ADX Test questions
What condition is indicated when ice pellets are encountered during flight?
Freezing rain at higher levels
What hazard should you expect for a morning departure from KPDX, based on this METAR? KPDX 271154Z 00000KT 9SM CLR -10/-10 A2979.
Frost on the aircraft
What effect will an increase in altitude have upon the available equivalent shaft horsepower (ESHP) of a turbo-prop engine?
Lower air density and engine mass flow will cause a decrease in power.
What is the gross climb gradient with the following conditions
.052% 9935 4-24
Clear ice generally forms in outside temperature ranges of
0 to -10 celsius
A calm wind that is forecast, in the international terminal aerodrome forecast, is encoded with...
00000KT
In the international TAF, a variable wind direction is noted by VRB where the 3 digit direction usually appears. A calm wind appears in the TAF as...
00000KT
In the international terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF) a variable wind direction is noted by VRB where the 3 digit direction usually appears. A calm wind appears in the TAF as....
00000KT
What was the ceiling at Walnut Ridge?
1,000 ft AGL
The threshold of runway 7L at LAS is displaced
2138 ft due to a hangar
What is the forecasted wind direction, speed and temperature over Ely over 30,000 feet?
220 degrees, 35 knots, -35 Celsium
What affect on the takeoff run can be expected on runway 11R at TUS?
Takeoff run will be lengthened by .7% upslope of the runway
Which conditions result in the formation of frost?
Temperature of the collecting surface is below the dewpoint and the dewpoint is also below freezing.
Which primary source contains information regarding the expected weather at the destination airport at the ETA?
Terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF)
What is one limitation when filing a random RNAV route on an IFR flight plan?
The entire route must be within radar environment.
What approx wind direction, speed and temp (relative to ISA) are expected for a flight over OKC at FL370?
260* true, 27 knots; ISA+6*C
A pilot should be aware the alcohol in one beer can be detected for as long as
3 hours
Where must a certificate holder keep copies of completed load manifests and for what period of time?
30 days at its principal operations base or another location used by it and approved by the administrator
With an OAT of 20 degrees C inertial separator normal, and gross weight of 8,750 lbs, you calculate the climb gradient at 8,000 ft to be
330 ft per nm
What period of time must a person be hospitalized before an injury may be defined by the NTSB as a "serious injury"?
48 hours; commencing within 7 days after the injury date
If an intoxicated person creates a disturbance aboard an air carrier aircraft, the certificate holder must submit a report, concerning the incident, to the administrator within
5 days
Outside the western US mountainous area, the VOR MON will provide nearly continuous navigation signal coverage across the national airspace system at an altitude of ...
5,000 ft AGL
Weather conditions expected to occur in the vicinity of the airport, but not at the airport, are denoted by the letters VC. When VC appears in a TAF it covers a geographical area of...
5-10 statute miles radius from the airport
What is the single engine climb rate after takeoff in climb configuration for Operating Conditions BE-22?
5.6% gradient 8475 4-60
It is the responsibility of the pilot and crew to report a near midair collision as a result of proximity of at least
500 feet or less to another aircraft
Clear air turbulence associated with a mountain wave may extend as far as
5000 ft above the tropopause
What is the climb performance with both engines operating?
600 ft per minute 8553 4-74
What is the single engine climb rate after takeoff in climb configuration for Operating Conditions BE-25?
665 ft per minute
The maximum speed and obstacle clearance surface (OCS) that a "copter GPS" standard instrument departure (SID) or departure procedure (DP) is based upon is
70 knots and 20:1 OCS
A station is forecasting wind and temp aloft to be 280* at 205 knots; temp -51*C at FL390. How would this data be encoded in the FD?
789951
What is the distance avail for takeoff on runway 11R at TUS Int'l
8,408 ft
What is the climb performance with both engines operating?
8554 4-74 8555 8556 8557
At a reported temp of -10 Celsius with cowl anti-ice on and packs on, the thrust takeoff setting is
87.2% 8715 4-21
What are the time, fuel, and distance from the start of a climb to cruise altitude for operating conditions BE-24?
9 min, 185 lbs, 38 nm 8482 4-62
What temp condition is indicated if precipitation in the form of wet snow occurs during flight?
