Flight Planning

Question 1

Which climb schedule uses a lower climb speed allowing it to get to the target altitude faster and with a lower fuel burn

Answer 1

Climb schedule 1

Question 2

Describe climb schedule 1

Answer 2

1) 250 kts to 10,000 ft
2) Accelerating to 275KIAS
3) Climb at 275KIAS/ .66M up to a selected altitude

Question 3

Which climb schedule uses a shallower pitch angle, which gives a lesser climb rate

Answer 3

Climb schedule 2

Question 4

Describe climb schedule 2

Answer 4

1) 250 kts to 10,000 ft
2) accelerate to 300 KIAS
3) Climb at 300 KIAS/ .70M up to selected altitude

Question 5

List the two ice protection system statuses that planning tables are generated for

Answer 5

1) OFF (both engine, wing and horizontal stab ice protection systems OFF)
2) ALL (both engine, wing and horizontal stabilizer ice protection systems ON)

Question 6

Describe the descent schedule that is used for planning

Answer 6

1) Descend at M.78 then 300KIAS down to 10,000 ft
2) Decelerate to 250KIAS
3) 250 KIAS from 10,000 ft to Sea Level.