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Quiz: 5 Questions To See How Much You Know About IFR Regulations

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  1. 1) You are choosing an alternate airport for your flight, and it has an operable ILS approach. What is the minimum weather required for you to list this airport as an alternate? (at your ETA)

    FAR 91.169 states that for listing an airport who has a precision approach available, the minimum weather required is 600' ceilings and visibility of 2 statute miles at your ETA for the alternate. 

    FAR 91.169 states that for listing an airport who has a precision approach available, the minimum weather required is 600' ceilings and visibility of 2 statute miles at your ETA for the alternate. 

  2. 2) You are departing a runway that does not have an ODP or required climb gradient. What is the standard minimum required climb gradient?

    The required minimum climb gradient if one isn't already published is 200 feet per nautical mile.

    The required minimum climb gradient if one isn't already published is 200 feet per nautical mile.

  3. 3) You are receiving your IFR clearance and hear "climb via the SID." This means...

    When ATC gives you a "climb via the SID" instruction, this means that both vertical and lateral navigation is your responsibility unless ATC clears you otherwise.

    When ATC gives you a "climb via the SID" instruction, this means that both vertical and lateral navigation is your responsibility unless ATC clears you otherwise.

  4. 4) You are at 7,000' MSL. What is the maximum holding airspeed?

    For aircraft flying above 6,000' MSL and at or below 14,000' MSL, the maximum holding airspeed is 230 knots.

    For aircraft flying above 6,000' MSL and at or below 14,000' MSL, the maximum holding airspeed is 230 knots.

  5. 5) In order to request a contact approach, you must have...

    To request a contact approach, you need to remain clear of clouds, have at least 1 statute mile of flight visibility, and reasonably expect to continue to the airport in those conditions. Plus, the airport must have a published instrument approach.

    To request a contact approach, you need to remain clear of clouds, have at least 1 statute mile of flight visibility, and reasonably expect to continue to the airport in those conditions. Plus, the airport must have a published instrument approach.

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Corey Komarec

Corey is an Airbus 320 First Officer for a U.S. Major Carrier. He graduated as an aviation major from the University of North Dakota, and he's been flying since he was 16. You can reach him at corey@boldmethod.com.

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