Instrument Stage 4 Exam Questions and
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Which thunderstorms generally produce the most severe conditions, such as heavy hail and
destructive winds? ✔️✔️Squall line.
The strength and location of the jet stream is normally ✔️✔️Weaker and farther north in the
summer.
Maximum downdrafts in a microburst encounter may be as strong as ✔️✔️6,000 ft per minute
(Refer to Figure 36A.) What is the MDA and visibility criteria respectively for the S 33 approach
procedure? ✔️✔️1240 feet MSL; 1 SM
(Refer to Figure 49.) When conducting the LOC/ DME RWY 21 approach at PDX, what is the
Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) while maneuvering between the BTG VORTAC and CREAK
intersection? ✔️✔️6,100 feet MSL.
(Refer to Figure 211.) At which point does the basic instrument departure procedure
terminate? ✔️✔️At STAKK intersection.
(Refer to Figure 211.) Using an average ground speed of 140 knots, what minimum rate of climb
would meet the required minimum climb rate per NM as specified on the instrument departure
procedure for RWY 9? ✔️✔️
What response is expected when ATC issues an IFR clearance to pilots of airborne aircraft?
✔️✔️Read back those parts containing altitude assignments or vectors and any part requiring
verification.
Answers| Latest Update
Which thunderstorms generally produce the most severe conditions, such as heavy hail and
destructive winds? ✔️✔️Squall line.
The strength and location of the jet stream is normally ✔️✔️Weaker and farther north in the
summer.
Maximum downdrafts in a microburst encounter may be as strong as ✔️✔️6,000 ft per minute
(Refer to Figure 36A.) What is the MDA and visibility criteria respectively for the S 33 approach
procedure? ✔️✔️1240 feet MSL; 1 SM
(Refer to Figure 49.) When conducting the LOC/ DME RWY 21 approach at PDX, what is the
Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) while maneuvering between the BTG VORTAC and CREAK
intersection? ✔️✔️6,100 feet MSL.
(Refer to Figure 211.) At which point does the basic instrument departure procedure
terminate? ✔️✔️At STAKK intersection.
(Refer to Figure 211.) Using an average ground speed of 140 knots, what minimum rate of climb
would meet the required minimum climb rate per NM as specified on the instrument departure
procedure for RWY 9? ✔️✔️
What response is expected when ATC issues an IFR clearance to pilots of airborne aircraft?
✔️✔️Read back those parts containing altitude assignments or vectors and any part requiring
verification.