Command Phase 2 Notes.

Question 1

At the start of the flight tell cabin crew

Answer 1

Length of the flight
Length of taxi
How long in the flight to expect turbulence

Question 2

When doing a PA to the passengers, Remember on the USA flights to say

Answer 2

It is our duty to ask you as per the U.S. Transport Safety Authority regulations to not congregate in the aisles or galleys of the aircraft.

Question 3

When talking through the load sheet

Answer 3

Place in the centre of the console.
Remember upper figure is the MZFW c of g lower figure is the trim setting.

Question 4

Weather radar setting on departure for most aircraft

Answer 4

Plus 8 gain with a tilt angle of plus 4-5 degrees

Question 5

PBCS airspace

Answer 5

Check on flight plan where this applies. You require ADS-C and CPDLC
ADS-C is RSP 180 and RCP240.

Question 6

If there is not much to mention in the brief

Answer 6

Brief a random memory item and talk about complacency as a threat.

Question 7

Review temp abnormal behaviours in the QRH

Answer 7

Make a note of ones that are a potential threat to the aircraft and commonly occour
Estimated fuel on board is a frequent problem.

Question 8

During arrival briefing

Answer 8

Talk about FRPPSF
F is the fuel plan for what you are going to do.
Put these figures into the FMS including the routing if required.

Question 9

When in the ocean tracks

Answer 9

Always actively look out for other traffic. Wake descends at 500ft per min to about 1000 ft below. We are flying at ????

Question 10

Where you see a steep trough in the tropopause.

Answer 10

Be especially temperature aware.

Question 11

If there is a tailwind, you are heavy or the runway is wet.

Answer 11

Consider a flap 2 departure.

Question 12

If the APU is in for an overweight landing be aware

Answer 12

That this results in the wing anti ice being lost so you will need to do a bleeds off landing.

Question 13

Consider operationally what can happen at a destination alternate

Answer 13

You can fuel and go if required.

Question 14

If you are utilising the overweight landing checklist.

Answer 14

Unless you are very tight in performance, don’t wind off the speed at the last second. Bear in mind that if the landing is below 350ft per min of below MTOW then no inspection is required.

Question 15

You can do a deferred defect on the event if you pushing back before taxiing away.

Answer 15

Need to contact maintenance before doing this.

Question 16

Transit check if at an outstation before ETOPS flight.

Answer 16

Can be carried out by a crew member. Need to check the blow out panel in the cargo containers before ETOPS dispatch.

Question 17

If there is a sick passenger on board to be attended by paramedics on arrival.

Answer 17

Leave the seat belt signs on and do a quick PA to the passengers.

Question 18

Before leaving the flight deck and upon arrival.

Answer 18

Clear any old messages.

Question 19

Before leaving the flight deck and upon arrival.

Answer 19

Clear any old messages.

Question 20

Upon arrival at any aerodrome.

Answer 20

Look for tailwind on approach, makes sure you include in brief.
Get down and slow down particularly in BOS.