IFR Quick Reference

REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS (IFR) REQUIRED REPORTS

Generator or alternator At all times:
Radios (appropriate for facilities used) Missed approach
Altimeter (sensitive) Altitude changes (VFR on-top)
Ball (slip/skid indicator of turn coord) TAS changes (±5% or ±10 Kts)
Clock Holding (Time/Alt entering & leaving)
Attitude indicator Cannot clime/descend 500 FPM
Rate of turn (turn coordinator) Altitude/time arrived at clearance Limit
Directional Gyro Leaving assigned altitude
DME over FL240 Loss of any NAV or COMM Capability
Safety of flight info including haz Wx
CROSSING A FIX/FAF When not in radar contact:
Turn Turn to new heading 1. Compulsory Reporting Points ( ) or
Time Note time crossing fix fixes used to define a direct route
Twist Set radios or OBS 2. FAF or OM inbound
Throttle Adjust Power 3. ETA change greater than 3 min.
Talk Communicate
Track Track radial COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE
If in VFR: continue under VFR & land as
POP-UP CLEARANCE soon as practical
Call: Contact ATC
Who: State Callsign, Aircraft type, Route:
& equipment suffix 1. Last assigned by ATC or
Where: State current position & altitude 2. Route ATC has advised
What: Make abbreviated request to be expected or
3. As filed in flight plan
VOR CHECKS
1. VOT ±4 Altitude: highest of the following
2. Ground Checkpoint ±4° 1. MEA
3. Airborne Checkpoint ±6° 2. Expected
4. Dual VOR Receivers 4° variation 3. Last Assigned by ATC or
Record date, place, bearing error, signature
When to leave clearance limit:
PRE-LANDING Fix from where approach begins:
Gas - Fullest tank/both
At EFC time or if no EFC
Undercarriage - Gear down
given than at ETA Time
Mixture - Full rich
Not a fix from where approach begins:
Prop - Full forward

Safety - Belts, switches (fuel pump, lights) At EFC Time, or if no EFC

given, proceed to fix from
which approach begins
 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Annual Inspection
VOR check [30 days]
100 hr inspection
AD’s (one time and recurring)
Transponder [24 months]
ELT [12 Mo, 1/2 bat, 1 hr use]
Static System [24 Months]

NIGHT FLIGHT REQ’S

Fuses [1 full set/3 ea]
Landing Light
Anti-collision Lights
Position Lights
Source of Electric Power

CLIMB GRADIENT
(Gr Spd / 60) x Ft/NM = FPM

IAP CATEGORY FORMULA

Vso x 1.3 = Vref

Can go up (A>B), but not down

VFR REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS

Tachometer

Oil Pressure

Magnetic Compass

Altimeter

Temperature (for liquid cooled engine)

Oil Temperature (for air cooled engine)

Fuel Gauge

Landing Gear Position Lights

Air Speed Indicator

Manifold Pressure

ELT

Safety Belts