Instrument Stage III
Prepare the cross country flight to SCK.
GPS 29R SCK or NDB 29R SCK with course reversal if possible.
VOR A TCY (partial panel).
Hold at TRACY intersection as published.
ILS 25R LVK
Ground
Weather
Get the weather briefing and explain the condition including;
AIRMET, SIGMET, CONVECTIVE SIGMET
TFR
Synopsis
Current condition
En route condition
Forecast (TAF,FA)
FD
NOTAM
Navigation log
Check point
TAS
GS
Fuel requirement
ETE
Flight plan
Alternate airport
Do you need an alternate airport?
Do you need an alternate airport if you file New Jerusalem airport as destination when FA says sky clear visibility unrestricted?
Can you file Tracy airport when FA says 1000 overcast?
What is standard alternate minimum?
Can you file New Jerusalem airport as an alternate airport?
Takeoff minimum
Can you depart RHV for Stage III check if the ATIS says visibility is 0sm ceiling 0ft overcast?
What is standard takeoff minimum?
What is takeoff minimum for RW25R at LVK?
What is minimum climb gradient for IFR departure?
Why does some airport have non standard takeoff minimum?
How can you make sure if you met minimum climb requirement?
After takeoff from RHV, when can you start turn?
Lost communication procedure
Your clearance is " Cessna XXXXX is cleared to SCK airport. After departure, turn left heading 290, radar vector SJC, Victor 334, SUNOL, Victor195, ECA, direct. Climb and maintain 3000, expect 4000, 5 minutes after departure. Departure frequency 121.3. Squawk 1234."
You were cleared for takeoff at 2216Z. Your ETE is 42 minutes.
After handed off to Nocal, they said "Cessna XXXX, turn right heading 340. Vecor for Victor334."
After that, you notice the radio is not working. You are in the cloud. What would you do?
Route? Altitude? What approach should you shoot at SCK? If you pass ECA at 2240Z?
Your clearance is " Cessna XXXXX is cleared to SCK airport. After departure, turn left heading 290, radar vector SJC, Victor 334, SUNOL, Victor195, ECA, direct. Climb and maintain 3000, expect 4000, 5 minutes after departure. Departure frequency 121.3. Squawk 1234."
You were cleared for takeoff at 2216Z. Your ETE is 42 minutes.
After you pass Sunol intersection, Norcal said " Cessna XXXX, cleared to Tracy intersection. Hold northeast of Tracy on V195. Maintain 5000. "
2minutes before you reach Tracy, you notice the radio in not working. You are in the cloud.
What would you do?
Close flight plan
How can close your IFR flight plan after landing at Tracy airport? How about LVK?