TILTROTOR INSTRUMENT GROUND
SCHOOL REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
When does a Trouble T apply to a SID - ANSWER-When the SID does not have a
published climb gradient
When does the controller assume responsibility for obstacle clearance - ANSWER-
Not until he starts giving radar vectors.
Departure instructions issued prior to takeoff do not constitute radar vectors
MOCA - ANSWER-Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude:
1. Lowest altitude that meets obstacle clearance requirements for the entire route
segment
Navigational signal coverage of a MOCA - ANSWER-Only guarantees coverage
within 22 nm of VORTAC or VOR
Communication signal coverage of a MOCA - ANSWER-Does not guarantee
communications coverage
MEA - ANSWER-Minimum Enroute Altitude:
Lowest altitude between radio fixes which assures navigational signal coverage and
meets obstacle clearance requirements
When should you advise ATC of a change in airspeed - ANSWER-Change of 5% or
10kts (whichever is greater) from the filed flight plan
Leave clearance limit when the clearance limit is a fix from which an approach
begins - ANSWER-Begin descent at EFC time if one has been received. If one has
not been received. If one has not been received then begin descent at the expected
time of arrival as calculated from the filed ETE.
Leave clearance limit when the clearance limit is not a fix from which an approach
begins - ANSWER-Leave the clearance limit at EFC time. If no EFC was given then
upon arrival over the clearance limit proceed to the fix from which an approach
begins and commence descent at the ETA as calculated in the filed flight plan if no
EFC is given
When should you initiate lost communications procedures on a radar approach -
ANSWER-If no transmissions are heard for:
1 minute while being vectored
15 seconds on ASR final
5 seconds on PAR final
Minimum fuel - ANSWER-Fuel state is such that you can accept no undue delay. It is
not an emergency but an undue delay may result in an emergency
, When should you declare emergency fuel - ANSWER-When you need traffic priority
to ensure safe landing. State fuel remaining in minutes
Minimum equipment required for IFR operation in Class B Airspace - ANSWER-VOR
or TACAN Receiver
Class E Airspace for Federal Airways - ANSWER-Extends from 1,200ft up to but not
including 18,000ft
Restricted Areas - ANSWER-Flight is not wholly prohibited but is subject to
restrictions due to unusual, often invisible hazards. Should get authorization from
controlling agency before entering.
Warning Areas - ANSWER-Airspace from 3nm outward from the coast of the US
which contains activity that may be hazardous to non-participating aircraft. Purpose
is to warn non-participating aircraft of potential danger.
Who should you contact to receive information about operations within a MOA -
ANSWER-Any FSS within 100 miles of the MOA
Alert Area - ANSWER-Purpose is to warn nonparticipating aircraft of an area that
contains high volume of pilot training or unusual aerial activity
When a controller gives a speed to be maintained it must be maintained within ___ -
ANSWER-10 kts
Holding pattern maximum outbound timing (when the pattern is based on timing) -
ANSWER-1 minute below 14,000ft
1.5 minutes above 14,000 ft
When does outbound timing for a holding pattern begin - ANSWER-When abeam the
holding fix
If the fix cannot be determined, when wings are level outbound
Maximum holding airspeed at Navy Airfields - ANSWER-230 KIAS
When should airspeed be reduced to holding airspeed - ANSWER-Within 3 minutes
of reaching the holding fix
Maximum holding airspeed at 6,000ft and below - ANSWER-200 KIAS
Maximum holding airspeed from 6,001ft to 14,000ft - ANSWER-230 KIAS
Maximum holding airspeed above 14,000ft - ANSWER-265 KIAS
TWEB - ANSWER-Transcribed Weather Broadcast - On selected NAVAIDS and/or
VORs. Identified within a white T in a black circle at the VOR facility
SCHOOL REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
When does a Trouble T apply to a SID - ANSWER-When the SID does not have a
published climb gradient
When does the controller assume responsibility for obstacle clearance - ANSWER-
Not until he starts giving radar vectors.
Departure instructions issued prior to takeoff do not constitute radar vectors
MOCA - ANSWER-Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude:
1. Lowest altitude that meets obstacle clearance requirements for the entire route
segment
Navigational signal coverage of a MOCA - ANSWER-Only guarantees coverage
within 22 nm of VORTAC or VOR
Communication signal coverage of a MOCA - ANSWER-Does not guarantee
communications coverage
MEA - ANSWER-Minimum Enroute Altitude:
Lowest altitude between radio fixes which assures navigational signal coverage and
meets obstacle clearance requirements
When should you advise ATC of a change in airspeed - ANSWER-Change of 5% or
10kts (whichever is greater) from the filed flight plan
Leave clearance limit when the clearance limit is a fix from which an approach
begins - ANSWER-Begin descent at EFC time if one has been received. If one has
not been received. If one has not been received then begin descent at the expected
time of arrival as calculated from the filed ETE.
Leave clearance limit when the clearance limit is not a fix from which an approach
begins - ANSWER-Leave the clearance limit at EFC time. If no EFC was given then
upon arrival over the clearance limit proceed to the fix from which an approach
begins and commence descent at the ETA as calculated in the filed flight plan if no
EFC is given
When should you initiate lost communications procedures on a radar approach -
ANSWER-If no transmissions are heard for:
1 minute while being vectored
15 seconds on ASR final
5 seconds on PAR final
Minimum fuel - ANSWER-Fuel state is such that you can accept no undue delay. It is
not an emergency but an undue delay may result in an emergency
, When should you declare emergency fuel - ANSWER-When you need traffic priority
to ensure safe landing. State fuel remaining in minutes
Minimum equipment required for IFR operation in Class B Airspace - ANSWER-VOR
or TACAN Receiver
Class E Airspace for Federal Airways - ANSWER-Extends from 1,200ft up to but not
including 18,000ft
Restricted Areas - ANSWER-Flight is not wholly prohibited but is subject to
restrictions due to unusual, often invisible hazards. Should get authorization from
controlling agency before entering.
Warning Areas - ANSWER-Airspace from 3nm outward from the coast of the US
which contains activity that may be hazardous to non-participating aircraft. Purpose
is to warn non-participating aircraft of potential danger.
Who should you contact to receive information about operations within a MOA -
ANSWER-Any FSS within 100 miles of the MOA
Alert Area - ANSWER-Purpose is to warn nonparticipating aircraft of an area that
contains high volume of pilot training or unusual aerial activity
When a controller gives a speed to be maintained it must be maintained within ___ -
ANSWER-10 kts
Holding pattern maximum outbound timing (when the pattern is based on timing) -
ANSWER-1 minute below 14,000ft
1.5 minutes above 14,000 ft
When does outbound timing for a holding pattern begin - ANSWER-When abeam the
holding fix
If the fix cannot be determined, when wings are level outbound
Maximum holding airspeed at Navy Airfields - ANSWER-230 KIAS
When should airspeed be reduced to holding airspeed - ANSWER-Within 3 minutes
of reaching the holding fix
Maximum holding airspeed at 6,000ft and below - ANSWER-200 KIAS
Maximum holding airspeed from 6,001ft to 14,000ft - ANSWER-230 KIAS
Maximum holding airspeed above 14,000ft - ANSWER-265 KIAS
TWEB - ANSWER-Transcribed Weather Broadcast - On selected NAVAIDS and/or
VORs. Identified within a white T in a black circle at the VOR facility
