GenSubs Workbook Flashcards
Name two ways you can recognize windshear:
15 knot airspeed, 500 ft./min. vertical change, 5° pitch change, one dot GS change, abnormal thrust
Low pressure system is a _____ system, The air flows ______,______, and _____.
Cyclonic system!
Counterclockwise, inward, and upward
How large are super cold liquid droplets?
Larger than 100 to 150 µm (microns)
What constitutes a severe icing?
Droplets of 175 µm or larger. Ice forming on side cockpit windows
On an approach with icing, a go-around may ___ be an option
Not
Where can you find Delta turbulence plot advisories?
On the release, above TLR
What are some hazards of turbulence? (4)
- Engine Flame Out
- injury to passengers and crew
- damage to aircraft
- negative affects on performance during critical phases
Microburst can cause significant windshear up to ____ knots, and up to _____ feet per minute downdrafts
90 knots / 6000 FPM
During hot weather operations, Endeavor will delay boarding when cabin temperature exceeds ___°C
When cabin temperatures exceed ___°C crews need to ensure the APU is running while parked
33°C and 30°C (86°F) CFM 4-170
29°C ?
Is there any anti-icing protection on the tail of the aircraft?
No
CONTINUOUS icing is expected in _____ clouds, and the TYPE is _____
Status clouds, type is Rime ice.
INTERMITTENT icing is expected in _____ clouds, and the TYPE is _____
Cumulus clouds, type of ice is clear/glaze
Before the first flight of the day, when the airplane is cold-soaked at an ambient temperature of -30°C (-22°F) or below, for more than 8 hours:
- The engines must be motor for 60 seconds and fan rotation must be verified before an engine start is initiated
- Thrust reverser‘s must be actuated until deploy and stow cycles are 2 seconds or less
What does it mean if an aircraft is cold-soaked?
The aircraft was at an ambient temperature of -30°C or lower for more than 8 hours
When will a CRJ 900 crew perform a pre-takeoff check? What 4 surfaces are they to check?
When they expect to take off within the HOT.
The check is to be accomplished just prior to takeoff.
They will perform a visual check, from the flight deck, of: windshield wiper surface and center post, leading edge and upper surface of wings!
When must a CRJ 900 crew perform a pre-takeoff contamination check?
Who completes the inspection, and what surfaces are they to check?
When a HOT has been exceeded.
The FO will complete this inspection!!!!
Must be completed from the Vantage Point (row 12) in the cabin. If the surfaces cannot be seen, you must return to the pad for new fluid.
What eight things must be included in the deice communication?
Ship number, type brand and freezing point of fluid, time final application was started, clearance to start engines and leave the pad, verification to post deice inspection has been complete.
In regards to snowfall intensities, if the visibility is being reduced by snow, along with: BLSN, FG, BR what do we do?
We will use the intensity reported by the weather observation, do not use the intensity on the chart.
Flight crew members are required to report to duty ____ minutes prior to schedule departure time.
45 min
The release time is ____ minutes after BLOCK-IN at the gate
15 min
The only time a pilot is allowed to exceed flight time limitations is:
Due to unforeseen operational circumstances
Scheduled time of report is based on what ______ time
Domicile
Your body is governed by _____ _____, the low times are known as __________ or WOCL
Circadian Rhythm
 window of circadian low
Can your rest period ever be reduced below 10 hours?
NOOO
Who does a pilot call when they are fatigued?
What form do they fill out, where do you find it, and how long do you have?
Crew scheduling!
Fatigue report form.
Endeavor website - flight ops - WBAT.
Complete the report by the end of the calendar day that you called out. (72 hours if you notify manager of flight safety)
What are 4 instrument approaches Endeavor is not authorized to use?
NDB, LPV, LNAV/VNAV, PAR
When must a pilot execute an immediate go around?
- Unstable
- Full-scale deflection of one pilots CDI
- Equipment failure that changes the approach procedure’s minimums
On the CRJ 700 where should pilots crew baggage be stored?
13AB - Captain
16AB - FO
On the CRJ 900 where should pilots crew baggage be stored?
