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Principles of Instrument Flight
Jeppesen Syllabus Chapter 2
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05/29/2013

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Term
Your aircraft had the static pressure system and altimeter tested and inspected o January 5, of this year, and was found to comply with FAA standards. These systems must be reinspected and approved for use in controlled airspace under IFR by
Definition
January 31, two years hence

FAR 91.411
Term
An aircraft altimeter system test and inspection must be accomplished within
Definition
24 Calendar months

FAR 91.411
Term
An aircraft operated under 14 CFR part 91 IFR is required to have which of the following?

A- Radar altimeter
B- Dual VOR system
C- Gyroscopic direction indicator
Definition
Gyroscopic direction indicator

FAR 91.205
Term
You check the flight instruments while taxiing and find that the VSI indicates a descent of 100 feet per minute. in this case, you
Definition
may take off and use 100 feet descent as the zero indication.

IFH
Term
Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?
Definition
At standard temperature

IFH
Term
Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?
Definition
When standard atmospheric conditions exist.

IFH
Term
Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicaate a lower altitude than actually flown (true altitude)?
Definition
Air temperature warmer than standard

IFH
Term
When an altimeter is changed from 30.11 inches Hg to 29.96 inches Hg, in which direction will the indicated altitude change and by what value?
Definition
Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower.

IFH
Term
Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude with an altimeter setting of 29.92 inches Hg?
Definition
In colder than standard temperature.

IFH
Term
Which of the following defines the type of altitude used when maintaining FL 210?
Definition
Pressure

FAR 91.121
Term
Altimeter setting is the value to which the scale of the pressure altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates
Definition
True altitude at field elevation

AW
Term
(refer to figure 27 and figure 28)
What CAS must be used to maintain the filed TAS at the flight planned altitude if the outside air temperature is -5C?
Definition
139 KCAS

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 38)
What CAS must be used to maintain the filed TAS at the flight planned altitude if the outside air temperature is 5C?
Definition
129 KCAS

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 44)
What CAS must be used to maintain the filed TAS at the flight planned altitude if the outside air temperature is 5C?
Definition
147 KCAS

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 50)
What CAS must be used to maintain the filed TAS at the flight planned altitude? (Temp 0C)
Definition
140 KCAS

PHB
Term
(refer to figure 69)
What CAS should be used to maintain the filed TAS if the outside air temperature is 5C?
Definition
119 KCAS

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 74)
What CAS should be used to maintain the filed TAS at the flight planned altitude if the outside air temperature is 5C?
Definition
133 KCAS

PHB
Term
How should you preflight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight?
Definition
Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75 feet of the actual elevation for acceptable accuracy.

IFH
Term
What is the procedure for setting the altimeter when assigned an IFR altitude of 18,000 ft or higher on a direct flight off airways?
Definition
Set the altimeter to the current reported setting for climbout and 29.92 inches Hg upon reaching 18,000 ft.

FAR 91.121
Term
En route at FL 290, the altimeter is set correctly, but not reset to the local altimeter setting of 30.57 inches Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 650 feet and the altimeter is functioning properly, what is the approximate indication upon landing?
Definition
Sea level

IFH
Term
While you are flying at FL 250, you hear ATC give an altimeter setting of 28.92 inches Hg in your area. At what pressure altitude are you flying?
Definition
25,000 ft

IFH
Term
How can you obtain the pressure altitude on flights below 18,000 ft?
Definition
Set you altimeter to 29.92 inches Hg

IFH
Term
How can you determine the pressure altitude on an airport without a tower or FSS?
Definition
Set your altimeter to 29.92 inches Hg and read the altitude indicated.

IFH
Term
Which altitude
Definition
Term
Which altitude is indicated when the altimeter is set to 29.92 inches Hg?
Definition
Pressure.

IFH
Term
If you are departing from an airport where you cannot obtain an altimeter setting, you should set your altimeter
Definition
to the airport elevation

IFH, FAR 91.121
Term
En route at FL 290, your altimeter is set correctly, but you fail to reset it to the local altimeter setting of 30.26 inches Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 134 feet and your altimeter is functioning properly, what will it indicate after landing?
Definition
206 feet below MSL

IFH
Term
How does a pilot normally obtain the current altimeter setting during an IFR flight in Class E airspace below 18,000 ft?
Definition
ATC periodically advises the pilot of the proper altimeter setting.

AIM
Term
Refer to figure 83)
Which altimeter depicts 12,000 ft?
Definition
4

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 84)
Which altimeter depicts 8,000 ft?
Definition
2

IFH
Term
What indication should be observed on a turn coordinator during a right turn while taxiing?
Definition
The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the right and the ball moves to the left.

