General Flying Operations and Requirements SI(OPS) 03-06

Question 1

Are personnel not involved in flying operations allowed to access the aircraft?

Answer 1

No without CFI/CO approval

Question 2

Whose approval is required to carry cameras in the A/C?

Answer 2

The CO or CFI

Question 3

What do aircrew need to carry in the aircraft?

Answer 3

1) 2FTS In-Flight Guide
2) RAAF PC-21 Checklist
3) Instrument approach plates for Pearce, Gingin and diversion aerodromes as required.

Question 4

Whenever practicable, what levels should VFR aircraft operate in training areas?

Answer 4

VFR levels

Question 5

What are minimum heights to be observed for any part of aerobatic maneuver, maneuver on the buffet, maximum performance turn or stalling exercise?

Answer 5

a) 3000 ft HAOW 600m
b) 3000f t AC for pilots under traning
c) 1000 ft AC for categorized pilots.

Question 6

To reduce the likelihood of an airspace violation, what buffer should aircraft apply to low limit of PTA-A?

Answer 6

500 ft

Question 7

Are fully developed base or final stalls to be conducted in the aircraft?

Answer 7

No, only in FTD

Question 8

Can trainees accept an A/C as unservicable?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

During control checks, how should controls be moved?

Answer 9

Smoothly but not banged against the stops.

Question 10

Wherever possible, should an engine start be accomplished using external power?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

What are some factors that will affect peak ITT during battery powered engine start?

Answer 11

1) Battery temp - lower ambient temps may cause a reduced batt power output, result in slower engine acceleration times and a hotter start.
2) Wind direction - Tailwind component during start may cause exhaust gases to be ingested back into the engine causing higher temps.

Question 12

What should BINGO and JOKER be set to?

Answer 12

BINGO = Mission BINGO fuel
JOKER = set to zero

Question 13

When should the landing light be selected on?

Answer 13

In the line-up checks.

Question 14

What should the landing light be selected to in after landing checks?

Answer 14

Off

Question 15

When the marshaller is identified approaching the carports, what should be done with the landing lights?

Answer 15

Flashed to indicate the marsheller has been sighted.

Question 16

How should the landing light be operated at night?

Answer 16

As required for visibility of aircrew on the ground.

Question 17

With ATC manned , what taxi routes should be used?

Answer 17

Those detailed in AD2SUPP

Question 18

When ATC isn’t manned, what taxi routes should be used?

Answer 18

Due to poor radio reception on the ground:
RWY18 = Taxi out via NTH apron
RWY36 = Taxi out via STH apron
RWY 05/23 = Taxi out via NTH apron, then TWY A, E and D

Question 19

For all CTAF communications, what should squelch be selected to?

Answer 19

Squelch selected off

Question 20

If no marshaller is available, how should trainees taxi into the carports?

Answer 20

Hold short until a marshaller is available.

Question 21

When in the flight line, what is the taxi speed?

Answer 21

Slow walking pace

Question 22

Can ORPs located within the runway strip be used when an aerodrome is uncontrolled?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

Following initial contact with ground and taxiing into the lines, who are aircrew to contact and what should they say?

Answer 23

Contact JA Maintenance

• “JA Maintenance (A/C number), Code (servicability status)
• Alpha = A/C serviceable
• Bravo1 = aircraft U/S, airframe/engine issue
• Bravo2 - aircraft U/S, avionics/oxygen issue

Question 24

When should the patter of the after landing checks only be commenced by?

Answer 24

After clear of the runway.

Question 25

What is the dropped seat pin procedure?

Answer 25

• Advise ATC (GRND) and taxi to park in the northern most bay of the uncovered rear lines.
• If that is not available, park on a taxiway, clear of other traffic, as approved by ATC

Question 26

For any unserviceability that occurs after start, what checks should be completed?

Answer 26

After landing and shutdown checks.

Question 27

To limit the dangers associated with A/C replenishment, what minimum distance must be kept between any starting or running aircraft?

Answer 27

20m