GPWS

Question 1

Between what vertical limits is the GPWSGP active?

Answer 1

50ft and 2405ft AGL

Question 2

When would GPWS indications be automatically cancelled?

Answer 2

Stall warning, GPWS malfunction

Question 3

When should the GPWS Flap Over-ride Switch be activated?

Answer 3

Flaps at an abnormal setting for landing.

Question 4

What would happen if an approach was continued with Flap Setting and the Landing Selector Switch not in agreement?

Answer 4

“TOO LOW FLAPS” below 200ft AGL

Question 5

What is the difference between a soft and hard GPWS warning?

Answer 5

Soft is quiet, Hard is loud

Question 6

What parameters would generate a Mode 3 - “DON’T SINK” Alert?

Answer 6

Armed is increasing airspeed, above 50ft AGL, increasing barometric altitude, leading gear retracted. Activated by loss of 10% barometric altitude

Question 7

Below what height is the “GLIDESLOPE” Alert active?

Answer 7

Rad Alt less than 1000ft

Question 8

How can a GPWS generate a “MINIMUMS” Aural alert?

Answer 8

Descending through DH or MDA

Question 9

What are the activation parameters for a “BANK ANGLE” Aural Alert?

Answer 9

10 deg close to the ground, 40 deg at 150ft AGL

Question 10

How can a “GLIDESLOPE” Aural Alert be cancelled?

Answer 10

Push the BELOW GS Switchlight for one second or longer