IFR FTS 2

STAGE II
INSTRUMENT APPROACHES & HOLDING

Lesson #17. INTERCEPTING AND TRACKING
VOR/VORTAC RADIALS

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Review Attitude Instrument Flying As Necessary

________ (3) VOR Approach Procedures

________ (4) Approach Clearances

________ (5) Compare VOR and LOC Approach Procedures

________ (6) Tune And Correctly Identify Facility, Intercept Desired Radial

________ (7) Maintain Airspeed. Within 5 Kts., Altitudes Within 50' and Headings or Bearings Within 5 Degrees

________ (8) Apply Proper Corrections To Maintain Radial (less than full-scale deflection of CDI or within 10% if RMI.)

________ (9) Determine Aircraft's Position Relative To Facility

________(10) Recognize Receiver Or Facility Failure, And Report To ATC

________(11) Postflight

________(12) Next Lesson Preview



Lesson #18. INTERCEPTING AND TRACKING DME ARCS

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Review Attitude Instrument Flying As Necessary

________ (3) DME ARC Approach Procedures

________ (4) Approach Clearances

________ (5) Compare VOR and LOC Approach Procedures

________ (6) Tune And Correctly Identify Facility, Intercept Desired ARC

________ (7) Maintain Airspeed. Within 5 Kts., Altitudes Within 50' and Headings or Bearings Within 5 Degrees

________ (8) Apply Proper Corrections To Maintain DME ARC (Within 1 NM)

________ (9) Recognize Receiver Or Facility Failure, And Report To ATC

________(10) Postflight

________(11) Next Lesson Preview



Lesson #19. INTERCEPTING AND TRACKING NDB BEARINGS

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Review Attitude Instrument Flying As Necessary

________ (3) Tune And Correctly Identify Facility

________ (4) Set Volume To Allow Constant Monitoring Of Facility

________ (5) Determine Relative Bearing Of NDB Facility

________ (6) Intercept A Specific Bearing To Of From NDB (Use appropriate intercept procedures.)

________ (7) Maintain Airspeed. Within 5 Kts., Altitudes Within 50' and Headings or Bearings Within 5 Degrees

________ (8) Determine Aircraft's Position Relative To Facility

________ (9) Recognize Receiver Or Facility Failure, And Reports Failure To ATC

________(10) Postflight

________(11) Next Lesson Preview


Lesson #20. INTERCEPTING AND TRACKING THE ILS LOCALIZER

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Review Attitude Instrument Flying As Necessary

________ (3) ILS Approach Procedures

________ (4) Approach Clearances

________ (5) Compare VOR and LOC Sensitivity (Loc. is 4 X Greater.)

________ (6) Tune And Correctly Identify Facility, Intercept Desired Course

________ (7) Maintain Airspeed. Within 5 Kts., Altitudes Within 50' and Headings or Bearings Within 5 Degrees

________ (8) Apply Proper Corrections To Maintain Radial (less than full-scale deflection of CDI or within 10% if RMI.)

________ (9) Recognize Receiver Or Facility Failure, And Report To ATC

________(10) Postflight

________(11) Next Lesson Preview


Lesson #21. MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURES

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
(Combine This Lesson With Approach Procedures and Holding Patterns. Practice to Proficiency. )

________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Initiate Missed Approach Promptly (apply power, establishing a climb attitude, and reduce drag in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.)

________ (3) Report To ATC & Comply With Published Or Alternate Missed Approach Procedure

________ (4) Advise ATC Anytime Aircraft Is Unable To Comply With A Clearance, Restriction, Or Climb Gradient

________ (5) Follow Appropriate Checklist Items Appropriate To Go-Around Procedure

________ (6) If Appropriate, Request Clearance To Alternate Airport, Clearance Limit, Or As Directed

________ (7) Maintain Recommended Airspeed. Within 5 Kts., Heading, Course Or Bearing Within 5 Degrees, and Altitude(s) Within 50'

________ (8) Postflight Lesson Preview


Lesson #22. VOR HOLDING PROCEDURES

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Review As Necessary

________ (3) Comply With Departure, EnRoute And Arrival Clearances

________ (4) Change To Holding Speed When 3 Minutes Or Less From, But Prior To Arriving At Holding Fix

________ (5) Use An Entry Procedure That Ensures Aircraft Remains Within Holding Pattern Airspace

________ (6) Comply With ATC Reporting Requirements

________ (7) Use Proper Timing Criteria

________ (8) Comply With Pattern Leg Lengths When A DME Distance Is Specified (If DME Equipped.)

________ (9) Use Proper Wind Correction, And Arrive Over Fix At A Specified Time

________(10) Maintain Airspeed. Within 5 Kts., Altitudes Within 50' and Headings, Bearings or Radials Within 5 Degrees

________(11) Missed Approach Procedures

________(12) Postflight Lesson Preview


Lesson #23. CIRCLING APPROACH PROCEDURE

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Review As Necessary

________ (3) Comply With Departure, EnRoute and Arrival And Clearances

________ (4) Use Sound Judgment And Knowledge Of Aircraft's Maneuvering Capabilities

________ (5) Adhere To Restrictions And Instructions Issued By ATC

________ (6) Do Not Descend Below Circling Altitude Or Exceed Visibility Criteria Until In A Position From Which Descent To A Normal Landing Can Be Made

