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When must you conduct a missed approach?
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~ NUTS Not visual before MAPt Unable to see runway environment or visual reference is lost Tolerance Suspect aid
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What clearance does the MSA give you?
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~ 1000' above the highest terrain.
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When must you conduct a missed approach when on an RNAV/GNSS arrival?
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~ Altitude cx RAIM outage (AR)
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How long is a Command Instrument Rating valid for?
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12 months commencing on the last day of the month of the test. Can be sat up to 3 months prior to expiry and then valid for 15 months.
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If you hold an instructor rating and gain a CIR(H), can you instruct IFR?
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Yes
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What are the Helicopter NVFR recency requirements?
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If taking passengers?~ If completing a charter flight?~ NVFR: 1 x 1 flight of 1 hr 12 months 1 x T/O and landing in 6 months Passengers: 3 x T/O and landing 90 days Charter: Twin helicopter and CIR
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List the requirements for the GPS to be used in flight as a means of navigation. For commercial ops?
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1. Waypoints cannot be modified by crew. 2. GPS database must be current. 3. GPS instructions must be in the a/c. 4. Manually entered data must be checked by min 2 crew. 5. If single pilot: manually entered data checked against currents maps/charts. Commercial Ops: Instructions must be in flight manual.
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When can you descend below LSALT?
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M A V V E C MSA Approaches/Arrivals/Holds Visual Vectored Emerg Circling Area
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When are you allowed to descend below LSALT flying NVFR?
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AD in sight and within 3nm Radar vectored
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What are the errors of the NDB?
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SMATCCAN Storms Mountains Altitude Terrain Coastal Refraction Co-channel interference Angle of bank Night effect
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When can you conduct a circling approach?
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Circling area Visual contact with landing environment Visibility = to chart min
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List the IFR procedure for an emergency change of level in CTA
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7700 Pan x 3 Agency ID Nature Intention Position
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Radar operation on the ground distance required?
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Rotating Stationary Rotating 37m Stationary 60m
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IFR helicopter equipment required?
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V A A C C T O A D S S (I)VSI Airspeed x 2 (ice) Altimeter x 2 Compass Clock (T) Oat AI x 2 (5 inch) DG Slip Suction gauge Autopilot
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Navigation tolerance required to avoid CTA when planning an IFR flight?
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ALT/DAY/NIGHT Alt Day Night 2 1 2 5 2 3 10 4 5
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Minima to use when using Area QNH TAF Actual QNH (ATIS/AWIS) If regular TAF is not available Does a METAR meet the requirement for a QNH source?
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Area QNH - add 50' TAF - Printed minima Actual QNH (ATIS/AWIS) - minus 100' Regular TAF not available - add 50' A METAR does not meet the requirement
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If there is normally no regular TAF for an aerodrome, do you need to adjust the minima?
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No, it is already taken into account on the plate.
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Recent experience requirements IFR
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Within 90 days IMC or under hood Command Dual Synth Trainer 3 hrs - - 2 hrs - 1 hr 1 hr - 2 hr None 1hr -
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When do you require an alternate due to lighting requirements?
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PAL without person PAL with STBY PWR without person Portable without person
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What does RAIM stand for?
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Reciever Autonomous Integrity Monitoring
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When do you need to notify ATC if RAIM is lost?
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1. RAIM lost > 5min (flag and INTEG showing) 2. RAIM not avail when ATC requests GPS distance 3. GPS in DR mode or loss of NAV function > 1 min 4. Indicated displacement from TRK > 2nm
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What is the definition of visual reference with the runway environment?
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runway threshold, or approach lights or other markings identifiable with the landing runway clearly visible to the pilot
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What is the required splay for LSALT using NDB/VOR DR GPS GPS in VLOC
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NDB/VOR - 10.3 deg to 50nm DR - 15 deg to 50nm GPS - 10.3 deg to 7nm GPS in VLOC - 10.3 deg to 30nm
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Can the area QNH be used for an altimeter test?
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Can the forecast QNH be used for an altimeter test?~ No. Only ATIS or AWIS and...no.
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What are the errors of the VOR?
