Diversions Flashcards
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What is the first steps of a diversion? (Rhyme)
Circle, circle, line - track, distance, time
After circle, circle, line - what comes next?
TFC - Terrain, Fuel, Checkpoint
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)
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
How do you calculate if you have enough fuel to fly to your diversion dest?
What do you want to have done before you get to your SHP and turn on course for you diversion?
All planning, so all you have to do is take down your time
What should you do before turning on course when you are in straight and level flight?
Readjust your HI to your compass