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
What are the barriers to communication
Physical
Psychological
General
Language
How do crew communicate with flight deck
Through SCCM
What should commander inform SCCM in flight
Quick approaches
Delays
Turbulence
How often do ccms check flight crew
30 minutes
When is sterile flight deck time
Taxi
Takeoff (20 mins after)
Approach
Landing (15-20 mins before)
What is checked in pre flight briefing
AQTV
Attestation
Medical
Passport
Airport ID
What topics are in pre flight brief
Aircraft
Destination
Allocations
Route
Weather
Safety
Uniform
Manual handling
What is FAP
Forward attendant panel
What is ACP and AIP
Area call panel (ceiling)
Attendant indication panel
What sentence is said when arming the doors
Cabin crew, prepare doors for departure and cross check
What side of plane does fuelling take place
Right
When are passengers briefed
Boarding
Pre take off
Post take off
Pre landing
Post landing
Turbulence
Refuelling
What is included in the passenger safety demonstration
Seatbelts
Exits
Oxygen
Life jacket
Safety card
What are the three emergency types
In air
On the ground
Fire
What are NITS
Nature
Intention
Time
Special instructions
What are the symptoms of slow decrompression
Popping of ears
Fatigue
Sob
Palpitations
Dizzy
What are the signs of rapid decompression
Loud bang
Cold air
Mist
Items sucked out
Water boils over
What are the signs of time critical hypoxia
SOB
confusion
Euphoria
Headache
Personality changes
What are the after affects of hypoxia
Painful sinuses
Stomach pain
Tingling fingers
What is the pilot incapacitation drill
SEAT pull pilot seat back
FEET take feet off pedals
STRAP strap arms into harness
BACK recline back and administer first aid
What does OLDABC stand for
Operation of exits
Location of emergency equipment
Drills
ABPs and PRMs
Brace position
Commands
What does PINCODE stand for
Pregnant / prisoners
Infants
Nervous
Children
Obese
Disability/ animals
Elderly
Phonetic alphabet
A B C D
W X Y Z
Alpha bravo Charlie delta
Whiskey X-ray Yankee Zulu
Phonetic alphabet
E F G H
S T U V
Echo foxtrot golf hotel
Sierra tango uniform victor
Phonetic alphabet
I J K L
O P Q R
M N
India Juliet kilo Lima
Oscar papa Quebec Romeo
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