AirA SIs Flashcards

3-2 Low Flying 3-3 PC-21 Emergency Procedures 3-4 Instrument Flying Procedures 3-6 PC-21 General Flying Procedures 3-10 PC-21 Night Flying Procedures 3-103 Fuel Policy 6-2 PC-21 Extreme Weather Operations 6-3 Anthropometric Limits 6-6 Crew Duty Limits Required: 3-9 PC-21 Formation Procedures 3-12 PC-21 Navigation Procedures 3-301 Aerobatics 3-305 Emergency and Abnormal Situations - General 6-8 G Awareness and Warm-up 6-301 Cockpit FOD

1
Q

When can low flying be conducted?

A

VMC by day.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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2
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What should the RADALT be set to?

A

80% of lowest authorized altitude.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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3
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Can low flying continue if the RADALT fails? At what height?

A

Yes. Not below 250ft HAOW 600m.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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4
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TAWS has not been approved for operational use. What should you do if TAWS generates a warning during flight?

A

The aircraft should be climbed to the lesser of 1000ft HAOW 600m or until the warning ceases.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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5
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What is the low flying minima for undergraduate students?

A

250ft HAOW 600m.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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6
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What is the minimum height to avoid noise impact to livestock?

A

1000ft AGL or 600m laterally if vertical separation not available.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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7
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What is the minimum EFATO turnback height for a trained and qualified pilot?

A

1000ft.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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8
Q

To mitigate the risks from a bleed air failure, how much flight fuel must be carried onboard (at all times) for continued flight at 10,000ft to a diversion airfield?

A

650lb.

Note: This includes take-off, climb, cruise and land. This does NOT include variable and holding fuel. Fixed reserve is reduced to 100lb.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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9
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What should you do in the case of a pressurization failure?

A

Select oxygen to MAX while above 21,000ft and descend as soon as possible to 21,000ft cabin altitude or below.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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10
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When using EO2, what altitude should you conduct an emergency descent to first before adopting a glide profile?

A

14,000ft.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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11
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What are the minimum heights for a controllability check in VMC and IMC?

A

VMC: 3000ft HAO
IMC: LSALT + 2000ft

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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12
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What is the procedure for a controllability check?

A
  1. Climb to appropriate height (3000ft or LSALT + 2000ft).
  2. Reduce airspeed to the highest of the following:
    a. Threshold speed for current configuration (flap/flapless)
    b. Speed at which half control deflection is required for SNL
    c. Speed at which buffet/stall warning/abnormal control occurs
  3. Conduct straight-in approach at selected speed + 10kts

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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13
Q

What power setting should you select following a bird strike if engine damage is suspected?

A

The power should be left at the current setting (unless more is required for terrain avoidance).

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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14
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What should you do following a bird strike if airframe damage is suspected?

A

Climb to at least 3000ft HAO at a speed equal to or greater than when the damage occurred and transit to the nearest suitable airfield. Conduct a controllability check.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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15
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What should you do following a bird strike if flap damage is suspected?

A

Leave the flaps in the current position. Conduct a controllability check.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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16
Q

What Aircraft Performance Category is the PC-21?

A

Category C.

Note: Based on actual handling speed. Aircraft fits into Category B based on Vat alone.

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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17
Q

List the PC-21 independent NAVAIDs.

A
  1. VOR and ILS (2 x independent RX)
  2. TACAN-DME (1 x independent TX/RX)
  3. GLSSU (2 x conditionally independent RX)
    a. Both seats occupied OR;
    b. The RNAV approach for the destination is loaded in the active flight plan for the forecasted runway with no discontinuities AND;
    c. If an alternate is required for a destination that has no ground-based NAVAIDS, the alternate must be calculated using a non-RNAV approach.

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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18
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What is the priority for setting the ALT alert?

