185 Initiation Flashcards
When does OXY/OXY FLOW/OXY OFF come out? What caption comes out when both OXY on?
OXY FLOW : If the oxygen flow indicators remain in the same state, flow or no flow, for more than 30s, a RED OXY FLOW warning will be shown on the MFD
OXY OFF : Oxy systems is OFF in both cockpits or there’s no electrical power
OXY : The system has detected a low supplied pressure.
The SSOM-C fails the CBIT
The system has detected a low oxygen concentration
The system has shut down due to a detected critical failure. Over pressure and/or over temperature.
When both OXY on, no captions will be shown
What do you lose when u pull your Emer Ldg Gr handle
1) LDG GR extends but cannot be retracted
2) Emergency hydraulic pressure becomes available to lower flaps as required. The flaps can be lowered to T/O and LDG, but cannot be retracted
3) EMER HYD pressure available allows at least 6 full applications before brakes go into manual braking aka Mode 3 braking
4) Anti-skid is inhibited
5) The main hydraulic system is shut-off by the emergency pressure operating an isolate valve in the power pack
Is it always cabin press RAM? what situations will you use DUMP
When cabin press is setted to RAM, it closes the ACS PRSOV which stops airflow from engine into the cockpit. Thus, increasing the chance of engine relight with more oxygen available in the engine. However there will be situation where by DUMP is used to equalise the cabin pressure with ambient pressure. This will open the RAOV allowing temperature conditioned air to supply to the cockpit but no pressurization.
Why 140 KIAS for flameout? For other configurations, what’s the gliding distance?
140 kts gives the PC-21 (Clean) the best glide range, achieving 2nm per 1000ft descent, at a rate of 1100ft/min. Dirty a/c- 130kts, 1nm per 1000 ft, at a rate of 1600(GR DN), 2000(GR DN + FLAPS T/O), 2200(GR DN + FLAPS LDG) ft/min
Whar are the CIRA limits for PEA and GIG?
Pearce CIRA defined as Lateral limits: A circle of 5nm radius centered on the pearce ARP within R155A (does not include R153)
Vertical limits: SFC - 3500ft
Gingin CIRA defined as Lateral limits: A circle of 5nm radius centered on Gingin ARP excluding the area to the south within 12TAC
Vertical limits: SFC - 3500ft
What are the different runway lengths
Runway 18L/36R = 2439m x 45m (8002ft x 148ft) Runway 18R/36L = 1741m x 30m (5712ft x 98ft) Runway 05/23 = 1691m x 45m (5548ft x 148ft) Runway 08/26 (YGIG) = 1828m x 45m (5997ft x 148ft)
why 40-50% TQ for power checks
To ease directional control after brake release, a partial power and/or rolling takeoff can be used. For example, holding brakes and selecting 40% TQ ensures normal engine indications and safety pins positions are checked and correct while still providing rapid engine acceleration to max power.
What is the quick release for leg restraints and how do you use it
Both restraint line taper plugs are released simultaneously from their receptacles when the leg restraint release lever on the outside face of the right forward part of the seat pan is pulled rearwards.
What is the difference between Min Pract and Min Power?
Min Pract is defined as a setting that is suitable for the aircraft’s emergency and flight parameters, based on the current airspeed and altitude.
Min Power is defined as power required to maintain level fight, approx 25-35% TQ, based on altitude
What does it mean to you when Merlo Release is not available?
Merlo Release exists primarily to facilitate 7TAC arc approaches to RW36 ILS/TACAN. If Merlo Release is not available, instrument approaches to RW36 will be denied or delayed. Gnangara Release will be released to Pearce ATC for VFR recoveries to 36R. In the absence of Merlo Release, aircraft positioning for right initial RW36 must operate NA1500FT and remain north of an east-west line through Mt Mambup.
What are your actions when you ‘Egress’?
The egress procedure is as follows:
- ) Install the safety pin in the seat firing handle and seat firing handle-housing. This is to prevent the ejection seat from accidental firing.
- ) Install the CFS safety pin, front only.
- ) Disconnect the following aircrew personal equipment: − Oxygen hose − Mic-tel connector − Anti-g hose − PSP connector.
- ) Release the shoulder harness lugs from the QRF on the negative-g strap. Press the button on the QRF and turn the cover fully (approximately 30°) clockwise or counterclockwise.
- ) Return the QRF to the centre position.
- ) Put the negative-g strap in position to one side of the seat firing handle.
- ) If the leg garters are to stay in the aircraft, push the plungers of each quick-release connector and release the leg garters from the legs. Pull all of the straps through to their longest length. Put the lap straps safely to the side.
- ) If the leg garters are to stay on the pilot’s legs, operate the leg line release lever on the right side of the seat pan to release the taper plugs of both leg restraint lines. Pull the leg restraint lines out of the leg garter D rings.
- ) Stand up and engage the shoulder strap lugs in the related clips on each side of the headpad.
- ) Get out of the cockpit. Be especially careful not to stand on the seat firing handle or the MOR handle as accidental firing of the ejection seat may occur.
What are the different callsigns for Hawks, RSAF and RAAF PC-21? test flights?formation? What callsign they use?
Hawks (79SQN) = Phoenix
Callsign series: 80s & 90s
RSAF (130SQN)= Eagle
Callsign series: 800 (duals) & 700 & 900 (solos)
RAAF PC-21 (2FTS) = Viper
Callsigns series: 01 - 70 and 600 series
2FTS, 130SQN Test flight = Tango.
79SQN formation = Devil, Fury, Ghost, Raptor.