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AVGAS Airborne equipment error Vertical polarisation Ground station error Aggregate Site effect
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Does a single engine CIR allow you to perform as a co pilot?
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Yes
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What are the recency requirements in order to conduct the following approaches?
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VOR NDB RNAV/GNSS 90 days
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What are the recent requirements for conducting an RNAV/GNSS approach?
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Preceding 6 months has completed RNAV/GNSS app (flight or approved sim) and GNSS is the same as fitted in the aircraft (or approved by CASA).
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What are the recency requirements for conducting an ILS/LOC approach?
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Flown in the last 35 days. ILS counts for LOC LOC counts for ILS ILS/LOC counts for VOR
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What other approach will satisfy the recency requirements of a GPS arrival?
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DME arrival
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What are the requirements to be able to fly as single pilot in IMC?
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Flown within 90 days 1 hour a/c on approved single engine a/c or sim or passed test plus one approach (not arrival)
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What is the requirement for one of the radio's required?
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Capable of continuous comms with ATS on all stages of flight.
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Radio failure in controlled airspace?
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Radar vectored?~ Holding?~ Squawk 7600 1.Maintain last assigned level 3 minutes or hold at nominated location 3 minutes. Proceed with last clearance. 2. Being radar vectored - maintain last vector 2 minutes. Proceed with last clearance. 3. Holding - complete one more hold. Proceed with last clearance.
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Can the area forecast be used for an altimeter test?
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No. ATIS, AWIS or tower is OK though.
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If given a change of level when must it be completed?
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ASAP but no later than 1 min (unless specified a later time).
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What are the requirements when conducting a GPS arrival for RAIM, coords, azimuth, missed approach.
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Current database Coords must not be capable of modification RAIM must be available before descent below MSA/LSALT Azimuth must be provided by NDB/VOR Missed approach if disparity between NDB/VOR track and GPS track of NDB - 7deg VOR 5.5 deg
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What are the navigation requirements when under IFR?
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GNSS or GPS is used After making track allowance of 9 deg from last positive fix, come into rated coverage of aid. (6.67 x rated coverage of aid). Positive fixes <2hrs
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If suitable enroute navigation systems are not available, how can you navigate IFR?
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Weather is VMC Navigate by visual ref to ground/water Able to positively fix <30min
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What constitutes a position fix?
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Passage over an aid GNSS Intersection of two or more lines at angles not less than 45 deg Position lines within the rated coverage of the aid
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If a position fix is obtained soley by 2 NDB's, what are the requirements?
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Must be within 30 nm of each NDB
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What is the alternate minima for helicopters operating at night?
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Ceiling 1500' Vis 8km
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What are the minimum aids required OCTA for CHTR/AWK/PVT?
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One ADF/VOR or GNSS
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What are the minimum aids required for navigation for CHTR/AWK/PVT in CTA?
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2 aids including at least one ADF/VOR
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Do you need to always provide an alternate if the destination aerodrome does not have an aid?
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No, provided that: Final route segment = <SCT below LSALT + 500' vis >8km
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Can you manoeuvre beyond the FAF (maltese cross) during a GPS arrival?
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No. You can manoeuvre before the FAF providing you remain above MSA for the sector and remain in the sector.
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What is the minimum obstacle clearance provided by a missed approach
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100ft climbing at 2.5%
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How long is the responsible person required to be at the aerodrome for night ops?
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Departure: 10 mins before ETD to 30 mins after dept Arrival: 30 mins before ETA until after taxi.
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Can you fly as a co pilot in a multi crew with a single engine CIR?
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Yes.
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Flight and duty times for IFR?
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With CAO 48 you can extend to 15 hours with 4 hour rest. NOT with IFR. 900 hours 12 months 30 hours 7 days 100 hours 30 days
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What is the circling area for CAT A aircraft?
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1.68 nm from the threshold of the runway joined by straight lines.
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With an accurate QNH set, what is the required altimeter tolerance when 2 altimeters are required for a category of ops?
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One altimeter must read +/- 60ft. The other can read 60-75ft for a recheck at 1st point of landing. If then reads >60ft error - U/S.
