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1
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When is the next Supplement due?

A

AIP Supplements are issued every 28 days (4 wks).
Ammendments are issued every 56 days (8 wks).
To determine the next supplement issue date, check a current AIP’s last supplement and add 28 days.

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What is the difference between an “A” and “B” NOTAM?

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A NOTAM for Domestic Aerodromes, B NOTAMs can facilitate International Aircraft

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3
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What is the crosswind limit for your aircraft?

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15 kts.

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4
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AC 91-3?

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Deals with performance calculations. Touches on the class system for categorising the suitability of runways for aircraft of general size and weight categories, and also on using performance charts to calculate suitability of particular runways for particular aircraft.

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5
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Communication failure in WN circuit?

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a) if operating east of instrument sector, Squawk 7600, descend to not above 1000 ft, proceed to mid-downwind position, observe and follow light signals from the Tower. If lights not observed, carry out three (3) orbits downwind and then continue in the circuit for the RWY in use.

b) if operating west of instrument sector, Squawk 7600, proceed to the Airport Holding Pattern at 1500 ft, observe and follow light signals from the Tower. If lights not observed, carry out three (3) orbits of the holding pattern and then join base leg for the RWY in use.

If weather conditions prevent the use of the Airport Holding Pattern at 1500 ft, make three orbits west of ISLAND BAY, then join left base for RWY 34, or cross the extended centreline and join left-hand downwind for RWY 16.

When entering the instrument sector exercise extreme caution and lookout when crossing the extended RWY centreline.

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6
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Legal Met minima

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VFR, inside Control Area:
5km vis. Ceiling 1500’. 2km away from cloud, 500’ below.
Uncontrolled Aerodrome:
Day 5km vis, ceiling 600’.
Night 8km vis, ceiling 1500’.
Class C/D:
Above 10,000’ 8km vis, 2km away from cloud, 1000’ below.
Below 10,000’ 5km vis, 2km away from cloud, 1000’ below.
Class F/G:
Above 10,000’ 8km vis, below 10,000’ 5km vis
Above 3000’, 2km away from cloud, 1000’ below.
Below 3000’, clear of cloud, ground in sight.

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7
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Group rating

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Group rating refers to the performance of light aircraft and also a runway’s suitability for aircraft of that performance category to have sufficient length to land or takeoff. An aircraft can take off or land at a runway that has a group rating equal or greater than the aircraft’s group rating.

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8
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Hours of operation for PM control tower tonight?

A

Look up in AIP Supplements

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9
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Next TAF?

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TAFs at WN have validities that begin every 3 hrs from 0000. They are issued up to 1 hr before their validity starts. They should not be used until the commencement of their validity time.

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10
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G limits?

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No Flaps Flaps
Normal 3.8 2.0
Utility 4.4 2.0

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11
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Max and min oil quantity in AFM?

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2 qt min and 6 qt max.

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12
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Required documents to carry?

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Current airworthiness certificate
Aircraft Flight Manual
Aircraft Technical Log
CAA 2173 weight and balance sheet
CAA 2129 Aircraft Radio Station Equipment approval levels

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13
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When do we need to carry / wear a lifejacket?

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When we fly over water and are greater than gliding distance from shore.

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14
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Do we need an AH?

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Artificial Horizon is not required for VFR.

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15
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Max baggage compartment weight?

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100 lbs or 45 kg

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16
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Stall speed at 45 degrees AoB AFM?

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Look up in performance section of AFM (~62 kts)

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17
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What is included in empty weight?

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Airframe, powerplant, fixed equipment, full oil, unusable fuel.

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18
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Difference between METAR AUTO and METAR?

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METAR AUTO is issued automatically from automated weather measuring equipment. A regular METAR is compiled by a human and may include observation as well as instrument readings.

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19
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What is a SPECI?

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A Special Meteorological Report issued outside the normal issue times.

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20
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What is a TREND?

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TREND reports were appended to each half-hourly issued METAR-AUTO for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch aerodromes and were written by the MetService Aviation Meteorologist on duty at those times. They have been deprecated in favor of more frequent TAF updates as of 7 December 2022.

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21
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TAF issue times AIP

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At NZWN, within 1 hr of start of Validity:
Valid (UTC) (hrs)
0000-0600 30hr
0300-0600 27hr
0600-1200 30hr
0900-1200 27hr
1200-1800 30hr
1500-1800 27hr
1800-0000 30hr
2100-0000 27hr

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22
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Decode: TAF, METAR, SIGMET, GRAFOR, ATIS, SIGWX

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23
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MET minima MS at night

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1500’ ceiling at aerodrome, 8km vis if uncontrolled, 5km vis if controlled.

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24
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SVFR

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Special Visual Flight Rules. Can be requested during DAYLIGHT in controlled airspace when visibility has reduced below VFR MET minima.
SVFR MET minima is 600’ cloud base and visibility 1500 meters. Must remain clear of cloud and comply with ATC instructions.

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25
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Transponder code for Aircraft in General Aviation Areas

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1200

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26
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What would you do if you had an excessive oil pressure

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?? Reduce power, check temps. Look to land ASAP.

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27
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How many times would you activate your radio transmitter when using speechless technique to say “SAY AGAIN”?

A

Three short transmissions.

28
Q

What is the magnetic variation in WN

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23° E

29
Q

If an A380 had taken off in front of you, how many minutes would you need to wait for wake turbulence to expire?

A

3 minutes

30
Q

Visual Signals: Series of green flashes? Series of white flashes?