IFH
Term
On the taxi check, the magnetic compass should
Definition
swing freely and indicate known headings.

IFH
Term
Which condition during taxi is an indication that an attitude indicator is unreliable?
Definition
The horizon bar tilts more than 5 degrees while making taxi turns.

IFH
Term
What does the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator directly display?
Definition
Rate of roll and rate of turn.

IFH
Term
What pretakeoff check should be made of the attitude indicator in preparation for an IFR flight?
Definition
The horizon bar should erect and become stable within 5 minutes.

IFH
Term
During a skidding turn to the right, what is the relationship between the component of lift, centrifugal force, and load factor?
Definition
Centrifugal force is greater than horizontal lift and the load factor is increased.

IFH
Term
What indications are displayed by the miniature aircraft of a turn coordinator?
Definition
Rate of roll and rate of turn

IFH
Term
What indication should a pilot observe if an airspeed indicator ram air input and drain hold are blocked?
Definition
The airspeed indicator will react as an altimeter.

PHB
Term
What indication is presented by the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator?
Definition
Indirect indication of the bank attitude.

IFH
Term
During normal operation of a vacuum-driven attitude indicator, what attitude indication should you see when rolling out from a 180 degree skidding turn to straight-and-level coordinated flight?
Definition
The miniature aircraft shows a turn in the direction opposite the skid.

IFH
Term
During normal coordinated turns, what error due to precession should you observe when rolling out to straight-and-level flight from a 180 degree steep turn to the right?
Definition
The miniature aircraft would show a slight turn indication to the left.

IFH
Term
What information does a Mach meter present?
Definition
The ratio of aircraft true airspeed to the speed of sound.

IFH
Term
What is the relationship between centrifugal force and the horizontal lift component in a coordinated turn?
Definition
Horizontal lift and centrifugal force are equal.

IFH
Term
What force causes an airplane to turn?
Definition
Horizontal lift component

IFH
Term
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from an east heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
Definition
The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.

IFH
Term
What would be the indication on the VSI during entry into a 500 FPM actual descent from level flight if the static ports were iced over?
Definition
The VSI pointer would remain at zero regardless of the actual rate of descent.

IFH
Term
How should you preflight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight?
Definition
Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75 feet of the actual elevation for acceptable accuracy.

IFH
Term
Which practical test should be made on the electric gyro instruments prior to starting an engine?
Definition
Turn on the electrical power and listen for any unusual or irregular mechanical noise.

IFH
Term
Prior to starting an engine, you should check the turn-and-slip indicator to determine if the
Definition
needle is approximately centered and the tube is full of fluid.

IFH
Term
What indication should you observe on the turn-and-slip indicator during taxi?
Definition
the ball moves freely opposite the turn, and the needle deflects in the direction of the turn.

IFH
Term
Which instrument indicates the quality of a turn?
Definition
Ball of the turn coordinator.

PHB
Term
What pretakeoff check should be made of a vacuum-driven heading indicator in preparation for an IFR flight?
Definition
After 5 minutes, set the indicator to the magnetic heading of the aircraft and check for proper alignment after taxi turns.

IFH
Term
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the right from an easterly heading in the Norther Hemisphere?
Definition
The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.

IFH
Term
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
Definition
The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.

IFH
Term
On what headings will the magnetic compass read most accurately during a level 360 degree turn, with a bank of approximately 15 degrees?
Definition
90 and 270.

IFH
Term
What causes the northerly turning error in a magnetic compass?
Definition
The magnetic dip characteristic.

IFH
Term
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass when you roll into a standard-rate turn to the left from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
Definition
The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.

IFH
Term
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a westerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
Definition
The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.

IFH
Term
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the right from a northerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
Definition
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.

IFH
Term
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the left from a west heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
Definition
The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.
Term
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the left from a north heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
Definition
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.

IFH
Term
If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 360?
Definition
4 minutes

IFH
Term
If a standard-rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 180?
Definition
1 minute

IFH
Term
If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn clockwise from a heading of 090 to a heading of 180?
Definition
1 minute

IFH
Term
Errors in both pitch and bank indication on an attitude indicator are usually at a maximum as the aircraft rolls out of a
Definition
180 turn

IFH
Term
If a 180 steep turn is made to the right and the aircraft is rolled out to straight-and-level flight by visual references, the attitude indicator
Definition
may show a straight climb and turn.

