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1
Q

State the parameters that you should achieve to join through initial for a slow speed join.

A

1000-2000ft QFE
350kts
Approx. 80% RPM.

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2
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State your actions between initial and downwind for a slow speed join.

A

Make the initial radio calls.
Identify all other cct traffic.
Consider the effect of wind on the cct.
Arrive on the deadside at 1000ft QFE (accept speed given by approx 80% RPM).
Abeam the landing threshold select airbrake out.
Initiate the upwind turn once at approx. 230kts.
Select airbrake in to achieve 190kts at the start of the downwind leg.
Place acceleration markers on the HUD horizon.

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3
Q

How should you assess the normal circuit spacing when downwind?

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The wingtip should almost run down the nearside edge of the runway.

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4
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State the parameters you should start the downwind leg at following a slow speed join.

A

190kts
1000ft
Acceleration bars on the HUD horizon.

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5
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You will need to adjust the timing of your Approach Checks to achieve the correct AOA at the end of the downwind leg.

What AOA are you aiming for at the end of the downwind leg?

A

5AOA

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6
Q

When should you cross check speed against AOA in the cct?

What AOA and speed are you looking to cross check at these points?

A

At the end of the downwind leg and on final on your first cct.

Downwind (gear down, 1/2 flap): You are checking that 5AOA corresponds to roughly 160kts +-10kts.

Final (gear down, full flap): 5 AOA should correspond to approx. 130kts.

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7
Q

If there appears to be a deviation between AOA and speed in the cct, what calculation can be made to work out the threshold speed (assuming SCN 7 and full flap)?

A

Threshold Speed = 118kts + 1kt per 100kg of fuel remaining.

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8
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When should you tip in for the final turn for a normal cct, assuming a 10kt headwind?

How should you adjust this for a stronger headwind?

How should you adjust it for a weaker headwind/ nil wind day?

A

Two seconds after you see the piano key diagonal reference point.

Stronger headwind: Turn at or even before the piano key diagonal reference point.

Weaker headwind: Extend the time after the piano key diagonal reference point.

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9
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State how to tip into the Final Turn during a normal cct.

A

Roll to approx. 45 degrees AoB.
Select 7 degrees ND.
Select Down flap.
Pull to achieve the runway centreline.

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10
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What AOA should you aim to achieve around the final turn?

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Ideally 5AOA.

Not greater than 7.5AOA.

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11
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Approximately what height should you be at halfway around the final turn (for a 1000ft cct)?

A

650ft

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12
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What work cycle should you use in the final turn?

A

Runway - alpha - runway - alpha.

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13
Q

What should you do when the PAPIs change from 4 whites to 1 red and 3 whites in the final turn?

A

Bring the nose up to 3 degrees nose down to capture the three degree approach path.

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14
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What should you do if you roll out of the final turn and see 4 red PAPIs?

A

Go around.

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15
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What should you do if AOA increases to over 7.5 in the final turn or final approach?

A

Go around.

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16
Q

What parameters should you be aiming to achieve as you roll out of the final turn?

A

5AOA

Threshold 3 degrees ND in the HUD.

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17
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What work cycle should you use during the final approach?

A

Aimpoint - attitude - alpha.

18
Q

What AOA are you aiming to achieve by the time you reach the threshold?

A

5AOA.

19
Q

What is the target threshold AOA with Gust Factor 5 in place?

A

4AOA.

20
Q

What is the target threshold AOA with Gust Fact 10 in place?

A

3AOA.

21
Q

What should you do if the alpha warner sounds (or buffet is encountered) at any point during final?

A

SSR then Go around.

22
Q

Where should you aim to touch down on the runway?

A

On or just beyond the numbers.

23
Q

State the simultaneous actions taken in the landing roundout.

A

“Check, kick, close”

Check/ reduce the rate of descent - note that this is a check, not a flare.

Kick off the drift - apply opposite aileron as required.

Close the throttle to achieve idle as the main wheels touch the runway.

24
Q

Why is it crucial that both main wheels touchdown at the same time?

