AirA SI (OPS) 3-6 General Flying Procedures Flashcards
What are the wind limitations for ejection considerations? Who requires approval for this to occur?
- Steady wind strength 30 kts or gusting above 35 kts
- OC AirA or delegate approval is required if this is exceeded.
What are the wind limitations for TO and Landing ?
- 10 kts downwind
- 24 kts crosswind
What is the minimum runway length? How does it change with altitude increase?
- 5000 ft or longer unless specifically authorized and flight performance is suitable.
- 5% increase for every 1000 ft AMSL
What must checklist items in bold be performed? What about asterisked items?
- Bold items are said out loud if both seats are occupied
- Asterisked items are items that need to be verbalized and then say “Check rear” where the rear occupant will complete the item of the checklist then verbally respond with “Checked rear”
What is maximum ramp weight? Max weight at TO?
MRW = 3120 kg MTOW = 3100 kg in clean config
For training sorties when the aircraft is operated either solo or dual, with covers and blankets in the baggage compartment, is the A/C within weight limits?
Yes
How should the PSP deployment be selected?
To ‘Auto’ unless enroute considerations warrants ‘MAN’ selection
What is ISS set to when front seat is occupied by unqualified pilot? What about for SOLO ops?
- REAR for unqualified pilot in front seat
- INDEPENDENT for Solo ops
Under what circumstances can the CFS pin be kept in until canopy is closed and locked?
For wet weather ops to minimize water ingress during inclement weather.
What are the 3 safety precautions that should be kept before the canopy is closed with CFS pin removed?
1) Aircraft occupants wearing flying gloves, arms covered, collar and front zip raised to provide neck protection, helmet with oxygen mask on faces and visor lowered
2) Visually checked that the CFS striker plate is clear of obstruction
3) Signal ground handler when applicable and verify personelle are clear of CFS danger area.
How should each pilot check the pins?
- Each pilot checks that both are in the coaming.
- Rear pilot should stow the rear seat pin with the T perpendicular to the coaming to enable the front pilot to sign the rear pin using front cockpit mirror.
What should be avoided with the canopy lock mechanism?
Ensure that elbows or any other item are not resting on the canopy rail.
Can aircraft be taxied under the parking shelter with seat pins live?
No
What are ground crew signals with regards to seat pins in stowage area?
1) By Day: Horizontal arm signal means seat pin is still in the stowage area.
2) By night, same signal using wands
What does a thumbs up from ground crew mean with regards to seat pins in stowage area? How should pilot respond?
- Thumbs up means ground crew cannot see any seat pins in the stowage areas
- If true, pilots should respond with thumbs up, if not true pilots should respond with thumbs down and immediately correct.