IFH
Term
One characteristic that a properly functioning gyro depends upon for operation is the
Definition
resistance to deflection of the spinning wheel or disc.

IFH
Term
If a standard-rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the right from a heading of 090 to a heading of 270?
Definition
1 minute

AIM
Term
If a standard-rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the left from a heading of 090 to a heading of 300?
Definition
50 seconds.

AIM
Term
If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 135?
Definition
1 minute 30 seconds

AIM
Term
If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following should the pilot expect?
Definition
The vertical speed to momentarily show a climb.

IFH
Term
During flight, if the pitot-tube becomes clogged with ice, which of the following instruments would be affected?
Definition
The airspeed indicator only.

IFH
Term
The local altimeter setting should be used by all pilots in a particular area, primarily to provide for
Definition
better vertical separation of aircraft.

IFH
Term
At an altitude of 6,500 MSL, the current altimeter setting is 30.42 inches Hg. The pressure altitude would be approximately
Definition
6,000 ft.

IFH
Term
The pressure altitude at a given location is indicated on the altimeter after the altimeter is set to
Definition
29.92 inches Hg.

AW
Term
If the outside air temperature increases during a flight at constant power and at a constant indicated altitude, the true airspeed will
Definition
increase and true altitude will increase.

IFH
Term
When an aircraft is accelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly indicate a
Definition
climb.

IFH
Term
When an aircraft is decelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly indicate a
Definition
descent.

IFH
Term
The displacement of a turn coordinator during a coordinated turn will
Definition
increase as angle of bank increases.

IFH
Term
Altimeter setting is the value to which the scale of the pressure altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates
Definition
true altitude at field elevation

AW
Term
Altimeter setting is the value to which the scale of the pressure altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates
Definition
true altitude at field elevation

AW
Term
Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is adjusted to indicate height above
Definition
the standard datum plane.

IFH
Term
If while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following variations in instrument indications should the pilot expect?
Definition
The altimeter will read higher than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will momentarily show a climb.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 144)
What changes in control displacement should be made so that "2" would result in a coordinated standard-rate turn?
Definition
Increase left rudder and increase rate of turn.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 144)
What changes in control displacement should be made so that "2" would result in a coordinated standard-rate turn?
Definition
Increase left rudder and increase rate of turn.

IFH
Term
(refer to figure 144)
Which illustration indicates a coordinated turn?
Definition
3

IFH
Term
(refer to figure 144)
Which illustration indicates a skidding turn?
Definition
1

IFH
Term
(refer to figure 144)
What changes in control displacement should be made so that "1" would result in a coordinated standard-rate turn?
Definition
Increase right rudder and increase rate of turn.

IFH
Term
(refer to figure 144)
Which illustration indicates a slipping turn?
Definition
2

IFH
Term
As a rule of thumb, altitude corrections of less than 100 feet should be corrected by using a
Definition
half bar width of the attitude indicator.

IFH
Term
The gyroscopic heading indicator is inoperative. What is the primary bank instrument in unaccelerated straight-and-level flight?
Definition
Magnetic compass.

IFH
Term
When airspeed is decreased in a turn, what must be done to maintain level flight?
Definition
decrease the angle of bank and/or increase the angle of attack.

IFH
Term
What instruments are considered supporting bank instruments during a straight, stabilized climb at a constant rate?
Definition
Attitude indicator and turn coordinator.

IFH
Term
What instruments are primary for pitch, bank, and power, respectively, when transitioning into a constant airspeed climb from straight-and-level flight?
Definition
Attitude indicator, heading indicator, and manifold pressure gauge or tachometer.

IFH
Term
What is the primary bank instrument once a standard-rate turn is established?
Definition
Turn coordinator

IFH
Term
What is the correct sequence in which to use the three skills used in instrument flying?
Definition
Cross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control.

IFH
Term
The rate of turn at any airspeed is dependent upon
Definition
the horizontal component of lift.

IFH
Term
As power is increased to enter a 500 fpm rate of climb in straight flight, which instruments are primary for pitch, bank, and power respectively?
Definition
Attitude indicator, heading indicator, and manifold pressure gauge or tachometer.

IFH
Term
What is the primary pitch instrument during a stabilized climbing left turn at cruise climb airspeed?
Definition
Airspeed indicator.

IFH
Term
What is the primary pitch instrument when establishing a constant altitude standard-rate turn?
Definition
Altimeter.

