Chapter 3 - Emergencies

Question 1

Define land as soon as possible.

Answer 1

Land without delay at the nearest airport where a safe approach and landing is reasonably possible.

Question 2

Define land as soon as practical.

Answer 2

Landing airport and duration of flight is at pilot discretion. Flying past nearest suitable airport is not advertised.

Question 3

How many attempts at resetting a circuit breaker.

Answer 3

One attempt allowed. At discretion of pilot after 1 minute wait with no smoke or burning smell the pilot may reset once if the system is required for safe flight.

Question 4

CAWS

Answer 4

Central advisory and warning system

Question 5

Red CAWS warning

Answer 5

Require immediate action.

Question 6

Amber CAWS caution

Answer 6

Advise that a system is not functioning or an alert to a precautionary situation.

Question 7

Green/Blue CAWS advisories

Answer 7

Indicates a system is functioning.

Question 8

Aural warnings

Answer 8

Aircraft over speed;
Flap over speed;
Stall;
Possible gear up;
Master caution;
Master warning;
Auto pilot diss/engaged;
Altitude deviation.