GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS

Question 1

1 - At high altitudes what pitch attitude should be maintained until out of a stall or low speed condition?

Answer 1

Nose down 5° to 10°

Question 2

Could increased nose down pitch be required? If yes, when?

Answer 2

Yes, in extreme conditions

Question 3

What airspeed should you accelerate to when recovering from a high-altitude stall?

Answer 3

250 KIAS or .70 M

Question 4

When is it appropriate to don the oxygen mask?

Answer 4

• Emergency Descent
• Cabin ALT warning message
• Smoke/Fumes

Question 5

What is the procedure for rejected takeoff?

Answer 5

• Thrust levers idle
• Wheel brakes MAX
• Thrust reversers MAX

Question 6

During a rejected takeoff, what are the captain’s actions?

Answer 6

• Assess situation
• Appropriate PA announcement, “This is the captain, remain seated with seatbelts fastened”
• Evacuate if necessary

Question 7

During a rejected takeoff, what are the first officer’s actions?

Answer 7

• Monitor deceleration
• Advise ATC
• Run evacuation QRC if necessary

Question 8

During an emergency evacuation, if possible, where do you direct the passengers as they evacuate the aircraft?

Answer 8

At least 500 feet upwind

Question 9

During an emergency evacuation, what emergency equipment does the FO remove from the flight deck, as they evacuate the aircraft?

Answer 9

Applicable emergency equipment

Question 10

When conducting an evaluation to determine whether a return to gate, or emergency evacuation is required, what PA announcement is made after the aircraft has come to a complete stop?

Answer 10

“This is the captain, remain seated”

Question 11

11 - After clear communication with the flight attendant and the aircraft conditions are understood, what options does the PIC have?

Answer 11

Evacuation or no evacuation

Question 12

Based on information gathered you decided no evacuation is necessary, what actions are now required?
Clearly communicate with the

Answer 12

FAs “No evacuation necessary”

Question 13

What are the differences between a precautionary landing vs. an emergency landing?

Answer 13

• Precautionary landings are non-routine but will not cause injury to passengers or damage to aircraft.
• Emergency landings may cause injuries to passengers or damage to aircraft.

Question 14

When conducting an emergency and directed by the QRC evacuation procedure (ANNOUNCE) what verbal command is given by the PIC?

Answer 14

“Evacuate, Evacuate, Evacuate”

Question 15

What are some factors that must be considered by the PIC if there is a need to evacuate passengers and crew?

Answer 15

• Secure the flight deck
• Verify passengers are off the aircraft
• Remove applicable emergency equipment
• Ensure passengers remain in the gathering areas
• Do not allow passengers to return to the aircraft

Question 16

Where can an expedited deplaning take place?

Answer 16

Only at the gate with the MCD open and the pax loading bridge connected or the air stairs installed.