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An approved minimum equipment list or FAA Letter of authorization allows certain instruments or equipment
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to be inoperative prior to beginning a flight in an aircraft if prescribed procedures are followed.
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What action is necessary when a partial loss of ILS receiver capability occurs while operating in controlled airspace under IFR
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report the malfunction immediately to ATC
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What action should be taken if one of the two VHF radios fail while IFR in controlled airspace?
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Notify ATC immediately
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while flying IFR in controlled airspace, if one of the two VOR receivers fails, which course of action should the pilot-in-command follow
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Advise ATC immediately
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While flying in controlled airspace under IFR, the ADF fails, What action is required?
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Notify ATC immediately
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If a required instrument on a multiengine airplane becomes inoperative, which document dictates whether the flight may continue En route
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Certificate holder's manual
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Which pressure is defined as station pressure?
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actual pressure at field elevation
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what is corrected altitude (approximate true altitude)?
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indicated altitude corrected for temperature variation from standard
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when setting the altimeter, pilots should disregard
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the effects of nonstandard atmospherics temperatures and pressures
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if the ambient temperatures warmer than standard at FL350, what is the density altitude compared to pressure altitude
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higher than pressure altitude
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En route at FL270, the altimeter is set correctly. on descent,the pilot fails to set the local altimeter setting of 30.57. if the field elevation is 650 feet, and the altimeter is functioning properly, what would it indicate upon landing
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sea level
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during a en route descent in a fixed- thrust and fixed – pitch attitude configuration,both the ram air input and drain hole of the pitot system become completely blocked by ice. What airspeed indication can be expected
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decrease in indicated airspeed
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what can a pilot expect if the pitot system RAM air input and drain hole are blocked on ice
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the airspeed indicator may act as an altimeter
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if both the ram air input and drain hole of the pitot system are blocked by ice, what airspeed indication can be expected
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no variation of indicated airspeed in level flight if large power changes are made
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how will the airspeed indicator react if the ram air and put it to the pitot head is blocked by ice, but the drain hole and static port are not
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indication will drop to zero
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( see figure 241 ) you see the indication in the figure on your PFD, but your standby indicator reads 120 kn and the power is set for 120 – knot cruise in level flight, you decide the
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pitot tube may be plugged with ice or a bug
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automated flight decks or cockpits
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decrease the work load in terminal areas
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information obtained from flight data and cockpit . Voice recorders shall be used only for determining
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possible causes of accidents or incidents
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for what purpose in a cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders not be used
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determining any certificate action, or civil penalty, arising out of an accident or occurrence
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how long is cockpit voice recorder and flight recorder data kept, in the event of an accident or ocurrence resulting in terminating light
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60 days
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if an air carrier airplanes airborne radar is inoperative and thunderstorms are forecast along the proposed route of flight, an airplane may be dispatched only
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in day VFR conditions
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an air carrier airplanes airborne radar must be in satisfactory operating condition prior to dispatch,if the flight will be
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conducted under VFR conditions at night with scattered thunderstorms reported en route
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What action should be taken by the pilot in command of a transport category airplane if the airborne weather radar becomes inoperative en route an IFR flight for which weather reports indicate possible thunderstorms?
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Proceed in accordance with the approved instructions and procedures specified in the operations manual for such an event
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which airplanes are required to be equipped with a ground proximity warning glide slope deviation alerting system?
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all turbine powered airplanes
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Information recorded during normal operation if a cockpit voice recorder in a large pressurized airplane with four reciprocating engines?
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may all be erased or otherwise obliterated except for the last 30 minutes
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Which rule applies to the use of the cockpit voice recorder erasure feature?
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any information more than 30 minutes old may be erased
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A cockpit voice recorder must be operated
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from the start of the before starting engine checklist to completion of final checklist upon termination of flight
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for the purpose of testing the flight recorder system
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a total of 1 hour of the oldest recorded data accumulated at the time of testing may be erased
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What type service should normally be expected from an En route Flight Advisory Service?
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Weather advisories pertinent to the type of flight, intended route of flight, and altitude
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Below FL 180, en route weather advisories should be obtained from an FSS on
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122.0 MHz
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The federal Aviation Administration's Flight Information Service Data Link (FISDL) is designed to provide data on a common frequency to flight crews from
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17,500 feet MSL down to 5,000 feet AGL
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The federal Aviation Administration's Flight Information Service Data Link (FISDL) provides the following products:
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METARS, SIGMETS, PIREPS, and AIRMETS.