The temp is above freezing at flight altitude
what is a feature of supercooled water?
The unstable water drop freezes upon striking an exposed object.
What weather improvement was reported at Lubbock between 1750 and 1818 UTC
The vertical visibility improved by 2,000 ft
What effect, if any, does high ambient temperature have upon the thrust output of a turbine engine?
Thrust will be reduced due to the decrease in air density.
An air carrier operates a flight in VFR over the top conditions. What radio nav equipment is required to be a dual installation?
VOR
An aircraft not equipped with DME/DME experiences a global navigation satellite system disruption while enroute. The flight crew will need to navigate using
VOR MON
A commercial operator plans to ferry a large 4 engine reciprocating engine powered airplane from one facility to another to repair an inoperative engine. Which is an operational requirement for the 3 engine flight?
Weather conditions at takeoff and destination airport must be VFR.
Which operational requirement must be observed when ferrying a large turbine engine airplane when one of its engines is inoperative?
Weather conditions at takeoff and destination airport must be VFR.
Which operational requirement must be observed when ferrying an air carrier airplane when one of its 3 turbine engines is inoperative?
Weather conditions at takeoff and destination airport must be VFR.
What will be the wind and temp trend for STL MEM MSY flight at FL330?
Wind speed decrease - review 9295-96 on 8-50
To conduct an RNAV (GPS) approach to LPV minimums, the aircraft must be furnished with
a GPS/WAAS receiver approved for an LPV approach by the AFM supplement
which is a necessary condition for the occurrence of a low level temperature inversion wind shear?
a calm or light wind near the surface and a relatively strong wind just above the inversion
A cyclone is
a hurricane force storm in the Indian Ocean
Freezing rain encountered during climb is normally evidence that
a layer of warmer air exists above
Automatic decision making is
a reflexive type of decision-making
GPS instrument approach operations, outside the US must be authorized by
a sovereign country or government unit
If squalls are reported at the destination airport, what wind conditions exist?
A sudden increase in wind speed of at least 16 knots, the speed rising to 22 knots or more for one minute or longer.
What approach lights are available for the ILS runway 25L approach at LAX?
ALSF-2 with sequenced flashing lights
Where do squall lines most often develop?
Ahead of a cold front
An airplane loaded with CG at the aft limit will.....
feel heavy in the longitudinal axis.
On the constant pressure analysis chart, aircraft and satellite observations are used in the analysis of areas of sparse data. An aircraft observation is plotted by using...
a square at the aircraft location.
How should an off airway direct flight be defined on an IRF flight plan?
All radio fixes over which the flight will pass. 14 CFR Part 95
What condition is reported at Dallas?
Altimeter setting is 30.07
What type of report is listed for Lubbock at 1818Z?
An aviation selected special weather report
Where can the pilot of a flag air carrier airplane find the latest FDC NOTAMs?
Any company dispatch facility
What effect would a change in ambient temperature or air density have on gas-turbine-engine performance?
As temperature increases, thrust decreases.
What action is required prior to takeoff if snow is adhering to the wings of an air carrier airplane?
Assure that the snow is removed from the aircraft
When is a DME or suitable RNAV required for an instrument approach?
At or above 24,000 feet MSL if VOR nav equipment is required
What method was used to obtain the METAR at Tyler at 1753Z?
Automated Surface Observing System having a precip discriminator
Within what Mach range does transonic flight regimes usually occur?
Between .75 to 1.20 Mach
If a SIGMET alert is announced, how can information contained in the SIGMET be obtained?
By contacting the nearest flight service.
On the constant pressure analysis chart, satellite and aircraft observations are used in the analysis, over areas of sparse data. A satellite observation plotted using...
a star at the top of the location.
Which is an operational requirement concerning ice, snow or frost on structural surfaces?
a takeoff may not be made if ice or snow is adhering to the wings or stabilizing or control surfaces
In what altitude structure is a transponder required when operating in controlled airspace?
above 10,000 ft MSL excluding the airspace at and below 2500 ft AGL
Missed approach routing in which the first track is via a course rather than direct to the next waypoint requires
additional action by the operator to set the course
What action is appropriate when encountering the first ripple or reported clear air turbulence (CAT)?
adjust airspeed to that recommended for rough air
A GPS missed approach requires that the pilot take action to sequence their receiver
after the MAWP
authorization to conduct any GPS operation under IFR requires that
air carrier and commercial operators must meet the appropriate provisions of their approved operations specifications.
