CAA NZ IR Instruments and Navaids study plan

Draw from memory a labelled pitot-static system diagram and state the failure indications of a blocked pitot tube, blocked static port and leaking static line

Explain how an altimeter, VSI and airspeed indicator each derive their display from pressure and predict the lag characteristics of each

Calculate indicated, calibrated, true and density altitude conversions for three worked examples using NZ standard conditions

Define the instrument errors (position, manoeuvre, temperature, lag) and state when each becomes significant in IFR flight

Describe the operation of the gyroscope and explain rigidity and precession in the context of attitude and heading indicators

Compare vacuum, electric and air-driven gyro systems and list the failure indications for each

Explain the sensing principles of the turn coordinator, magnetic compass and remote indicating compass, including turning and acceleration errors

Interpret a full instrument panel layout and state which instruments are standby versus primary for each axis

Explain how ADF and NDB work, including coastal refraction, night effect, thunderstorm effect and quadrantal error

Interpret an ADF bearing indicator and convert relative bearing to magnetic and true bearing in five worked examples

Describe VOR operation, the meaning of radial, CDI deflection and TO/FROM, and calculate position from two radial crossings

Identify the failure and ambiguity indications of ADF and VOR receivers and state the correct pilot response

Explain DME operation, slant range error and the relationship between DME distance and ground distance at altitude

Describe ILS components (localiser, glideslope, markers, DME) and interpret a localiser and glideslope indicator in all deflection cases

Explain marker beacon and approach lighting indications and their role in approach monitoring

Interpret standard instrument approach symbology and state the meaning of each flag or warning on a typical IFR display

Explain RNAV, GNSS and the difference between lateral and vertical navigation guidance in the NZ context

Describe the components of GNSS (space, control, user segments) and the sources of position error including ionospheric, multipath and receiver errors

Explain RAIM, its purpose and how a pilot determines whether RAIM is available for a planned approach

Distinguish PBN, RNP and RNAV and state the meaning of RNP AR, on-board performance monitoring and alerting

Interpret RNP values and state the containment and obstacle protection implications of each

Explain the structure of the New Zealand AIP and locate the sections relevant to instrument flight (GEN, ENR, AD, charts)

Read and interpret an instrument approach chart: plan view, profile view, minimums, missed approach and take-off minima

Interpret SID and STAR charts including routing, altitude constraints and speed restrictions

Describe the standard instrument departure and approach procedure design criteria in general terms (obstacle clearance, minimum sector altitude, MSA)

Explain the content and use of the NZ Air Navigation Register and NOTAM system for instrument flight planning

Apply the rules for alternate minima, take-off minima and approach ban conditions as published in NZ documentation

Describe the reporting requirements and phraseology for IFR position reporting in NZ airspace

Interpret meteorological documentation relevant to instrument flight (TAF, METAR, SIGMET, GRAM) and apply it to a go/no-go decision

Consolidate all four domains by completing a full-length timed practice exam under exam conditions

Identify the three weakest sub-topics from the practice exam and write targeted revision notes for each

Re-derive the key formulas and definitions (altitude conversions, bearing conversions, RNP containment, minima rules) from memory

State the regulatory and documentation sources for each domain so answers can be verified independently