AIM/Technical

Question 1

How to calculate VDP?

Answer 1

DME method: HAT/300 (3° GP)

Time Method: 10% of HAT

Question 2

What is VDP?

Answer 2

defined point on the final approach course of a nonprecision straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the MDA to the runway touchdown point may be commenced, provided the runway environment is clearly visible to the pilot

Question 3

How to calculate rate of descent for 3° path

Answer 3

ROD = GS/2 * 10

Question 4

Standard circling radius

Answer 4

Cat A: 1.3
Cat B: 1.5
Cat C: 1.7
Cat D: 2.3
Cat E: 4.5

Expanded Radius identified by -C symbol on chart

Question 5

Approach Categories

Answer 5

Cat A: less than 91 knts
Cat B: 91 knts to 121 knts
Cat C: 121 kts to 141 knts
Cat D: 141 knts to 166 knts
Cat E: 166 knts or more

Calculated based on Vref or 1.3 Vso at MLW

Question 6

What is MSA?

Answer 6

Minimum Safe/Sector Altitude: gives 1000’ obstacle clearance usually within 25 NM of nav facility or airport reference point (ARP)

Question 7

What coverage does MEA and MOCA provide?

Answer 7

Min Enroute Alt: lowest altitude that provides signal coverage and obstacle clearance. 2000’ over mountainous, 1000’ over non-mountainous, within 4NM of course

Min Obstruction Clearance Alt: required obstacle clearance and signal coverage within 22 NM of VOR

Question 8

Lost Comm procedure

Answer 8

Route:

1) last ATC clearance received
2) if being vectored, direct to vector clearance
3) route advised to be expected
4) route filed

Altitude (highest of)

1) minimum IFR altitude
2) expected in further clearance
3) assigned in last ATC clearance

Question 9

What is Minimum Fuel?

Answer 9

• fuel supply has reached a state where, upon reaching destination, you cannot accept any undue delay
• not an emergency situation
• does not imply a need for priority
• aircraft has sufficient fuel remaining to follow the cleared routing, execute an arrival and approach procedure and land with the required fuel reserves

Question 10

Emergency Fuel

Answer 10

• The point at which, in the judgment of the pilot-in-command, it is necessary to proceed directly to the airport of intended landing due to low fuel
• priority handling by ATC is both required and expected.