General Requirements And Communication Flashcards
What does IAA stand for?
Irish Aviation Authority
What are the functions of the IAA?
- Safety regulator
- Oversee training
- Audits
- Inspect Aircraft / Training
What does
EASA
ICAO
IATA
stand for?
European aviation safety agency
International civil aviation organisation
International air transport association
What are cabin crew duties
Ensure safety
Familiarise with safety procedures
Be fit to fly
What is thrust?
Driving power of engine
What is the chain of command?
Commander
Relief commander
First officer
SCCM
SCCM in order of seniority
CCMs
Spell AVIATION in Phonetic Alphabet
Alpha
Victor
India
Alpha
Tango
India
Oscar
November
What do elevators do?
Move up and down to change altitude/ tilt nose up for takeoff
What are the flight phases
Take off
Initial climb
Climb and cruise
Descent
Approach
Landing and taxi
How many aircraft variants can cabin crew be trained on
3
What is WOCL
When is it
Window of circadian low
0200-0559
What is the limit for alcohol in
Europe/ uk
Holland
Excessive drinking
EU: 8 hours
Holland: 12 hours
Excessive: 16 hours
When can we evacuate
- Commander gives command
- Catastrophic and flight crew unreachable
What are the different types of ice
Rime ice
Glazed ice
Mixed ice
What are the three types of turbulence
Light
Moderate
Severe
What is the communication loop
Sender- medium- receiver- feedback