A

In Flight:
Green Flashes - return to landing. Clearance to land (solid green) can be expected in due course.
White Flashes - Land at this aerodrome and taxi to apron.

On Ground:
Green Flashes - clear to taxi.
White Flashes - return to where you started.

31
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What does ESWL and PCN mean? Where can you find that in AIP?

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ESWL - Equivalent Single Wheel Load. Used to specify strength of non-paved runways. An aircraft with ‘equivalent single wheel load’ less than or equal to the runway’s stated ESWL can safely land on the runway. Aircraft ESWL for aircraft with single wheel per undercarriage leg is 45% of all-up weight.
PCN - Pavement Classification Number. Used to specify strength of paved runways.
AIP AD 1.11 - Operational Data

32
Q

You are flying at 3500’ in class ‘G’ airspace. What is MET minima?

A

5km vis. 1000’ vertical and 2km horizontal from cloud.

33
Q

What WX is in TRUE vs MAG?

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ATIS - MAG
TAF - TRUE

34
Q

What is the engine type, horsepower and static limits of your aircraft?

A

Lycoming four cylinder, air-cooled. 112 hp, static 2600 rpm.

35
Q

What does RB stand for?

A

?

36
Q

Trigger NOTAM?

A

Any temporary condition that may affect aviation safety.

37
Q

AIRAC effective dates?

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38
Q

What aerodromes have Series ‘B’ NOTAM?

A

Aerodromes that have international operators. Series B NOTAMs must carry information that is operationally significant to international operators.

39
Q

When is ECT on 7 Feb in Chatham Islands

A

Look up in AIP

40
Q

When do NZST and NZDT take effect

A

NZDT begins on the last Sunday of September and ends on the first Sunday in April.

41
Q

Your aircraft has a Performance Group Rating of 6. Can it land at NS on RWY 24?

A

Check AIP aerodrome plates. If RWY 24 is 6 or greater, you can land at that runway.

42
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Requirements to hold a PPL

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43
Q

Currency: Day vs Night

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Day: Current Medical Certificate, 3 take offs and landings in the day as PIC in that aircraft type in the last 90 days (if carrying passengers), complete biennial flight review within the last 24 months.

Night: Current Medical Certificate, 3 take offs and landings at night as PIC in the last 90 days (if carrying passengers), complete biennial flight review within the last 24 months.

44
Q

BFR?

A

Biennial Flight Review. 24 monthly flight review, gives you an opportunity to maintain and improve skills.

45
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Crosswind taxi technique?

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When there is a headwind component, “climb into” the wind. Ailerons into the wind, pull back.
When coming from behind, “dive away” from the wind. Ailerons away from wind, push forward.

46
Q

What would you do in the event of a fire on start up

A

Close Throttle, close Mixture, Tanks off, Key off, Masters off. Exit aircraft with fire extinguisher.

47
Q

Vx and Vy in your aircraft

A

Vx = 64 kt
Vy = 70 kt

48
Q

When must you have entered your last flight into your logbook by?

A

48 hrs

49
Q

When does your medical expire?

A

I am over 40 and have a DL9. I must renew it every 2 years.

50
Q

Main gear tyre pressure

A

Check aircraft flight manual. 26psi or 30psi depending on which wheels/tyres are fitted.

51
Q

Fuel consumption rate

A

25 litres / hr

52
Q

Use of an iPad (rules)?

A

AC91-20 basically says you can use an iPad as an Electronic Flight Bag or Personal Electronic Device, but you must have a set of backup documents, either electronic or paper. There should be a means of charging the iPad in the aircraft, either tied into the aircraft’s electrical bus or with a portable battery.

53
Q

Where is the serial number of your aircraft (on A/C)

A

Underside of the aft fuselage, forward of the tail skid. (check flight manual).

54
Q

C of G reference?

A

Check Flight Manual Weight and Balance section.

55
Q

Fuel octane AFM

A

Check Flight Manual

56
Q

Baggage limitations

A

100lbs.

57
Q

Wing loading?

A
58
Q

Va - AFM, change in weight

A

Va is 103 at 759 kg (MTOW)
Va is 90 at 580kg (~minimum + pilot)
You can linearly interpolate Va between those weights.
y = y1 + ((x - x1) / (x2 - x1)) * (y2 - y1)
Va = 90 + ((Weight - 580) / (759 - 580)) * (103 - 90)

59
Q

Takeoff and landing performance from AFM

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60
Q

Max usable fuel

A

113 L, but check specific Flight Manual Limitations section.

61
Q

Weight and Arm of battery

A

Check Flight Manual Weight and Balance section.

62
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Engine failure in the Cook Straight

A

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate
Attitude for 70 kt, trim to that attitude.
FMI checks
Determine 1500’ area and 1000’ spot, considering wind and landing as close to a beach or shallow water as practical. Also consider where help may be coming from, depending on where you are.
Transponder to 7700
Radio to FISCOM (121.3 in Cook Strait)
MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
Callsign Position, nature of distress
Belts and harnesses TIGHT
Undo top latch
Try to restart if there is sufficient height/time
Aviate to 1500’ and 1000’ spot
Fuel off (tanks locked off, pump off)
Ignition to Off
Radio, Transmitter, Master OFF just before touchdown.
Flaps in stages on final.
Bleed off as much speed as possible, want to be at stall as you touch down.

63
Q

Part 91

A

General Operating and Flight Rules.

64
Q

Part 67

A

Medical Standards and Certification

65
Q

Part 61

A

Pilot Licensing and Ratings

PPL (11 decks)

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