What should you do if one wheel touches before the other?

A

A wing drop is likely to occur.

Hold the control column steady to level the aircraft. Apply full power to fly away from the ground.

Do not attempt to wrestle the aircraft to the ground - this will likely result in a PIO.

25
Q

What should you do if you check the RoD too early/ too much (more like a flare) and sideways drift occurs?

A

Apply full power and go around.

26
Q

What should you do if you experience a small bounce on landing?

A

Hold the attitude and allow the aircraft to settle back onto the runway.

27
Q

What should you do if you experience a large bounce and speed is reducing?

A

Apply full power.
Select a level attitude (aircraft symbol on the horizon) whilst full power takes effect.

Then go around.

28
Q

For a full stop landing, what speed should the nosewheel be on the ground by?

A

70kts IAS.

29
Q

For a full stop landing, how should you assess your speed against distance to go?

A

30kts IAS per 1000ft to go is a reasonable rate.

30
Q

What is the maximum speed you should aim to be below with 1000ft to go on a full stop landing?

A

50kts IAS.

31
Q

By what distance to go should IMBS be achieved?

What should you do if you are above IMBS at this distance to go?

A

3000ft to go.

Commence EMBS braking.

32
Q

When should you apply full power on a touch and go?

When is the absolute latest you should apply full power on a touch and go?

A

As soon as the aircraft is settled on the runway.

By the 3000ft to go markers.

33
Q

State how to handle a touch and go from applying full power.

A

Wait for the power to bite.
At rotate speed, smoothly select 7.5 degrees NU.
Commence After Take-Off Checks.
Reduce power as you reach 180kts so that the acceleration markers are level with the 5 degrees NU markers, and speed stabilises at 190kts.
Once gear and flap both indicate up, lower the nose to maintain 5 degrees nose up.

34
Q

State how to carry out an upwind turn from a touch and go.

A

At 190kts and 500ft, roll on 60 degrees AoB and maintain climb angle at about 5 degrees NU.
Pull to get around the turn, maintaining 190kts with power.
Level off at 1000ft, 190kts.

35
Q

What workcycle should you use in the upwind turn to achieve the first gate?

A

Height - Speed - Spacing

36
Q

State the parameter gates used throughout the cct.

A

Upwind Turn Gate: 190kts, 500ft QFE, 60 degrees AoB

Start of Downwind Gate: 190kts, 1000ft QFE, Accel markers on horizon.

Final Turn Gate: 5AoA, 1000ft QFE, wind corrected diagonal.

Final approach gate: 5AoA, threshold 3 degrees ND in HUD.

37
Q

State how to carry out the final turn for a low level cct.

A

Roll into a level turn.
Apply power to maintain speed (approx. 92%).
Select flaps DOWN.
Pull into the top half of the E-bar.
Maintain a level turn until you intercept normal approach parameters.
Then select normal 7 degrees ND attitude until you intercept the 3 degrees ND normal approach.
As you roll out, lead with reducing power to achieve a sensible AoA.

38
Q

State the run-in parameters for a VRIAB.

A

350kts

500ft (800ft on Rwy 31).

39
Q

State how to perform the break on a VRIAB.

A

Approx. 3000ft down the runway, roll to 60-70 degrees AoB. Pull to a maximum of 4G initially.
Select Idle.
Select Airbrake out.
Make break RT call.
Adjust pull to maintain buffet throughout.
Assess spacing. If required, roll out earlier if there is a tightener, capture the correct spacing, then adjust to normal track.
Achieve 1000ft and less than 200kts by the final turn tip in point.

40
Q

What is a good work cycle when performing a break as part of a VRIAB?

A

Height - Speed - Spacing

41
Q

What limits are placed on power setting in the final turn following a VRIAB?

What is a top tip to ensure this is achieved?

A

Power must be increased to above 70% by the time speed reduces to 150kts or by half way around the final turn, whichever comes first.

Once configured, stand the throttle up to achieve 70%.

Hawk Flying (14 decks)

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