RSAF formation = Cyclone, Tango, Storm, Monsoon.
2FTS formation = Sabot, Salvo, Samba, Stinger, SnakeEye.
2FTS SOLO = Cygnet, Sierra, Dugite.
What height do the hawks fly for circuit (normal/Low level/glide/PFL/VRIAP) ?
For PEA RWY 18/36, Normal = 1600ft AMSL Low Level = Not Below 600ft AMSL Glide = 3100ft AMSL, PFL High Key = 5000ft AGL PFL Low Key = 3000ft AGL VRIAP 36 Left Initial = 1000ft AMSL VRIAP 36 Right Initial = 1500ft VRIAP 18 Left Initial = 1500ft VRIAP 18 Right Initial/Straight In = 1500ft
For PEA RWY 05/23, Normal = N/A Low Level = N/A Glide = N/A PFL High Key = 5000ft AGL PFL Low Key = 3000ft AGL VRIAP 05 = 1000ft AMSL VRIAP 23 = 1500ft AMSL
For GIG RWY 08/26, Normal = 1700ft AMSL Low Level = Not Below 700ft AMSL Glide = 3200ft AMSL PFL High Key = 5000ft AGL PFL Low Key = 3000ft AGL VRIAP 08 = 1500ft AMSL VRIAP 26 = 1500ft AMSL
What are the procedure(s) when you drop your seat pin? for gig how?
If the ejection seat pin is dropped and unable to retrieve, inform the
SXO and proceed abeam weather shed B:
i. Shutdown engine and remain strapped in with mask on, visor
down and canopy closed whilst awaiting salvage crew to provide a
spare seat pin to “safe” the seat.
ii. Once the salvage crew arrives, open canopy to receive spare
seat pin and insert it in.
iii. Exit the cockpit as per normal.
If unable to insert the seat pin back into the ejection seat, inform the
SXO and proceed abeam weather shed B (see Figure 12).
i. Shutdown the engine and remain strapped in with mask on,
visor down and canopy closed.
ii. Salvage crew will report to the aircraft immediately with a head
set for connection to the LH wing station and advice the aircrew on
how to insert the seat pin. This usually requires the firing handle to be
straightened vertically.
iii. Once the seat pin is inserted, the aircrew will exit the cockpit as
per normal.
For GinGin:
In the event that the ejection seat is unsafe when taxiing back, do not taxi into
the weather shed. Aircrew are to inform the SXO and proceed abeam Weathershed 1 and await for the groundcrew. Follow the Ejection Seat Pin Recovery procedures as stated above.
What are turbulators for? Why?
Turbulators changes the boundary layer on the surface from laminar to turbulent, as turbulent flow may be desired on certain parts on the surface of the aircraft wing. Despite having more skin-friction drag, turbulent flow boundary layers have more energy than a laminar flow layer, which withstands longer adverse pressure gradient, and allows the layer to stick to the surface longer.
Turbulators are placed just prior of the natural point where the boundary layers changes from laminar to turbulent, in order to minimise the seperation bubble before reattachment to reduce overall drag.
Turbulators are also placed before control surfaces or flap as the turbulent flow stays attached much better than laminar flow and it provides higher lift coefficients for flapped aerofoils.
On the DWP, amber CHIP captions indicates?
CHIP PROP/ CHIP AGB amber captions on the DWP indicate that there are metal particles in the reduction gearbox and accessory gearbox respectively. Two magnetic chip detectors, one in the reduction gearbox and one in the accessories gearbox, attract ferrous contamination in the oil system. If sufficient contamination is detected, an amber CHIP indication on the DWP comes on.
What does it mean when the ATC tells you to hold short?
It means the the runway is currently not available possibly due to an aircraft is on base, finals or on the runway itself. An example will be taxying into the Operational Readiness Platform(ORP). It could also be due to the size of aircraft that is about to land on the runway which restricts any aircraft to be on the ORP.
When can you enter R179 and when can you not enter R179 (assuming you are not declaring an emergnecy)
R179 contains the RAAF Pearce Air Weapons Range, which is used for Air to Ground training for Pearce Units.
Activation times and heights will be delcared via NOTAM and PEA ATIS. During activation, IFR aircraft are to avoid R179’s lateral boundaries by 1nm, while VFR aircraft are to avoid the boundaries visually. Activation height can reach from SFC to a maximum of A140.
R179 can be used for Low Level Aerobatics activities, but only if inclement weather or prior bookings render Bindoon Extended or the Multi-ship Formation Training Area unsuitable/unavailable. They are to be on OPSNORM intervals with PEA APR.
Furthermore, R179 cannot be activated during Pearce Navigation Aid calibration flights, which can enter R179 as they have priority over any Pearce flying operations.
What’s the stall strip for?
The stall strip on the PC-21 is located on the leading edge and inboard of both wings. Its purpose is to cause the wing root to stall first in the event of going past AOA crit, allowing the pilot to still have effective controls over the ailerons, hence, allowing for a more controllable stall. Another purpose of the stall strip is to increase the buffeting effect felt by the pilot during the incipient stages of the stall, allowing the pilot to react timely and carry out the corrective actions
What instrument do you lose when you lose your gens?
When both GENs have failed, the LMFD, PFD, HUD will be unavailable, and the SFD can be used to monitor flight parameters to land, albeit only giving you about 30 minutes before the emer batt depletes. The RMFD can be used to monitor the condition of the GENs. If ONLY GEN 1 fails, all instruments will still function as they can be fully powered by GEN 2, likewise if GEN 2 fails. However, since the starter and GEN 1 are housed together, the a/c cannot detect if its GEN 1 that failed OR the starter, hence, if GEN 1 fails, engine relight may not be possible.
