2FTS SIs Flashcards
List the go-around criteria.
- Final checks not complete or approach too steep or shallow by 200ft.
- Instructed to by ATC/QFI.
- Not satisfied with the approach.
- Dangerous balloon or touch down with less than 4000ft remaining.
- Greater than 45 degrees AoB on base.
- Runway not clear or clearance not received by 200ft.
- An āSā turn is required to capture centerline (outside markers or edge lights).
- Not aligned with runway by 350ft (day) or 400ft (night).
- Traffic confliction exists or loss of visual contact with preceding traffic.
- Speed stabalised below threshold speed.
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How long after a check flight can a solo be flown?
48h pre-IRT.
96h post-IRT.
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What are the departure restrictions for solo ops?
- No max. angle climb take-offs.
- No max. angle climbs under 3000ft AGL.
- No practice EFATO.
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What are the arrival options for solo ops?
- Standard initial and pitch (normal or flapless).
- High-key provided less than 3 aircraft in circuit.
- IAP if required due weather.
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What is the minimum distance required before exiting the runway during solo ops?
4000ft for normal approach.
5500ft for flapless approach.
Note: TWY E is 4000ft from both thresholds.
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Can a pre-AHT student carry out a practice flapless full-stop?
No.
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What is the maximum speed for an initial and pitch during solo ops?
240kts.
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What should you do in the event of a runway change during solo ops?
Depart the circuit and rejoin via initial.
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Is sideslipping permitted during solo ops?
Only if endorsed and not below 300ft AGL.
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What are the crosswind and downwind limitations for solo ops?
15kts crosswind and 5kts downwind.
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What solo operations are permitted at Gingin?
Touch and go circuits (TWR active only).
Overshoot PFL NB 200ft AGL.
Note: Circuits not permitted and TWR must be active before IGF13.
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Once a Restricted Instrument Rating is issued, what are the weather limitations for solo ops?
- Standard alternate minima requirements
- More than SCT below 2000ft AGL or cloud base at MSA/LSALT + 500ft
- Visibility < 5km
Note: If any of these conditions are INTER, operations within the PTA may still be authorised. If any of these conditions are TEMPO, operations will not be authorised.
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Can a solo trainee lead a formation take-off?
No.
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How are instrument recoveries to be performed after a formation sortie?
As individual aircraft using their own callsigns.
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Can combat formation be flown solo?
No.
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What is the crosswind limit for take-offs in echelon and stream?
10kts for echelon.
Standard crosswind limit for stream (15kts).
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Can simulated upper air approaches or slow speed rejoins be flown in solo formation?
No.
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Can solo pair approaches or landings be flown?
Only in an emergency.
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What is the minimum height the lead aircraft must be above to rejoin them as wing?
1000ft HAO.
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Can airbrake be used during a rejoin?
No.
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With the approval of DS, what weather conditions would permit recovery using Special VFR?
- Ceiling not less than 1500ft.
- Visibility greater than 5km.
Note: If weather is below VMC, an instrument approach should be conducted instead.
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What should a solo trainee do in the event of an engine failure?
Pre-AHT: Track to High Key for the duty runway. Low Key must be achieved by 2000ft AGL gear down and locked.
Post-AHT: Achieve left or right low key for the duty runway by 2000ft AGL gear down and locked.
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