Decent

Question 1

What must vertical speed not exceed when below 2,500 ft AGL to prevent CFIT?

Answer 1

1,500 FPM.

Question 2

When does the vertical speed provision not apply

Answer 2

When established on an approach or conducting alternate procedures outlined in an airport briefing guide.

Question 3

When should caution be exercised and considerations made during descent where terrain or obstacles are a concern?

Answer 3

12 miles out on a straight-in approach, or
8 miles out on an abeam approach.

Question 4

What is a good rule of thumb for altitude and distance during descent?

Answer 4

Be at 10,000 ft AFE, 30 miles from the airport at 250 kt.

Question 5

DESCENT PLANNING (3° GLIDEPATH)

Answer 5

• Determine altitude required to lose (use straight line distance to airport)
• Distance Calculation:
  – Altitude to lose * 3 / 1,000
• Required rate of descent varies proportionally to groundspeed.
• Rate of Descent Calculation:
  – Require Rate of Descent = Groundspeed * 5

Question 6

When given a crossing restriction of 4,000 ft or less, begin descent immediately.

Question 7

What adjustment can be made above 10,000 ft in the CRJ 200 to increase cabin air flow?

Answer 7

Use non-flight idle thrust settings.

Question 8

What should be considered below 15,000 ft in the CRJ 200 to improve airflow?

Answer 8

Start the APU and use the APU bleeds, if available.

Question 9

What descent rate has shown to help mitigate hot cabins in the CRJ?

Answer 9

Descent rates of 2,000 FPM, while adhering to SOPM descent speeds.

Question 10

Failures that affect the landing distance are commonly associated to brakes, ground spoilers, and/or thrust reversers.

Question 11

What should be the configuration and airspeed for holding to achieve maximum fuel economy?

Answer 11

Clean configuration and airspeed no less than
Vmd/ Min Hold.

Question 12

What should the aircraft hold at if Vmd exceeds the FAA Maximum hold speed below 6,000 ft?

Answer 12

200 KIAS, unless the Flaps 0 maneuvering speed exceeds 200 KIAS.

Question 13

What should the aircraft hold at if the Flaps 0 maneuvering speed exceeds 200 KIAS?

Answer 13

Flaps 0 maneuvering speed and advise ATC.

Question 14

What is the minimum holding speed below 6,000 ft?

Answer 14

Vmd or 200 KIAS.

Question 15

What is the FAA maximum holding speed for altitudes S/L to 6,000 ft?

Answer 15

200 KIAS.

Question 16

What is the FAA maximum holding speed for altitudes 6,001 ft to 14,000 ft?

Answer 16

230

Question 17

What is the FAA maximum holding speed for altitudes 14,001 ft and above?

Answer 17

265 KIAS.

Question 18

What should be avoided during holding for extended periods?

Answer 18

Holding in icing conditions.

Question 19

What do dashed lines on the Speed Cards Vmd speed line indicate?

Answer 19

They do not provide adequate bank protection for turns in excess of 15°. Bank angles in excess of 15° and holding at these altitudes and weights are prohibited.