ATPL General Knowledge Flashcards
What CAA rule deals with pilot licence and ratings
CAR Part 61
What is they definition of Flight Time
the total time from the moment an aircraft first moves for the purpose of flight until the moment it comes to rest at the end of the flight including any associated push back, taxiing and subsequent holding time
Privileges of an ATPL
(1) any of the privileges of a private and commercial pilot licence:
(2) act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft that is required to be operated with a co-pilot and is engaged on an air transport operation or an operation for hire or reward
Car Part 121 definition
Greater that 30 seats not including crew members
Payload greater than 3410
Company policy regarding use of automation
Automation shall be used to reduce pilot workload and enhance situational awareness. Flight crew are to determine the optimal use of automation in any given situation. Crew must be proficient in operating the aircraft in all levels of automation, and must have the skills needed to move from one level of automation to another.
What are the sterile flight deck procedures
1.3.4 Sterile Flight Deck
The sterile flight deck is a condition where crew refrain from non-essential activities during critical phases of flight. Sterile flight deck procedures define the activities and communications that can and cannot be accomplished during a critical phase of flight.
No crew member shall perform any duty during a critical phase of flight except those duties required for the safe operation of the aircraft. Paperwork, PAs, and non-operational conversation, should be kept to a minimum.
When is a single alternate required,
When is two alternates required
If destination only has one non ground based approach need and alternate
One alternate: +/- 1 hour of ETA, Weather below MDA/Da +1000 vis below 5000m or below min vis+2000m
Two alternates: when weather at alternate is less than the requirements above, that meet the alternate aerodrome criteria
Define prevailing visibility
When
What is the purpose of final reserve fuel
Half an hour extra for exceptional circumstances
What declaration should crew make to ATC when fuel in tanks = final reserve fuel
Minimum Fuel
What is MSA obstacle clearance in mountainous zones
+2000’
Can ATC or pilots use VORSEC charts to hold at a unpublished fix
Yes, you can random tracking as long as you comply with the VORSEC heights
What is TIBA and the Frequency
.1.1 TIBA are reports and information transmitted by pilots for the information of pilots of other aircraft in the vicinity following a significant disruption to air traffic or telecommunication services.
What do you if under radar vectors and not cleared for approach and reach inbound track
Continue on heading
Emergency Transponder codes
7500 - hijack
7600 - radio failure
7700 - mayday situation
When can you expect to be issued an expected approach time
When required to hold for more than 5 mins
Approaching AKL, HIALS fails - does this effect minima
Yes
What colour are taxiway centreline lights
Green WLG
What colour are taxiway edge lights
Blue
Runway centreline lights are white, and transition to red at what distance from runway end
Don’t know
Definition of MDA and DA
MDA - minimum descent altitude on a non precision approach
DA - altitude at which if not visual on a precision approach a missed approach must be commenced
How is the highest elevation on a IFG chart depicted
Not sure
What are the requirements that need to be met I conduct a visual approach
Ceiling below the prouder commencement altitude
Unless otherwise stated what is the minimum climb gradient on a SID
3.3 percent
Can a victuals approach be requested if the cloud base is below the aircrafts altitude
Not sure
What lighting must a pilot have in sight before requesting a visual approach at night
Runway lights
What triggers the use of reduced takeoff minima procedures
Cloud below 300’ and 1500m
When should a pilot report established in a holding pattern
When crossing the fix after a joining procedure or when joining
Timing for the outbound leg of a holding pattern
1 min not sure
With regard to PBN, what is the max cross track error/deviation expected when not turning due to track change
Not sure
With regulatory factors applied, how much runway should remain with a normal landing on a dry runway
60 not sure
According to CAA rules, when should flight crew don oxy masks
When ….
MEL time limitations for Cat A,B,C
24 hours not sure
At airports without maintenance support, can the FO sign the release to service
Yes
Where does the final approach segment commence
2nm prior to the final fix
Cat C Speeds
115 - 160 final approach
160 - 240 initial approach
Max circling 180knots
Missed approach max 240
Cat B Speeds
Vat91 - 120 85 - 130 final approach 120 - 180 initial approach (140) for reversals 135 max circling 150 max missed approach
When can an approach be commenced if the weather is below the landing minima
Not if ceiling is below the MDA/DA
Only if the vis is below.
At AA, WN, CH, OH on first contact you pass on altitude passing and climbing to. What four items do you pass on at other ADs
Altitude passing
Altitude climbing to
ETA and first waypoint
Not sure
What does the black shading on IAPchart NAV AID frequency box indicate?
No circling on that side of the aid
What ATC separation is provided between IFR aircraft in Class G Airspace
Traffic Info only
Wake turbulence separation, what is the weight range for medium aircraft
Not sure
What does local standby mean
Airport fire rescue is ready, others on standby