What are the taxiways width and max taxi speeds?
Taxiway Widths
Main Taxiways: 100ft
Taxyway Echo: 30ft
Speeds
Main Taxyways: 20kts
Taxyway Echo: 15kts
Apron: 10kts
What is our primary divertion airfield? (assuming CAVOK)
The primary divert airfield is Gin Gin Airfield which is located approximately 15 Nm NW of Pearce with RWY 08/26. The runway is 5997’ in length and does not have any suitable runway approach aid for the PC-21. Secondary divert airfield is Perth International Airport, located 16 Nm South of Pearce with two runways. RWY 03/21 is preferred as it is 11299’ compared to RWY 06/24 which is 7096’ in length. RWY 03, 21 and 24 have ILS approach aid. Third available divert airfield is Cunderdin airfield, RWY 05/23 of 6040ft and RWY 14/32 of 4950ft with no instrument approach aid available.
If the oxygen hose isn’t properly connected, what caption will I see on my MFD?
OXY FLOW caption will be seen as the oxygen hose is not connected properly
If mission bus fails, how to I change my radio frequencies?
The mission bus powers the UFCP, therefore since the FMS is powered by the BATT BUS, controlling of the radios and volume control can be done through the front and rear FMS. The intercom will continue to operate.
When I do my propeller checks, what am i checking for?
During propeller checks, we need to ensure that the restraints are removed, blades and de-ice boots are in good condition and there is no unusual noise when rotating the propeller.
What is the purpose of the counterweight at the root of the blades? Does all blades have counterweights?
The purpose of the counterweight is so that when the propeller turns, centrifugal force of the counterweight will set the blade to a feathered position. As the speed of the propeller changes it is monitored by the PIU which will control the force of oil pressure to either increase the oil pressure force for the blade to be fine pitch or decrease the oil pressure for the blade back to feathered position. When oil pressure or engine fails, propeller will be in feathered position due to the counterweight and feathering spring. All 5 propeller have its own counterweight
How many lights are there on the nose wheel? What are they? Position (WRT the a/c)
There are two lights on the nose landing gear leg, a forward facing landing light on the left and a forward facing taxi light on the right.
The landing light has a narrow beam, angled downwards to illuminate the runway during the final stages of an approach. The taxi light has a wide beam, angled to illuminate the ground ahead of the aircraft while taxiing.
What is the length of the PC-21?
11.2m, 36.85FT
How you tell if the preceeding aircraft is 500ft away from you when taxiing? How many mils is the CDM?
As a guide, use CDM on half wingspan for 500ft reference, and CDM on quarter wingspan for 250ft reference.
What so special about ECHO taxiway in YPEA
- 30FT wide
- No shoulders
- Unlit
RESTRICTION: Not AVBL to ACFT ABV 3,300KG or to ACFT ABV 690kPa tyre pressure.
Due to lack of lighting, Taxiway Echo should be avoided at night
Can we fly over Lake Wannamal or Chittering during low level recovery from area? (give reasons to support your answers)
During low level recovery, we will fly on the left of Lake Wannamal and on the right of Lake Chittering (Pilot’s Perspective). Since lakes are populated with birds, we do not practise flying over the lakes to prevent inadvertent bird strikes.
What does overshooting / undershooting winds means to you?
For overshooting wind conditions, use more AOB and less power due to the reduced time through the base turn.
For undershooting wind conditions, use less AOB and more power for the base turn due to increased time through the base turn.
During downwind, when they say wingtip riding on the centreline of the runway, how many feet are you away from the runway horizontally
Since downwind spacing is 5000ft laterally, when your wingtip is riding on centreline of the runway, we would be approximately 5000ft from the runway laterally.
What is SVFR? When must you request SVFR?
SVFR stand for Special Visual Flight Rules, and must be requested when visibility is below Visual Meteorological Conditions.
What is highspeed? Need approval?
High speed is when operating above the speed ranges listed below
PC-21:
Cruise/Descent IAS: 200-240
Climb IAS: 190 +/- 10%
Glide IAS: 140 +/- 10%
And no, it does not require ATC approval or acknowledgement. However, an advisory call of ‘high speed’ must be made.
What is the EASTERN boundries we set and why?
Eastern hard boundary for PTA Bravo is 021R according to FIHA AD2SUPP. However, we set it to 019R to ensure we have 2 radials acting as a buffer to prevent busting the hard boundary of R156.
So when they say MERLO RELEASE not avaliable, how does it affect us?
MERLO RELEASE facilitates 7 TAC arc approaches to RWY 36 ILS/TACAN. It comprises civil airspace above R153 A/B, SFC - 4000FT. When not available, Instrument approach to RWY 36 will be denied or delayed. This will be notified on the ATIS.
What is the VR we can look for from AREA to GINGIN initially
AREA to GINGIN VRs: Eclipse Hill (From B: ~195Hdg, C: ~155Hdg)
What are the operations for Taxiway Echo?
For solo trainees exiting on taxiway ‘E’ in pearce, they will taxy forward and stop prior to taxiway ‘B’ to insert the ejection seat pin and complete their after landing checks.
What is SIGMET? Where can we find SIGMET?
SIGMETs provide urgent advice of potentially hazardous weather to aircraft. On receipt of a SIGMET during working hours, 453SQN PEA FLT is to notify airborne and taxying aircraft. Pearce flying Squadrons will be advised by Pearce Meteorological Office.
