Diversions

Question 1

1.

What is the first steps of a diversion? (Rhyme)

Answer 1

Circle, circle, line - track, distance, time

Question 2

After circle, circle, line - what comes next?

Answer 2

TFC - Terrain, Fuel, Checkpoint

Question 3

How do you calculate how long it will take you to fly from your SHP to your diversion destination? (Based on an airspeed of approx 90kts)

Answer 3

Distance divided by 3, x 2

Example, if it is 10 NM to you dest:

10/3 = 3
3x2 = **6 min **

Example, if it is 35 NM

35/3 = 11.6 (we’ll round up to 12)
12x2 = 24 min

Question 4

How do you calculate if you have enough fuel to fly to your diversion dest?

Answer 4

Question 5

What do you want to have done before you get to your SHP and turn on course for you diversion?

Answer 5

All planning, so all you have to do is take down your time

Question 6

What should you do before turning on course when you are in straight and level flight?

Answer 6

Readjust your HI to your compass