Circuits & General Handling

Question 1

What height is the OAK circuit?

Answer 1

2400ft AMSL (1070ft AGL)

Question 2

What should the DH be set to when conducting continuous circuits?

Answer 2

100ft AGL

Question 3

What are the elements of the standard approach/departure briefing?

Answer 3

Power: Cat X with XXXkg margin

Wind: Clock direction relative to nose

Plan: Expected/EMERG + crew duties

Question 4

You are on approach to landing and the DH sounds, what should you say?

Answer 4

“DH, landing”

Question 5

Standard climb speed:

Answer 5

75KIAS

Question 6

Vx and Vy

Answer 6

Vx = 50KIAS
Vy = 75KIAS

Question 7

AoB for a climbing turn:

Answer 7

15ºAoB

Question 8

What is the rule of thumb regarding TQ setting and its relationship with RoC?

Answer 8

A change in TORQUE by approx 7% will equate to +/-500ft/min RoC

Question 9

Explain the PWR and attitudes associated with level flight at 75, 100 and 120KIAS:

Answer 9

75 = 48-52% @ 1-2ºNU
100 = 55-60% @ 0ºNU
120 = 70-80% @ 1-2ºND

Question 10

At what height is the low level circuit flown?

Answer 10

1700ft AMSL

Question 11

What angles are associated with shallow, normal and steep approaches?

Answer 11

Shallow = 4º or less
Normal = 5º
Steep = 6º or greater

Question 12

What is meant by termination to the hover vs terminate to zero/zero?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Explain the sequence for the standard take-off:

Answer 13

Level accel to ETL —> set 5-10ºND (HMSD) —> climb up line to ensure 30KIAS by 30FT —> at 75KIAS set 2-3NU @ climb PWR

Question 14

What is the AoB for a rate 1 turn?

Answer 14

15ºAoB

Question 15

When are the after T/O checks required?

Answer 15

During the first departure if constant circuits, otherwise always req

Question 16

What is climb power?

Answer 16

Climb power is HIGE PWR for the day

Question 17

What AoB is crosswind and how does this look in the HMSD?

Answer 17

20ºAoB, the AoB indicator will be at the 2nd tick (each tick is 10º)

Question 18

How can V/S be determined on the HMSD and when should different sources be used?

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Before LDG Cx full:

Answer 19

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)

Question 20

Abbreviated before LDG Cx:

Answer 20

SUP - Set
Gun - Stowed
Park Brake - Off
Tail Wheel - Locked

Question 21

Explain the differences in your actions for the LL circuit?

Answer 21

Accel to 100KIAS prior to XWind, 30ºAoB w/ 50%PMI on base

Question 22

Explain the different levels of AFCS involvement from nothing to TAC mode: (5)

Answer 22

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

Question 23

At 100ft AGL the DH alarm sounds, what should this prompt you to consider? (3)

Answer 23

Committed?
Start arching the approach as required to terminate in the correct spot
Skids straight

Question 24

What is the attitude for 75KIAS climb?

Answer 24

2-3ºNU (2.5º marker on pitch ladder)

Question 25

Under what circumstances is F1 a relevant consideration?

Answer 25

• While flying a slick aircraft OR
• The aircraft has stores and M/ARM is ON

Question 26

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:

Answer 26

“Speeds below 43”
“Centred”
“ON” or “Off” as required