Instrument Rating – Aeroplane (INRAT) Practice Exam

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• What are the reporting procedures for IFR aircraft when approaching an uncontrolled aerodrome?
• What is a typical characteristic of thin wings regarding icing accumulation?
• What does it mean when a GPS Overlay is referenced?
• In which type of clouds does Convective Cloud Icing predominantly occur?
• What type of icing occurs when the droplets are small and the rate of catch is low?
• What is the minimum flight planning altitude over snow-laden mountains in Canada during winter?
• What is the significance of a GFA when planning a flight?
• What are the types of charts issued for one GFA?
• Which GFA symbol would you use to indicate significant turbulence?
• What can be expected if a pilot notes an increasing number of ice crystals during a flight in a mixed icing environment?
• Which parameter is necessary for reporting the changes in flight plans?
• How many degrees of coverage extends valid localizer signal on a backcourse at 13NM from the transmitter?
• What is a crucial component to verify before going below DA minimus?
• To which techniques does the term 'dipping' below DA relate?
• What elements must be included in an IFR position report?
• When encountering ice pellets during flight, what should you associate this with?
• What does AMA stand for in the context of flight altitude?
• What will GPS stand-alone approaches include on the chart heading?
• What is required for a visual approach to be authorized?
• Where can circling minima be located when provided a certain Va?
• What is the acceptable error during a VOT check in degrees?
• What must pilots ensure regarding wake turbulence during a visual approach?
• What is used to determine the minimum reception altitude when MRA is not published for an airway?
• Upon declaring a Minimum Fuel condition, what are pilots required to do?
• When no alternate is required for turbojet aircraft in IFR, what is the minimum fuel requirement?
• What type of weather is typically indicated by hooks on a weather radar display?
• What is the pilot expected to do if a missed approach occurs during a visual approach?
• What effect does static blockage have during a descent?
• If the pitot tube has completely frozen over, what will accelerating show?
• Under what condition is the minimum described for a black dashed line on a NDB approach?
• What does SORD indicate in static blockage?
• What is the minimum time required for alcohol consumption before undertaking flight duties?
• What is the maximum allowable error for an ILS localizer check?
• What does "Contact Approach" mean?
• For turbojet aircraft under IFR, what is the minimum fuel requirement when an alternate is required?
• For an Overlay approach, is it mandatory to monitor the underlying traditional Navigation Aids?
• What factor contributes to the best accuracy in RAIM functions?
• What is the impact of droplet size on airborne weather radar?
• What does a bearing needle that swings erratically indicate?
• When are ATC clearances and instructions mandatory for pilots to follow?
• What is the most critical factor regarding Airborne Weather Radar?
• How is moderate icing characterized in convective cloud?
• What can be expected when hooks and fingers appear on an airborne weather radar display?
• What characterizes rime icing compared to clear icing?
• What does the spacing between isobars on a GFA represent in terms of pressure?
• What navigation equipment is required for an NDB approach with a step-down fix based on DME?
• What is the primary role of ATC during a contact approach?
• What effect does rain on the windscreen have during an approach to a runway?
• What does VCSH represent in a METAR report?
• What are the RAIM tolerances for En Route navigation?
• What does a pilot need to do when they have a communication failure on a SID?
• What is the maximum holding speed for propeller aircraft?
• What happens to the navigation system's function if the OBS setting is rotated and the needle moves left?
• What action must follow a NOTAM that uses the term "Approximately"?
• What is the VOR aerodrome check point requirement in degrees?
• Where are large supercooled water droplets typically found?
• What is the impact of rain on an aircraft approach?
• If no Minimum Reception Altitude (MRA) is published for an airway, what is the relationship between MEA and MRA?
• What are the required weather conditions for initiating a visual approach?
• If the airspeed indicator (ASI) bleeds to zero mid-flight, what is happening to the pitot tube?
• What should you do if the weather at your alternate has deteriorated after executing a missed approach?
• What is the suggested minimum flight planning altitude over mountains during winter?