________ (7) Missed Approach Procedures From a Circling Approach

________ (8) Postflight

________(9) Next Lesson Preview


NOTES:


Lesson #24. LANDING FROM A STRAIGHT-IN
OR CIRCLING APPROACH PROCEDURE

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Review As Necessary

________ (3) Comply With Departure, EnRoute and Arrival And Clearances

________ (4) Exhibit Knowledge Of Pilot's Responsibilities, Environmental, Operational And Meteorological Factors

________ (5) Transition At DH, MDA Or VDP To Visual Flight Condition

________ (6) Adhere To ATC Advisories (NOTAMs, wind shear, wake turbulence, runway surface, braking conditions, other operational considerations.)

________ (7) Complete Appropriate Checklist Items For Pre-Landing And Landing Phase

________ (8) Maintain Positive Aircraft Control Throughout Complete Landing Maneuver

________(9) Postflight

________(10) Next Lesson Preview


Lesson #25. NO-GYRO RADAR VECTORING AND APPROACH

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Review As Necessary

________ (3) Comply With Departure, EnRoute And Arrival Clearances

________ (4) Properly Set Communications & Navigation Equipment

________ (5) Acknowledge All Headings, Altitudes, Altimeter Settings

________ (6) Comply With Controller's Instructions Or Query ATC

________ (7) Make All Turns While Being Vectored At Standard Or Half- Standard Rate When Directed By Controller

________ (8) Maintain Airspeed. Within 5 Kts., Altitudes Within 50' and Headings, Bearings or Radials Within 5 Degrees

________ (9) Postflight

________(10) Next Lesson Preview

NOTES:


Lesson #26. VOR/VORTAC INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Review As Necessary

________ (3) Establish two-way Communications With ATC As Appropriate To Phase Of Flight Or Approach Segment

________ (4) Use Proper Radio Communications Phraseology And Technique

________ (5) Comply With All And Clearances As Issued By ATC Or By Instructor

________ (6) Advise ATC Anytime Aircraft Is Unable To Comply With A Clearance

________ (7) Establish Appropriate Aircraft Configuration And Airspeed.

________ (8) Complete Aircraft Checklist Items Appropriate To Phase Of Flight

________ (9) Maintain Prior To Beginning Final Approach Segment, Altitudes Within 50 Feet, Headings Within 5 Degrees, And Airspeed. Within 5 Kts.

________(10) Select, Tune, Identify And Confirm Operational Status Of Ground And Aircraft Navigational Equipment To Be Used For Approach Procedure

________(11) Apply Necessary Adjustments To Published MDA And Visibility Criteria For Aircraft Approach
Category When Required Such As:
FDC And Class II NOTAMS
Inoperative Aircraft And Ground Navigation Equipment
Inoperative Visual Aids (Landing Environment)
National Weather Service Reporting Factors And Criteria

________(12) Establish A Rate Of Descent That Will Ensure Arrival At MDA With Aircraft Continuously In A Position From Which Descent To A Landing Can Be Made At A Normal Rate Using Normal Maneuvers

________(13) While On Final Approach Segment, Allow Less Than A full-scale Deflection Of CDI Or 5 Degrees In
Case Of An RMI, And Maintain Airspeed. Within 5 Kts.

________(14) Execute Missed Approach Procedure When Required Visual References For Intended Runway Are Not Distinctly Visible & Identifiable At Missed Approach Point

________(15) Execute A Normal Landing From A Straight-In Or Circling Approach When Instructed

________(16) Postflight, Lesson Preview


Lesson #27. NDB HOLDING PROCEDURES

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Tune, Identify and Monitor

________ (3) Comply With Departure, EnRoute And Arrival Clearances

________ (4) Change To Holding Speed When 3 Minutes Or Less From, But Prior To Arriving At Holding Fix

________ (5) Use An Entry Procedure That Ensures Aircraft Remains Within Holding Pattern Airspace

________ (6) Comply With ATC Reporting Requirements

________ (7) Use Proper Timing Criteria

________ (8) Use Proper Wind Correction, And Arrive Over Fix At A Specified Time

________ (9) Maintain Airspeed. Within 5 Kts., Altitudes Within 50' and Headings, and Bearings Within 5 Degrees

________(10) Postflight

________(11) Next Lesson Preview

________(12) Quiz 3


Lesson #28. NDB INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Review As Necessary

________ (3) Establish Two-way Communications With ATC As Appropriate To Phase Of Flight Or Approach Segment

________ (4) Use Proper Radio Communications Phraseology And Technique

________ (5) Comply With All Clearances As Issued By ATC Or Instructor

________ (6) Advise Anytime You Are Unable To Comply With A Clearance

________ (7) Establish Appropriate Aircraft Configuration & Airspeed.

________ (8) Complete Aircraft Checklist Items Appropriate To Phase Of Flight

________ (9) Maintain Prior To Beginning Final Approach Segment, Altitudes Within 50' HDG. Within 5 Degrees, Airspeed. Within 5 Kts.