Alternatively you can find SIGMET/ AIRMET at http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/warnings/graphical-sigmet/
What is the VMC criteria we use in YPEA CIRA?
The VMC Criteria we use in PEA CIRA is CLASS D VMC criteria. In a class D airspace, ATC service will be provided. Except in an emergency, a clearance is required for all flights in Class D airspace. When Class C and D airspace adjoin laterally, flights at the common boundary will be given services applicable to Class D airspace.
What is drogue gun?
After ejecting out of the aircraft, a drogue gun in the seat fires a metal slug that pulls a small parachute, called a drogue parachute, out of the ejection seat. This slows the aircrew’s rate of descent and stabilizes the seat’s altitude and trajectory.
What happens when you press SYS=GPS in your checks
The ODS Key ‘SYS=GPS’ will appear when GPS output is valid. When SYS=GPS is pressed, the system time will be updated to read the same as the GPS at the instance of update (if the GPS unlocks or fails after pressing, it will not affect the system time). This time input is not required for sucessful IRU platform alignment, although it is used by the GNSSU inconjunction with position, to aid in the acquisition of satellites.
What do you do when HIL is not within limits? What is the LIMIT?
The PC-21 Inertial Referene System uses Horizontal Integrity Limit (HIL) to calculate position accuracy. The limits for the HIL is <0.3nm and if HIL is not within limits, inform the instructor that you will check the limits again when at the ORP. This is due to the inaccuracy of the reading under the weather shed.
How do you tell top latches flash and tell tales not visable? Do both cockpits have the same features?
Yellow witness marker not visible, top of the ejection seat is flushed. Both cockpits have the same features.
What is BINGO and JOKER, are the values always the same? How do we determine BINGO and JOKER?
“BINGO” fuel is the fuel state whereby an aircraft will be able to recover and land with the required minimum fuel, 230lbs, via low level at 200KIAS.
The values for “BINGO” changes with respect to PTAs.
B/C: 450lbs
A/REM: 400lbs
Gingin: 350lbs
PEA: 260lbs (Assuming recovery is flown 1000ft AGL, 200KIAS to RW36 via left initials to land by 230lbs)
“JOKER” is a pre-briefed fuel state provided for information for the subsequent management of flight. This means “JOKER” may be used as a warning that “BINGO” fuel state may hit soon or to remind you to do certain checks/comms.
What is the CIRCUIT direction for all the runways in YPEA and GIG
Right Hand Circuits: RWY 18L, 18R, 23,
Left Hand Circuits: RWY 05, 36L, 36R
Flying circuits in the opposite direction can be requested, but will have lower priority than aircraft flying normal circuits.
Are all the turnback direction always into the wind?
No. Turnback for Runway 05 will be to the left due populace towards southeast.
What is a Lockwheel Crossover?
A locked wheel crossover circuit prevents the potential loss of control during braking when one wheel encounters a low-friction surface such as a wet or icy runway.
If the speed of one wheel is less than 30% of the other’s, the brakes are automatically released. This allows the slow wheel to spin back to within 30% of the other wheel, whereupon normal braking is restored. Locked wheel protection operates above 25 knots.
What is the decouple panel for?
The Decouple Panel can be used for 2 purposes.
- To select the MFD SPLIT to operated the cockpit in tandem/split mode (only functional in the instructor cockpit). In tandem mode, all equivalent displays in either cockpit show identical information. In split mode, a SPLIT caption will illuminate on the decouple panel in the instructor cockpit only. Either cockpit can then select any MFD page without changing the display in the other cockpit.
2. COMMS 2 MUTE. Function of the COMM 2 switch is only available in the instructor cockpit. When the COMM 2 switch is pressed, the AMU actions the functions that follow: Student U/VHF2 reception is muted, intercom from instructor to student is muted, student is unable to transmit on COMM2.
What is the HUMS indicator for?
The Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) is installed mainly for maintenance purposes and is able to record the system health status, fatigue data for the airframe, notifying ground crew when an event is detected as well as recording flight and voice data for accident and incident investigation.
How many TACAN channels are there?
The TACAN/DME transceiver is a four channel unit identified by the letters A to D:
Channel A is used to provide TACAN information in A-G mode
Channel B is used to provide DME functionality to the FMS in A-G mode
Channel C is used to provide DME functionality when NAV2 or ILS2
Channel D is used to provide DME functionality when NAV1 or ILS1
What are you looking for when you check the propeller/blades?
When checking the propeller blades,
- Restraints removed.
- Check condition of blades and de-ice boots.
- make sure the propeller is rotated in the clockwise direction when viewed from the cockpit and that there are no unusual noises when rotating the blade
What are you looking for when you check the tyres
Check for TYRE DAMAGE- Check for damage to the widewall cords or a bulge or separation.
- Any cut or damage that extends across a tread rib
- Any part of the tread rib is missing and shows protector ply
- Any cracks in the groove between the treads shoes the protector ply for more than 6mm (0.25 inch)
- Any tread damage includes across the trend that show the protector ply for more than 6 cm.
Check for TYRE WEAR
- Any flat spots that may potentially lead to a loss of directional control due to skidding and hydroplaning occurring.
A flat spot is when the tyre is worn to the bottom of one or more groove for more than 1/8 of the circumference.
Which hand should you use to activate the EO2?
You should use your left hand to pull the EO2 handle as it is located on the left side of the ejection seat and also because the right hand has to control the stick to fly the aircraft.
How many channels are there in the AMU? What does each channel cater for?