A
  1. Cleared/planned altitude
  2. Airspace limit
  3. LSALT during unrestricted descent
  4. Instrument approach altitudes as follows:
    a. Fix altitude
    b. Next limiting altitude
    c. Missed approach altitude
    d. Onwards cleared/planned altitude

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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19
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When are altimetry checks to be conducted?

A
  1. Climbing through transition altitude
  2. Descending through:
    a. FL150
    b. Transition level
    c. A100
    d. A050, A040, A030, A020, A010
  3. 1000ft before an assigned level
  4. 200ft before an MDA/DA

Note: 2d is not required during a published IAP

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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20
Q

What should the RADALT be set to during a:

1) 3D IAP
2) 2D IAP with FAF
3) 2D IAP without FAF or for circling

A
  1. HAT
  2. 250ft
  3. 400ft

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21
Q

What OAT requires the PROP and INTAKE to be selected?

A

Less than 4C.

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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22
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What is the take-off minima for the PC-21?

A

300ft cloud ceiling and 2000m visibility.

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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23
Q

What are the wind limitations for ejection?

A

30G35.

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24
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What is the downwind limitation for take-off and landing?

A

10kts.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

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25
Q

What is the minimum runway length for the PC-21?

A

5000ft at sea level. This increases by 5% per 1000ft for take-off.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

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26
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For the PC-21, what is the:

1) Aircraft basic weight
2) Maximum zero-fuel weight
3) MTOW
4) Maximum ramp weight

A
  1. 2343kg
  2. 2750kg
  3. 3100kg
  4. 3120kg

AirA SI OPS 3-6

27
Q

When should the PSP ADU be selected to MAN?

A

If there is a relevant threat from trees or obstacles enroute.

Note: If there is ANY chance of ejection over water during the sortie, it must be left in AUTO.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

28
Q

How should the ISS be set?

A

The ISS should be set to whichever seat has the qualified pilot:

BOTH for both seats.
REAR if rear seat.
INDEPENDANT if front seat or solo.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

29
Q

What 3 things must be done before closing the canopy?

A
  1. Occupants fully covered with gloves, sleeves, collar, helmet, visor and mask.
  2. CFS striker plate is cleared of obstruction
  3. Signal ground crew

AirA SI OPS 3-6

30
Q

What is the only circumstance that the CFS pin can remain installed while entering the aircraft?

A

During wet weather the pin can remain installed until after the normal strap-in procedure to prevent harness fouling.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

31
Q

What is the procedure if a pin is in an unsafe position after taxiing under a carport?

A

Taxi forward and re-conduct the after landing checks.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

32
Q

What is the procedure for a dropped pin?

A

Taxi to the designated dropped pin location and contact maintenance for a replacement pin. The rear occupant should set the ISS to independant.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

33
Q

When should the intake bypass be selected before take-off and landing?

A

In areas of FOD such as unswept runways or high bird activity.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

34
Q

What is the accuracy and resolution of the ADS-B DLINK system?

A

200ft accuracy with 1000ft resolution.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

35
Q

What is the taxi speed of the PC-21 in parking areas and on taxiways?

A

10kts in parking areas and 20kts on taxiways.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

36
Q

What is the taxi speed of the PC-21 in parking areas and on taxiways?

A

10kts in parking areas and 20kts on taxiways.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

37
Q

What is the required taxi separation between other aircraft and FOD?

A

50m for other aircraft and 100m for FOD.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

38
Q

What should the ALT and RADALT be set to for circuit operations?

A

ALT set to 1000ft above clearance limit.
RADALT set to 0ft.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

39
Q

What height should spin recovery be initiated and completed?

A

Recovery initiated by 6000ft HAOW 600m or above cloud.
Recovery completed by 3000ft HAOW 600m or above cloud.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

40
Q

What is the PC-21 bird strike rating?

A

1kg at 300kts.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

41
Q

What speed limit and at what altitude is in effect near bird hazards?

A

300kts when below 2000ft AGL.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

42
Q

How much runway remaining is required for full power to be applied in a touch and go before the take-off must be aborted?