• What is the validity period of GFA charts?
• What does "1000' on TOP" in IFR flight standards refer to?
• What privileges are assigned to a Group 2 INRAT?
• What is the minimum visibility requirement for takeoff when Runway Visual Range (RVR) is fluctuating?
• What type of approach is a visual approach executed under?
• What effect does alcohol have in conjunction with hypoxia at altitude?
• What activity should be avoided during the re-setting of the heading indicator?
• When the destination airport's airspace is controlled, pilots should:
• What is the VOR radial accuracy for published airway radial alignment?
• In what type of airspace are clearances and instructions valid?
• What is the GFA symbol indicating the presence of light precipitation in the form of rain or snow?
• In using an HSI to fly LOC(BC) approach, the arrow should be set to which direction?
• What effect does Pitot blockage have during a climb?
• When must changes to a flight plan's True Airspeed (TAS) be communicated to ATC?
• If your VOR needle is centered and the To/From indicator is unserviceable, what adjustment can clarify the ambiguity?
• What is the recommended action immediately after inadvertent thunderstorm penetration?
• Which privileges are attached to a Group 4 INRAT?
• What is the main consideration for flying at "1000' on TOP" in terms of visibility?
• During a visual approach, what is a pilot responsible for?
• What is the initial power management requirement when transitioning from a 45KT headwind to a 5KT headwind?
• What does MEA stand for in aviation terminology?
• When executing a missed approach, what is the standard procedure if no hold is published?
• What should a pilot do when conducting an Overlay approach?
• What affects the thickness of ice accumulation on airplane wings?
• At what temperature range is ice accumulation severe in Convective Cloud Icing?
• What is the speed limit below 3,000 feet AGL within 10 nautical miles of a controlled airport?
• When climbing with a completely frozen pitot tube, what will the ASI indicate?
• What is primarily the pilot's responsibility during a contact approach?
• For IFR operations, what is the minimum fuel requirement for propeller aircraft when an alternate is required?
• What should be done after the initial higher than normal power setting when transitioning from a headwind?
• What happens to the amount of supercooled water droplets with an increase in altitude when temperatures are not far below freezing?
• What is required for a pilot to report visual sighting during an approach?
• What type of icing is typically expected at lower temperatures when there are increasing ice crystals?
• What role do replacing and cancelling NOTAMs play in aviation communications?
• If a communication failure occurs, how will ATC respond regarding IFR traffic?
• How many satellites are required to achieve RAIM?
• During flight, what strategy should be used when arriving at an uncontrolled aerodrome under IFR?
• If the first letter identifier of a localizer is 'X', what does this signify?
• What is the required ceiling and visibility for alternate minimums in a non-precision approach?
• What does it indicate if the ASI reads high during a climb?
• What frequency type is associated with pronounced ADF 'Night Effect' error?
• What precautions must be taken when re-setting the heading indicator with reference to the M.Compass?
• What does a black dashed line represent on a Low Altitude Chart?
• What are the circling minima for an aircraft flying at speeds between 141 and 165 KTS?
• Isolated cumulonimbus clouds are defined as?
• What must be published and functioning for an airport to request a Contact Approach?
• What is the speed limit below 10,000 feet ASL?
• What is the dual VOR receiver check tolerance on the ground and in the air?
• What should happen if there is doubt that the aircraft will land during a contact approach?
• How is Class B airspace defined?
• Which privileges are associated with a Group 1 INRAT?
• Is it permissible to dip slightly below DA minimus during a flight?
• Are GPS Overlays permissible during LOC(BC) approaches?
• Does an altitude or heading amendment to a SID cancel the SID?
• During a Standard Instrument Departure (SID), what should a pilot do in the event of a communication failure?
• What is the required action when weather at an alternate airport is below the minimums specified during flight planning?
• Which radar type requires a transponder (XPDR) and does not display weather?
• Clear icing is characterized by what size of droplets?
• What are the CDIs scaling changes for an Approach?
• In a METAR report, what does REFZRA indicate?