________(10) Select, Tune, Identify Confirm and Monitor Operational Status Of Ground And Aircraft Navigational Equipment To Be Used For Approach Procedure

________(11) Apply Necessary Adjustments To Published MDA And Visibility Criteria For Aircraft Approach Category When Required Such As:
FDC And Class II NOTAMS
Inoperative Aircraft And Ground Navigation Equipment
Inoperative Visual Aids (Landing Environment)
National Weather Service Reporting Factors And Criteria

________(12) Establish A Rate Of Descent That Will Ensure Arrival At MDA With Aircraft Continuously In A Position From Which Descent To A Landing Can Be Made At A Normal Rate Using Normal Maneuvers

________(13) Maintain, While On Final Approach Segment, A Deviation Of Not More Than 5 Degrees From Desired Bearing

________(14) Maintain Airspeed. Within 5 Kts. MDA, Within +50' -0' To Missed Approach Point


________(15) Execute Missed Approach Procedure When Required Visual References For Intended Runway Are Not Distinctly Visible & Identifiable At Missed Approach Point

________(16) Execute A Normal Landing (Straight-In Or Circling)

________(17) Postflight

________(18) Next Lesson Preview


Lesson #29. ILS/MLS INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Review As Necessary

________ (3) Air Traffic Control Clearances And

________ (4) Establish Two-way Communications With ATC As Appropriate To Phase Of Flight Or Approach Segment

________ (5) Use Proper Radio Communications Phraseology And Technique

________ (6) Comply With All Clearances As Issued By ATC Or Instructor

________ (7) Advise ATC Anytime Aircraft Is Unable To Comply With A Clearance

________ (8) Establish Appropriate Aircraft Configuration And Airspeed.

________ (9) Complete Aircraft Checklist Items Appropriate To phase Of Flight

________(10) Maintain Prior To Beginning Final Approach Segment, Altitudes Within 50' HDG. Within 5 Degrees, Airspeed. Within 5 Kts.

________(11) Select, Tune, Identify And Confirm Operational Status Of Ground And Aircraft Navigational Equipment To Be Used For Approach Procedure

________(12) Apply Necessary Adjustments To Published DH And Visibility Criteria For Aircraft Approach Category When Required Such As: FDC And Class II NOTAMS
Inoperative Aircraft And Ground Navigation Equipment
Inoperative Visual Aids (Landing Environment)
National Weather Service Reporting Factors And Criteria

________(13) Maintain Desired Airspeed. Within 5 Kts.

________(14) Avoid Descent Below DH Before Initiating Missed Approach Procedure Or Transitioning To A Normal Landing Approach

________ (15) Immediately Execute Missed Approach Procedure When At DH, Required Visual References For Intended Runway Are Not Distinctly Visible And Identifiable

________(16) Transition To A Normal Landing Approach When Aircraft Is Continuously In A Position From Which A Descent To A Landing Can Be Made At A Normal Rate Of Descent Using Normal Maneuvers

________(17) Postflight, Lesson Preview


Lesson #30. INTERSECTION HOLDING PROCEDURES

Start________________ N__________________
End ________________ Date____ /____ /______
Flight_______________ Ground ______________
Pre & Post___________
________ (1) Preflight Discussion

________ (2) Tune, Identify, and Monitor the Identifier, if Necessary

________ (3) Comply With Departure, EnRoute And Arrival Clearances

________ (4) Change To Holding Speed When 3 Minutes Or Less From, But Prior To Arriving At Holding Fix

________ (5) Use An Entry Procedure That Ensures Aircraft Remains Within Holding Pattern Airspace

________ (6) Comply With ATC Reporting Requirements

________ (7) Use Proper Timing Criteria

________ (8) Comply With Pattern Leg Lengths When A DME Distance Is Specified (If DME Equipped.)

________ (9) Use Proper Wind Correction, And Arrive Over Fix At A Specified Time

________ (10) Maintain Airspeed. Within 5 Kts., Altitudes Within 50' and Headings, Bearings or Radials Within 5 Degrees

________ (11) Postflight Lesson Preview

________ (12) Quiz 4 Stage III Begins.

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