Actual Questions asked

Question 1

Convert kts to m/s

Answer 1

divide by 2

Question 2

Calculate crosswind component

Answer 2

Clock Method - 60min = 60 degress - Anything greater the full component is crosswind
45 degrees = 45 min, 3/4 = 3/4 of the wind is the crosswind
30 degrees = 30min, 1/2 hour = 1/2 the wind component ect ect ect…

Question 3

Altitude correction for temperature deviation

Answer 3

10% of your altitude or more correctly via the table on board the aircraft

Question 4

What is the troposphere height at the poles and the equator

Answer 4

Poles - 30000ft

Equator - 56000ft

Question 5

How many aircrafts in each Fleet

Answer 5

A330 - 43
A340 - 10
777 - 68
747 - 29

Question 6

What direction does Jetstream wind Blow

Answer 6

West To East (Westerly)

Question 7

What weather can you expect at a warm front

Answer 7

Ci
Cs
As
Ns

Clear Skies

Cold Sector - CB

Question 8

What is development stage of a thunderstorm categorized by

Answer 8

Updrafts

Question 9

Challenges of flying over the Poles

Answer 9

Cold Temperatures, Radiation, FDP and fatigue on crew, grid navigation

Question 10

How do you deal with cold fuel temperatures

Answer 10

Fuel additives

Use fuel from center and tail tank as they are less exposed to elements as wing tanks

Question 11

What is the freezing point of Jet A1

Answer 11

-47 degrees

Question 12

LLWAS

Answer 12

Low Level Wind shear Alerting System

6-33 anemometers placed around the airfield sensing wind speed and direction to alert pilots of possible wind shear

Question 13

Wind shear recovering and procedures

Answer 13

1) Select Most favorable runway
2) lowest possible flap setting to maximize climb gradient
3) Set predictive wind shear mode on the WX radar for detection
4) Monitor indicated airspeed closly

Recover

1) maximum available thrust
2) Follow flight director guide with predictive wind shear inputs
3) Do not make configuration changes

Landing - TOGO and go-around

Question 14

Cathay Pacific Subsidaries

Answer 14

Dragon Air
Air Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific Holidays
Cathay Pacific Catering services
Hong Kong Airport Services
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals
Vogue Laundry Services
Hong Kong Engineering company limited
One world Alliance

Question 15

Flaps Powered on the 747

Answer 15

LE - Pnemautic
TE - Hydraulic

FCU - Flap control unit

1. Primary (as above)
2. Secondary (electrically driven)
3. Basic electric Driven (No asymmetry protection)

Question 16

On 747 is VMCA or VMCG higher

Answer 16

VMCG is higher, not allowing 5 degree bank to the live engine to reduce asymmetric force

Question 17

What is ACARS

Answer 17

Air Communications and Reporting System

Question 18

V1
Vr
V2

Answer 18

V1 - Take off decision speed - Continue to screen height (35ft) within TODA and to abort and stop within TORA

Cannot be less than Vmcg or greater than Vr or Vmbe

Vr - The speed at which rotation will allow V2 by 35ft

Cannot be less than 1.05xVmca

V2 - Take off safety speed in the event of a failure.

Cannot be less than 1.10xVMC or 1.20xVs

Question 19

V3
Vmca
Vmcg
Vref
Vmbe

Answer 19

V3 - All engine screen speed, assumed speed to reach 35ft with all engines running

Vmca - Min control speed in the air
Vmcg - Min control speed on the ground - aerdynamic controls only

Vref - Speed at threshold crossing height (50ft) 1.3xVs

Vmbe - Maximum brake energy absorption speed

Question 20

Long Range Cruise Vs Max cruise power

Answer 20

Max Range Cruise - speed for a given weight and altitude where max FUEL MILEAGE is obtained

LRC - speed higher than Max Range Cruise (10kts) which results in a 1% milage loss at contstant alt, LRC requires a gradual reduction in cruise speed as gross weight decreases with fuel burn

Higher Mach No = Higher TAS = Higher GS = Shorter flight time = Higher SFC

Question 21

EGPWS vs GPWS

Inputs and Mode’s

Answer 21

GPWS - Radio Alt, VSI, Glideslope
EGPWS - Radio alt, VSI, Glideslope and GPS for predictive mode

Main advantage of EGPWS is the predictive terrain function

MODES

1. Excessive ROD
   2a. Excessive terrain closure A/C not in landing config
   2b. Excessive terrain closure A/C not in landing config
   (Difference is the heights)
2. Negative Rate of climb after take-off
   4a. Unsafe terrain - TO LOW GEAR
   4b. Unsafe terrain - TO LOW FLAPS
3. Glideslope
4. Minima’s call

Question 22

Optimum Altitude

Answer 22

For a given thrust setting will equal the maximum range speed
Cruise alt for min fuel burn at LRC
Increases with reduced weight and a decrease in temp

Question 23

Advantages of the 747-400

Answer 23

ETOPS compliant
Greater payload and range than previous models
Greater capacity and range compared to the A340

Question 24

What should you do if a large build up of ice is noticed on the engine intakes

Answer 24

Select engine anti ice on individually

Question 25

How does TCAS Work

Answer 25

By interrogating the transponders of other aircraft’s to determine there range and relative altitude