AVIT 415 BLOCK 3 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the parts of an instrument approach chart?
1. Briefing Strip
2. Planview
3. Profile
4. Landing Minimums
5. Airport Sketch
6. Margin Identification Information
What are the segments of an approach and what defines each part? (5)
1. Feeder Route
(enroute to the IAF)
2. Initial Approach
(IAF to IF or 30º from final approach course)
3. Intermediate Approach
(IF or 30º from final approach course to FAF)
4. Final Approach Course
(FAF to MAP)
5. Missed Approach
(MAP to designated fix/waypoint)
How do you determine what category of approach you fly?
1.3 x Vso
What are the approach speeds for the different categories?
A: 0-90
B: 91-120
C: 121-140
D: 141-165
E: 166 +
What are the circling minimums for each category?
A: 1.3 nm
B: 1.5 nm
C: 1.7 nm
D: 2.3 nm
E: 4.5 nm
For category A circling, you are protected 1.3 nm from what?
, The end of runways
What are the reasons why circle only minimums would be published?
1. The approach course is greater than 30º from the runway centerline
2. The descent required is greater than 400 ft/NM
What should you do if you lose site of the runway while circling?
Climbing turn to intercept course and follow missed approach procedures
Where would you look in case of an out of service approach lighting system, expanded
circling minimums, ft/NM to fpm etc?
Digital Terminal Procedures
What is an HAA?
HEIGHT ABOVE AIRPORT
The height of the Minimum Descent Altitude above the published airport elevation. This is
published in conjunction with circling minimums.
What is an HAT?
HEIGHT ABOVE TOUCHDOWN (HAT)- The height of the Decision Height or Minimum
Descent Altitude above the highest runway elevation in the touchdown zone (first 3,000 feet of
the runway). HAT is published on instrument approach charts in conjunction with all straight-in
minimums.
What is an MSA?
Minimum Safe/Sectoring Altitude shown in MSL and normally have a 25-30nm radius
When should a pilot plan to use the MSA and how much separation does it give you?
Only in an emergency
1000ft separation from the tallest obstacle/terrain (does not matter if mountainous/non-
mountainous)
What do you need to fly an LPV, LNAV/VNAV, and LNAV?
LNAV: GPS with RAIM
LNAV/VNAV: GPS with RAIM and BARO-AIDING
LPV: GPS with RAIM and WAAS
Why do some approach charts say the procedure is not authorized when coming inbound
from certain places?
Would require too big of a turn inbound
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the parts of an instrument approach chart?
1. Briefing Strip
2. Planview
3. Profile
4. Landing Minimums
5. Airport Sketch
6. Margin Identification Information
What are the segments of an approach and what defines each part? (5)
1. Feeder Route
(enroute to the IAF)
2. Initial Approach
(IAF to IF or 30º from final approach course)
3. Intermediate Approach
(IF or 30º from final approach course to FAF)
4. Final Approach Course
(FAF to MAP)
5. Missed Approach
(MAP to designated fix/waypoint)
How do you determine what category of approach you fly?
1.3 x Vso
What are the approach speeds for the different categories?
A: 0-90
B: 91-120
C: 121-140
D: 141-165
E: 166 +
What are the circling minimums for each category?
A: 1.3 nm
B: 1.5 nm
C: 1.7 nm
D: 2.3 nm
E: 4.5 nm
For category A circling, you are protected 1.3 nm from what?
, The end of runways
What are the reasons why circle only minimums would be published?
1. The approach course is greater than 30º from the runway centerline
2. The descent required is greater than 400 ft/NM
What should you do if you lose site of the runway while circling?
Climbing turn to intercept course and follow missed approach procedures
Where would you look in case of an out of service approach lighting system, expanded
circling minimums, ft/NM to fpm etc?
Digital Terminal Procedures
What is an HAA?
HEIGHT ABOVE AIRPORT
The height of the Minimum Descent Altitude above the published airport elevation. This is
published in conjunction with circling minimums.
What is an HAT?
HEIGHT ABOVE TOUCHDOWN (HAT)- The height of the Decision Height or Minimum
Descent Altitude above the highest runway elevation in the touchdown zone (first 3,000 feet of
the runway). HAT is published on instrument approach charts in conjunction with all straight-in
minimums.
What is an MSA?
Minimum Safe/Sectoring Altitude shown in MSL and normally have a 25-30nm radius
When should a pilot plan to use the MSA and how much separation does it give you?
Only in an emergency
1000ft separation from the tallest obstacle/terrain (does not matter if mountainous/non-
mountainous)
What do you need to fly an LPV, LNAV/VNAV, and LNAV?
LNAV: GPS with RAIM
LNAV/VNAV: GPS with RAIM and BARO-AIDING
LPV: GPS with RAIM and WAAS
Why do some approach charts say the procedure is not authorized when coming inbound
from certain places?
Would require too big of a turn inbound