The Audio Management Unit (AMU) comrpises 3 separate channels:
- Channel 1 (provides comms and control of radio to front cockpit );
- Channel 2 (provides comms and control of radio to rear cockpit);
- Channel 3 (serves as a back up to provide full comms when channel 1 and 2 fails)
ECS MIN/MAX?
When TEMP is set to MIN, a lower limit of 5 degrees celcius will be controlled. When set to MAX, an upper limit of 65 degrees celcius will be controlled
How long does it take your the engine to stop working after you pull the FUEL HYD CUTOFF? Full power / half power/ ground idle
Flight Idle - 16-17s
Half power - 10-11s
Ground IDLE - 30s
When will the fuel booster pump turn on and and how will you know when they are on?
There is a booster pump on each collector tank. Purpose of this pump is to deliver fuel to the engine:
1. During engine start
2. When there is low inlet pressure to the engine-driven pump
3. When fuel filter is blocked
4. After a period of negative G flights.
The switch can be found on the Left Console, labelled “PUMP L” and “Pump R” respectively.
The switch has 3 Options:
1. Off - Pump is off
2. Auto - Pump is controlled by FCMC
3. PUMP L/R - Pump is on.
When Throttle is “OFF”, the booster pump does not work. On engine pre-start checks, as soon as the throttle reaches IDLE, booster pumps start to operate. When the booster pump is turned ON, “F-PMP” shows up on the DWP (Indicating that an electrical fuel pump is energised), a green annunciations on the MFD’s “Fuel” page comes on, pump status displayed on “SYS” page as well.
What is the turn radius of the PC-21 at 200KTS
At 200 KIAS and 30° AOB, the turn radius of the PC-21 is about 1.5nm
If the back OXY is off and the front is on, what caption will you see on the MFD
Assuming the instructor switch is set to to rear, The OXY FLOW caption will be shown. When the front oxy switch is turned on, it will energise the OBOGS PRSOV. The system will still disperse oxygen to the rear cockpit when actuated from the front cockpit. The rear cockpit flow indicator will remain in the same state (flow indicator remains black) for more than 30s and this will trigger the red OXY FLOW caption on the MFD
A black flow indicator shows that there is a system blockage or the pilot is not breathing.
What is the maximum angle of deflection for ailerons?
-17.5° ± 0.5° UP
+14 ± 0.5° DOWN
When will roll spoilers come into effect?
When AIleron deflects from 4 degrees to 13 degrees onwards, roll spoilers come into effect. Roll spoilers have a maximum travel of 40 degrees.
What is the maximum nose wheel steering angle?
Max Nose wheel steering angle is 11.5 degrees left and right. However the Nose wheel can caster up to 60 degrees via tow or differential breaking
How to calculate cabin altitude?
Cabin Altitude = Aircraft Altitude / 2 + 10% of aircraft altitude (when aircraft altitude is <10,000ft)
OR
Cabin Altitude = Aircraft Altitude / 2 + 1000’ (when aircraft altitude is >10,000ft)
Why does TCN only be green when the canopy is closed?
TACAN is green to indicate that TACAN is “online”. TACAN emits radiation, therefore it only works when canopy is closed to prevent radiation.
Why is one exhaust of the PC-21 higher than the other?
One exhaust is higher than the other in order to counteract the slipstream effect caused by the propeller. This reduces the adverse yaw of the slipstream and keeps the trim changes minimum during flight.
Why is there a need to use GPU?
This is to preserve the aircraft internal batteries due to high voltage load required for engine start.
How do you tell if your batts are discharging?
On the MFD ELEC page: AMBER “BATT DISCHARGE” or “OVER 60A DISCHARGE”
What is the acceptable tolerance for TCN check?
3 radial +/- 0.3TAC +/-
1) What are the criterias for SVFR to be approved? How many SVFR aircrafts can be approved in LFA, GIG CIRA and PEA CIRA?
SVFR will not be approved only for reduced visibility. It can only be approved if separation between SVFR circuit traffic and IFR traffic will not be compromised or difficult to maintain. In the LFA, only 1 SVFR callsign is allowed. For GIG CIRA, no more than 4 SVFR aircraft is allowed in circuit. For PEA CIRA, no more than 2 SVFR is allowed in circuit.
Braking distance in Mode 2 and 3
Mode 2: Landing ground roll distance = 2100ft
Mode 3: Landing ground roll distance = 2100ft + 8%(manual braking) = 2268ft
What is slow lane ops
After landing, aircraft are to exit the runway and move to the ‘slow lane’ (i.e. the exit side) when the aircraft is under control and below 50KIAS.
Slow lane ops will not be carried out during night flying
What is the difference between the lane and main runway?
Main runway is lighted, and can be used for full stop landings while the lane runway is not lighted, and is mainly used for touch-n-go due to its narrower width (98ft)
If instrument approach to RWY 36 is not available, what options are there?
If Merlo Release is unavailable and instrument approach to RWY 36 is delayed/denied while RWY 36 requires VFR recoveries, Gnangara Release will be released to PEA ATC. Gnangara Release (11DME PTH, SFC-1500ft) facilitates visual approach to RWY 36.
How far is the downwind track from the runway
5000ft
Where is the furthest we can go with 450LB set as our BINGO?
190lbs is required to recover from COW ; 315R ; 73TAC; 200KIAS low level recovery to RW36 initials to FAF/IP with 260lbs.
30 lbs remaining is to VRIAP to land before it hits minimum fuel state of 230lbs.
Minimum distance for takeoff and landing
Minimum length of runway required is 5000ft.