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What is the altimeter tolerance for an op requiring one altimeter?
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Should read within 60ft. Can read 60-75ft and get another chance at 1st point of landing. If then >60ft - U/S
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For an operation requiring one altimeter but having two, what are the tolerance requirements?
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One altimeter must read within 60ft. If second altimeter >75ft, must be placarded U/S.
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What are the tracking tolerances for IFR in CTA?
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LOC +/- 1/2 scale VOR +/- 1/2 scale NDB +/- 5 deg Visual +/- 1nm DME +/- 2nm ATC must be informed if outside these tolerances.
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Can you commence a missed approach before the MAPt?
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No, you can start to climb but you must track to the MAPt before turning.
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What phrases are used if RAIM is lost/regained?
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RAIM failure RAIM restored
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Up to what point can you manouvre during a GPS arrival?
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FAF
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What is the standard rate of climb/descent?
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Not less than 500ft/min. Last 1000' AT 500ft/min
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When must you commence a change of level if requested by ATC?
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ASAP but no later than 1 min after receiving instruction.
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In airspace where ATC approval is not required to change level, when must you report your intentions and position?
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1 minute prior to making a change. ENR 1.7 para 4.2.1
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Can you use special VFR at night?
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No
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What is required to report visual?
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Within 30nm. Clear of cloud. 5 km visibility. Can maintain these conditions to AD.
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If the arrival aerodrome normally has a TAF but it is not available, do yo need an alternate?
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Yes.
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If HIAL is not available (unserviceable) on a LOC approach, what do you need to do to the visibility minima?
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Add 0.9km
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Do you need to apply PEC to a LOC approach?
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No
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When flying a visual approach, what altitude restrictions apply?
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Normal VFR rules i.e. 500' or 1000' over built up area.
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When can you conduct a visual approach at night under the IFR?
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"Fly as though still in cloud" until the circling area. Do not descend below LSALT.
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What are the alternate requirements for IFR RPT and CHTR with regards to aids required?
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2 seperate airborne aids 2 matching ground aids or 2 same airborne aids 1 ground aid i.e. suffer the failure of one AIRBORNE aid.
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What are the alternate minima for an aerodrome without an instrument approach procedure?
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Area forecast indicates more than LSALT + 500' Vis <8km
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What are the alternate requirements (aids) for AWK and PVT?
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1 in the air and 1 on the ground.
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What are the minimum radio nav aids required in CTA for CHTR/AWK/PVT?
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2 ADF/VOR or 1 TSO-C146a and one ADF or VOR (Combination must include at least 1 ADF/VOR) AIP GEN 1.5 para 2.1
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What are the minimum nav aid requirements when operating OCTA for CHTR/AWK/PVT?
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1 x ADF or VOR or C156a-GNSS AIP GEN 1.5 para 2.1
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Where is the final approach fix on an NDB approach?
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When established on track you can start the descent. When you start the descent, this is the FAF.
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When can you enter the no circling area by day?
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Only under VMC
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When can you enter the no circling area at night?
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You cannot unless you are above the highest obstacle within the no circling area +1360'
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Where is the splay taken from for the takeoff gradient?
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Departure end of the runway. DER
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At what temperature must you make an adjustment to the MDA or DA?
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ISA minus 15 degrees.
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What must an IFR pilot make careful study of prior to flight?
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WAAAN Weather ATC Airways facilities Aerodromes NOTAMS
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Can you plan to fly to an aerodrome at night under IFR without an aid or approach procedure?
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Yes, providing: Alternate required Visual reference VMC Descent below LSALT @ 3 nm
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What is an approved QNH source?
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AAAA ATIS AWIS ATC Approved observer
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Can an IFR flight be planned to a destination without a nav aid by day?
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Yes. By day: VMC Visual reference to ground/water Alternate minima - final route segment LSALT +500' Vis 800m
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Visual approach by day?
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30 nm Vis ref ground/water 5000m Vis 800 helicopter Tracking - 5nm of AD CAR 157 or lower CTA limit + 500
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Visual approach by night?
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30nm Vis ref Vis 5000m NVFR 3nm LSALT or CTA + 500' until circling area
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