IFH
Term
What is the initial primary bank instrument when establishing a level standard rate turn?
Definition
Attitude indicator

IFH
Term
What instrument(s) is(are) supporting bank instrument when entering a constant airspeed climb from straight-and-level flight?
Definition
Attitude indicator and turn coordinator

IFH
Term
What are the three fundamental skills involved in attitude instrument flying?
Definition
Cross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control.

IFH
Term
What is the primary bank instrument while transitioning from straight-and-level flight to a standard rate turn to the left?
Definition
Attitude indicator.

IFH
Term
What is the third fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?
Definition
Aircraft control.

IFH
Term
During standard-rate turns, which instrument is considered "primary" for bank?
Definition
Turn and slip indicator or turn coordinator.

IFH
Term
What is the first fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?
Definition
Instrument cross-check.

IFH
Term
As power is reduced to change airspeed from high to low cruse in level flight, which instruments are primary for pitch, bank, and power, respectively?
Definition
Altimeter, heading indicator, and manifold pressure gauge or tachometer.

IFH
Term
Which instrument provides the most pertinent information (primary) for bank control in straight-and-level flight?
Definition
Heading indicator.

IFH
Term
Which instruments are considered primary and supporting for bank, respectively, when establishing a level standard rate turn?
Definition
Attitude indicator and turn coordinator.

IFH
Term
While recovering from an unusual flight attitude without the aid of the attitude indicator, approximate level pitch attitude is reached when the
Definition
airspeed and altimeter stop their movement and the VSI reverses its trend.

IFH
Term
Which instruments, in addition to the attitude indicator, are pitch instruments?
Definition
Altimeter, airspeed indicator, and VSI

IFH
Term
Which instruments, in addition to the attitude indicator, are pitch instruments?
Definition
Altimeter, airspeed indicator, and VSI

IFH
Term
Which instrument provides the most pertinent information (primary) for pitch control in straight-and-level flight?
Definition
Altimeter

IFH
Term
Which instruments are considered to be supporting instruments for pitch during change of airspeed in a level turn?
Definition
Attitude indicator and VSI

IFH
Term
If an airplane is in an unusual flight attitude and the attitude indicator has exceeded its limits, which instruments should be relied on to determine pitch attitude before starting recovery?
Definition
Airspeed and altimeter

IFH
Term
Which instrument is considered primary for power as the airspeed reaches the desired value during change of airspeed in a level turn?
Definition
Airspeed indicator

IFH
Term
Which is the correct sequence for recovery from a spiraling, nose-low, increasing airspeed, unusual flight attitude?
Definition
Reduce power, correct the bank attitude, and raise the nose to a level attitude.

IFH
Term
Which instruments should be used to make a pitch correction when you have deviated from your assigned altitude?
Definition
Attitude indicator, altimeter, and VSI

IFH
Term
When airspeed is increased in a turn, what must be done to maintain a constant altitude?
Definition
Increase the angle of bank and/or decrease the angle of attack

IFH
Term
During a constant-bank level turn, what effect would an increase in airspeed have on the rate and radius of turn?
Definition
Rate of turn would decrease, and radius of turn would increase.

IFH
Term
Conditions that determine the pitch attitude required to maintain level flight are
Definition
Airspeed, air density, wing design, and angle of attack.

IFH
Term
Approximately what percent of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the number of feet to lead the level-off from a climb to a specific altitude?
Definition
10 percent.

IFH
Term
To level off from a descent to a specific altitude, the pilot should lead the level-off by approximately
Definition
10 percent of the vertical speed.

IFH
Term
Rate of turn can be increased and radius of turn decreased by
Definition
Decreasing airspeed and increasing the bank.

IFH
Term
The primary reason the angle of attack must be increased, to maintain a constant altitude during a coordinated turn, is because the
Definition
Vertical component of lift has decreased as the result of bank.

IFH
Term
For maintaining level flight at constant thrust, which instrument would be the least appropriate for determining the need for a pitch change?
Definition
Attitude indicator.

IFH
Term
To enter a constant-airspeed descent from level-cruising flight, and maintain cruising airspeed, the pilot should
Definition
Simultaneously reduce power and adjust the pitch using the attitude indicator as a reference to maintain the cruising airspeed

IFH
Term
To level off at an airspeed higher than the descent speed, the addition of power should be made, assuming a 500 FPM descent rate, at approximately
Definition
100 to 150 feet above the desired altitude

IFH
Term
To level off from a descent maintaining the descending airspeed, the pilot should lead the desired altitude by approximately
Definition
50 feet

IFH
Term
During recoveries from unusual attitudes, level flight is attained the instant
Definition
the altimeter and airspeed needles stop prior to reversing their direction of movement.

