrees.

What is the maximum allowable error for an airborne VOR checkpoint?

Plus or minus 6 degrees.

What information must be recorded during a VOR check?

Date, Error, Place, and Signature (DEPS).

How many GPS satellites are required for 3D positioning?

At least 4 satellites.

What RAIM capability is provided by 5 versus 6 satellites?

5 satellites allow fault detection; 6 allow fault exclusion.

What is ADSB Out?

A system that broadcasts the aircraft's GPS position to ground stations.

What are the IFR fuel reserve requirements under FAR 91.167?

Enough fuel to destination, alternate, plus 45 minutes.

What does NTSB Part 830 govern?

Notification and reporting of aircraft accidents and incidents.

What is the difference between regulations and the AIM?

Regulations are mandatory rules; the AIM is an advisory guide.

What does FAR Part 61 cover?

Certification of pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors.

What does FAR Part 91 govern?

General operating and flight rules.

What is WAAS in GPS navigation?

A system using ground stations to correct GPS errors.

What are the weather minimums for an IFR alternate under standard rules?

2,000 ft ceiling and 3 SM visibility.

ILS Critical Area Weather Minimums

800 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility.

ADSB In

Receives data from ground stations and other planes using a separate receiver.

ARTCC

Air Route Traffic Control Center, commonly referred to as Center.

TRACON

Terminal Radar Approach Control, handling departure and approach within 30-50 NM.

UNICOM Services

Provides fueling, parking, and other airport services.

91.169 (IFR flight plan information required)

VFR plan info + Alternate info

Vertical IFR Separation reqs

1000' Below FL290

2000' Above FL290 (Unless RVSM, then 1000')

Radar Separation Minimums

3 miles within 40 NM of radar antenna, 5 miles if beyond 40 NM.

CRAFT Clearance Items

Clearance Limit, Route, Altitude, Frequency, Transponder Code.

Precision Approach Weather Minimums

600 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility.

Non-Precision Approach Weather Minimums

800 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility.

Departure Climb Requirements (No DP)

Cross departure end by 35 ft AGL, 200 ft/NM climb, no turns before 400 ft AGL.

FAR Part 1

Defines aviation abbreviations and definitions.

FAR Part 39

Governs Airworthiness Directives (ADs).

FAR Part 43

Governs maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alterations.

FAR Part 61.23

Defines pilot medical certificate requirements.

FAR 61.53

Covers IMSAFE and medical deficiency rules.

FAR 61.57

Covers pilot recency of experience requirements.

FAR 61.65

Covers instrument rating aeronautical knowledge and experience requirements.

NTSB Reportable Incidents

Includes flight control failure, crew incapacitation, inflight fire, midair collision, and damage exceeding $25,000.

FAR 91.3

Establishes Pilot in Command (PIC) responsibility and authority.

FAR 91.103

Requires preflight action before every flight.

FAR 91.123

Requires compliance with ATC instructions and clearances unless an emergency exists.

FAR 91.203

Requires ARROW documents aboard the aircraft.

FAR 91.205

Governs instrument and equipment requirements like ATOMATO FAMES.

FAR 91.213

Covers inoperative equipment procedures.

FAR 91.169

Details information required for an IFR flight plan.

FAR 91.175

Governs ceiling and visibility requirements to descend and land under IFR.

GPS Constellation Minimums

At least 24 operational US-run satellites with 5 in view at all times.

Where is an instrument rating required?

In IMC, Class A AS, whenever commercial PIC @ night over 50NM, and SVFR at night

How can you get IFR currency betwen 6 and 12 months?

6HITS, no simulator usage

When is alternate info required?

If 1 hr before or after arrival destiniation will be 2000' ceiling or 3sm vis or lower

(1, 2, 3 rule)

What must weather be at arrival at an alternate?

600' Ceiling, 2 SM Vis (Precision)

800' Ceiling, 2 SM Vis (Non Prec)

VFR if no approach

Basic Climb Profile

Clear dep end 35' Up, 200 ft/nm climb, Turns after 400' agl

When is ADS-B out required?

30NM of a class B airport, Class B Airspace, Class C to 10K' MSL, Class A, Class G/E above 10K' MSL unless within 2500' AGL

FAR 91.177

Min. IFR Alts

FAR 91.185

IFR Lost Comms

FAR 61.3

Requirements for certificates, ratings, and authorizations

How much is a full VOR Deflection?

10 Degrees

What are some limits of a VOR?

Cone of confusion, LOS needed, reverse sensing

RAIM

Reciever Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (checks accuracy of satellites and detects/removes bad ones)

RNP

Required Nav Performance, specific requirements for a specific procedure

EX: RNP 3 = 3NM Accuracy needed

What percent of time does the plane need to be in RNP limits for?

95%

What does the AHRS Control?

Attitude Indicator, Heading Indicator, Turn Coordinator (Gyro Insts)

What does the ADC control?

Altimeter, Airspeed, VSI (Pitot-Static)

What does the AHRS require as input?

Nothing, it works on it's own

What does the ADC require as input?

Pitot Tube, Static Port

Magnetometer

Helps to allign the heading correctly on a digital display

Garmin Integrated Avionics

Holds the processors, GPS 1 and 2, Com 1 and 2, Nav 1 and 2, Glideslope 1 and 2. Two in plane for redundancy, auto switches when needed

GEA

Gets engine data for you to see

GTX

Deals with all transponder things