What is indicated about an air mass if the temp remains unchanged or decreases slightly as altitude is increased?
air is stable
It is important for a pilot to ask for site-specific WAAS unreliable NOTAMs for your destination airport before a flight because
air traffic control will not advise pilots of site-specific WAAS unreliable NOTAMs
How can the pilot receive the latest NOTAMs for the TUS-LAX flight?
Contact the RCO on 122.2mhz
What info must the pilot in command of a supplemental air carrier flight or commercial operator carry to the destination airport?
Copy of the flight plan
While on an IFR flight in controlled airspace, the failure of which unit will precipitate an immediate report to ATC?
DME
When should and aircraft depart if issued an EDCT?
No earlier than 5 minutes before and no later than 5 minutes after EDCT.
Which operations requirement must be observed by a commercial operator when ferrying a large, 3 engine, turbo-jet powered airplane from one facility to another to repair an inoperative engine?
No pax may be carried
The minimums for the non-precision approach at KAMA are 3/4 mile visibility and 400 ft. When operating under Part 121, can the pilot legally execute the approach with the given METAR data?
No, they do not meet the minimum ceiling requirements.
When computing takeoff data, what is the % of the effective tailwind component which may be applied to the still air data?
Not less than 150%
If a four engine air carrier airplane is dispatched from an airport that is below landing minimums, what is the maximum distance that a departure alternate airport may be located from the departure airport?
Not more than 2 hours at normal cruise speed in still air with 1 engine inoperative
When computing the takeoff data for reciprocating powered airplanes, what is the % of the reported headwind component that may be applied to the still air data?
Not more than 50%
Without Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) capability, the accuracy of the GPS derived
altitude information should not be relied upon to determine aircraft altitude
When using GPS for navigation and instrument approaches, a required alternate airport must have
an approved instrument approach procedure, besides GPS, that is expected to be operational and available at the ETA
If the missed approach is not activated, the GPS receiver will display
an extension of the inbound final approach course
CRM is defined as
application of team management in the flight deck environment.
If an engine's rotation is stopped in flight, the pilot in command must report it, as soon as practicable, to the
appropriate ground radio station
An experienced pilot trying to meet a schedule
can fail to perceive operational pitfalls
When is an operator of an aircraft, which has been involved in an incident, required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB?
Only if requested by the NTSB
When a turbine-engine-powered airplane is to be ferried to another base for repair of an inoperative engine, which operational requirement must be observed?
Only required flight crew members may be on the airplane.
Overriding an automatically selected sensitivity during a GPS approach will
cancel the approach mode enunciation
What affect does the leading edge slot in the wing have on performance?
changes the stalling angle of attack to a higher angle
Turbulence encountered above 15,000 feet AGL, not associated with cloud formations, should be reported as
clear air turbulence
What weather condition occurs at the altitude where the dew point lapse rate and the dry adiabatic lapse rate converge?
cloud bases form
What type of weather formation would normally be expected to be available from the weather data source at Ogden-Hinckley?
cloud height, weather, obstructions to vision, temperature, dew point, altimeter, surface winds and any pertinent remarks
Adiabatic warming is also described as
compressional heating
An air carrier airplane's airborne radar must be in satisfactory operating condition prior to dispatch, if the flight will be
conducted under VFR conditions at night with scattered t-storms reported enroute.
What type of turbulence should be reported when it causes changes in altitude and/or attitude more than 2/3 the time with the aircraft remaining in positive control at all times?
continuous moderate turbulence
Which are the only cloud types forecast in the TAF?
cumulus nimbus
Which type of cloud is associated with violent turbulence and a tendency toward the production of funnel clouds?
cumulus nimbus mammatus
As outside air pressure decreases, thrust output will -
decrease due to higher density altitude.
