NZ IFR Rules - PT2 | Quiz - Pilot George, L3 Airline Academy (CTC Aviation) Cadet Blog

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Q121 Airspace containment is based on a gradient of?

3.3%

5.5%

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Q16 According to ENR 1.5-27, what is the Vat for a category B aircraft?

70 kts - 100 kts

85 kts - 135 kts

91 kts - 120 kts

< 91 kts

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Q151 You are the pilot of an aircraft following an IFR flight plan. You suffer a communication failure but are able to maintain VMC. As per the pink pages you shall squawk 7600 and:

Switch to VFR and continue your flight taking care to remain clear of controlled airspace.

Continue, controllers will now be aware of your issue and move other aircraft out of your way.

Continue to your destination maintaining VMC, and make a visual approach.

Continue in VMC, land at the nearest suitable airfield and inform ATS via the most expeditious route.

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Q116 When considering a timed instrument approach procedure which displays timings relevant to the fastest category of aircraft at that aerodrome, a 2 minute outbound leg may be adjusted to a length of ____ in a Category B aircraft.

2.5 min

4.5 min

4 min

3 min

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Q119 When using remote QNH, what adjustment must be made to the MDA(H)?

+5ft per 1NM over 5NM

+3ft per 1NM over 3NM

+3ft per 3NM over 5NM

+5ft per 3NM over 3NM

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Q123 What formula can be used to calculate a rate of climb appropriate to a departure procedure:

Gradient Percentage x Groundspeed x 1.013

VSI * 60

(VSI / Groundspeed) * 1.013

Groundspeed x 5

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Q124 According to L3 SOPs, what minima must you have to conduct an ILS approach?

Landing minima, plus 500m RVR

Landing minima, plus 300m RVR

Landing minima, plus 550m RVR

Landing minima, plus 800m RVR

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Q148 According to CAR Part 91 Subpart E, a pilot of a non-turbine aircraft must ensure there is adequate fuel to complete the flight (with or without an alternate) and then:

fly for 60 minutes at holding speed at 1500 ft above the intended / alternate aerodrome

fly for 15 minutes at holding speed at 1500 ft above the intended / alternate aerodrome

fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 1500 ft above the intended / alternate aerodrome

fly for 45 minutes at holding speed at 1500 ft above the intended / alternate aerodrome

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Q122 When and by how much are pilots allowed to deviate from the centreline of an RNP route?

Only by ATC or under emergency conditions.

Always, but by no more than 1/2 scale deflection.

Never.

Anytime and by any amount they wish.

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Q120 When may ATC clear you for descent via an instrument procedure - without visual reference?

At least 5000ft above the cloud base for the minima of that approach; ≥ 5km vis

At least 1000ft above the cloud base for the minima of that approach; ≥ 5km vis

At least 1000ft above the cloud base for the minima of that approach; ≥ 8km vis

At least 500ft above the cloud base for the minima of that approach; ≥ 8km vis

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Q115 Range of Speeds for Initial Approach in Category B?

120 - 180

60 - 90

70 - 100

85 - 130

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Q117 When considering a timed instrument approach procedure which displays timings relevant to the fastest category of aircraft at that aerodrome, a 3 minute outbound leg may be adjusted to a length of ____ in a Category B aircraft.

4 min

2.5 min

2 min

3 min

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Q11 According to ENR 1.5 and when not been explicitly listed for that aerodrome in AD2, what is the takeoff minima?

250ft ceiling, 1000m vis

300ft ceiling, 800m vis

1200ft ceiling, 1500m vis

300ft ceiling, 1500m vis

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Q152 You suffer a communications failure in IMC and are uncertain of regaining VMC anytime soon. According to the Pink Pages you must:

Squawk 7600 and continue to fly the published flight plan.

Squawk 7600 and enter an en-route hold.

Squawk 7600 and turn back to last location VMC conditions were known.

Squawk 7600, descend out of controlled airspace and land at the nearest suitable aerodrome.

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Q13 During a SID, what is the maximum turning speed in a category B aircraft?

165 kts

125 kts

185 kts

145 kts

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Quiz: NZ IFR Rules - PT2