AIRCRAFT HANDLING FUNDAMENTALS

Question 1

WINDSHIELD STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILDUP DURING FLIGHT

Answer 1

100,000 volts

Question 2

TIE-DOWN CATEGORIES

Answer 2

1) Initial
Up to 45 knots.
Minimum of 6 chains.

2) Normal Weather
Up to 45 knots.
9 chains required.

3) Moderate Weather
46 to 60 knots.
14 chains required.

4) Heavy Weather
Above 60 knots.
20 chains required.

Question 3

TOWING SPEED

Answer 3

Shall not exceed 5 mph or the speed or the slowest walker.

Question 4

MOVE CREW

Answer 4

A team of 6 to 10 personnel.

1) Move Director
2) Brake Rider
3) Chock Walker
4) Safety Observers
5) Tractor Driver

Question 5

MOVE DIRECTOR

Answer 5

Overall responsible for assembling the move crew.

Question 6

BRAKE RIDER

Answer 6

Conducts pre-move inspection of brake system and aircraft.

Question 7

CHOCK WALKER

Answer 7

Removes, carries, and installs the wheel chocks.

Question 8

SAFETY OBSERVERS

Answer 8

Ensures the aircraft is ready to be towed and there is ample clearance for the aircraft.

Question 9

TRACTOR DRIVER

Answer 9

Responsible for the safe and slow movement of the aircraft from hook up to the final parking spot.