FMGS Set Up And Briefings

Question 1

Mnemonic for pre flight set up

Answer 1

DIFFRIPPS

Question 2

DIFRIPPS MEANING

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Arrival/diversion mnemonic

Answer 3

FRPPFS

Question 4

FRPPFS meaning

Answer 4

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

Question 5

How should briefings be

Answer 5

Relevant, concise, effective and appropriate for time available

Question 6

3 considerations for effective TEM

Answer 6

1. Identification (what are the threats today)
2. Avoidance (what we will avoid and how)
3. Mitigation (what can we do to help reduce the potential problems)

Question 7

Big picture brief mnemonic

Answer 7

WANT

Question 8

Two briefs for departure

Answer 8

WANT and PEEDS

Question 9

Basis of DIFRIPPS

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Single failures

Answer 10

Failures not affecting other systems

Question 11

Primary failures

Answer 11

Failures affecting other systems and causes secondary failures

Question 12

How are secondary failures shown

Answer 12

In amber with an asterix

Question 13

When can the autopilot be engaged

Answer 13

When at 1000ft aal

Question 14

How to plan TOD if above FL100 (300kt)

Answer 14

3 x alt to loose + 10nm

Question 15

How to plan descent if below FL100 (250kt)

Answer 15

Alt to loose x 3 + 5nm

Question 16

When to be at green dot speed

Answer 16

20nm and between 6000 and 4000ft

Question 17

What is green dot speed

Answer 17

Engine out operating speed in clean config

Question 18

Latest to be at Flap 1 and S speed

Answer 18

10NM prior to descent on the GS and 3000ft

Question 19

When to complete approach briefings

Answer 19

50nm/10min before descent

Question 20

What to include on arrival briefing

Answer 20

-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

Question 21

Stabilised approach parameters should be met when

Answer 21

Should be met by 1000ft aal

Must be met by 500ft rad alt or g/a must be done

Question 22

Stable approach criteria

Answer 22

-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

Question 23

PEEDS briefing (initial departure brief)

Answer 23

P-performance
E-emergency/engine out procedure
E-engine anti ice a/r
D-departure
S-stop alt

Question 24

What does green dot speed provide an estimate for

Answer 24

Best lift to drag ratio

Question 25

What else is green dot speed be used for

Answer 25

Speed for extending flaps to CONF 1 and for holding in a clean config

Question 26

What is S speed

Answer 26

The managed speed target, when in CONF 1 or 1+F. The recommended speed to select CONF 2

Question 27

F Speed

Answer 27

The managed speed target, when in CONF 2 or 3. Recommended speed for selecting CONF3 (when in 2) or CONF full (when in 3)

Question 28

What should be included in a diversion briefing

Answer 28

-nominated airfield and descent approach procedures
-routing to alternate
-fuel requirement for diversion (distance, wx, atc delay)