With G2 Compartment: one’s bag in G2, one’s bag and 13AB
Without G2 or Aft Closet: 13AB - Captain. 18AB - FO
WITH Aft Closet: all crew bags are stowed in the aft wardrobe closet!!
What is basic operating weight?
The complete aircraft weight for a revenue flight minus usable fuel and payload.
(BOW Includes gallery equipment crew and crew bags)
What makes up zero fuel weight?
BOW + payload.
Does not include usable fuel.
Must not exceed MZFW.
What makes up ramp weight? 
ZFW + fuel weight
What makes up takeoff gross weight?
Ramp weight - taxi burn
What makes up landing weight? 
Takeoff gross weight - enroute burn
When are winter weights utilized? (date range)
November 1 - April 30
When are summer weights utilized? (date range)
May 1 - October 31
What are the winter weights for adults and children?
Adults = 205 children = 91
What are the summer weights for adults and children?
Adults = 200 Children = 86
At what age are children considered infants?
Under 2 years old, they count as 23 pounds
How much do standard, heavy, and planeside bags weigh?
Standard = 34 Heavy = 58 Planeside = 19
What is the difference between Endeavor‘s and Delta’s pink tag/plane side baggage retrieval service?
Endeavor = picked up on Jetbridge or outside the plane.
Delta = picked up at destination at baggage claim.
What system is utilized to calculate weight and balance for our flights?
AeroData
How is weight and balance normally received?
ACARS
When you receive weight and balance information via radio from dispatch, what items must be read back? (3)
STAB GROSS PASSENGERS!!!!
Take off trim settings, takeoff gross weight, total number of passengers
What page in ACARS will you enter load information if you need to manually enter information?
Loadsheet
On the crew page on ACARS, what do you need to do if one of the FA jumpseats is deferred? Does the FA count in the passenger count?
- Enter deferred in FA jumpseat
2. No the FA is not counted. AeroData calculates this
If the captain is receiving a line check, what should you enter into the ACARS page?
That there is an ACM (additional crewmember) in the jumpseat
What is the maximum landing weight for the 700 and 900?
700 = 67,000 pounds
900 = 75,100 pounds
What is the maximum AFT cargo weight for the 700 and 900?
3650 pounds for both aircraft
What is the maximum FWD cargo weight limit for the 700 and 900?
700 = 1000 pounds
900 = 1700 pounds
A runaway incursion is:
The incorrect placement of a person, vehicle or aircraft on a protected surface used for takeoff and landing without clearance, at an aerodrome.
During taxi, deviations from pilots can be a result of:
Loss of situational awareness, poor communication with ATC or other crewmembers, poor airport signage or familiarization
Low visibility taxi is below ____ RVR.
1200
During a low visibility taxi, which crew member(s) must have the airport diagram and low visibility chart displayed for reference?
Both flight crew members
What does SMGCS stand for?
Surface movement guidance and control system
SMGCS charts are from ____ RVR to ____ RVR
1200 to 600 ?
In low visibility, all pre-departure checklist are done while the aircraft is:
Stopped
Is it OK to stop on a runway, even if you just landed, if you are unsure of your location?
No, never stop on the runway
List for procedures to adhere to during taxi:
Sterile cockpit, scan outside, if lost stop and notify ATC, use your lights
What lights should be on when the engines are running?
Beacon and position
What lights should be on when taxiing?
Beacon, position, and taxi lights
What lights should be on if you lineup and wait on the runway?
All the lights except landing light
What lights should be on for takeoff?
All!!
What are hotspots and how are they designated on an airport diagram?
Areas of known incursions, red circles
Any misunderstanding or disagreement should be resolved before _____ the aircraft. Use Heading display to confirm correct taxiway or runway alignment.
Moving
At uncontrolled airports, you should monitor CTAF within ____ miles of the airport, and ______ all ground movement.
10 miles, announce
Which JEPP chart will you find the airport diagram?
10-9
When crossing hold short lines to take off or across a runway, both crew members must confirm their position by:
Comparing taxiway and runway signs to the taxi chart, and crosschecking the runway in the FMS before departure
Do the aircraft have evacuation slides or rafts?
No