Runway surface for main and lane runway
Asphalt for all runways.
Name and explain the types of hydroplaning
- Dynamic Hydroplaning: Happens when water lifts the wheel off the runway because a wedge of water builds up in front of the wheel lifting it as rotates. This is dangerous as the wheels does not have any traction or braking.
- Reverted Rubber Hydroplaning: Happens when the wheel locks up and the rubber of the tires begins to melt and trapped water under the tires turns into steam. The more the tire rides on stream, the more it melts.
- Viscous Hydroplaning: When Oil or rubber combines with water on the runway it forms a layer of liquid that the tires can not break through. It is dangerous especially on asphalt runways.
What is a dry, damp or wet runway?
Dry: A runway that is neither wet nor contaminated.
Damp: when the surface is not dry but when the moisture on it does not give it a shiny appearance.
Wet: When the runway surface is covered with water or when there is sufficient moisture on the runway surface to cause it to appear reflective, but without significant areas of standing water
Name all the Prohibited, restricted and danger areas in Pearce restricted airspace
Restricted areas:
- Bindoon Army Range R129 and R134A/B
- Bindoon Extended
- Lancelin Air Weapons Range R146
- Muchea Air Weapons Range R179
- Western Australian Exercise Airspace (WAXA) R192B
Danger areas:
1. Muchea small arms range D197
What is landing one on? Are solo trainees allowed to do it?
Solo trainees are not allowed to land when the runway is not clear
State all solo trainee restrictions
- Solo trainees are not to carry out any manoeuvres not specifically cleared on the solo trainee clearance form (unless in emergency situations)
- Solo trainees will not taxi behind another aircraft in the ORP.
- Solo trainees are not permitted to perform a rolling take-off.
- solo trainees are prohibited from conducting ‘land back’ and ‘turn back’ in the event of after take-off emergencies.
- Solo trainees are prohibited from conducting a ‘leave and reenter’ in PTA (unless chased by QFI)
- Solo trainees are prohibited from flying a right initial for RWY 36 due to proximity to Perth airspace (unless chased by QFI).
- solo trainees will not provide chase for flight lead if he has an emergency
What does the ELT do?
An ELT known as Emergency Locator Transmitter is provided to transmit radio signals to help search and rescue services to locate the aircraft.
The ELT can be operated either automatically or manually, and transmits on three international emergency frequencies:
− 121.5 MHz
− 243.0 MHz
− 406.025 MHz
A g sensor switch senses the longitudinal acceleration of the aircraft and operates the ELT when it senses a threshold g level over a set time period. The time function prevents inadvertent operation of the ELT.
3 Position Switch Functions:
ON: Causes the ELT to transmit
ARMED: Permits automatic operation of the ELT upon operation of the g switch mounted in the ELT
TEST/RESET: Initiates the self test function
What does the D-LINK do?
- Datalink is used by transmitting information between ATC and the aircraft.
- Datalink is then also used to supplement lookout and maintain situational awareness of circuit traffic by showing other aircraft’s position on the radar.
- Datalink can also be used to supply simulated targets for target location and strikes.
What’s guard frequency?
Each of the two U/VHF radio transceivers has a main transceiver and a guard receiver. The main transceiver is used for normal transmit and receive operations. The guard receiver allows the operator to select a guard frequency, which is monitored independently of the main transceiver frequency. It is used for emergency communications. The guard frequencies used are 121.5 MHz (VHF) and 243.0 MHz (UHF).
What’s MON V/MON U?
MON V/MON U means to monitor the guard frequencies which are 121.5 MHz (VHF) (civilian) and 243.0 MHz (UHF) (Military). When MON V is selected on the L2 ODS key it means that the VHF guard frequency is being monitored on COMM 1. When MON U is selected on the R2 ODS key it means that the UHF guard frequency is being monitored on COMM 2. The gaurd frequencies are monitored on COMM 1 and 2 independent of the main transceiver frequency.
What’s Detote?
The detote fuel valve at power up is the total gauged fuel and this value can be modified via the UFCP to reflect any ungauged fuel that is carried.
What are the external pumps for?
External pumps are used to pump fuel from external fuel tanks that can be fitted to increase fuel capacity.
How do you know if your fuel tanks are imbalanced?
MFD indicates “FUEL IMBAL” and “FUEL IMBALANCE”.
EMD will also indicate fuel imbalance using arrows as a visual representation
What does the defog lever do?
The DEFOG Lever sends conditioned air to the canopy-deog air diffusers. When set to MAX DEFOG, the temperature of the conditioned air is held at 75 degrees celcius. For maximum defog effect, the cockpit air vents must be closed as the airflow generated by the VCS fan would augment the ACS Defog. This is mainly used during humid conditions where water would condense on the canopy, restricting the pilot’s view to the outside.
What’s throttle rig for?
For maintenance use only
What’s master arm for?
Used to arm the weapon system on the PC-21, which is not applicable to us. Hence we will always set the Master Arm to OFF.
What’s decouple panel for?
The Decouple Panel can be used for 2 purposes.
1. To select the MFD SPLIT to operated the cockpit in tandem/split mode (only functional in the instructor cockpit). In tandem mode, all equivalent displays in either cockpit show identical information. In split mode, a SPLIT caption will illuminate on the decouple panel in the instructor cockpit only. Either cockpit can then select any MFD page without changing the display in the other cockpit.