A

4000ft.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

43
Q

At what speed should braking be reduced to prevent skidding when the anti-skid system deactivates?

A

Reduce braking after 25kts.

Note: Antiskid deactivates at 10kts.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

44
Q

How much additional runway is required for manual braking?

A

8% longer ground roll.

Note: This is already factored into the 4000ft required for an aborted take-off.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

45
Q

When should ground power be connected for night flying?

A

Prior to commencing the pre-flight.

AirA SI OPS 3-10

46
Q

What should the external lights be set to for night flying?

A
Until line-up:
NAV - 5%
RED ANTI-COL - DIM
WHITE ANTI-COL - OFF
FORM - MAX
RECOG - OFF
LANDING - As required

After line-up:
All lights ON MAX

After take-off:
LANDING - OFF
RECOG - OFF

AirA SI OPS 3-10

47
Q

How is taxi fuel calculated? What is this value for the PC-21?

A

From engine start to take-off.

50lbs.

AirA SI OPS 3-103

48
Q

How is flight fuel calculated?

A

Take-off + climb + cruise + descent to 1500ft overhead aerodrome.

AirA SI OPS 3-103

49
Q

How is approach fuel calculated? What is this value for the PC-21?

A

From IAF to downwind for circling.

80lbs.

AirA SI OPS 3-103

50
Q

How is diversion fuel calculated?

A

From missed approach point to 1500ft overhead diversion aerodrome.

AirA SI OPS 3-103

51
Q

What is variable fuel reserve used for? What is this value for the PC-21?

A
  1. Non-availability of planned cruising levels.
  2. Weather avoidance.
  3. Wind, temperature and icing conditions worse than forecasted.

10%.

AirA SI OPS 3-103

52
Q

How is fixed fuel reserve calculated? What is this value for the PC-21?

A

30 mins holding at 1500ft above aerodrome.

200lbs.

Note: Should never be used during normal flight.

AirA SI OPS 3-103

53
Q

What is the rate used to calculate holding fuel for the PC-21?

A

400lbs/h.

Note: Based on 160kts.

AirA SI OPS 3-103

54
Q

When should MIN FUEL be declared?

A

When committed to a specific aerodrome, it is calculated that any change to the existing clearance will result in landing with less than the FFR.

AirA SI OPS 3-103 (FIHA ENR 1.1 - 10.9.5)

55
Q

When should a MAYDAY be declared with regards to remaining fuel?

A

When it is calculated that the fuel remaining after landing at the NEAREST aerodrome will be less than FFR.

AirA SI OPS 3-103 (FIHA ENR 1.1 - 10.9.6)

56
Q

When must approach fuel be added to fuel calculations?

A
  1. More than SCT below LSALT + 500ft.
  2. Visibility < 8km.

AirA SI OPS 3-103

57
Q

What is the definition of aerobatic flight?

A

AoB > 90 degrees.
Pitch > 45 degrees.
Speed < 1.3 Vs.

AirA SI OPS 3-301

58
Q

What is the lowest height for any part of an aerobatic manoeuvre?

A

3000ft HAOW 600m.

AirA SI OPS 3-301

59
Q

What is the maximum local temperature for flying operations to continue?

A

40C.

AirA SI OPS 6-2

60
Q

What is the body mass limits for the CH16C ejection seat?

A

55.8 - 120.4kg.

AirA SI OPS 6-3

61
Q

What is the maximum duty period and minimum rest period?

A

Duty: 11h
Rest: 10h

AirA SI OPS 6-6

62
Q

What is the maximum number of flying hours and sorties per day (UGRAD)?

A

4h and 3 sorties.

Note: 14h and 10 sorties per week.

AirA SI OPS 6-6

63
Q

What is the minimum rest period after a simulator event?

A

2h between end of simulator and commencement of taxi.

AirA SI OPS 6-6