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Understanding a terminal procedures publication is key to completing a successful flight under instrument flight rules. How well can you interpret all the codes and symbols on an IFR approach chart?

The final approach fix for the precision approach is located at
The final approach fix for the precision approach is located at
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What is the touchdown zone elevation for RWY 16L on Mahlon Sweet Field?
What is the touchdown zone elevation for RWY 16L on Mahlon Sweet Field?
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What waypoints are designated as fly-over waypoints?
What waypoints are designated as fly-over waypoints?
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The symbol on the plan view represents a minimum safe sector altitude within 25 NM from the
The symbol on the plan view represents a minimum safe sector altitude within 25 NM from the
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Which runway and landing environment lighting is available for approach and landing on RWY 4 at William P. Hobby airport?
Which runway and landing environment lighting is available for approach and landing on RWY 4 at William P. Hobby airport?
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You are flying the ILS or LOC Y Rwy 4 approach to HOU. What frequency would you use to contact Houston Approach Control?
You are flying the ILS or LOC Y Rwy 4 approach to HOU. What frequency would you use to contact Houston Approach Control?
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You're inbound to land using the ILS 34 approach. How much landing distance is available on RWY 34?
You're inbound to land using the ILS 34 approach. How much landing distance is available on RWY 34?
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You have the required visual references are in sight. When should you leave the MDA and begin your descent to the runway?
You have the required visual references are in sight. When should you leave the MDA and begin your descent to the runway?
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What determines the MAP for the straight-in VOR/DME RWY 36 approach at PUC?
What determines the MAP for the straight-in VOR/DME RWY 36 approach at PUC?
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What does the symbol T within a black triangle in the minimums section of the IAP for a particular airport indicate?
What does the symbol T within a black triangle in the minimums section of the IAP for a particular airport indicate?
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