ATPL Instrument Flight Rules and Approaches 2

Question 1

An instrument approach chart's 'Alternate Minimums' section is required when:

Accepted Answer

Standard alternate minimums cannot be met or special procedures apply at the alternate airport

Answer

Alternate minimums are published when standard alternate minimums (600-2 for precision, 800-2 for non-precision) do not apply or when special procedures are required for the alternate airport.

Question 2

A missed approach must be initiated no later than:

Accepted Answer

When the aircraft reaches the MAP with the runway not in sight

Answer

A missed approach must be executed no later than reaching the Missed Approach Point (MAP) if the required visual references to continue the approach are not established.

Question 3

In IFR cruise, the minimum altitude for OROCA (Off-Route Obstacle Clearance Altitude) provides terrain clearance of:

Accepted Answer

1,000 ft in non-mountainous, 2,000 ft in mountainous areas

Answer

OROCA provides 1,000 ft of obstacle clearance in non-mountainous areas and 2,000 ft in designated mountainous areas within the grid quadrangle depicted on en route charts.

Question 4

An IFR flight plan in the US must include an alternate airport when the destination forecast is below:

Accepted Answer

1,000 ft ceiling and 3 SM visibility for 1 hour before/after ETA

Answer

The FAA '1-2-3 Rule' requires an alternate when the destination forecast for ±1 hour of ETA is below 2,000 ft ceiling or 3 SM visibility.

Question 5

SIGMET H2 reported on ATC charts covers which hazard?

Accepted Answer

Severe icing not associated with thunderstorms

Answer

SIGMET series beginning with 'H' covers severe or extreme icing not associated with thunderstorms, a significant hazard for IFR operations.

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ATPL Instrument Flight Rules and Approaches 2