1FTS SI (OPS) 02-03 Duty Instructor

Question 1

Does the DI need to have 2 way radio comms with the solo student at all times?

Answer 1

Yes for the duration of the sortie

Question 2

What is the DI callsign?

Answer 2

DI

Question 3

If instructed to do something from the DI, is there a readback requirement?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

When should solo students switch over to the DI frequency (Stud 26) on COMM2?

Answer 4

At the completion of the after start checks befor ethe aircraft taxis.

Question 5

When should solo students make the call to the DI?

Answer 5

When in the check bays/ORP with park brake set and before the Before TO checks

Question 6

What is the required DI phraseology?

Answer 6

Student: DI, Charlie XXX, radio check”

Question 7

When should stud26 be in COMM 2?

Answer 7

For duration of sortie until ready to contact maintenance for parking spot.

Question 8

What should be done with a dropped pin if occurring during TO?

Answer 8

TO is to be stopped

• Solo aircraft is to request taxi to the check bay or ORP and is to advise the RWY-DI of the ocurence
• THe DI is to make a judgement call on the course of action to follow.
• IF the check bay or the ORP is not available, the aircaft is to be taxied to the lines and the sortie cancelled.

Question 9

What will occur if a solo student rolls without a TO clearance?

Answer 9

ATC will apply immediate control of the situation
- If student aborts, the DI should advise the student to request taxi to the lines, as a TO without clearance is a safety breach and will no doubt be playing on the student’s mn.