Flight Admin

Question 1

What does OTP mean?

Answer 1

on time performance, the time allocated to the lesson for the pre-flight work.

Question 2

What are the training zones?

Answer 2

west training area - main solo training

selwyn training area - backup training area

new Brighton GAA - section of controlled airspace used for general aviation. (G852) requires ATC approval to use so you will need to contact Chch approach on 120.9

Question 3

What is a threat?

Answer 3

something which the pilot has little or no control over. Come at the pilot

Question 4

What is an error

Answer 4

a result of mismanagement of threats. Error come from the pilot

Question 5

What are the three aspects to threat and error management?

Answer 5

Aircraft management, human factors, situational awareness

Question 6

What does TCTWO stand for?

Answer 6

Threats
Charts
Terrain
Weather
Operational

Question 7

What are the takeoff and altitude call-outs?

Answer 7

Takeoff - Airspeed Active

	   - Rotate
	   - Positive Climb

Altitude
- 1000 to go
- 200 to go
(Any time there are changes in altitude)

Question 8

What is an ABRIEF check and what does it stand for?

Answer 8

Check done before arriving at an aerodrome and are often completed in conjunction with a TCTWO.

ATIS - copied
Brief the plate - arrival procedure and aerodrome plate
Radios - check correct frequency set and standby frequency set
Instruments - QNH set, DI and compass aligned
Engine - mixture rich, T’s and P’s green, fuel pump if required
Fuel - check state, change tanks if required, update fuel log

Question 9

Consequences of damage (costs) (8)

Answer 9

Tires - 300
Wingtips - 500 - 600
Spinners - 600
Spats/Fairings - 600 - 700
Wings leading edge - 1000
Rudder - 1500
Prop - 2000
Engine - 14-15k

Question 10

Hangering procedures?

Answer 10

Scheduler must be contacted to see where aircraft needs to be parked.

Contact club frequency 131.2. Will be told either ‘pumps’ (Taxi to pumps and help next student refuel)
‘Park’ (taxi to a parking spot and park into wind)
‘Hanger’ (taxi to the hanger and put aircraft away)

Question 11

What are the considerations for hangering? (5)

Answer 11

• minimum 2 people, one to push the aircraft and the other to watch wingtips and tail
• ensure aircraft are placed on the markers
• check hanger doors are latched open
• don’t leave tow hooks attached to unattended aircraft
• take your time

Question 12

Considerations for picketing (4)

Answer 12

park into wind
3 attachment points, each wind and rear of aircraft
Place pickets in front of aircraft then push aircraft forward
Lock controls with seatbelt - consider wind direction

Question 13

Rules for refuelling? (6)

Answer 13

• No smoking or cellphone use near fuel pumps
• No one inside the aircraft when refueling
• Attach static discharge line
• Gently tap the nozzle against the fuel cap prior to opening the cap to equalise any electrical potential
• The nozzle needs to be supported and kept in contact with the filler neck
• Do not tap the nozzle against the filler neck after refuelling

Question 14

What are the refuelling trading weights for planes?

Answer 14

Cherokee - 150 litres (75 per side)
Warrior - 150 litres (75 per side)
Tomahawk - 70 litres (35 per side)

Question 15

Refuelling tips

Answer 15

• Park aircraft into wind at the fuel pumps
• Pay close attention to wing tips
• Lastly never leave your plane at the fuel pumps unattended!!