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

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

(VSI / Groundspeed) * 1.013

VSI * 60

Gradient Percentage x Groundspeed x 1.013

Groundspeed x 5

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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.

4.5 min

2.5 min

4 min

3 min

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Q112 What is the max speed for visual manoeuvring (circling) in a Category B aircraft?

125

135

165

145

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Q149 ATS must be informed of delays to a flight plan in excess of:

60 minutes

30 minutes

20 minutes

10 minutes

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

Landing minima, plus 550m RVR

Landing minima, plus 300m RVR

Landing minima, plus 800m RVR

Landing minima, plus 500m RVR

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Q18 By night, what minima must be met for ATC to permit entry into the visual circuit?

1200ft ceiling, 2km vis

2000ft ceiling, 5km vis

2000ft ceiling, 8km vis

1200ft ceiling, 5km vis

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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

3 min

2 min

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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 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

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

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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:

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

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

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

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

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

91 kts - 120 kts

70 kts - 100 kts

85 kts - 135 kts

< 91 kts

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Q19 When flying a circling approach, what is the typical obstacle protection radii for a Category B aircraft?

1.68 nm

2.66 nm

1.66 nm

2.00 nm

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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?

300ft ceiling, 1500m vis

1200ft ceiling, 1500m vis

300ft ceiling, 800m vis

250ft ceiling, 1000m vis

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

165 kts

185 kts

125 kts

145 kts

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Q144 Unless otherwise specified, what in the minimum height to which turns permitted during an IFR departure?

500 ft

200 ft

300 ft

400 ft

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

+5ft per 1NM over 5NM

+5ft per 3NM over 3NM

+3ft per 1NM over 3NM

+3ft per 3NM over 5NM

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Quiz: NZ IFR Rules - PT2