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The CASA IREX Exam Information

IREX Instrument Rating Exam Introduction

Part 1: Radio Navigation Aids

Part 1 Radio Navigation Aids Overview

Radio Wave Propagation

Radio Wave Propagation frequency and wavelength

Low Frequency Radio

Very High Frequency Radio

NDB (Non Directional Beacon)

1.2 NDB (Non Directional Beacon)

NDB Definitions

ADF Cockpit Displays

Jeppefen’s NDB Frequency and Range

ERSA NDB Frequency and Range

NDB Errors and Limitations

Errors Mountain Effect

Errors Co-Channel Interference

Errors Coastal Reflection

Errors Quadrantal

Errors Terrain Effect

Errors Thunderstorm Effect

Errors Night Effect

Integrity of NDB

NDB General Principle

NDB Orientation

NDB Definitions

NDB Orientation Examples

NDB The HAT Formula

Simple HAT Formula Questions

The HAT Trick Advanced

The HAT Trick Advanced Questions

En-route Navigation

En-route Navigation Intro

Navigation Definitions

Drift Without TMG

Drift and Track Error Questions

NDB Intercepts The 4 Questions

NDB Intercepts HAT Trick

NDB Intercepts HAT Trick Example 2

Track Error A Example From CASA

VOR (The VHF Omni Range)

VOR Where To Find The Information

VOR Identifications

Add Course and Lesson Sidebars

VOR Errors and Limitations

Airborne Equipment Error

Vertical Polarisation Effect

Ground Station Error

Aggregate Error

Radio Navigation and the 1 in 60

Position Fixing NDBs and VOR with the DME

Angle and Distance Off-Track

Distance Off-Track HAT Trick

NDB/VOR En-Route Questions

This section does not have any lessons.

Part 2: Weather

Part 2 Weather Overview

Environmental Lapse Rate

Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms Overview

Updraughts and Downdraughts

What if you can’t avoid a thunderstorm

Jetstream (Not currently examined in IREX)

Jetstream Overview

Jetstream Turbulance

Jetstream Clear Air Turbulance

Air Masses and Fronts

Air Masses and Fronts

What to expect from a cold front

Icing

Icing Requirements

Icing Conditions

ELR Environmental Lapse Rate

Fog

Fog and the effect of wind

Runway Visual Range

Runway Visual Range Example

Meteorological Questions

Meteorological Questions

Part 3: Requirements For IFR Flight

Requirements For IFR Flight Overview

The IFR Aircraft VH-OZY

The Instrument Flight Rules

IFR Requirements Overview

Flight Instruments

Flight Instruments 1

Flight Instruments 2

Flight Instruments 3

Flight Instruments 4

Flight Instruments 5

Flight Instruments 6 AWK NGT VMC FREIGHT CHTR

Flight Instruments 7

Flight Instruments 8

Flight Instruments 9

Flight Instruments 10 IFR CHTR

Radio Communication & Navigation Requirements

Radio Communication & Navigation Requirements

Navigation Instruments

Instrument Serviceability

Instrument Serviceability Altimeter

Instrument Serviceability Altimeter 2

Instrument Serviceability Altimeter 3

Radar Equipment

Radar Equipment 2

IFR Requirement Questions

IFR Requirement Questions

RNAV (GNSS) – Global Navigation Satellite System

RNAV (GNSS) – Global Navigation Satellite System

GNSS How does it work

GNSS How does it work 2

GNSS Who makes it 1

GNSS Who makes it 2

GNSS Errors and limitations 1

GNSS Errors and limitations 2

GNSS Augmentation System

GNSS Questions

This section does not have any lessons.