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The federal Aviation Administration's Flight Information Service Data Link (FISDL) products, such as ground radar precipitation maps.
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are not appropriate for finding a path through a weather hazard area
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who must the crew of a domestic or flag air carrier airplane be able to communicate with, under normal conditions, along an entire routes (in either direction) of flight?
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appropriate dispatch office
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What would be the identification when a VORTAC is undergoing routine maintenance and is considered unreliable?
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The identifier would be removed
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Which indication may be received when a VOR is undergoing maintenance and is considered unreliable?
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Coded identification T-E-S-T
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What is the maximum permissible variation between the two bearing indicators on a dual VOR system when checking one VOR against the other?
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4* on the ground and in flight.
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During a VOT Check of the VOR equipment, the course deviation indicator centers on 356* with the TO/FROM reading FROM. This VOR equipment may
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be used during IFR flights, since the error is within limits
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If an airborne checkpoint is used to check the VOR system for IFR operations, the maximum bearing error permissible is
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plus or minus 6*
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Which entry shall be recorded by the person performing a VOR operational check?
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Date, place, bearing error, and signature
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What record shall be made by the pilot performing a VOR operational check?
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The Date, place, bearing error, and signature in the aircraft log or other record
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Which checks and inspections of flight instruments or instrument systems must be accomplished before an aircraft can be flown under IFR
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VOR within 30 days and altimeter systems and transponder within 24 calendar months
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When is DME or suitable RNAV required for an instrument flight
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At or above 24,000 feet MSL if VOR navigational equipment is required
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What DME indications should a pilot observe when directly over a VORTAC site at 12,000 feet?
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2 DME miles
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where does the DME indicator have the greatest error between the ground distance and displayed distance to the VORTAC
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High altitudes close to the VORTAC
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(refer to figure 112) While arcing left on the IAH 10 DME Arc, the pilot experiences a left crosswind component.Where should the bearing pointer be referenced relative to the 90* (wingtip) position to maintain the 10 DME rangs
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ahead of the left wingtip reference
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When an air carrier flight is operated under IFR or over-the-top on "victor airways" which navigation equipment is required to be installed in duplicate?
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VOR
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An air carrier operates a flight in VFR over-the-top conditions. What radio navigation equipment is required to be a dual installation
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VOR
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If an air carrier airplane is flying IFR using a single ADF navigation receiver and the ADF equipment fails, the flight must be able to
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proceed safely to a suitable airport using VOR aids and complete an instrument approach by use of the remaining airplane radio system
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If the middle marker for Category I ILS approach is inoperative,
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the airplane must have sufficient fuel to proceed, by means of one other independent navigation system, to suitable airport and complete an instrument approach by use of the remaining airplane radio system
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When must an air carrier airplane be DME/suitable RNAV system equipped?
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Whenever VOR navigation equipment is required
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While on an IFR flight in controlled airspace, the failure of which unit will precipitate an immediate report to ATC?
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DME
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(See Figure 242) The moving map below reflects a loss of
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position information
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(Refer to Figures 142 and 143) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "D" correspond?
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17
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(Refer to Figures 142 and 143) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "E" correspond?
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6
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(Refer to Figures 142 and 143) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "F" correspond?
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16
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(Refer to Figures 142 and 143) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "A" correspond?
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1
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(Refer to Figures 142 and 143) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "B" correspond?
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19
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(Refer to Figures 142 and 143) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "C" correspond?
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12
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(Refer to Figure 139) What is the lateral displacement of the aircraft in nautical miles from the radial selected on the No.1 NAV?
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5.0 NM.
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(Refer to Figure 139) On which radial is the aircraft as indicated by the No. 1 NAV?
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R-345
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(Refer to Figure 139) Which OBS selection on the No.1 NAV would center the CDI and change the ambiguity indication to a TO
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165
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(Refer to Figure 139) What is the lateral displacement in degrees from the desired radial on the No. 2 NAV?
