ASA INSTRUMENT EIGHTH EDITION
STAGE 2 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
What record shall be made in the aircraft log or other permanent record by the pilot
making the VOR operational check? - Correct Answers -The date, place, bearing error,
and signature
Which checks and inspections of flight instrument systems must be accomplished
before an aircraft can be flown under IFR? - Correct Answers -A VOR check within 30
days, altimeter within 24 calendar months, and a transponder with 24 calendar months
What minimum navigation equipment is required for IFR flight? - Correct Answers -
Navigation equipment appropriate for the ground facilities to be used
When checking a dual VOR system by use of a VOT, what indicates the VOR's are
satisfactory? - Correct Answers -Tune to the VOT frequency center the OBS to north
and should either read 360 FROM or 180 TO with + or - 4 degrees of accuracy.
In which publication can the VOR receiver ground checkpoint(s) for a particular airport
be found? - Correct Answers -In the Chart Supplement U.S.
As a rule of thumb, to minimize DME slant range error, how far from the facility should
you be to consider the reading accurate? - Correct Answers -One or more miles for
each 1000ft of altitude above the facility
What angular deviation from a VOR course centerline is represented by a full-scale
deflection of the CDI? - Correct Answers -10 degrees
Hand-Held GPS systems and GPS systems certified for BFR operation may be used
during IFR operations as - Correct Answers -an aid to situational awareness
On a GPS approach, the GPS/HSI shows an LNAV/VNAV flag. What should you do? -
Correct Answers -execute the missed approach
In what circumstances would a Baro-VNAV approach not be authorized? - Correct
Answers -In areas of hazardous terrain of when a remote altimeter setting is required
STAGE 2 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
What record shall be made in the aircraft log or other permanent record by the pilot
making the VOR operational check? - Correct Answers -The date, place, bearing error,
and signature
Which checks and inspections of flight instrument systems must be accomplished
before an aircraft can be flown under IFR? - Correct Answers -A VOR check within 30
days, altimeter within 24 calendar months, and a transponder with 24 calendar months
What minimum navigation equipment is required for IFR flight? - Correct Answers -
Navigation equipment appropriate for the ground facilities to be used
When checking a dual VOR system by use of a VOT, what indicates the VOR's are
satisfactory? - Correct Answers -Tune to the VOT frequency center the OBS to north
and should either read 360 FROM or 180 TO with + or - 4 degrees of accuracy.
In which publication can the VOR receiver ground checkpoint(s) for a particular airport
be found? - Correct Answers -In the Chart Supplement U.S.
As a rule of thumb, to minimize DME slant range error, how far from the facility should
you be to consider the reading accurate? - Correct Answers -One or more miles for
each 1000ft of altitude above the facility
What angular deviation from a VOR course centerline is represented by a full-scale
deflection of the CDI? - Correct Answers -10 degrees
Hand-Held GPS systems and GPS systems certified for BFR operation may be used
during IFR operations as - Correct Answers -an aid to situational awareness
On a GPS approach, the GPS/HSI shows an LNAV/VNAV flag. What should you do? -
Correct Answers -execute the missed approach
In what circumstances would a Baro-VNAV approach not be authorized? - Correct
Answers -In areas of hazardous terrain of when a remote altimeter setting is required
