General

Question 1

Prior to setting the Parking Brake what should you do?

Answer 1

Look out side window to ensure aircraft is stationary.

Question 2

What page should the CDU be on for the entire assessment?

Answer 2

Progress Page 2

Question 3

What should you do every time prior to turning?

Answer 3

Clear turn.

Question 4

When do you start the timer on takeoff?

Answer 4

When selecting takeoff thrust. Cancel it when calling for the after takeoff checklist.

Question 5

What should you say when engaging the autopilot?

Answer 5

Read aloud the FMA changes.

Question 6

What do you need to say before selecting a mode change?

Answer 6

If you are going to select vertical speed minus 500 you would say “V/S” then select it then “minus 500” then select it.

Question 7

The 6 point scan should be silently checked on each departure and arrival. What are the 6 points?

Answer 7

1) Total Fuel Indicator
2) Glareshield Panel
3) Recall Button
4) Auto Brakes (RTO/ 2 / 4 OEI)
5) Progress Page 2
6) ILS Selector

Question 8

What is your response to “MY SET UP IS COMPLETE”?

Answer 8

“Request weather and ATC clearance”

Question 9

On the ground as ATC reads the clearance what do you do?

Answer 9

Set the cleared heading and the altitude on the MCP. Stick your thumb up. After read back of clearance point your finger at the MCP and say “ATC clearance, right/left turn heading xxx, 3000’”

Question 10

Departure briefing?

Answer 10

• Read the entire weather printout and say “Weather suitable for departure”
• Flap 5 departure
• Speeds V1 xxx, VR, V2, flap retraction xxx, xxx (look at captain’s ASI)
• Take off 2 (point at it on EICAS)
• Emergency Briefing
• Any Questions?

Question 11

What do you say when cleared for takeoff?

Answer 11

“Runway clear, all lights on, heading checked”

Question 12

Where do the speed bugs go for takeoff?

Answer 12

White bugs;
-V1
-VR
-Vref(30)+40
-Vref(30)+80
-250kts
Red Bug (command airspeed bug)
-V2

Question 13

Where do the speed bugs go for approach and landing?

Answer 13

• 2 white bugs together centering Vref

- the red bug (command airspeed) to Vref+5

Question 14

Where are the 2 red bugs on the altimeter set to?

Answer 14

For takeoff; outer red bug to airport elevation, inner red bug is optional
On approach; outer red bug to touchdown elevation and the inner red bug to the MDA/DA

Question 15

Whenever you disengage autopilot you must..

Answer 15

Disconnect auto-throttle