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4*
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(Refer to Figure 139) Which OBS selection on the No.2 NAV would center the CDI
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174
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(Refer to Figure 139) Which OBS selection on the No.2 NAV would center the CDI and change the ambiguity indication to a TO
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354
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(Refer to Figures 140 and 141) To which aircraft position(s) does HSI presentation "A" correspond?
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9 and 6
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(Refer to Figures 140 and 141) To which aircraft position(s) does HSI presentation "B" correspond?
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5 and 13
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(Refer to Figures 140 and 141) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "C" correspond?
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12
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(Refer to Figures 140 and 141) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "D" correspond?
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2
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(Refer to Figures 140 and 141) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "E" correspond?
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8 and 3
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(Refer to Figures 140 and 141) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "F" correspond?
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4
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(Refer to Figures 140 and 141) To which aircraft position(s) does HSI presentation "G" correspond?
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7 and 11
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(Refer to Figures 140 and 141) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "H" correspond?
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1
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(Refer to Figures 140 and 141) To which aircraft position does HSI presentation "I" correspond?
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11
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(Refer to figure 125) Which RMI illustration indicates the aircraft to be flying outbound on the magnetic bearing of 235* FROM the station? (wind 050* at 20 knots.)
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3
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(Refer to Figure 125) What is the magnetic bearing To the station as indicated by illustration 4
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055*
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(Refer to figure 125) Which RMI illustration indicates the aircraft is southwest of the station and moving closer TO the station?
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1
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(Refer to figure 125) Which RMI illustration indicates the aircraft is located on the 055* radial of the station and heading away from the station
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2
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Which publication includes information on operations in the North Atlantic (NAT) Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications Airspace?
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14 CFR Part 91
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How may an aircraft operate in North Atlantic (NAT) Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications Airspace with less than the minimum navigation capabilities required by 14 CFR part 91, Appendix C?
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By requesting a deviation from the administrator
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What type navigation system is Inertial Navigation System (INS)?A navigation computer which provides position?
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by signals from self-contained gyros and accelerometers
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A flight navigator or a specialized means of navigation is required aboard an air carrier airplane operated outside the 48 contiguous United States and District of Columbia when
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the airplane's position cannot be reliably fixed for a period of more than 1 hour
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Routes that require a flight navigator are listed in the
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Air Carrier's Operations Specifications
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Where is a list maintained for routes that require special navigation equipment
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Air Carrier's Operations Specifications
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An air carrier that elects to use an Inertial Navigational System (INS) must meet which equipment requirement prior to takeoff on a proposed flight
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Only one INS is required to be operative, if a Doppler Radar is substituted for the other INS
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Which equipment requirement must be met by an air carrier that elects to use a dual Inertial Navigation System (INS) on a proposed flight
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Only one INS is required to be operative, if a Doppler Radar is substituted for the other INS
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Within what frequency range does the localizer transmitter of the ILS operate
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108.10 to 111.95 MHZ
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What functions are provided by ILS?
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Guidance, range, and vertical angle
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What aural and visual indications should be observed over an ILS inner marker
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Continuous dots at the rate of six per second
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What aural and visual indications should be observed over an ILS middle marker
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alternate dots and dashes identified as a low pitched tone
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What aural and visual indications should be observed over an ILS outer marker
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continuous dashes at the rate of two per second
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If installed, what aural and visual indications should be observed over the ILS back course marker
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a series of two dot combinations, and a white marker beacon light
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Which component associated with the ILS is identified by the last two letters of the localizer group
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Middle compass locator
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Which component associated with the ILS is identified by the first two letters of the localizer identification group
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outer compass locator
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Which facility may be substituted for the middle marker during Category I ILS approach
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Compass locator
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If the middle marker for a category I ILS approach is inoperative,
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the inoperative middle marker has no effect on straight-in minimums
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When is the course deviation indicator (CDI) considered to have a full-scale defection?
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When the CDI deflects from the center of the scale to full-scale left or right
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Which "rule-of thumb" may be used to approximate the rate of descent required for a 3* glidepath
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5 times groundspeed in knots
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The rate of descent for a 3.5* angle of descent glidescope is
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740 ft/min at 120 knots groundspeed
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(Refer to figures 135 and 138) which displacement from the localizer and glide slope at the 1.9 NM point is indicated?
