IFR procedures, approach types, and instrument flying concepts tested on the FAA Instrument Rating written exam.
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- What is the minimum flight visibility required for IFR operations?
- No specific minimum; determined by approach minimums and ATC clearance requirements.
- What does ILS stand for?
- Instrument Landing System
- What is the typical decision height for a non-precision approach?
- The lowest altitude at which you must see the runway or execute a missed approach.
- What instrument is the primary reference for aircraft attitude in IMC?
- Attitude indicator (artificial horizon)
- What does VOR stand for?
- VHF Omnidirectional Range
- What is a holding pattern used for?
- To maintain an aircraft at a specified location while awaiting further clearance.
- What is the standard holding pattern turn bank angle?
- 15 degrees or less
- What does DME stand for?
- Distance Measuring Equipment
- What is the maximum altitude for Class D airspace?
- 2,500 feet AGL
- What is a transition level in the US?
- The lowest flight level above the highest terrain or obstacle, or as assigned by ATC.
- What does NDB stand for?
- Non-Directional Beacon
- How does a pilot intercept a VOR radial?
- Tune the VOR, set the OBS to the desired radial, and turn toward the needle to center it.
- What does the term 'procedure turn' mean?
- A prescribed maneuver that reverses aircraft direction to align with a final approach course.
- What is a missed approach?
- The procedure executed when landing cannot be completed safely at the decision point.
- What is the minimum pilot experience for an IFR rating?
- At least 50 hours of pilot-in-command cross-country flight; 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument flight