Approach Profile

Question 1

What distance to add on to descent distance

Answer 1

10nm

Question 2

Descent distance calculation

Answer 2

3 x height + 10NM

Ie 36000ft = 3 x 36 = 108nm +10 = 118nm

Question 3

Flap 5 speed and distance/height

Answer 3

180kts at 10NM to go/platform alt

Question 4

PF What to do when cleared for approach

Answer 4

Arm localiser

Question 5

PM call when localiser armed and subsequent

Answer 5

-LOC armed
-LOC alive
-LOC capture

Question 6

PF what to do when turned final

Answer 6

-arm approach

Question 7

PM calls once approach selected

Answer 7

-G/S armed
-G/S alive

Question 8

PF what ask when glide slope alive

Answer 8

-gear down
-flap 20
-arm speed brakes

Question 9

PF what to do when 1/2 scale GS deflection

Answer 9

-Flap 30
-Speedbrakes
-landing checks

Question 10

What to do at glideslope capture

Answer 10

Set missed approach alt

Question 11

Standard calls for both after what point

Answer 11

1000ft stable check

Question 12

How to coordinate pitch and thrust when landing

Answer 12

Reduce thrust after pitching up

Question 13

What to be at 8000ft with 25miles to go

Answer 13

Clean 250kts