Performance Based Navigation (PBN)

Performance Based Navigation (PBN)

PBN Specifications

RNP Requirements Applicable To IFR Flight

PBN Leg Transitions

PBN Navigation Errors

Requirements For IFR Flight

Duration Of The Rating

Renewal Of The Rating

Privileges And Requirements For Grant Of Instrument Ratings

Limitations On Exercise Of Privileges Of Instrument Ratings — General

IFR Pilot Endorsement

Recency Requirements

Single Pilot Recency Requirements

Approach Recent Requirements

Approach Recent Requirements For RNAV

Instrument Rating In Further Detail

Questions On Recency Requirements

Questions On Recency Requirements

Part 4: IFR Flight Planning

IFR Flight Planning Overview

Preflight Considerations – Flight Notifications

Preflight Considerations – Forecast Requirements

Limitations On Fixes

Lowest Safe Altitudes

Designated Routes

Manual LSALT (Splays)

LSALT: RNAV/GNSS (GPS) with NO RNP2 Authorisation

AIP References For LSALT

LSALT: Obstacles

Decent below LSALT

Visual Approach

Provision Of Alternate Aerodromes

Provision of Alternate Aerodromes

Aids – Night VFR

Clouds, Visibility and Wind

Visibility and Cloud Elaborated

Alternate: Thunderstorms

L is for Lighting

A Simple Lighting Guide

A Lighting Alternate Problem

S is for Storms

Alternates Could Very Well Prove Life Savers

Holding Due To Weather

Holding Due To Weather

Holding Due To Weather AIP References

TAF3

TAF3 AIP References

Special Perks For Arriving Within A TAF3 Period

TAF3 Important To Remember

Airspace Classifications

Airspace Classifications

Fuel Planning

VFR-ON-TOP

VFR-Climb-and-Decent

VFR-Climb-and-Decent

Part 5: Departures

Part 5 Departures Overview

Departure From A Non-Towered Aerodrome

Departure From A Non-Towered Aerodrome – Taxi Call

Departure From A Non-Towered Aerodrome – Establish FPT

Departure Reporting

SID (Standard Instrument Departure)

SID (Standard Instrument Departure)

SID Gradient Rate

SID DAPS (East or West)

SID Chart – Jepps

Visual Departure

Visual Departure

Departing Into IMC

Departing Into IMC

Departing Into IMC – Take-Off Minima

Departing Into IMC – Take-Off Minima – Example 1

Departing Into IMC – Take-Off Minima – Example 2

Planning To Return In IMC

Planning to return in IMC due to engine failure when departing an aerodrome without an instrument approach procedure

En-Route Procedures

Step-Climbs in CTA

Position Reports

Position Reports Example

Changes Of Level

Track Keeping Tolerances

Part 6: Instrument Approaches

Part 6: Instrument Approaches Overview

What is an instrument approach?

The Circling Area

Aircraft Category Speed Limits

First Look At An Approach

Safe Steps Down – NDB or VOR (Including Reversal)

2D and 3D Approaches

Precision Approach & Non Precision Approach

The Difference Between an ILS (3D) Approach or LOC (2D) Approach

LNAV (2D) VS VNAV (3D)

Reversal Procedure Compared To A Normal Procedure

Speed Restrictions Based On Approach Points

Decision Altitude Correction VS Temperature

Circling Approach Broken Down

Special Rules; Circling Approach – Day VS Night

DME OR GNSS ARRIVAL

Holding Patterns

Standard Holding Pattern (Right Turns)

Sector 1 (Parallel Entry)

Sector 2 (Teardrop / Offset Entry)

Sector 3 (Direct Entry)

Avoiding A Sector Entry

Avoiding A Sector Entry Example

DME ARC Procedure

DME or GNSS Arrival Procedures

RNAV (GNSS) Approach

Navigation Modes

GNSS Approach Layout

Missed Approach Procedures

Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Localizer (LOC)

Special DA Rules For An ILS/LOC = Changes In Visibility!

HIAL Requirements

Pressure Error Correction [PEC]

The Localizer [LOC] and LNAV GNSS Approach

ILS PRM – ILS Precision Runway Monitoring System

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Congratulations!!!

IREX Final Practice Exams

IREX Final Practice Exam 1

IREX Final Practice Exam 2

IREX Final Practice Exam 3

IREX Final Practice Exam 4