Good to Knows

Question 1

Turbulence Penetration Speeds

Answer 1

M0.76 ABV FL320
275KT ABV FL200
250KT UP TO FL200

Question 2

Max speed in Alternate/Direct law?

Answer 2

320kt (and M0.77 direct law)

Question 3

Green dot speed formula?

Answer 3

Gross weight x 2 + 80 (add 1kt per 1000ft above 20000ft)

Question 4

Airbus Golden Rules?

Answer 4

Fly, Navigate, Communicate
Use the appropriate level of automation at all times
Understand the FMA at all times
Take action if things do not go as expected

Question 5

Formula for height of a storm cell?

Answer 5

H (ft) = d (nm) x Tilt (degrees) x 100

Eg. disappears at 40nm with 1 degree of tilt it is 4000ft below

Question 6

Max angle of climb speed?

Answer 6

Green dot speed

Question 7

Maximum rate of climb speed?

Answer 7

Turbulence penetration speed

Question 8

Flight below optimum altitude fuel penalty?

Answer 8

4000ft below approx. 5%

8000ft below approx. more than 10%

Question 9

Ballpark Pitch and Power settings?

Answer 9

CRZ FL350: 2.5degrees - 80%

Low level:
5° - 55% - Green dot
2.5° - 55% - 250kts
7.5° - 55% - Flap 1
0° - Idle - 250kt decent

Approach Flap Full:
2.5° - N1 = Gross Weight - 10