General Questions Flashcards
What is the button to switch the navigation origin on left MFD to GPS from hybrid?
NAV SOURCE.
Under the MSN>STS page
Definition of ASOR?
Air Safety Occurrence Report
Transition height and layer for Australia?
10000ft and 11000ft respectively
Why is the nose cone tilted?
The nose cone (therefore the engine is tilted) is tilted due to the tilting of the engine which is offset to counter torque effect to keep the trim changes minimum during flight. The angles are 3.5 degrees nose right and 4 degrees nose down.
What is the taxiing speed?
Less than 10 knots in apron
15 knots in echo
20 knots for the rest of taxiways
The pc 21 d link only allows you to see pc21 a/c and civil a/c. Why?
Hawks and PC9 do not have advanced avionics with the ADS- B. (automatic dependence surveillance broadcast)
Transient definition?
Transient a period where the condition of the a/c exist for a short period of time. 20s according to AFM. (oil press)
How to calculate total wave height for flying over water?
Square root[ (sea state)^2 x (swell height^2)
Second Mandatory Go- Around criteria word for word?
More than 45o AOB (Trainees) / 60o AOB (instructors) required on base turn.
What are Restricted + Prohibited + Danger Area?
Restricted Area: Airspace is restricted in accordance with specified time. Pilots desiring to enter must request from ATC clearance to enter. When clearance is granted, pilot must abide by all rules.
Prohibited area: No flights allowed. Flight within a prohibited area is not allowed.
Danger Area: Airspace within which dangerous activities to a/c may exist at specified times. Approval of flight within a danger area outside controlled airspace is not required.
RECAP Examples of Restricted airspace. R178 R134 A/B/C/D R146 A/B/C R184 R153, 155, 156
Danger areas
D197
D193 (outer low flying area)
What is the time the engine shuts down when the fuel hyd cut off is pulled?
10-11s from 50% TQ
16-17s from IDLE ~
What is the braking distance of PC21 and the rolling distance?
Rolling: 2000ft
Braking dist: 3000ft
Max surface winds for PC-21?
When reported surface is 30kts or greater, wind gust 35kts or greater, flying operations will cease.
What are the types of Restricted Areas?
West Australian Exercise Airspace (WAXA)
Bindoon Army Range
Muchea Air Weapons Range
Lancelin Weapons Range
What is Gnagara Release?
Purpose: facilitate VFR a/c positioning for visual approach to RWY 36
Restrictions: SFC – A010 (can request till A015)
Position: Portion of Perth civil airspace to north of Gnangara road. West of west swan road and the great northern highway.
Notes: remain 1.5nm clear of Gnangara release southern boundary
Definition of BINGO and JOKER fuel word for word?
“Bingo” Fuel is the fuel state at which the mission in the area will be terminated and will allow for a normal recovery via low level at 200 KIAS to land before reaching minimum fuel.
“Joker” Fuel is a fuel state nominated by QFI or Formation Leader to assist in sortie management.
Emergency and Minimum fuel quantity and what do these values mean.
Emergency Fuel - 110 lbs at FAF / IP
Allows 1 missed approach and land visually at the same airfield before reaching aircraft minimum safe operating fuel state (50lbs).
Minimum Fuel - 230 lbs at FAF / IP
Allows 1 missed approach and divert to land before reaching emergency fuel. Sufficient for either VRIAP to Gingin or Radar Vectors for INST APP finals to Perth.
What is WANNAMAL Lane?
The Wannamal Lane is centered on the 356 radial, and extends between the 354 and 358 radials, from 15-45 TAC. Vertical limits are A050-A120. Operations in PTAs B or C normally route via the Wannamal Lane. Position ‘Northgate’ is situated at 15 TAC in the Wannamal Lane.
What is a CIRA? What is PEA/GIN CIRA?
Circuit Area (CIRA) Pearce and Gingin CIRAs are from surface to 3,500ft AMSL.
What is Merlo Release?
The Merlo Release is civil airspace that is released to Pearce when Perth is operating on RWY 03 or 06 (northeast plan). The Merlo Release comprises civil airspace above R153 A and B, and that portion of the PTH TMA within 9 TAC, SFC-A040.
When Pearce is operating to RWY 36, the Merlo Release facilitates instrument approaches on the 7 TAC arc, and positioning for visual approach via initial. When Perth is operating on RWY 21 or 24 (southwest plan) the Merlo release is not available, and instrument approaches to RWY 36 will be denied or delayed. The Pearce ATIS will then include the phrase ‘Merlo Release not available.’ Under such circumstances the Gnangara Release is still available.
Flexible descent purpose?
Flexible descent – Speed, power and airbrake as required.
You must plan for a proper descend from FL150 to 8000/7000ft as required. You must achieve the required altitude before you reach the Class C/E airspace boundary. Use 240KIAS for all descends. If it appears that you will not achieve the required height by the airspace boundary use a flexible descend.
The maximum ramp weight for PC-21 is ______.
6878 lb
The PC‐21 engine can provide a maximum of ________ at speeds above 200 KIAS.
1600 shaft horse power
The FUEL SYSTEM WATER DRAIN placards are located ________.
Under the wings and on the port side forward of the wing root
What colour line denotes VMO?
Red.
What is the stall speed at maximum aeroplane weight with gear extended and flaps in take‐ off position?
86kts
The Dedicated Warning Panel (DWP) receives its signals from which source(s)?
Directly from relevant systems
A full functional test of the Alerting System can be accomplished with which of the following switches?
LAMPS TEST and FIRE TEST switches in the Front Cockpit and LAMPS TEST in the Rear Cockpit.