IFH
Term
While cruising at 160 knots, you wish to establish a climb at 130 knots. When entering the climb (full panel), it is proper to make the initial pitch change by increasing back elevator pressure until the
Definition
Attitude indicator shows the approximate pitch attitude appropriate for a 130-knot climb.

IFH
Term
While cruising at 190 knots, you wish to establish a climb at 160 knots. When entering the climb (full panel), it would be proper to make the initial pitch change by increasing back elevator until the
Definition
Attitude indicator shows the approximate pitch attitude appropriate for the 160-knot climb.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 145)
What is the correct sequence for recovery from unusual attitude indicated?
Definition
Reduce power, level wings, bring pitch attitude to level flight.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 146)
Identify the system that has failed and determine a corrective action to return the airplane to straight-and-level flight.
Definition
Static/pitot system blocked; lower the nose and level the wings to level-flight attitude by use of attitude indicator.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 147)
Which is the correct sequence for recovery from the unusual attitude indicated?
Definition
Add power, lower nose, level wings, return to original attitude and heading.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 148)
What is the flight attitude? One system which transmits information to the instruments has malfunctioned.
Definition
Climbing turn to right.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 149)
What is the flight attitude? One system which transmits information to the instruments has malfunctioned.
Definition
Straight-and-level flight.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 150)
What is the flight attitude? One instrument has malfunctioned.
Definition
Climbing turn to the right.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 151)
What is the flight attitude? One instrument has malfunctioned.
Definition
Level turn to the right.

IFH
Term
When must an operational check on the aircraft VOR equipment be accomplished when used to operate under IFR?
Definition
Within the preceding 30 days.

FAR 91.171
Term
Which data must be recorded in the aircraft log or other appropriate log by a pilot making a VOR operational check for IFR operations?
Definition
Place of operational check, amount of bearing error, date of check, and signature.

FAR 91.171
Term
What record shall be made in the aircraft log or other permanent record by the pilot making the VOR operational check?
Definition
The date, place, bearing error, and signature.

FAR 91.171
Term
Which checks and inspections of flight instruments or instrument systems must be accomplished before an aircraft can be flown under IFR?
Definition
VOR within 30 days, altimeter systems within 24 calendar months, and transponder within 24 calendar months.

FAR 91.171 and FAR 91.413
Term
When making an airborne VOR check, what is the maximum allowable tolerance between the two indicators of a dual VOR system (units independent of each other except the antenna)?
Definition
4 degrees between the two indicated bearings of a VOR.

FAR 91.171
Term
What minimum navigation equipment is required for IFR flight?
Definition
Navigation equipment appropriate to the ground facilities to be used.

FAR 91.205 and FAR 91.215
Term
(Refer to figure 108)
Where should the bearing pointer be located relative to the wing-tip reference to maintain the 16 DME range in a left hand arc with a left crosswind component?
Definition
Ahead of the left wing-tip reference for the VOR 2.
Term
(Refer to figure 30)
During the arc position of the instrument departure procedure (GNATS1.MOURN), a left crosswind is encountered. Where should the bearing pointer of an RMI be referenced relative to the wingtip to compensate for wind drift and maintain the 15 DME arc?
Definition
Behind the right wingtip reference point.

AFH
Term
(Refer to figure 30 and 30A)
What is your position relative to GNATS intersection and the instrument departure routing?
Definition
Right of departure course and past GNATS.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 27 and 30)
To which maximum service volume distance from the OED VORTAC should you expect to receive adequate signal coverage for navigation at the flight planned altitude?
Definition
40 NM

AIM
Term
(Refer to figure 35 and 37)
What is your position relative to CONNY intersection on the BUJ.BUJ3 transition?
Definition
Left of the TXK R-272 and approaching the BUJ R-059.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 42A and 43)
What is your position relative to CHARR intersection? The aircraft is level at 3,000 ft MSL.
Definition
Right of the localizer course approaching CHARR intersection and approaching the glide slope.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 46 and 48)
What is your position relative to the 9 DME arc and 206 radial of the instrument departure procedure?
Definition
On the 9 DME arc and approaching R-206.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 52 and 54)
What is the aircraft's position relative to the HABUT intersection? (The VOR 2 is tuned to 116.5)
Definition
North of the localizer and approaching the GVO R-163.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 55)
As a guide in making range corrections, how many degrees of relative bearing change should be used for each one half mile deviation from the desired arc?
Definition
10 to 20 degrees.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 58)
Which indications on the VOR receivers and DME at the Easterwood Field VOR receiver checkpoint would meet the regulatory requirement for this flight?
Definition
VOR 1...097 FROM; VOR 2...101 FROM; DME 3.3

