Alternatives if the flight cannot be completed as planned
Known ATC Delays
Runway lengths of intended use
Takeoff and Landings Distances
IFR Fuel Requirements? - ANSWERSMust carry enough fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing (including the approach), the alternate airport (if r...
Alternatives if the flight cannot be completed as planned
Known ATC Delays
Runway lengths of intended use
Takeoff and Landings Distances
IFR Fuel Requirements? - ANSWERSMust carry enough fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing
(including the approach), the alternate airport (if required), and thereafter for 45 minutes at normal
cruise speed.
If GPS is to be used, what preflight checks should be made? - ANSWERSVerify GPS is properly installed
and certified for planned IFR operation; Verify databases have not expired; Review GPS and WAAS
NOTAMS; Review GPS RAIM availability for non-WAAS recievers, review operational status of ground
based NAVAIDs and related aircraft equipment
When is an instrument rating required? - ANSWERS1. Under IFR
2. In weather conditions less than VFR
3. In Class A Airspace
4. Under Special VFR in Class B, C, D, and E surface areas between sunset and sunrise
5. When carrying pax for hire on an XC flight in excess of 50 miles or at night.
What are the recency-of-experience requirements to be PIC of a flight under IFR? - ANSWERS1. Flight
Review;
2. To carry pax 3 takeoffs and landings (full stop at night) same category, class, and type
3. Within 6 calendar months: 6 approaches, holding procedures and tasks, intercepting and tracking
courses through the use of navigational electronic systems
What are the quals of a safety pilot? - ANSWERS1. Possess private pilot certificate with category and
class ratings appropriate to aircraft being flowin
2. Possess an appropriate medical certificate (the safety pilot is acting as a required crew member)
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