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Unit 2.1.1                                   IREX:  Instrument rating

1.                       Reserved

2.                       General operational knowledge
2.1                    Privileges and limitations conferred by an instrument rating
2.1.1              Describe the privileges of an instrument rating.
2.1.2              State the limitations of an instrument rating, including proficiency checks and recent experience requirements.
2.1.3              State limitations for the conduct of a flight under the IFR in a type rated aircraft.
2.2                    Documents
2.2.1              List the documents that must be carried on an IFR flight.
2.3                    Procedures, radiotelephony and charts
2.3.1              Operation and limitations of flight instruments required to conduct a flight under the IFR.
2.3.2              Standard radio communication phraseology used to conduct IFR operations in accordance with AIP.
2.3.3              Procedure to be followed in the event of loss of radio communications in different phases of flight.
2.3.4              Requirements for notifying ATC of changes in estimated time of arrival at waypoint in flight.
2.3.5              Symbology and interpretation of information published on charts used to conduct operations under the IFR.
2.3.6              Reporting requirements for a descent, approach and landing at an aerodrome outside controlled airspace.
2.3.7              Differences between 2D and 3D instrument approach operations.
2.3.8              Difference between the minimum altitude MDA and DA when published on an instrument approach chart and the pilot responsibilities.
2.3.9              How variations in temperature above and below ISA affect altimeter accuracy.
2.3.10          Pilot responsibilities when conducting 3D instrument approach operations in temperatures below ISA.
2.3.11          Validity period of flight plans submitted to ATC.
2.3.12          Pilot obligations for cancellation of SAR.
2.3.13          The circumstances in which a missed approach must be conducted.
2.3.14          The criteria for determining the published alternate aerodrome weather minimum specified for an aerodrome and its use in planning.
2.3.15          Aircraft separation standards from other IFR and VFR aircraft.
2.3.16          Procedure/s for operating PAL systems.
2.3.17          The principles of operation and limitations of runway visual approach slope lighting systems used in Australia.
2.3.18          Pilot responsibilities for compliance with the following procedures:
(a)           SID;
(b)           STAR;
(c)           Noise abatement;
(d)           Missed approach;
(e)           Holding pattern and entry.
2.3.19          Operation of aircraft transponders.
2.3.20          Limitations on use of radar when on the ground.

3.                       Meteorology
3.1                    Weather phenomena
3.1.1              Seasonal variations in the location and frequency of the following phenomena and their impact on IFR operations:
(a)           frontal weather;
(b)           tropical cyclones;
(c)           dust devils;
(d)           thunderstorms;
(e)           jetstreams;
(f)             fog.
3.2                    Meteorological information
3.2.1              Requirements for obtaining meteorological information to conduct a flight under the IFR.
3.2.2              Interpret meteorological forecasts required to conduct an IFR flight to determine the operational requirements that apply in accordance with AIP.
3.2.3              Given air temperature in clear air or in cloud, determine approximate height of freezing level, using a temperature lapse rate of 3°C per 1,000 ft in clear air