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710 feet to the right of the localizer centerline and 140 feet above the glide slope
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(Refer to figures 136 and 138) which displacement from the localizer centerline and glide slope at the 1,300-point from the runway is indicated?
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21 feet above the glide slope and approximately 320 feet to the left of the runway centerline
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(Refer to figures 137 and 138) which displacement from the localizer and glide slope at the outer marker is indicated?
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1,550 feet to the left of the localizer centerline and 210 feet below the glide slope
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The lowest ILS Cateory II minimumes ar
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DH 100 feet and RVR 1,200 feet
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which ground components are required to be operative for a Category II approach in addition to LOC, glide slope, marker beacons, and approach lights
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All of the required ground components
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When may a pilot descend below 100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation during a Category II ILS instrument approach when only the approach lights are visible
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when the red terminal bar of the approach light systems are in sight
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in addition to the localizer,glide slope, marker beacons, approach lighting, and HIRL, which ground components are required to be operated for a category II instrument approach to a DH below 150 feet AGL
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each required ground component
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what is the lowest category IIIA minimum
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RVR 700 feet
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how does the LDA differ from an ILS LOC
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the LDA. Offset from roadway plus3°, ILS-aligned with runway
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how does the SDF differ from an ILS LOC
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SDF-6° or 12° wide, ILS-3° to 6°,
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if receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) is not available when setting up for GPS approach, the pilot should
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select another type of approach using another type of navigation aid
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without receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) capability, the accuracy of the GPS derived
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altitude information should not be relied upon to determine aircraft altitude
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overriding an automatically selected sensitivity during a GPS approach will
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cancel the approach mode Annunciation
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if a visual descent point (VDP) is published on a GPS approach, it
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will not be included in the sequence of waypoints
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GPS instrument approach operations, outside the United States, must be authorized by
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a Sovereign country or governmental unit
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authorization to conduct any GPS operation under IFR requires that
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air carrier and commercial operators must meet the appropriate provisions of their approved operations specifications
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a pilot employed by in air carrier and/or commercial operator may conduct GPS/WAAS instrument approaches
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only if approved in their air carrier/commercial operator operation specifications
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authorization to conduct any GPS operation under IFR requires that
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air carrier and commercial operators must meet the appropriate provisions of their approved operation specifications
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when using GPS for navigation and instrument approaches, a required alternate airport must have
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an approved instrument approach procedure, besides GPS, that is expected to be operational and available at the ETA
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GPS missed approach requires that the pilot take action to sequence the receiver
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after the in a MAWP
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if the missed approach is not activated, the GPS receiver will display
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an extension of the inbound final approach course
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"unreliable", as indicated in the following GPS NOTAMS: SFO 12/051SF0 W AAS LNAV/VNAV AND LPV MNM UNRELBL WEF0512182025-0512182049 means
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within the time parameters of the NOTAM, the predicted level of service will not support LPV approaches
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What does "UNREL" indicated in the following GPS and WAAS NOTAM: BOS WAAS LPV AND LNAV/VNAV MNM UNREL WEF 0305231700-0305231815
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the predicted level of service, within the time parameters of the NOTAM, may not support LPV approaches
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if flying a published GPS departure
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the GPS receiver must be set to terminal course deviation indicator sensitivity
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to use a substitute means of guidance on departure procedures, pilots of aircraft with RNAV systems using DME/DME/IRU without GPS input must
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ensure their aircraft navigation system position is confirmed within 1000 feet at the start point of a take off roll
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missed approach routing in which the first track is via a course rather than direct to the next waypoint requires
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additional action by the operator to set the course
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how can a pilot identify a military airport at night
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green and white beacon light with dual flash of the white
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how can a pilot identify a lighted heliport at night
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green, yellow, and white beacon light
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holding positions signs have
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white inscriptions on a red background
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airport information signs, used to provide destination or information, have
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black inscriptions on a yellow background
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( refer to figure 223 ) the " runway hold position" signed denotes
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intersecting runners
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( refer to figure 228) what is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign
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denotes intersecting runways
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( refer to figure 225 ) what is the purpose of no entry sign
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identifies paved area where aircraft are prohibited from entering
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( refer to figure 226 ) what does the outbound destination sign identify
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identifies direction to take-off runways
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what is the advantage of HIRL or MIRL on an IFR runway as compared to a VFR runway
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Amber lights replace white on the last 2000 feet of runway for a caution zone
