Climb

Question 1

PILOT MONITORING AFTER TAKEOFF CHECK FLOW

Answer 1

• CLIMB THRUST
• CROSS FLOW
• BLEED VALVES
• APU STOP
• IGNITION
• WINDSHIELD HEAT
• LANDING GEAR
• FLAPS
• THRUST REVERSERS
• PERF PAGE
• CAS

Question 2

ALTIMETERS What to set? International?

Answer 2

Altimeters are set to 29.92 at or above 18,000 ft MSL or as directed in international operations

Question 3

Speeds Below 10,000 ft

Answer 3

Normal 250 kt
Minimum VMD

Question 4

Speed Above 10,000 ft Normal

Answer 4

250 to .70 (290 to .74 CRJ 700/900)

Question 5

Speed Above 10,000 ft Long Range

Answer 5

250 to .70 (.74 CRJ 700/900)

Question 6

Speed Above 10,000 ft High Speed

Answer 6

290 to .77 Minimum 250 to .70 (.74 CRJ 700/900)

Question 7

Above FL180 Exterior Lights may be extinguished except for:

Answer 7

• NAV
• BEACON
• STROBE (unless operation of strobes creates a distraction to the crew)

Question 8

What is OPTIMUM CRUISE ALTITUDE?

Answer 8

the pressure altitude for a given weight, center of gravity, speed, and air temperature that gives the maximum specific range.

Question 9

Do we fly the optimum altitude?

Answer 9

Many times, it is not possible because of direction of flight or ATC. In addition, the aircraft may not have enough buffet margin to fly at that altitude.