Circuits & General Handling Flashcards
What height is the OAK circuit?
2400ft AMSL (1070ft AGL)
What should the DH be set to when conducting continuous circuits?
100ft AGL
What are the elements of the standard approach/departure briefing?
Power: Cat X with XXXkg margin
Wind: Clock direction relative to nose
Plan: Expected/EMERG + crew duties
You are on approach to landing and the DH sounds, what should you say?
“DH, landing”
Standard climb speed:
75KIAS
Vx and Vy
Vx = 50KIAS
Vy = 75KIAS
AoB for a climbing turn:
15ºAoB
What is the rule of thumb regarding TQ setting and its relationship with RoC?
A change in TORQUE by approx 7% will equate to +/-500ft/min RoC
Explain the PWR and attitudes associated with level flight at 75, 100 and 120KIAS:
75 = 48-52% @ 1-2ºNU
100 = 55-60% @ 0ºNU
120 = 70-80% @ 1-2ºND
At what height is the low level circuit flown?
1700ft AMSL
What angles are associated with shallow, normal and steep approaches?
Shallow = 4º or less
Normal = 5º
Steep = 6º or greater
What is meant by termination to the hover vs terminate to zero/zero?
Hover = Approach is terminated to the 10ft hover with 0kts GS
Zero/zero = Terminated to the ground so as to reach a specific landing point with zero G/S just as the aircraft touches the surface
Explain the sequence for the standard take-off:
Level accel to ETL —> set 5-10ºND (HMSD) —> climb up line to ensure 30KIAS by 30FT —> at 75KIAS set 2-3NU @ climb PWR
What is the AoB for a rate 1 turn?
15ºAoB
When are the after T/O checks required?
During the first departure if constant circuits, otherwise always req
What is climb power?
Climb power is HIGE PWR for the day
What AoB is crosswind and how does this look in the HMSD?
20ºAoB, the AoB indicator will be at the 2nd tick (each tick is 10º)
How can V/S be determined on the HMSD and when should different sources be used?
VV - Above/below the horizon to determine if climbing/descending
V/S indicator - Since the VV cannot move with the head, V/S is particularly useful during steep turns or when looking into the turn as it allows the pilot to assess V/S without looking straight ahead.
Before LDG Cx full:
ASF - As req
PFD - Check set
OEI PWR - SUP
M/ARM - As req
Firing safety - Safe, guarded
Weapons - Deactivated
Gun - Stowed
Laser - As req
EWS - As req
IFF - As req
Park Brake -As req
Tail wheel - Locked
ANT.LT - Off (Amphibious ops)
Abbreviated before LDG Cx:
SUP - Set
Gun - Stowed
Park Brake - Off
Tail Wheel - Locked
Explain the differences in your actions for the LL circuit?
Accel to 100KIAS prior to XWind, 30ºAoB w/ 50%PMI on base
Explain the different levels of AFCS involvement from nothing to TAC mode: (5)
AFCS Disengaged:
- All AFCS is disengaged, FTR and beep trims work to move actuators, spring tension holds cyclic
SAS Only (AP2/AP1 ON):
- SAS is now engaged working to dampen out flight controls, SAS will work to dampen pilot inputs as well, magnetic clutches disengage, trims not available
Trim Feel (CSAS):
- CSAS can identify pilot inputs, magnetic clutches reengaged on cyclic
Auto trims on:
- Attitude and heading hold possible however pilot has to trim to the position (like the EC-135)
TAC Mode:
- Full follow up trims, pilot sets attitude aircraft holds attitude nil use of trims required
At 100ft AGL the DH alarm sounds, what should this prompt you to consider? (3)
Committed?
Start arching the approach as required to terminate in the correct spot
Skids straight
What is the attitude for 75KIAS climb?
2-3ºNU (2.5º marker on pitch ladder)
Under what circumstances is F1 a relevant consideration?
- While flying a slick aircraft OR
- The aircraft has stores and M/ARM is ON
What is the verbology required when G/S is below 43kts, centering the cyclic from the other seat and announcing the park brake is applied:
“Speeds below 43”
“Centred”
“ON” or “Off” as required