Which is a purpose of wing-mounted vortex generators?
delays the onset of drag divergence at high speeds and aids in maintaining aileron effectiveness at high speeds
In order to achieve the highest level of safety
each flight crewmember must carefully monitor the aircraft's flight path
CRM error management includes
error prevention, error detection, and recovery from the error
What action is recommended when encountering turbulence due to a wind shift associated with a sharp pressure trough?
establish a straight course across the storm area
Flight operations conducted in class A airspace requires the aircraft be equipped with a
extended squitter ADS-B operating on radio frequency 1090
You are assigned to ferry a large, 3 engine, turbo-jet powered airplane from one facility to another to repair an inoperative engine. You know you are restricted to
flight crew members only aboard
GBAS(Ground-Based Augmentation System) approaches are
flown using the same techniques as an ILS once selected and identified
An air carrier crew fixated on completing the last flight of a four day trip often may exhibit
get-there-itis
frozen dew is
hard and transparent
Constant pressure analysis charts contain contours, isotherms and some contain isotachs. The contours depict...
highs, lows, troughs and ridges on the surface
How often are NOTAMs broadcast to pilots on a scheduled basis?
hourly, appended to the weather broadcast
Within what time period should the nearest NTSB field office be notified when an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage?
immediately
Sleep inertia refers to a period of
impaired performance following awakening from a regular sleep cycle or nap.
Automation has been found to
improve situational awareness skills
If an air carrier airplane's airborne radar is INOP. and T-Storms are forecast along the proposed route of flight, an airplane may be dispatched only
in day VFR conditions
The adverse affects of ice, snow or frost on aircraft performance and flight characteristics include decreased lift and
increased stall speed
Which is an effect of ice, snow or frost formation on an airplane?
increased stall speed
What is the result of loading a helicopter so the CG is aft of the rearward limit?
insufficient forward cyclic control to fly in the upper allowable airspeed range
What type turbulence should be reported when it momentarily causes slight , erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude, one third to two thirds of the time?
intermittent light turbulence
The max gross weight that an L-1011 can be operated on runway 7R-25L at LAS
is 49,600 lbs
As you approach DEPEW on the RNAV (GPS) RWY 32 approach, your GPS changes from armed to active and the CDI needle begins to show increasing deviation to the left with no increase crosstrack. In this situation you...
know that the sensitivity of the CDI has increased.
Reliance on automation can translate to
lack of manual handling skills
For a flight to an airport in the vicinity of the coast, land surface cooling means you can expect to encounter
land breezes
What is the result when water vapor changes to the liquid state while being lifted in a t-storm?
latent heat is released into the atmosphere
When icing is detected, particularly while operating an aircraft without deicing equipment, the pilot should
leave the area of precipitation or go to an altitude where the temp is above freezing
The primary purpose of high lift devices is to increase the...
lift at low speeds
By changing the angle of attack of a wing, the pilot can control the airplane's
lift, airspeed, and drag.
In "unreliable" as indicated in the following GPS NOTAMs: SFO 12/051...
look at page 2-40 question 9739
An air carrier aircraft flown into the ground while troubleshooting a landing gear fault is an example of
loss of situational awareness.
What are some characteristics of an airplane loaded with a CG at the aft?
lowest stall speed, highest cruise speed, and least stability
If severe turbulence is encountered, which procedure is recommended?
maintain constant attitude
An airplane loaded with CG aft of the rear CG limit could...
make it more difficult to flare for landing.
Airflow separation over the wing can be delayed by using vortex generators....
making the wing surface rough and/or directing high pressure air over the top of the wing or flap through slots.
The lighter work loads associated with glass digital flight instrumentation
may lead to complacency by the flight crew
Clear air turbulence associated with a jetstream is
most commonly found in the vicinity of the tropopause
Cultural issues in CRM
must be addressed for each training population
What does the absence of the shaded arrowhead after the VDP on a GPS approach indicate?
obstacle obstructions between the VDP and the runway
What type turbulence should be reported when it causes slight, rapid, and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness without appreciable changes in attitude or altitude less than 1/3 of the time?
occasional light chop
The peak winds at KAMA was reported to be from 320 degrees true at 39 knots
occuring at 1743Z
When will frost most likely form on aircraft surfaces?
on a clear night with stable air and light winds
Crew Resource Management (CRM) is
one way to make good decisions
If icing is suspected on an airplane equipped with deicing equipment, the pilot should
operate the pneumatic deicing system several time to clear the ice
The crew monitoring function is essential
particularly during approach and landing to prevent CFIT. (Controlled flight into terrain)
Humans are characteristically
poor monitors of automated systems
Pilot performance can be seriously degraded by
prescribed over the counter medications.
