AIR METHODS SPIFR REVIEW SHEET
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Approved IFR WX sources. Answer: Listed in A010 op specs
When approved wx not avail pilot may use weather source within 15nm
per 135.611
◉ If no wx reporting at location. Answer: Use AREA forecast plus
pireps, metars, and tafs along route.
◉ 135.613 ifr approach to vfr flight
What wx mins?. Answer: If distance from MAP to landing area is 3nm
or less
Day 600-2
night 600-3
If distance from MAP to landing area is greater than 3nm
The vfr mins fir that airspace apply
◉ 135.613 vfr departure to ifr transition
Wx mins at departure point?. Answer: Can use 600-2 day 600-3 night, if
there is an obstacle departure procedure it must be followed and...
Ifr clearance obtained within 3nm
,◉ 135.613 point in space approach wx minimums?. Answer: If distance
map to landing zone is 1nm then vis must be 1sm with ceiling as
approach chart says
◉ Relocation flights permitted special vfr. Answer:
◉ When can you cut visibility in 1/2?. Answer: Category A approach
and...
All lighting requirements met
◉ 135.611 IFR OPS to locations w/o
Weather reporting. Answer: 1. Must have wx report within 15nm or
Use other nws source such as graphic forecast or other tafs in area
2. Must have alternate
3. Must have severe wx detection onboard unless pilot determines severe
wx not an issue
◉ 135.223 Must have alternate unless.... Answer: + or - 1 hour from
eta...
Ceiling 1500 above lowest circling approach mda or...
If no circling approach, ceiling 1500 above lowest published minimum
or 2000 above airport elevation, whichever is higher
, Vis is 3sm or 2 miles more than lowest applicable minimum, whichever
is greater
◉ Amc takeoff minimums. Answer: 1/2 mile or 2400 RVR
OR published non standard if higher
◉ Takeoff alternate 135.217. Answer: If landing mins at departure
airport aren't met at time of take off then you need a takeoff alternate
Takeoff alternate -> 1 hr after filed departure time wx must be 200
above mins
◉ Convert 300 ft/nm climb to ft/min. Answer: Airspeed divided by 60 x
ft/nm
So if climbing at 60 knots it would convert to 300 ft/min
If climbing at 80 knots, it converts to
80/60 X 300 = 400 ft/min
If climbing at 90 knots
90/60 x 300 = 450 ft/nm
◉ Where find list of approved wx sources?. Answer: Opspecs a010
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Approved IFR WX sources. Answer: Listed in A010 op specs
When approved wx not avail pilot may use weather source within 15nm
per 135.611
◉ If no wx reporting at location. Answer: Use AREA forecast plus
pireps, metars, and tafs along route.
◉ 135.613 ifr approach to vfr flight
What wx mins?. Answer: If distance from MAP to landing area is 3nm
or less
Day 600-2
night 600-3
If distance from MAP to landing area is greater than 3nm
The vfr mins fir that airspace apply
◉ 135.613 vfr departure to ifr transition
Wx mins at departure point?. Answer: Can use 600-2 day 600-3 night, if
there is an obstacle departure procedure it must be followed and...
Ifr clearance obtained within 3nm
,◉ 135.613 point in space approach wx minimums?. Answer: If distance
map to landing zone is 1nm then vis must be 1sm with ceiling as
approach chart says
◉ Relocation flights permitted special vfr. Answer:
◉ When can you cut visibility in 1/2?. Answer: Category A approach
and...
All lighting requirements met
◉ 135.611 IFR OPS to locations w/o
Weather reporting. Answer: 1. Must have wx report within 15nm or
Use other nws source such as graphic forecast or other tafs in area
2. Must have alternate
3. Must have severe wx detection onboard unless pilot determines severe
wx not an issue
◉ 135.223 Must have alternate unless.... Answer: + or - 1 hour from
eta...
Ceiling 1500 above lowest circling approach mda or...
If no circling approach, ceiling 1500 above lowest published minimum
or 2000 above airport elevation, whichever is higher
, Vis is 3sm or 2 miles more than lowest applicable minimum, whichever
is greater
◉ Amc takeoff minimums. Answer: 1/2 mile or 2400 RVR
OR published non standard if higher
◉ Takeoff alternate 135.217. Answer: If landing mins at departure
airport aren't met at time of take off then you need a takeoff alternate
Takeoff alternate -> 1 hr after filed departure time wx must be 200
above mins
◉ Convert 300 ft/nm climb to ft/min. Answer: Airspeed divided by 60 x
ft/nm
So if climbing at 60 knots it would convert to 300 ft/min
If climbing at 80 knots, it converts to
80/60 X 300 = 400 ft/min
If climbing at 90 knots
90/60 x 300 = 450 ft/nm
◉ Where find list of approved wx sources?. Answer: Opspecs a010
