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It explains legal definitions of instrument flight time, alternate filing triggers and standard alternate minimums, and how to identify non-standard alternate minima on approach plates. 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What are the instrument currency requirements? (FAR 61.57)  \n􀁩 Within the preceding 6 calendar months at least: (has to be same category)  \n􀁩 6 Instrument approaches, 1 Hold, Intercepting & Tracking  \n2. What happens ifa pilot allows his instrument currency to expire? (FAR 61.57)  \n􀁩 After 6 months beyond the expiration of IFR currency, the pilot in command may not operate in IFR conditions as PIC without receiving an instrument proficiency check or performing the above task with a safety pilot in simulated conditions.  \n3. Who can be a safety pilot?  \n􀁩 Any appropriately rated pilot with at least private pilot license (same category and class).  \n4. What is legally considered instrument flight time? (FAR 61.51)  \n􀁩 Flight solely by reference to the instrument.  \n5. When do you have to file an alternate? (FAR 61.167)  \n􀁩 1 hour before and 1 hour after ETA at airport, the weather reports of forecast indicate:  \n􀁩 2000 feet ceiling  \n􀁩 3 SM Visibility  \n6. What are the standard alternate minimums? (FAR 61.169)  \n􀁩 600 ft ceiling and 2 SM Visibility – Precision Approach  \n􀁩 800 ft ceiling and 2 SM Visibility –Non-Precision Approach  \n7. How can I tell ifan airport has non-standard alternate minimums?  \n􀁩 Look for dark triangle with the letter “A” on the approach plates  \n8. What are the standard take-off minimums? (FAR 61.175)  \n􀁩 1 SM for 1 or 2 engine  \n􀁩 1/2 SM for more than 2 engines  \n9. What are the fuel requirements for IFR flight? (FAR 61.167)  \n􀁩 Complete flight to airport of intended landing  \n􀁩 Fly from that airport to alternate (if required)  \n􀁩 Fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed  \n10. What is the standard take-off procedure? (AIM 5-2-6)  \n􀁩 Climb to 400 feet before turning  \n􀁩 Based on climb rate of 200 feet/NM  \n􀁩 Crossing the end of the runway at least 35 feet AGL  \n􀁩 Minimum obstacle clearance gradient of 48 feet/NM is provided  \n􀁩 IFR departure procedures are published in sections C & D (NACO charts)  \n11. How can I tell ifan airport has non-standard take-off minimums and procedures?  \n􀁩 Look for dark triangle with the letter “T” on the approach plates  \n12. What documents do you need on board an aircraft for it to be airworthy?  \n􀁩 A – Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate (the certificate remains valid as long as the aircraft is maintained and inspected as required)  \n􀁩 R – Registration Certificate (the certificate remains valid for two years)  \n􀁩 R – Radio Station License (valid for 5 years – for international flights)  \n􀁩 O – Owners Manual / Airplane Flight Manual, placards and operating limitations  \n􀁩 W – Weight & Balance (empty for the airplane)  \n13. How often must a VOR be checked for accuracy for IFR flight? (FAR 91.171)  \n􀁩 Within the preceding 30 days  \n14. What are the legal methods of checking VOR receiver accuracy, and what are the tolerances on each type of check? (FAR 91.171)  \n􀁩 VOT +/ -4°  \n􀁩 Designated Ground Checkpoint +/ -4°  \n􀁩 Designated Airborne Checkpoint +/ -6°  \n􀁩 Cross-reference a Prominent Ground Point with a VOR Radial +/-6°  \n􀁩 Dual VOR Check 4°  \n15. Which inspections and what maintenance are required for IFR flight?  \n“AVIATE”  \nAnnual inspection (91.409)  \nVOR every 30 days (91.171)  \n100 hour inspection (91.409)  \nAltimeter, altitude reporting and static system every 24 months (91.413) Transponder every 24 months (91.413)  \nELT every 12 months (91.207)  \n16. Where can you find the frequency for a VOT check?  \n􀁩 AFD andA/G Voice Communication on the Low Enroute Chart  \n17. How frequently should you check your altimeter setting?  \n􀁩 Set to a station within 100nm of your location  \n18. When can you cancel an IFR flight plan? (AIM 5-1-13)  \n􀁩 Fly – VFR conditions  \n􀁩 Ground  \n19. What are conditions for visual and contact approach? (AIM 5-4-20 & 5-4-22)  \nVisual:  \n􀁩 A Controller can issue a visual approach clearance  \n􀁩 Main purpose is to ease controller workload and expedite the flow of traffic  \n􀁩 Pilot must have the airport or preceding air","cbCailw0FtQ5iqH0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailw0FtQ5iqH0","pdf",451294,18,"English","# Instrument currency and eligibility\n## Currency expiration and safety pilot requirements\n# Legal definitions and alternate requirements\n## Instrument flight time and alternate filing\n## Standard and non-standard alternate minimums\n# Takeoff minimums and airport procedure identification\n## Standard takeoff minimums\n## Identifying non-standard takeoff minimums\n# Aircraft requirements and equipment checks\n## Required onboard documents\n## VOR checks and tolerances\n## Inspections and maintenance for IFR operations\n# IFR planning and approach/communication rules\n## Canceling an IFR flight plan\n## Visual and contact approaches\n## ATC position reports and non-radar reporting\n## Minimum safe altitude (MSA)\n## Mode C transponder requirements","[{\"question\":\"What are the instrument currency requirements for IFR operations?\",\"answer\":\"Within the preceding 6 calendar months, the pilot must have completed at least 6 instrument approaches plus 1 holding and intercepting \\u0026 tracking tasks.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if a pilot’s IFR instrument currency expires?\",\"answer\":\"After 6 months beyond the expiration of IFR currency, the pilot in command may not operate in IFR conditions as PIC without completing an instrument proficiency check or performing the required task with a safety pilot in simulated conditions.\"},{\"question\":\"How often must a VOR be checked for accuracy for IFR flight?\",\"answer\":\"A VOR must be checked for accuracy within the preceding 30 days.\"}]","Instrument Oral Exam Guide - FAR/AIM/Procedures | PDF",1790314402,45]