Airborne Checks

Question 1

After T/O Checks:

Answer 1

LDG Gear - UP
Flaps - UP

Question 2

Pre Manoeuvre checks:

Answer 2

HASELL as follows:

ALAP:
Height sufficient to recover by _____ft
Airframe - As Required

ALAP:
Security - harness/loose articles (check rear)
Engine - Complete a set of FEPO checks

ALAP:
Locality - Suitable
Lookout

Question 3

Descent/Rejoin Checks:

2 checks then ALAP, 2 checks then ALAP

Answer 3

FIRARA as follows:

ALAP:
Fuel - Contents, balanced
Instruments - Erect/synchronised

ALAP:
Radio/avionics - HDG Bug for downwind
Altimeters (PFD/SFD) - QNH ____ Set, compare

ALAP:
RADALT - As required
Arm Switch - Safe

Question 4

Before Landing Checks:

Answer 4

ALAP Cycle

Airspeed - Below 180KIAS
Airbrake - In/as required
LDG Gear - Handle down
Flaps - Landing

Pause, power (25% to 36%), push (nose down), TRIM (3 seconds)

Gear - Down
Flaps - Landing
Brakes - Checked

Question 5

Final Checks

Answer 5

Landing Gear - DN, 3 Greens
Flaps - LDG
Runway - Cleared/occupied
Cleared - Land/touch and go/continue

Question 6

Climb/Periodic Checks

2 checks then ALAP, 2 checks then ALAP

Answer 6

Fuel - Contents/balance/transfer
Engine - Check MFD/EMD
Pressurisation - Monitor
Oxy* - Flow, blinker, EO (Check rear)

Question 7

What is the ALAP cycle?

Answer 7

Attitude - Confirm correct
Lookout - scan from L/R wing tip for traffic
Attitude - Confirm correct
Performance - Scan between alt, heading (HSI) and IAS

Question 8

What are the trim procedures?

Answer 8

Select (the attitude that you want)
Hold (the stick/rudder pedals to confirm control forces)
Trim (so that control forces are removed and a hands free attitude is maintained)

Question 9

For moving LDG Gear, Air brake and Flaps, what is checked to confirm function?

Answer 9

Limitation- Confirm below 180KIAS
Operation- Confirm you are moving the right level/switch/handle
Indication- Confirm change by reference of digital indication on the MFDs/LGCU

Question 10

What is the rough S&L attitude and power?

Answer 10

Horizon halfway up the HUD @ 53% TQ

Question 11

What is the T/O attitude and PWR?

Answer 11

UFCP in line with the horizon, approx +10º pitch, PCL full FWD

Question 12

What is the rough climb attitude, IAS and PWR setting?

Answer 12

Horizon intersects mid mirrors, 180KIAS, 15ºNU with PCL full FWD

Question 13

What are the checks/requirements for the recovery?

Answer 13

AAABC

A - ATIS
A - Aids (CSEL (RWY into UFCP), QNH, HDG Bug)
A - Airways clearance (request most convenient initial
B - Brief
C - Checks

Question 14

While on finals, what do you monitor IOT control the aircraft?

Answer 14

Aim point
Aspect (am I high/low?)
Airspeed (110KIAS)