An experienced, current, and proficient pilot fails to notice the landing gear is not extended for landing. This is an example of
problem detection
If an air carrier airplane is flying IFR using a single ADF navigation receiver and the ADF equipment fails, the flight must be able to
proceed safely to a suitable airport using VOR aids and complete an instrument approach by use of the remaining airplane radio system
When compared to plain flaps, split flaps....
produce only slightly more lift but much more drag
One purpose of crew resource management (CRM) is to give crews tools to
recognize and mitigate hazards
Swept wings causes a significant...
reduction in effectiveness of flaps.
When does minimum temperature normally occur during a 24-hour period?
right after sunrise
what is the lowest cloud in a stationary group associated with a mountain range?
rotor cloud
METAR KFSO 030900Z VRB02KT 7SM MIFG SKC15/14 A3012RMK SLP993 6///// TO1500139 56012 In the above METAR, the SLP indicates
sea level pressure 999.3 hectopascals and indeterminable amount of precip has occurred over the last 3 hours
If receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) is not available when setting up for GPS approach, the pilot should
select another type of approach using another type of navigational aid.
Before requesting RVSM clearance, each person
shall correctly annotate the flight plan
Error management evaluation
should recognize not all errors can be prevented
Risk management, as a part of the aeronautical decision making process, relies on which features to reduce the risk associated with each flight?
situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment
In which aircraft, or under what conditions, is airborne thunderstorm detection equipment required?
small aircraft having a pax seating configuration of 10 seats or more excluding any pilot seat that are engaged in pax carrying operations
What type information is disseminated by NOTAM (D)s?
status of navigation aids, ILSs, radar service available, and other info essential to planning
Large areas of land
tend to increase temperature variations
Airborne weather radar equipment must be installed in large transport category aircraft, in the conterminous 48 United States,
that are engaged in passenger carrying operations
Request for deviations for inoperable ADS-B equipment may be made to
the ATC facility having jurisdiction over that airspace at any time
If flying a published GPS departure
the GPS receiver must be set to the terminal course deviation indicator sensitivity.
Low pressure air decreases aircraft performance because -
the air is less dense that high pressure air.
Pilots are not authorized to fly a published RNAV or RNP procedure unless it is retrievable by the procedure name from
the aircraft navigation database
CRM training refers to
the three components of initial indoctrination awareness, recurrent practice and feedback, and continual reinforcement
If the boundary layer separates...
the wing is about to stall and stop producing lift
On which type of wings are flaps most effective?
thick wings
What weather is predicted by the term VCTS in a TAF?
thunderstorms are expected in the vicinity
Operations at and above FL180 require the use of what onboard avionics equipment?
traffic information services-broadcast and automated dependent surveillance-broadcast
What affects indicated stall speed?
weight, load factor, and power
Under what conditions would clear air turbulence (CAT) most likely be encountered?
when constant pressure charts show 20 knots isotachs less than 150 nm apart
Which arctic flying hazard is caused when a cloud layer of uniform thickness overlies a snow or ice covered surface?
whiteout
If a visual descent point (VDP) is published on a GPS approach, it
will not be included in the sequence of waypoints
Look at page 2-39 for question 9812-1
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Look at page 2-40 question 9743
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Review 8-45, Q 9824
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Review 8-45, question 9274 and 9275
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Review 8-45, question 9277
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Review 8-46, question 9716 and 9717 and 9718
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Review page 8-44, question 9272
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Look at page 2-36 for question 9794
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Look at page 2-36 for question 9795
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Look at page 2-36 for question 9796
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Look at page 2-37 for question 9796-1
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Within how many days must the operator of an aircraft involved in an accident file a report to the NTSB?
