Aviation topics Flashcards
Practice Technical SDEA Questions
What is CRM?
Corporate/Crew Resource Management is a
- Communication technique that
- Improves synergy and communication
- It is basically the use of all available resources to reduce power distance and
- Maintain a high safety standard among the crew
Remember to speak slowly
Why do pilots need a medical certificate and how is it conducted?
We need a medical certificate in order to ensure we are fit to fly.
- The medical exams help us identify any health problems or conditions.
- It is conducted in a specific clinic once a year or every 6 months.
- We go through a full body inspection
- If everything is ok, we get the certificate.
What are your obligations before a flight?
- Gather the Flight Documents
- Study the Weather Reports
- Read the Notams
- Do the Briefing
- Check the Flight planning
- Perform the Walkaround
- Prepare the cockpit
Remember to talk about YOUR REALITY
What is V1?
- Decision speed.
- Maximum speed to reject a takeoff.
- Below V1, we can reject the takeoff safely.
- However, after V1 we must continue.
What is a briefing?
A briefing is a Preflight conversation
about the ost important aspects of the flight,
During the briefing we talk about the:
- flight duration;
- weather conditions;
- cockpit code;
- possible alternatives;
- evacuation procedure.
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It’s a good moment to know the crew and answer questions to get everyone prepared for the flight.
What can cause a tail strike?
A tail strike can be caused by:
- early rotation
- excessive pitch
- cargo movement
- tail wind
- incorrect weight and balance
- mistrimmed stabilizer
What is the difference between a captain and a first officer?
They are both well-trained pilots
However, the captain has:
- complete responsibility (airplane, passengers and regulations);
- full authority, especially during emergencies.
- more experience in aviation, airplane or seniority in the company.
- copilot will assist the captain
How can bad weather affect flight safety?
Bad weather can cause:
- loss of controls
- panic onboard
- structural damage
- a cracked windshield
- system malfunction; or even
- a crash
It is very important to perform a good flight planning and maintain constant communication.
What kind of damages can a bird strike cause?
A bird strike can cause:
- a cracked windshield
- a fuel leak
- an engine failure
- loss of controls
- a weather radar malfunction
- injuries
- a landing gear issue
What are the company’s responsibilities in case of an accident?
In my opinion, companies have full responsibility in case of an accident.
I believe companies must:
- provide support for the victims and their families; and
- pay for ground damages; also,
- help investigators by providing the logbooks, documents and maintenance records;
- create new guidelines to avoid the same problem in the future.
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What is liftoff?
A liftoff is the moment the airplane becomes airborne.
- It happens after the rotation speed
- It’s the exact moment the landing gear leaves the ground and the flight starts.
How can companies improve flight safety?
I believe that companies can do many things to improve flight safety.
They can improve flight safety by:
- Providing continuous training programs and simulator sessions;
- Following the maintenance calendar and safety protocols;
- Updating their manuals and SOPs so we know what to do during the flight.
When companies invest in safety, it helps us as pilots operate in a safe environment, reducing the risk of accidents.
What would you do in case of a depressurization?
In case of a depressurization, I would:
- First, put on the oxygen mask
- After that, establish communication and start an emergency descent
- Then, Inform ATC about the problem and declare an emergency
- And finally, I would land in the nearest suitable airport with medical services waiting.
For which reasons would you cancel a flight?
I would cancel a flight for many reasons, for example:
- Bad weather, like strong winds or poor visibility;
- Structural damage;
- System malfunction;
- NOTAM in my origin or destination airport;
- Medical problem with a crew member.v
How can pilots avoid bad weather?
We can avoid bad weather with:
- A Good flight planning;
- The correct use of the weather radar.
- Visual deviations; and
- Constant communication with ATC or other pilots.
What’s V2?
Takeoff Safety Speed in case of an engine failure during the takeoff roll.
- V2 will provide a good climb rate and obstacle clearance,
- and this speed also guarantees a safe margin from the stall speed.
How can CRM avoid accidents?
CRM focuses on improving crew coordination to reduce risks.
- It encourages clear communication and problem-solving; and
- Helps to avoid misunderstandings;
- Moreover, CRM ensures all crew members contribute with the decision-making during critical situations; It also
- Guarantees that Checklists and procedures are performed correctly.
CRM helps create a safety culture that can prevent accidents caused by human error.
What is a driftdown procedure?
A Driftdown procedure is a series of maneuvers pilots perform when a multi-engine aircraft suffers an engine failure,
And can’t sustain its flight on the current flight level.
So, the pilot needs to descend to a better altitude,
Deviating from obstacles along the flight path.
What are your obligations during cruise?
Today, I am flying a/an __________ and I have many different responsibilities during cruise, for example:
- I have to configure the autopilot;
- Oversee the engine parameters;
- Communicate with ATC;
- Deviate from bad weather;
- Talk to the flight attendants;
- Check the remaining fuel;
- Make sure the airplane is following the correct route;
- and Coordinate the approach time.
This is a simple part of the flight but it requires lots of attention.
Use your reality
When do pilots need to perform an emergency landing?
We need to perform an emergency landing when there is a situation that makes continuing the flight unsafe.
This could happen due to:
- System malfunction;
- Engine failure;
- Fire or smoke onboard.
- Severe weather;
- Control problems;
- Structural damage;
- Fuel leak that caused an engine flameout;
We are well-trained and can make emergency landings safely.
When do pilots need to go around?
Pilots will need to go around, due to anything that could compromise flight safety, such as:
- an unstabilized approach
- incorrect configuration
- birds/drone on their flight path
- controller’s request
- runway incursion
- windshear warning.
Which problems can pilots have during taxi?
We can have an array of problems during taxi, including:
- A tire blowout;
- A brake failure;
- An engine malfunction
- A ground collision; or even cause a
- runway incursion if we are not careful.
What can cause a runway overrun?
A runway overrun can be caused by:
- a deep landing
- an overspeed during approach
- brake failure
- or a contaminated runway
- We could make incorrect calculations;
- suffer a tire blowout
- or even lose our situational awareness
What is the importance of GPS for aviation?
The GPS is our main navigation system, because it is very accurate, precise and easy to operate.
It is important, because it:
- Reduces our workload;
- Provides direct routes;
- Enhances flight safety; and
- Decreases flight time and operational costs;
In conclusion, I believe the GPS is the best and most reliable navigation equipment today.
Compare these 2 aircraft.
The Cessna 152 is a high-wing, single-engine airplane powered by propeller.
This aircraft has capacity for 2 people and maximum altitude of 12.000ft.
ON THE OTHER HAND,
The A380 is the largest passenger aircraft in the world.
It is a low-wing, quad-jet engine airliner with capacity for over 550 passengers.
The A380 is faster, bigger and safer than the Cessna.
The cessna152 is cheaper and easier to operate than the A380.
