Instrument Rating Stage 2 Exam
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What is the primary purpose of an instrument approach procedure?
✔✔ To provide a safe descent and landing in low visibility conditions
How does a pilot determine the missed approach point on an ILS approach?
✔✔ When reaching the decision altitude and the runway environment is not in sight
Why is it important to cross-check instruments during an instrument scan?
✔✔ To detect errors and ensure accurate control of the aircraft
What should a pilot do if the glide slope signal is lost during an ILS approach?
✔✔ Transition to the localizer-only approach or execute a missed approach if required
How does a pilot correct for wind drift during an instrument approach?
✔✔ By adjusting the aircraft’s heading to maintain the proper course
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,What does a stable approach mean in IFR conditions?
✔✔ Maintaining constant speed, descent rate, and configuration on final approach
Why must a pilot verify the correct navigation frequency before an instrument approach?
✔✔ To ensure guidance is received from the correct navigation aid
What action should a pilot take if encountering turbulence while in IMC?
✔✔ Maintain a consistent attitude and adjust power as necessary
How can a pilot recognize a false glide slope?
✔✔ By verifying altitude at predetermined waypoints and cross-checking instruments
What should a pilot do if the primary attitude indicator fails in IMC?
✔✔ Rely on supporting instruments such as the turn coordinator and altimeter
Why is maintaining situational awareness critical during an IFR flight?
✔✔ To ensure proper navigation, altitude control, and terrain clearance
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, How does a pilot determine if an airport has non-standard alternate minimums?
✔✔ By reviewing the approach plate for the airport
What is the purpose of an initial approach fix (IAF) in an instrument approach?
✔✔ It serves as the starting point for the approach and transition from the enroute phase
How should a pilot transition from enroute to approach phase during IFR flight?
✔✔ By following published arrival procedures and complying with ATC instructions
What should a pilot do if ATC issues a holding clearance that cannot be safely executed?
✔✔ Request an amended clearance
Why must a pilot be aware of temperature corrections when flying in cold weather?
✔✔ Cold temperatures can cause indicated altitudes to be lower than true altitude
What is the role of the missed approach procedure?
✔✔ To provide a safe route for climbing away from the airport in case a landing is not possible
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Questions and Answers Latest Update
100% Pass
What is the primary purpose of an instrument approach procedure?
✔✔ To provide a safe descent and landing in low visibility conditions
How does a pilot determine the missed approach point on an ILS approach?
✔✔ When reaching the decision altitude and the runway environment is not in sight
Why is it important to cross-check instruments during an instrument scan?
✔✔ To detect errors and ensure accurate control of the aircraft
What should a pilot do if the glide slope signal is lost during an ILS approach?
✔✔ Transition to the localizer-only approach or execute a missed approach if required
How does a pilot correct for wind drift during an instrument approach?
✔✔ By adjusting the aircraft’s heading to maintain the proper course
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,What does a stable approach mean in IFR conditions?
✔✔ Maintaining constant speed, descent rate, and configuration on final approach
Why must a pilot verify the correct navigation frequency before an instrument approach?
✔✔ To ensure guidance is received from the correct navigation aid
What action should a pilot take if encountering turbulence while in IMC?
✔✔ Maintain a consistent attitude and adjust power as necessary
How can a pilot recognize a false glide slope?
✔✔ By verifying altitude at predetermined waypoints and cross-checking instruments
What should a pilot do if the primary attitude indicator fails in IMC?
✔✔ Rely on supporting instruments such as the turn coordinator and altimeter
Why is maintaining situational awareness critical during an IFR flight?
✔✔ To ensure proper navigation, altitude control, and terrain clearance
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, How does a pilot determine if an airport has non-standard alternate minimums?
✔✔ By reviewing the approach plate for the airport
What is the purpose of an initial approach fix (IAF) in an instrument approach?
✔✔ It serves as the starting point for the approach and transition from the enroute phase
How should a pilot transition from enroute to approach phase during IFR flight?
✔✔ By following published arrival procedures and complying with ATC instructions
What should a pilot do if ATC issues a holding clearance that cannot be safely executed?
✔✔ Request an amended clearance
Why must a pilot be aware of temperature corrections when flying in cold weather?
✔✔ Cold temperatures can cause indicated altitudes to be lower than true altitude
What is the role of the missed approach procedure?
✔✔ To provide a safe route for climbing away from the airport in case a landing is not possible
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