FMGS Set Up And Briefings Flashcards
Mnemonic for pre flight set up
DIFFRIPPS
DIFRIPPS MEANING
D- database (dates correct)
I- Init page A (codes, Flt no, cost index 20, cruise FL, IRS align, scroll across pages)
F- Flight plan
R- rad nav (radio aids for dep)
I- init page B (a/c weight, fuel, t/o weight)
P- perf (speeds, TA, AAs, flex, flap)
P-prog (accuracy high, GPS PRI)
S-sec flight plan, copy active
Arrival/diversion mnemonic
FRPPFS
FRPPFS meaning
F- Flight plan
R- radio nav aid for arrival
P-prog (enter position for SA)
P-perf (airfield data, MDA, AAs, G/A page)
F-fuel required (extra/time available)
S- sec flt plan copy active
How should briefings be
Relevant, concise, effective and appropriate for time available
3 considerations for effective TEM
- Identification (what are the threats today)
- Avoidance (what we will avoid and how)
- Mitigation (what can we do to help reduce the potential problems)
Big picture brief mnemonic
WANT
Two briefs for departure
WANT and PEEDS
Basis of DIFRIPPS
D- data
I- Init a
F- flight plan (Sid, alts, speeds, frequencies)
R- rad nav
I- init B
P- prog (GPS PRI, accuracy high)
P- perf
S-safety
Single failures
Failures not affecting other systems
Primary failures
Failures affecting other systems and causes secondary failures
How are secondary failures shown
In amber with an asterix
When can the autopilot be engaged
When at 1000ft aal
How to plan TOD if above FL100 (300kt)
3 x alt to loose + 10nm
How to plan descent if below FL100 (250kt)
Alt to loose x 3 + 5nm
When to be at green dot speed
20nm and between 6000 and 4000ft
What is green dot speed
Engine out operating speed in clean config
Latest to be at Flap 1 and S speed
10NM prior to descent on the GS and 3000ft
When to complete approach briefings
50nm/10min before descent
What to include on arrival briefing
-Approach type
-autopilot usage
-STAR number
-Nav aid strategy and hold
-notes/speeds/flap selections
-MSA/TA/Terrain
-approach chart number
-descent point/config point
-NPA (GS/app track)
-minima/rvr/visual procedures
-go around procedure
-diversion plan
Stabilised approach parameters should be met when
Should be met by 1000ft aal
Must be met by 500ft rad alt or g/a must be done
Stable approach criteria
-Gear down
-flaps landing
-final approach speed +10/-5kts
-v/s <1000ft per min
-Bank angle <15degs
-flight path within 1 dot of GS and loc
-NPA or visual on the correct lateral and vertical path
PEEDS briefing (initial departure brief)
P-performance
E-emergency/engine out procedure
E-engine anti ice a/r
D-departure
S-stop alt
What does green dot speed provide an estimate for
Best lift to drag ratio
What else is green dot speed be used for
Speed for extending flaps to CONF 1 and for holding in a clean config
What is S speed
The managed speed target, when in CONF 1 or 1+F. The recommended speed to select CONF 2
F Speed
The managed speed target, when in CONF 2 or 3. Recommended speed for selecting CONF3 (when in 2) or CONF full (when in 3)
What should be included in a diversion briefing
-nominated airfield and descent approach procedures
-routing to alternate
-fuel requirement for diversion (distance, wx, atc delay)
