Circuits

Question 1

Describe the slow speed join

Answer 1

Question 2

Describe the VRIAB

Answer 2

Question 3

Describe the Low Level circuit

Answer 3

Question 4

Describe the heavyweight circuit

Answer 4

Question 5

How would you work out the drift in the circuit?

Answer 5

Max Drift = Wind / TAS (nm/min)

Max Drift = Wind / 3

Apply clock code

Question 6

How would you work out when to tip final?

How many bananas would you wait to tip in a 15kt tailwind?

Answer 6

Tailwind Component = 90 - Wind Angle * Clock code

Question 7

Describe the Mona-Valley transits

Answer 7

Question 8

Describe the Valley-Mona Transits

Answer 8

Question 9

Where is the avoid at Mona?

Answer 9

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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

Question 11

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

Answer 11

50kts IAS.

Question 12

By what distance to go should IMBS be achieved?

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

Answer 12

3000ft to go.

Commence EMBS braking.