2.COMMS 2 MUTE. Function of the COMM 2 switch is only available in the instructor cockpit. When the COMM 2 switch is pressed, the AMU actions the functions that follow: Student U/VHF2 reception is muted, intercom from instructor to student is muted, student is unable to transmit on COMM2
1) What caption is shown if front OXY is on, but rear OXY is off? (Assuming instructor switch set to rear)
2) What caption is shown if EO2 handle is pulled?
1) The OXY FLOW caption will be shown. When the front oxy switch is turned on, it will energize the OBOGS and OBOGS PRSOV. The system will still dispearse oxygen to the rear cockpit when actuated from the front cockpit. The rear cockpit flow indicator will reamin in the same state (flow indicator remains black) for more than 30s and this will trigger the red OXY FLOW caption on the MFDA black flow indicator shows that there is a system blockage or the pilot is not breathing.
2) No Caption will be shown when the EO2 handle is pulled because the OBOGS and EO2 are 2 separate systems however they are connected to the emergency regulator connector which is connected to the pilots mask. The SSOM-C is unable to regulate or detect changes/malfunctions in the EO2 system.
1) What is the braking distance for the different modes
Mode 1 and 2 have the same braking distance of 3100ft (difference is mode 2 does not have anti-skid) while mode 3 (manual braking) braking distance is 3348ft
1) So what type of situations will you put it to dump then? Does ACS PRSOV close as well when you set it to DUMP?
The ACS is supplied with bleed-air from the engine compressor and produces conditioned which passes the cockpit. The cockpit pressurisation is controlled by Valves in the Rear cockpit wall automatically controlling the outflow of air to maintain a pressurised cockpit. The Pilot can have a selected of 1) Conditioned Air with Pressurisation NORM 2) Conditioned Air without Pressurisation DUMP 3) No Conditioned Air and without Pressurisation RAM In a situation after landing and the cabin is over pressured. The RAOV opens to equalise the cockpit to ambient pressure when the CABIN PRESS selector on the ECS control panel is set to the PRESS DUMP position and when all 3 WOW switches indicate that the aircraft is on the ground. With Conditioned Air supplying you the cockpit but no Pressurisation, and the ACS PRSOV does not closed when set to DUMP.
For config aircraft? What’s the gliding distance?
Dirty a/c- 130kts, 1nm per 1000 ft, at a rate of 1600(GR DN), 2000(GR DN + FLAPS T/O), 2200(GR DN + FLAPS LDG) ft/min
Why does GinGin CIRA exlcude the area to the south within 12TAC of PEA
we are not able to find this in the offical pubs but with reference to airservices australia aerodrome procesdures charts we are able to deduce that the 12 tac boundary is in place to allow pearce approach to facilitate IFR traffic on a 11DME arc to RWY 18L. This makes it easier for approach to handle traffic and not worry about traffic infirnging into GINGIN Cira
What do the different lengths and widths mean to you when you fly circuits?
Different runway length tells me that the VR is different and I need to look out for different things when base turn (Eg. 2.5 wing chord from threshold). A shorter width also tells me that R/W 18R/36L is primarily used for touch-and-go purposes. With a shorter runway width, I cannot put in the same “Aspect mentsl picture” on finals as a longer width runway and I need to adjust this according. A shorter width runway even on correct glideslope and aspect will make me look like I’m higher on Finals.
If i have engine fire on upwind, what power setting is “min pract”?
If on upwind, select/maintain FULL POWER and complete after T/O checks. Once passed 1000ft AGL, ~60% TQ and PMS MAN, climb to low key. If outside of CIRA and below 1000ft AGL, select/maintain FULL POWER to climb. Passing 1000ft AGL, ~60% TQ and PMS, climb to groove height
When you set TRIM AIL PWR off, will the spoilers work? why?
No, this switch when off stops electrical power to the servo solenoid which then closes, cutting off hydraulic power to the aileron and spoiler actuators and the powered brakes andanti-skid valves. Hence, there will be a loss of spoiler function.
1) What is the maximum wingspan of an approaching aircraft that will still permit another aircraft to enter the ORP
Below 40.5m(133ft).
What is the stall speed of the PC21? State the symptoms approaching a stall and in the stall.
Clean a/c: 97kts Flaps ; 86kts Symptoms of approaching stall - Low and reducing airspeed - High nose attitude - Sloppy controls, but adequate to fly the aircraft - Aural stall warning - Light Buffet
Fully developed stall
- Heavy buffet
- Lost of altitude (sink)
- Nose drop
- Possible wing drop
What is the separation required when taxying?
For all taxiways: 500ft for day, 1000ft for night
For formation aircraft:
Main Taxiways: 250ft separation left/right of centreline
Taxiway Echo: 500ft separation on centreline
What are the criteria for SVFR to be approved? How many SVFR aircrafts can be approved in LFA, GIG CIRA and PEA CIRA?
SVFR will not be approved only for reduced visibility. It can only be approved if separation between SVFR circuit traffic and IFR traffic will not be compromised or difficult to maintain. In the LFA, only 1 SVFR callsign is allowed. For GIG CIRA, no more than 4 SVFR aircraft is allowed in circuit. For PEA CIRA, no more than 2 SVFR is allowed in circuit.
1) Since you said instrument approach to RWY 36 is not available, what other options are available if it is RW36?
If Merlo Release is unavailable and instrument approach to RWY 36 is delayed/denied while RWY 36 requires VFR recoveries, Gnangara Release will be released to PEA ATC. Gnangara Release (11DME PTH, SFC-1500ft) facilitates visual approach to RWY 36.
Where is the furthest we can go with 450LB set as our BINGO?