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identified touchdown zone lighting (TDZL)
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two rows of transverse light bars disposed symmetrically about the runway centerline
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identify runway remaining lighting on centerline lighting systems
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alternate red and white lights from 3000 feet to 1000 feet, then red lights to the end
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identified taxi leadoff lights associated with the centerline lighting system
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alternate green and yellow lights curving from the centerline of the runway to a point on the exit
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identify the runway distance remaining markers
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signs with increments of 1000 feet distance remaining
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( refer to figure 129) what is the runway distance remaining at "A" for a daytime takeoff on runway 9
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1000 feet
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( refer to figure 130) what is the runway distance remaining at "A" for a nighttime takeoff on runway 9
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2000 feet
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( refer to figure 130) what is the runway distance remaining at "B" for a daytime takeoff on runway 9
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3000 feet
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( refer to figure 130) what is the runway distance remaining at "C" for a daytime takeoff on runway 9
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2000 feet
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( refer to figure 130) what is the runway distance remaining at "D" for a daytime takeoff on runway 9
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1000 feet
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( refer to figure 131) what is the runway distance remaining at "E" for a daytime takeoff on runway 9
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2000 feet
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( refer to figure 131) what is the runway distance remaining at "A" for a nighttime takeoff on runway 9
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3000 feet
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( refer to figure 131) what is the runway distance remaining at "D" for a daytime takeoff on runway 9
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3000 feet
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( refer to figure 131) what is the runway distance remaining at "B" for a nighttime takeoff on runway 9
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2000 feet
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( refer to figure 131) what is the runway distance remaining at "F" for a daytime takeoff on runway 9
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1000 feet
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( refer to figure 131) what is the runway distance remaining at "C" for a nighttime takeoff on runway 9
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1000 feet
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what is the purpose of REIL
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identification of a runaway surrounded by a preponderance of other lighting
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identify REIL
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synchronized flashing lights laterally at each side of the runway threshold
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land and hold short operations (LAHSO) include landing and holding short
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of some designated point on the runway
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a land and hold short operations (LAHSO) clearance, that the pilot accepts
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does not preclude a rejected landing
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in conducting land and hold short operations (LAHSO) the pilot should have readily available
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the published available landing distance (ALD) landing performance of the aircraft, and slope of all LAHSO combinations at the destination airport
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The airport markings , singage and lighting associated with land and hold short (LAHSO) consists of
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red and white signage, yellow hold sure markings, and at some airports in pavement nights
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(Refer to figure 224) The ILS critical area markings Denote
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where you are clear of all ILS critical area.
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The Ils critical area sign indicates
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the edge of the ILS critical area
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(Refer to figure 227) The "taxiway ending" marker
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indicates taxiway does not continue
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taxiway centerline leadoff lights are color-coded to warm pilots that
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they all within the runway environment or ILS/MLS critical area
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taxes lead all lights associated with the centerline lighting system
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alternate green and yellow lights curving from the centerline of the runway to the edge of the taxiway
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a pilot approaching to land a turbine powered aircraft on a runway served by a VASI shall
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maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing
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a pilot of a high-performance airplane should be aware that flying a steeper than normal VASI glide slope angle may result in
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increased landing rollout
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what is the advantage of a three-bar VASI
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a normal glide angle is afforded both high and low cockpit aircraft
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the higher glide slope of the three-bar VASI is intended for use by
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high cockpit aircraft
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what does the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) consist of
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row of four lights perpendicular to the Runway: red and white
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what are the indications of precision approach path indicator
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high-white, on glidepath-red-white: low-red
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what does the tri-color VASI consists of
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one light projector with three colors: red, green, and Amber
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which color on a tri-color VASI is a "high" indication
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Amber
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which color on a tri-color VASI is an "on course" indication
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Green
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which color on a tri-color VASI is a "low" indication
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red
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what is the normal range of the tricolor VASI at night
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5 miles
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what does the pulsating VASI consist of
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one-light projector, pulsing white when above glide slope or red when more than slightly below glide slope, steady white when on glide slope, steady red for slightly below glide path
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What are the indications of the pulsating VASI?
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High-pulsing white, on glidepath-steady white, slightly below glide slope steady red, low-pulsing red
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