10 days
What approx wind direction, speed, and temp (relative to ISA) are expected for a flight over TUS at FL270?
10* true, 5 knots; ISA+13*C
Over the continuous US, the VOR MON assures that a MON airport will be available within how many miles of the aircraft's position?
100 NM
Within what frequency range does the localizer of the ILS operate?
108.10 to 111.95 mghz
The threshold wind speed in the jetstream for clear air turbulence is generally considered to be
110 knots
With an OAT of 15 degrees C inertial separator set in bypass, and gross weight of 8,750 lbs, you calculate the climb fuel to 12,000 ft to be
112 lbs
What was the local central standard time of the aviation routine weather report at Austin KAUS?
11:53 am
What are the time, fuel and distance from start of climb to cruise altitude for operating conditions BE-25?
12.5 min, 195 lbs, 38 nm
Determine DEPCON frequency for TUS7.GBN transition after takeoff from runway 11R at Tucson
125.1 mhz
Which frequency should be selected to check airport conditions and weather prior to departure at DFW?
135.95 mhz
Which frequency should be selected to check airport conditions and weather prior to departure at DFW?
135.95 mhz 8782
What are V1, VR and V2 speeds for Operating Conditions R-3?
138, 138, 142 knots 8620 4-19
What is the two-engine rate of climb after takeoff in climb configuration for Operating Conditions BE-24?
2,100 ft per minute
What is the two-engine rate of climb after takeoff in climb configuration for Operating Conditions BE-21?
2,300 ft per minute
What is the two-engine rate of climb after takeoff in climb configuration for Operating Conditions BE-23?
2,600 ft per minute
Given the following conditions, what is the takeoff distance over a 50 foot obstacle?
2,823 ft 8466 4-48 8467
A squall is a sudden increase of at least 15 knots in average wind speed to a sustained speed of
20 knots or more for at least one minute
Shear turbulence from a t-storm has been encountered
20 miles from a severe t-storm
What info must be contained in, or attached to, the dispatch release for a domestic air carrier?
Departure airport, intermediate stops, destinations, alternate airports and trip #
An experienced pilot makes the runway heading for the instructed heading for departure. What kind of error is this?
Detection error
Which docs are required to be carried aboard each flag carrier flight?
Dispatch release, load manifest and flight plan
Which documents are required to be carried aboard each domestic air carrier flight?
Dispatch release, load manifest, and flight plan
An air carrier operates a flight in VFR over the top conditions where pilotage is not used. What radio nav equipment is required?
Dual approved independent nav systems
Which type weather conditions are covered in the convective SIGMET?
Embedded thunderstorms, lines of thunderstorms, and thunderstorms with 3/4" hail or tornadoes
The weather forecast requires an alternate for Lukachukai, AZ. The alternate airport must have an approach instrument approach procedure, which is anticipated to be operational and available at the estimated time of arrival, other than
GPS
What condition is reported at Childress?
Light rain showers
What information is provided by a Convection Outlook (AC)?
It provides prospects of general and severe thunderstorm activity during the following 24hrs.
Who is required to submit a written report on a deviation that occurs during an emergency?
Person who declares the emergency
The instrument approach procedure chart top margin identification is VOR or GPS RWY 25, AL-5672 (FAA), Lukachukai, AZ. In what phase of the approach overlay program is this GPS approach?
Phase 3
What is the primary function of the leading edge flaps in landing configuration during the flare before touchdown?
Prevent flow separation
What action should be taken by the pilot in command of a transport category airplane if the weather radar becomes inoperative enroute on an IFR flight for which weather reports indicate possible thunderstorms?
Proceed in accordance with the approved instructions and procedures specified in the operations manual for such an event
Aircraft navigating by GPS are considered, on the flight plan, to be
RNAV equipped
What are FDC NOTAMs?
Regulatory amendments to published IAPs and charts not yet available in normally published charts.
To assure expeditious handling of a civilian air ambulance flight, the word LIFEGUARD should be entered in which section of the flight plan?
Remarks lock
The GPS approach overlay program permits pilots to use GPS avionics when IFR for flying existing instrument approach procedures, except
SDF, LOC, and LDA