With reference to EM it states that 190lbs is required to recover from COW ; 315R ; 73TAC; 200KIAS low level recovery to RW36 initials to FAF/IP with 260lbs. 30 lbs remaining is to VRIAP to land before it hits minimum fuel state of 230lbs.
When you set TRIM AIL PWR off, will the spoilers work? why?
No, this switch when off stops electrical power to the servo solenoid which then closes, cutting off hydraulic power to the aileron and spoiler actuators and the powered brakes andanti-skid valves. Hence, there will be a loss of spoiler function.
So in PEA what surface is our runway? GIN GIN?
18L/36R: Asphalt (F) 18R/36L: Asphalt (F) 05/23: Asphalt (F) 08/26: Asphalt (F) Information can be found under “PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS”, Where the Pavement Classification Number (PCN) states the quality of the Runway in code words. There are 2 codes for Runway surface: “R” (Rigid) and “F” (Flexible). Rigid surfaces are most typically Concrete and Flxible surfaces are most typically Asphalt. The differences in these 2 surfaces comes with prices and durability. Asphalt is cheaper to construct and will not last as long as Concrete in terms of durability. However, for a non-busy airbase like ours that is non-busy and takes in normally light aircrafts, a flexible runway would suffice.
How far must the aircraft be ahead to be cleared to land one on?
Aircraft must be at least 3000ft ahead (dry) or 6000ft ahead (wet) SOP Chapter 6 Page 11
Which stud ‘#’ is guard frequency?
Stud 30
What is a turnback ?
Turnback is a manoeuver where the aircraft is turned back to the reciprocal runway (opposite direction to take off runway). It is usually attempted when the aircraft experiences engine failure on upwind. The minimum parameters for turnback is 1000’ AGL and 160KIAS. The aircrew will execute a turn back into the direction the wind to intercept the centreline of the reciprocal runway and capture 140 KIAS. When assured of landing, the aircraft will be configured for landing as per EFATO CAPs.The turnback will only be attempted by a QFI. Solo trainees are not allowed to conduct a turn back and should prioritise flying to groove, airstart or ejection accordingly. The manoevure wil require the aircrew to expeditiously turn back towards the reciprocal runway and to lower the landing gear via emergency means. The aircrew should contine to maintian glide parameters with a minimum airpseed of 120 KIAS.
If turn back parameters are met above PEA Runways, and you have a direct headwind, which direction do you turn back to?
The turnback turn direction towards the reciprocal heading during a direct headwind on upwind:
- PEA RW 18 Turnback: Right
- PEA RW 36 Turnback: Left
- PEA RW 23 Turnback: Right
- PEA RW 05 Turn back: turn direction is limited to only the left due to populace (bullsbrook town) to the south east of the threshold.
how do you egress ? state the procedures when the aircraft is moving all the way to exiting the aircraft and walking away
- Throttle idle
- Apply brakes to stop aircraft
- Before abandoning the aircraft, consider setting parking brake depending on the terrain and nature of the emergency to prevent aircraft movement after egress.
Emergency egress
If an emergency exit from the cockpit is necessary, carry out the following essential actions:
− Install the seat safety pin and the CFS safety pin, if time allows
− Leg restraints release
− Oxygen hose disconnect
− PSP connector release
− Harness unlock and open straps
− Canopy open
− Exit cockpit
If smoke is present, run upwind away from the smoke .If the canopy cannot be opened, the front cockpit will operate the MDC and the rear cockpit aircrew will use the canopy breaker knife. Pull the pin forward to release the knife. Hold the knife’s curved edge facing rearwards. Strike the canopy with a back handed movement approximately 50cm above the longeron in line with the knees
What is dry damp and flooded ? definition
Damp - The surface shows a change of colour due to moisture
Wet - The surface is soaked but there is no standing water
Flooded - Extensive standing water is visible
Can you land on a 4000ft runway
SOP States that the minimum runway length for take off and landing is 5000ft however it is possible to land on a 4000ft runway. referencing to the Landing total distance of the PC-21, it states the PC-21 has a landing distance of 3100ft from 50ft and moreover when your engine fails after takeoff your brakes revert to mode 3 braking which will give you a landing total distance of 3348ft so it is well within the 4000ft envelope and therefore the PC-21 can land on a 4000ft runway
Distance between main runway 18L/36R and the lane runway ?
377ft (114.9m)
what is an overshoot ? what does it mean
The aircraft is said to be overshooting (aiming beyond) when the runway numbers appears to move down the windscreen as the descent progresses, and the runway aspect becomes steeper.
when you are on base for runway 18R and there are winds coming from 090 are you undershooting or overshooting ?
You are undershooting. You will have to use less AOB and an increased power setting to reduce th rate of descent as you will have an increased time in the base turn
Overhsooting winds how do i play with my power and attitude to get me to the centerline ?
When overshooting winds occur, power should be decreased and AOB to be increased due to the reduced time through the base turn. By decreasing power, the rate of descent will increase. If AOB > 45 degrees is needed, consider a wider downwind spacing.
Why 200 Kts for weather penetration
- Prevent hail from causing excessive damage to aircraft surface
- To prevent excessive rain water to be ingested by air inlet
What are the different degrees for the throttle ?
Off: -5°, Idle: 30°, Max: 85°
How do you throttle off ? what are the actions ? what do you have to press ?
There is a detent at IDLE position to prevent throttle being moved aftwards inadvertently. There is a safety catch which must be released to allow the idle-dentent release lever to be raised so that the throttle can be moved aft to OFF position
Flaps mechanical or hydraulic ?
They are hydraulically powered, connected mechanically and are operated by a single hydraulic actuator.