General CPL Questions

Question 1

What specification of aircraft fly in accordance of Subpart H (Performance Class B)?

Answer 1

• Propeller driven aircraft - Maximum approved passenger seating arrangement of 9 or less - Maximum take-off weight of 5700kg or less

Question 2

What are the requirements for an aircraft to be dispatched?

Answer 2

A) The landing mass at the estimated time of landing allows a full stop landing, from 50ft above the threshold, within 70% of LDA B1) It must also be assumed that the aeroplane will land on the most favourable R/W in still air AND B2) The aeroplane will land on the R/W most likely to be assigned considering probable wind direction and speed as well as the ground handling characteristics of the AC and the available nav aids and terrain - If the operator is unable to comply with B2 for the destination aerodrome then it may only be dispatched if an alternate aerodrome is designated which permits A through B2

Question 3

What is the definition of a Clearway?

Answer 3

• An area which may be provided at the end of the TORA (in the direction of take off) which is free of any obstacles that could cause a hazard to aeroplanes in flight - It extends 75m either side of the R/W centre line - It extends out to the first non-frangible object to a maximum of 50% of the TORA

Question 4

What is the definition of a Stopway?

Answer 4

• An obstacle free rectangular area at the end of a runway - At least as wide as the R/W - Must be prepared such that an AC can roll over it without hazard to itself or its occupants

Question 5

When do you need a T/O alternate?

Answer 5

Take off alternate :- Required if it would not be possible to return to the aerodrome of departure for performance or meteorological reasons. Alternate requirements:- Two engined a/c – must be within one hours flight time at one engine cruising speed. Planning minima :- Weather reports or forecasts for a period of one hour before and after estimated time of arrival at take off alternate must be at or above the applicable landing minima. If the only available approaches are non-precision the ceiling shall be taken into account.

Question 6

When do you need destination alternate

Answer 6

a)When weather reports or forecasts one hour before and after the expected arrival time at destination are below applicable planning minima, or, b)No meteorological information is available for destination

Question 7

If there are no performance TO factors in the AFM, what factors do you use for TO and LDG?

Answer 7

Additional Factors

• Take off (if no information in AFM)
  
  • Short Dry Grass – 1.2 x TODR
  • Short Wet Grass – 1.3 x TODR
  • SOFT Ground - 1.25+ x TODR
• Landing - (if no information in AFM)
  
  • Short Dry Grass – 1.15 x LDR
  • Short Wet Grass – 1.35 x LDR
  • SOFT Ground - 1.25+ x LDR

Question 8

Portuguese night definition (for night flight)?

Answer 8

Sunset plus 25 minutes and Sunrise minus 25 minutes

Question 9

What is Vs1

Answer 9

Stalling Speed, or the minimum continuous speed at which the airplane is still
controllable with flaps and landing gear retracted.

Question 10

What is Vs0

Answer 10

Stalling Speed, or the minimum continuous speed at which the airplane is still
controllable in the landing configuration.

Question 11

What is Vs

Answer 11

Stalling Speed, or the minimum continuous speed at which the airplane is still
controllable in the given configuration.

Question 12

Vsse

Answer 12

Minimum Control Speed for Schooling. Minimum speed necessary in case of
one engine intentionally inoperative / idle (training purposes).

Question 13

Definition of empty mass

Answer 13

The mass of the airplane including unusable fuel, all operating fluids and
the maximum quantity of oil.

Question 14

Maximum landing mass definition according to DA42 AFM?

Answer 14

The highest mass for landing conditions at the maximum descent velocity.
This velocity was used in the strength calculations to determine the
landing gear loads during a particularly hard landing.

Question 15

Definition of useful load

Answer 15

The difference between take-off mass and empty mass.

Question 16

CPL Requirements: Age? Medical? Hours?

Answer 16

18 yrs

Class 1 Medical

150 hrs intergrated

Pass CPL test

Pass 14 ATPL exams

Question 17

With a CPL the pilot may act as:

Answer 17

1. PIC or co-pilot in any ops except air transport
2. PIC of single pilot commercial ops
3. Co-pilot in commercial air transport ops

Question 18

Recent experience to maintain CPL: Day? Night?