FAR 91.171
Term
(Refer to figure 60A and 61)
What is your position relative to the PLATS intersection, glide slope, and the localizer course?
Definition
Past PLATS, above the glide slope, and right of the localizer course.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 64)
The course deviation indicators (CDI) are centered. Which indications on the No. 1 and No. 2 VOR receivers over the Lafayette Regional Airport would meet the requirements for the VOR receiver check?
Definition
VOR #1...162 TO; VOR #2... 346 FROM

FAR 91.171
Term
(Refer to figure 65 and 66)
What is your position relative to GRICE intersection?
Definition
Right of V552 and approaching GRICE intersection.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 71 and 71A)
What is your position relative to the FLOSI intersection Northbound on V213?
Definition
West of V213 and approaching the FLOSI intersection.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 76)
Which indication would be an acceptable accuracy check of both VOR receivers when the aircraft is located on the VOR receiver checkpoint at the Helena Regional Airport?
Definition
C

A/FD Legend, FAR 91.171
Term
(Refer to figure 78 and 79)
What is your position relative to the VOR COP southeast bound on V86 between the BOZEMAN and LIVINGSTON VORTACs? The No. 1 VOR is tuned to 116.1 and the No. 2 VOR is tuned to 112.2.
Definition
Past the LVM R-246 and east of the BZN R-110.

IFH
Term
What is the maximum tolerance allowed for an operational VOR equipment check when using a VOT?
Definition
Plus or minus 4 degrees.

AIM, FAR 91.171
Term
When using VOT to make a VOR receiver check, the CDI should be centered and the OBS should indicate that the aircraft is on the
Definition
360 radial.

AIM, FAR 91.171
Term
How should the pilot make a VOR receiver check when the aircraft is located on the designated checkpoint on the airport surface?
Definition
Set the OBS on the designated radial. The CDI must center within plus or minus 4 degrees of that radial with a FROM indication.

AIM, FAR 91.171
Term
When the CDI needle is centered during an airborne VOR check, the omnibearing selector and TO/FROM indicator should read
Definition
within 6 degrees of the selected radial.

AIM, FAR 91.171
Term
(Refer to figure 81)
When checking a dual VOR system by use of a VOT, which illustration indicates the VOR's are satisfactory?
Definition
1

AIM
Term
While airborne, what is the maximum permissible variation betweent he two indicated bearings when checking one VOR system against another?
Definition
4 degrees between the two indicated bearings to a VOR.

AIM, FAR 91.171
Term
How should the pilot make a VOR receiver check when the aircraft is located on the designated checkpoint on the airport surface?
Definition
Set the OBS on the designate radial. The CDI must center within plus or minus 4 degrees of that radial with a FROM indication.

AIM, FAR 91.171
Term
(Refer to figure 82)
Which is an acceptable range of accuracy when performing an operational check of dual VOR's using one system against the other?
Definition
4

AIM, FAR 91.171
Term
Where can the VOT frequency for a particular airport be found?
Definition
In the A/FD and on the A/G Voice Communication Panel of the En Route Low Altitude Chart.

A/FD Legend, AIM
Term
Which indications are acceptable tolerances when checking both VOR receivers by use of the VOT?
Definition
176 TO and 003 FROM, respectively.

AIM
Term
In which publication can the VOR receiver ground checkpoint(s) for a particular airport be found?
Definition
A/FD

AIM
Term
Which is the maximum tolerance for the VOR indication when the CDI is centered and the aircraft is directly over the airborne checkpoint?
Definition
Plus or minus 6 degrees of the designated radial.

AIM, FAR 91.171
Term
When making an airborne VOR check, what is the maximum allowable tolerance between the two indicators of a dual VOR system (units independent of each other except the antenna)?
Definition
4 degrees between the two indicated radials of a VOR.

AIM, FAR 91.171
Term
Which distance is displayed by the DME indicator?
Definition
Slant range distance in NM.

IFH
Term
Where does the DME indicator have the greatest error between ground distance to the VORTAC and displayed distance?
Definition
High altitudes close to the VORTAC.

IFH
Term
For operations off established airways at 17,000 ft MSL in the contiguous US, (H) Class VORTAC facilities used to define a direct route of flight should be no farther apart than
Definition
200 NM

AIM
Term
What indication should a pilot receive when a VOR station is undergoing maintenance and may be considered unreliable?
Definition
No coded identification, but possible navigation indications.

