IFR operations quiz: Winter 2024

The following questions apply to the YBAS chart for a single-pilot Part 91 operation local training flight in a multi-engine piston Category B aircraft, without autofeather, capable of LNAV only minimums. The YBAS ILS is out of service and the wind favours operations onto RWY 12 only. A visual approach is not possible. The TAF has mist forecast with reduced visibility.

1. The take-off minimum visibility applicable for a departure out of YBAS is?
   1. 800 m
   2. 1,100 m
   3. 2,100 m
   4. 4,400 m
2. Cloud ceiling requirements for a departure off RWY 12 are (AGL to the nearest 100 feet above)?
   1. 300 feet
   2. 400 feet
   3. 500 feet
   4. 600 feet
3. With a temperature of 40 degrees, at the minima, the aircraft’s true altitude will be?
   1. higher than the 3-degree approach path
   2. lower than the 3-degree approach path
4. With a temperature of 1 degree, at the minima the aircraft’s true altitude would be?
   1. higher than the published 3-degree approach path
   2. lower than the published 3-degree approach path
5. With a QNH of 1015, an incorrectly set altimeter with 1005 selected would result in what effect?
   1. no vertical flight path error operating to the LNAV minima, and 300 feet to the VNAV minima
   2. 300 feet below the required approach path
   3. 300 feet above the required approach path
   4. no vertical flight path error
6. The approach ban requirements applicable for an approach to Runway 12 via the RNP Z are?
   1. nil apply as no RVR is applicable
   2. cannot descend below 1,000 feet AGL if the visibility is below 2,100 m
   3. cannot commence the approach if the visibility is below 2,100 m
   4. approach ban requirements apply only when ATC facilities are available
7. The navigation specification for the initial, intermediate or missed approach segment of an instrument approach is?
   1. RNP 2
   2. RNP 1
   3. RNP 0.3
   4. RNP APCH
8. The rate of descent after the FAF on an instrument approach should not normally exceed?
   1. 500 fpm
   2. 1,000 fpm
   3. 1,500 fpm
   4. 2,000 fpm
9. Visual circling is prohibited in ‘no circling’ sectors:
   1. at any time
   2. at night only
   3. is allowed if VMC condition exist
   4. by day in less than VMC conditions, and at night
10. The vertical profile for a non-precision approach (NPA), with distance measuring equipment, is designed to provide a constant descent final approach path (CDFA). This type of approach:
    1. is designed to provide a CDFA from the procedure altitude to 50 feet above the threshold
    2. provides an advisory crossing altitude at each fix to assist in maintaining the descent path
    3. each segment depicts a minimum safe altitude identified by shading on the diagram
    4. descent below the CDFA profile to the segment minimum safe altitude (sometimes called ‘dive and drive’) is permitted at pilot’s discretion, but is not recommended
    5. all of the above
11. At 4 nm on approach by day, you find yourself below the CDFA profile at 2,950 feet with the PAPI in sight showing below slope. You now have 5,000 m visibility. Can you discontinue the instrument approach and continue under visual approach criteria?
    1. yes, provided you can remain clear of cloud and in sight of ground
    2. no, as you are established below ‘on slope’ on the PAPI
12. At 4 nm on approach by night, you find yourself below the CDFA profile at 2,950 feet with the PAPI in sight showing below slope. You now have 5,000 m visibility. Can you discontinue the instrument approach and continue under visual approach criteria?
    1. yes, provided you can remain clear of cloud and in sight of ground
    2. no, as you are established below ‘on slope’ on the PAPI
13. The aircraft you are flying has a Jeppesen EFB onboard package which you have never used before. Can you complete the flight?
    1. only if your licence is endorsed for Jeppesen EFB material
    2. you can if the data base is up to date and the GNSS is one you are endorsed to use
    3. if it is certified and approved as part of the aircraft equipment
    4. only if the requirements of CASR Part 61.385 are met, and the database is up to date

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