Answer 18

Day: 3 T/O, app. and landing in same type or class in preceding 90 days

Night: 1 T/O, app. and landing at night and hold IR rating

Question 19

Steady Green in AIR

Answer 19

Cleared to land

Question 20

Steady green on GROUND

Answer 20

Cleared take off

Question 21

Steady red in AIR

Answer 21

Give way to other aircraft

Question 22

Steady red on GROUND

Answer 22

Stop

Question 23

Green flashes in AIR

Answer 23

Return for landing, clearance to land given in due course

Question 24

Green flashes on GROUND

Answer 24

Cleared taxi

Question 25

Red flashes in AIR

Answer 25

Aerodrome unsafe don’t land

Question 26

Red flashes on GROUND

Answer 26

Taxi clear of landing area

Question 27

White flashes in AIR

Answer 27

Land at this aerodrome after receiving clearance and taxi to apron

Question 28

White flashes on GROUND

Answer 28

Return to starting point on airfield

Question 29

Red and green flashes in AIR & on GROUND

Answer 29

Danger be on alert

Question 30

Red pyrotechnics (AIR only)

Answer 30

Regardless of previous instructions do not land until advised

Question 31

Describe the TEM model

Answer 31

* structured method of dealing with potential hazards * all about identifying threats and errors, and managing them to ensure a safe outcome to the flight. **Threat** * any situation, which occurs outside your influence as the pilot, which might pose a hazard to the flight **Error** * An error is any situation, which occurs due to an action or in-action by you as the pilot **Managing** * **Avoid** * **Trap** * **Mitigate**

Question 32

What is the definition of Vmc?

Answer 32

As for Vmca, but * Actual conditions of the day * Any other weight & CG position * STRENGTH & SKILL OF PILOT!

Question 33

What is ACA?

Answer 33

Asymmetric Committal Altitude (ACA): the lowest altitude from which a light multi-engine aircraft can make a successful go-around when asymmetric, whether IMC or VMC.

Question 34

What is EOA?

Answer 34

Engine Out Allowance (EOA): the height needed for the transition from descending to climbing flight when asymmetric. The engine out allowance is added to the decision altitude on a precision approach when asymmetric and should be considered when determining when to initiate go-around when carrying out a non-precision approach using a notional glidepath technique

Question 35

EASA EU OPS (Air-OPS). What are the requirements for Perf Class B - MEP for the Take off climb?

Answer 35

(a) Take-off climb * **AEO** * **at least 4 %** with: * take-off power on each engine; * the landing gear extended, except that if the landing gear can be retracted in not more than seven seconds, it may be assumed to be retracted; * flaps in the take-off position(s) * climb speed not less than the greater of 1,1 VMC (minimum control speed on or near ground) and 1,2 VS1 (stall speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration). * **OEI** * at an altitude of **400 ft above the take-off surface** shall be **measurably positive** with: * the critical engine inoperative and its propeller in the minimum drag position; * the remaining engine at take-off power; * the landing gear retracted; * the wing flaps in the take-off position(s); and * a climb speed equal to that achieved at 50 ft. * shall be **not less than 0,75 % at an altitude of 1 500 ft** above the take-off surface with: * the critical engine inoperative and its propeller in the minimum drag position; * the remaining engine at not more than maximum continuous power; * the landing gear retracted; * the wing flaps retracted; and * a climb speed not less than 1,2 VS1.

Question 36

EASA EU OPS (Air-OPS). What are the requirements for Perf Class B - MEP for the Landing climb?

Answer 36

* AEO * at least 2,5 % with: * not more than the power or thrust that is available eight seconds after initiation of movement of the power controls from the minimum flight idle position; * the landing gear extended; * the wing flaps in the landing position; and * a climb speed equal to VREF (reference landing speed). * OEI * not less than 0,75 % at an altitude of 1 500 ft above the landing surface with: * the critical engine inoperative and its propeller in the minimum drag position; * the remaining engine at not more than maximum continuous power; * the landing gear retracted; * the wing flaps retracted; and * a climb speed not less than 1,2 VS1.