AIM
Term
A particular VOR station is undergoing routine maintenance. This is evidenced by
Definition
Removal of the identification feature.

AIM
Term
What is the meaning of a single coded identification received only once approximately every 30 seconds from a VORTAC?
Definition
The DME component is operative and the VOR component is inoperative.

AIM
Term
Which DME indication should you receive when you are directly over a VORTAC site at approximately 6,000 ft AGL?
Definition
1

IFH
Term
Which of the following is required equipment for operating an aircraft within Class B airspace?
Definition
A 4096 code transponder with automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment.

AIM, FAR 91.131d
Term
As a rule of thumb, a minimize DME slant range error, how far from the facility should you be to consider the reading as accurate?
Definition
One or more miles for each 1,000 ft of altitude above the facility.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 87 and 88)
What is your position with reference to FALSE intersection (V222) if your VOR receivers indicate as shown?
Definition
South of V222 and east of FALSE intersection

Enroute Chart Lesson
Term
(Refer to figure 89 and 90)
What is your relationship to the airway while en route from BCE VORTAC to HVE VORTAC on V8?
Definition
Left of course on V8.

IFH
Term
What angular deviation from a VOR course centerline is represented by a full-scale deflection of the CDI?
Definition
10 degrees.

IFH
Term
When using VOR for navigation, which of the following should be considered as station passage?
Definition
The first positive, complete reversal of the TO-FROM indicator.

IFH
Term
Which of the following should be considered as station passage when using VOR?
Definition
The first complete reversal of the TO-FROM indicator.

IFH
Term
When checking the sensitivity of a VOR receiver, the number of degrees in course change as the OBS is rotated to move the CDI from center to the last dot on either side should be between
Definition
10 and 12 degrees.

IFH
Term
A VOR receiver with normal five-dot course sensitivity shows a three-dot deflection at 30 NM from the station. The aircraft would be displaced approximately how far from the course centerline.
Definition
3 NM

IFH
Term
An aircraft which is located 30 miles from a VOR station and shows a 1/2-scale deflection on the CDI would be how far from the selected course centerline?
Definition
2 1/2 miles

IFH
Term
What angular deviation from a VOR course centerline is represented be a 1/2-scale deflection of the CDI
Definition
5 degrees

IFH
Term
After passing a VORTAC, the CDI shows 1/2 scale deflection to the right. What is indicated if the deflection remains constant for a period of time?
Definition
The airplane is flying away from the radial.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 95)
What is the lateral displacement of the aircraft in NM from the radial selected on the No. 1 NAV?
Definition
5.0 NM

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 95)
On which radial is the aircraft as indicated by the No. 1 NAV?
Definition
R-345
Term
(Refer to figure 95)
Which OBS selection on the No. 1 NAV would center the CDI and change the TO/FROM indication to a TO?
Definition
165

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 95)
What is the lateral displacement in degrees from the desired radial on the No. 2 NAV?
Definition
4 degrees

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 95)
Which OBS selection on the No. 2 NAV would center the CDI?
Definition
174

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 95)
Which OBS selection on the No. 2 NAV would center the CDI and change the TO/FROM indication to a TO?
Definition
354

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 98 and 99)
To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "D" correspond?
Definition
17

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 98 and 99)
To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "E" correspond?
Definition
6

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 98 and 99)
To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "F" correspond?
Definition
16

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 98 and 99)
To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "A" correspond?
Definition
1

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 98 and 99)
To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "B" correspond?
Definition
19

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 98 and 99)
To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "C" correspond?
Definition
12

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 101)
What is the magnetic bearing TO the station?
Definition
260

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 100)
Which RMI illustration indicates the aircraft to be flying outbound on the magnetic bearing of 235 FROM the station? (Wind 050 at 20 knots)
Definition
3

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 100)
What is the magnetic bearing TO the station as indicated by illustration 4?
Definition
055

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 100)
Which RMI illustration indicates the aircraft is southwest of the station and moving closer TO the station?
Definition
1

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 100)
Which RMI illustration indicates the aircraft is located on the 055 radial of the station and heading away from the station?
Definition
2

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 103)
On the basis of this information, the magnetic bearing TO the station would be
Definition
355

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 103)
On the basis of this information, the magnetic bearing FROM the station would be
Definition
175

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 103)
On the basis of this information, the magnetic bearing TO the station would be
Definition
240

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 104)
If the radio magnetic indicator is tuned to a VOR, which illustration indicates the aircraft is on the 115 radial?
Definition
1