• What visual error is expected from the Night Effect Error on an ADF?
• In VOR mode, what does the CDI left/right needle indicate?
• What is the ATC procedure when the destination airport is under controlled airspace?
• Which altitude minimum applies when conducting a procedure with DME for a step-down fix?
• When are General Flight Advisories (GFAs) typically issued?
• What type of guidance do GPS Overlays permit during conventional approaches?
• How many charts are issued for one GFA?
• Is an Outside Air Temperature (OAT) gauge required for an IFR flight?
• In Overlay approaches, where is the notation (GNSS) placed?
• In an approach, is it acceptable to use GPS Overlays with LOC?
• During a Visual Approach, who is responsible for wake turbulence separation?
• During a climb, if the airspeed indicator reads high, what could be causing this if the pitch is increased further?
• Which altitude is referred to as MSA?
• Which altitude is deemed safe for mountain flying in winter?
• Can GPS Overlays be utilized during an ILS approach?
• What type of problems could a pilot encounter if the localizer misalignment is over 3 degrees?
• What is the significant time period covered in the GFA Outlook section?
• What provides a minimum of 300 feet obstacle clearance during circling approaches?
• What airspeed range is required to prevent further accumulation of ice on the airframe?
• At what time of day is the ADF 'Night effect' error most pronounced?
• Which term is commonly associated with GPS Overlays?
• What is the valid ILS localizer coverage area between 10-18 nautical miles from the transmitter?
• What aspect of approach procedures must pilots comply with during a visual approach?
• Which type of radar does not require a transponder (XPDR) and can locate weather?
• What are the key characteristics of the clear type of icing in clouds?
• How many satellites are needed for a 3D position fix?
• What is one primary purpose of the General Flight Advisory?
• In which situation can a pilot request a contact approach?
• What is the required obstacle clearance for circling minima?
• How closely should Radar Assigned Airspeed be maintained?
• What is the implication of approaching with a GPS Overlay?
• On a missed approach, if no further clearance is received, what should the pilot do?
• How can GPS Overlays be identified on a chart?
• What is the MRA if none is published for an airway?
• When does ADF Coastal Refraction Error occur most severely?
• What must pilots read back when they receive clearance prior to an IFR departure that includes a SID?
• What weather minimums are required for a contact approach?
• What is the final power management adjustment after initially increasing power in a decreased headwind condition?
• How often must the Pitot Static system be checked for IFR aircraft?
• In ILS mode, what does the CDI left/right needle indicate?
• Which wings generally catch more ice per square inch?
• Can air traffic control allow an aircraft to descend below minimums?
• What is the effect of the Black Hole Illusion on a pilot during a visual approach?
• What is the meaning of MOCA in aviation?
• What effect does the acceleration of an aircraft during climb have on altitude perception for the pilot?
• What is crucial to note in NOTAM formats regarding times and dates?
• What should pilots be aware of when flying in low light conditions regarding the approach?
• What is the CDI scaling for Terminal navigation?
• What privileges are granted with a Group 3 INRAT?
• Is it legal to go below MDA during an approach?
• What minimum ground visibility is needed for takeoff in fluctuating RVR conditions?
• Under what conditions will winds be included in a General Flight Advisory?
• What approach types cannot include GPS Overlays?
• From whom can a pilot obtain a SIGMET?
• How can a pilot acquire a visual approach?
• What is the temperature range associated with Layer Cloud Icing?
• During Pitot blockage, what does PORC stand for?
• What is the tolerance for approach in degrees?
• What sensory illusion might occur during a missed approach due to acceleration?
• Which approach type should remain strictly above MDA?
• What is the primary function of the Pitot-Static system in aircraft?
• For IFR operations, what is the minimum fuel requirement for propeller aircraft when no alternate is required?
• What is the interception angle when established outbound on a 265-degree heading and intercepting a 240-degree radial?
• What is an essential aspect of the pilot's approach during contact scenarios?
• What is the valid ILS localizer coverage area within 10 nautical miles from the transmitter?