Checkpoint 2

Question 1

How do pilots handle inflight emergencies?

Answer 1

Every emergency is different and has a different procedure.

• However, I’d follow some basic rules:
• First, I would control the aircraft;
• After that, identify the problem and work the appropriate checklist;
• Then, I would see if the problem was solved;
• If not, I would declare an emergency and land in the nearest airport.

I would _____ - hipotese

Question 2

How was your first solo flight?

Answer 2

MODEL

• My first solo flight was in ___(time)___
• I was flying a ___(airplane)___ in ___(city)___.
• The weather was ___(Weather condition)___.
• I flew for ___(time)___ minutes and
• I remember I Performed ___(what you did)___
• The landing was ___(good? bad? great?)___
  After landing, I celebrated with my friends.
  _________________________
  EXAMPLE

My first solo flight was in 2010,
I was flying an ARCHER ll in Waterford,
The weather was great, sky was clear,
I flew for 50 minutes,
Performed 4 touch-and-go landings in a visual traffic pattern.
The landing was great,
After landing, I celebrated with friends.

Question 3

What was the worst emergency or flight in your career?

Answer 3

The worst problem I faced during a flight was __________.

• It happened in __(YEAR)__,
• I was flying from ______ to ______,
• And I had a ___(PROBLEM)___.
• So, I decided to ___(SOLUTION)___.
• In the end, I ___(CONCLUSION)___.

Se nunca teve uma emergencia ou problema, conte sobre um voo ruim (turbulencia, uma arremetida…)

Question 4

What do you think about the cockpits in the future?

Answer 4

• Choose one system
  (GPS, FLIGHT SCREENS, AVIONICS, INSTRUMENTS…)
• Mention benefits
  The information will be more precise;
  This will bring more efficiency;
  Reduce the workload; and
  Improve our situational awareness;
  and flight safety.

Question 5

Describe the last airport you operated on.

Answer 5

The last airport I operated on was ___(name)___.
- Runway
- Tower / non-towered
- Procedures
- Security
- Vicinities

________ is a very bad airport, in my opinion.

Question 6

What was the best flight in your career?

Answer 6

The best flight in my career was my _________.
(checkride? first solo flight? First flight as a captain?)

• Year
• Aircraft
• Route
• Duration
• Why was it special?
  _________________
  The best flight in my career was my first flight with my father.
  It was in 2010, and
  I was flying an Archer ll.
  We made a local flight in Michigan
  I remember we flew for 2 hours and
  It was a great experience we shared.

bate-volta = roundtrip
navegação = cross-country

Question 7

Do you believe airplanes will fly themselves in the future?

Answer 7

✅ Yes, I think so.
Because, technology is improving and
automation will be more present inside the cockpits.

I believe that, the cockpit layout will change,

because there will be only 1 pilot onboard.

And all the systems will be enhanced.
In 15 years we will see autonomous aircraft flying everywhere.
______________________________
❌No, I don’t think so.
I think that computers can’t make decisions,

and we’ll need pilots to deal with emergencies and possible problems.

I also believe that passengers will not feel safe flying without a captain in the cockpit.

Question 8

Describe this picture.

Answer 8

In this picture, I can see a …

• Commercial jet with a damaged radome.
• Low-wing, twin-engine aircraft.
• It is a Boeing 737.
• The airplane is parked on a remote stand.
• There is a set of airstairs connected to the front door.
• There are wheel chocks on the nose gear.
• In the background, there’s another airplane.
• The sky was overcast.

Question 9

How do you normally prepare for an early morning flight?

Answer 9

I start my preparation the night before
In the day of the flight, I wake up extra early and go to the airport, There:

• I Gather the Flight Documents;
• Study the Weather Reports;
• Read the Notams;
• Do a Briefing;
• Check the Flight planning.
• Perform a Walkaround;
• Finally, I Prepare the Cockpit.