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 104)
If the radio magnetic indicator is tuned to a VOR, which illustration indicates the aircraft is on the 335 radial?
Definition
4

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 104)
If the radio magnetic indicator is tuned to a VOR, which illustration indicates the aircraft is on the 315 radial?
Definition
2

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 104)
If the radio magnetic indicator is tuned to a VOR, which illustration indicates the aircraft is on the 010 radial?
Definition
3

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 105)
If the magnetic heading shown for aircraft 7 is maintained, which ADF illustration would indicate the aircraft is on the 120 magnetic bearing FROM the station?
Definition
5

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 105)
If the magnetic heading shown for aircraft 5 is maintained, which ADF illustration would indicate the aircraft is on the 210 magnetic bearing FROM the station?
Definition
4

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 105)
If the magnetic heading shown for aircraft 3 is maintained, which ADF illustration would indicate the aircraft is on the 120 magnetic bearing TO the station?
Definition
5

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 105)
If the magnetic heading shown for aircraft 1 is maintained, which ADF illustration would indicate the aircraft is on the 060 magnetic bearing TO the station?
Definition
2

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 105)
If the magnetic heading shown for aircraft 2 is maintained, which ADF illustration would indicate the aircraft is on the 255 magnetic bearing TO the station?
Definition
4

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 105)
If the magnetic heading shown for aircraft 4 is maintained, which ADF illustration would indicate the aircraft is on the 135 magnetic bearing TO the station?
Definition
1

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 105)
If the magnetic heading shown for aircraft 6 is maintained, which ADF illustration would indicate the aircraft is on the 255 magnetic bearing FROM the station?
Definition
4

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 105)
If the magnetic heading shown for aircraft 8 is maintained, which ADF illustration would indicate the aircraft is on the 090 magnetic bearing FROM the station?
Definition
6

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 105)
If the magnetic heading shown for aircraft 5 is maintained, which ADF illustration would indicate the aircraft is on the 240 magnetic bearing TO the station?
Definition
2

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 105)
If the magnetic heading shown for aircraft 8 is maintained, which ADF illustration would inidcate the aircraft is on the 315 magnetic bearing TO the station?
Definition
1

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 106)
The course selector of each aircraft is set on 360 degrees. Which aircraft would have a FROM indication on the TO/FROM indicator and the CDI pointing to left of center?
Definition
2

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 107)
Where should the bearing pointer be located relative to the wingtip reference to maintain the 16 DME range in a right-hand arc with a right crosswind component?
Definition
Ahead of the right wingtip reference for VOR-2

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 108)
Where should the bearing pointer be located relative to the wingtip reference to maintain the 16 DME range in a left-hand arc with a left crosswind component?
Definition
Ahead of the left wingtip reference for the VOR-2.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 109)
In which general direction from the VORTAC is the aircraft located?
Definition
Northeast.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 110)
In which general direction from the VORTAC is the aircraft located?
Definition
Northeast

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 111)
In which general direction from the VORTAC is the aircraft located?
Definition
Northwest.

IFH
Term
For IFR operations off of established airways below 18,000 ft, VOR navigational aids used to describe the "route of flight" should be no more than
Definition
80 NM apart

AIM
Term
(Refer to figure 47)
When en route on V448 from YKM VORTAC to BTG VORTAC, what minimum navigation equipment is required to identify ANGOO intersection?
Definition
One VOR receiver.

IFH
Term
When a VOR/DME is collocated under frequency pairings and the VOR portion is inoperative, the DME identifier will repat at an interval of
Definition
30 second intervals at 1350 Hz.

AIM
Term
Full scale deflection of a CDI occurs when the course deviation bar or needle
Definition
Deflects from the center of the scale to either far side of the scale

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 128)
How should a pilot determine when the DME at Price/Carbon County Airport is inoperative?
Definition
The airborne DME may appear normal, but there will be no code tone.

AIM
Term
(Refer to figure 143)
When the system is in the free gyro mode, depressing the clockwise manual heading drive button will rotate the remote indicating compass card to the
Definition
Right to eliminate left compass card error.

IFH
Term
(Refer to figure 143)
The heading on a remote indicating compass is 5 degrees to the left of that desired. What action is required to move the desired heading under the heading reference?
Definition
Select the free gyro mode and depress the counter-clockwise heading drive button.

IFH
Term
During IFR operation using an approved GPS system for navigation
Definition
The aircraft must have an approved and operational alternate navigation system appropriate for the route.

AIM
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