Ground School Flashcards by Matthew Brain

How to calculate Safety Alt

+1000ft to highest object within 10nm of track

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How many Ft is transition Alt

3000ft

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What are the VFR rules

Above FL100 - 8km vis
Below FL100 - 5km vis

Clear of cloud:
1500m horizontal
1000ft vertical

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6 rules of flying IFR IN CAS

Flight plan
Instrument Rating

Clearance from ATC
Comply with instructions from ATC

Appropriate Radio kit
Appropriate Nav kit

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How many volts does the avenger run off?

24v for drowns power / startup

28v per generator to power TMT

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Define Airspace A-G

A: Airways below FL195 - exempt when they pass through TMA or CTA (radar control)
C: FL195 - FL660 / IFR & VFR (radar control)
D: CTZ/CTA (radar control)
E: Scottish TMA at and below 6000ft
G: Un-Restricted

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Avenger max fuel capacity?

5196lbs

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How to get rid of fumes/gas?

Dump valve (rear of aircraft)

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ECS?

Environmental Control Systems:

Pressurisation
Temperature
Air Conditioning

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5 heaters to ensure correct readings below 5deg?

2x Pitot heater
2x fuel vents
1x stall Warner

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FTC?

Fast Time Constant

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STC?

Sensitivity Time Constant

Objects different distances show on radar accurate to their own size

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How long will battery run for?

30min

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How many radios does the Avenger have?

6:
1x HF
2x VHF
2x UHF
1x VHF (maritime)

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4 stages of engine cycle?

Induction
Compression
Combustion
Exhaustion

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Max landing weight?

15675lbs

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Type of propeller?

Fixed speed, variable pitch

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How many radars does the avenger have?

1) Pilots weather
2) underside bolt-on

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Minimum landing allowance?

400lbs:

100lbs in tanks
100lbs missed circuit or landing
200lbs for 30min hold @10000ft

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Post turn HATFIRS?

Heading 
Altitude v Airspeed 
Time until turn 
Fuel
Instruments 
Radio (ops normal) 
Screen Report, system check, sitrep

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CHAS?

Clock
Heading
ATC
Set (next leg)

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Avenger max take off weight?

16500lbs

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5 radar steps upon entering AC?

RADAR -> Search
RADAR Tilt -> -2
SCAN -> 90deg
DISPLAY -> Ground 
RANGE -> 20nm

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Avenger minimum operating altitude?

700ft

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Avenger Radar Hazard?

7m / 22ft (roughly wing to wing)

Which engine starts up first and why?

Right engine due to people potentially entering AC from left

How many fuel tanks does the Avenger have?

6: 2x main tank (in wings) 2x auxiliary 2x ER (Extended range)

Avenger preferred fuel:

F-34

What does TCAS stand for?

Traffic Collision Avoidance System

What does TAWS stand for?

Terrain Awareness Warning System

Fuel burn rate per hour?

700lbs 100lbs per 9 min 50lbs per 4 min

Next leg brief WHATSHAP?

``` When Heading Altitude / Airspeed Time on leg Safety Alt (SALT) Hours ATC Pigeons ```

Minimum safe FL & CL?

MSFL: Closest Fl Above Safety Alt (use RPS/QNH with SAS) MSCL: Lowest FL at or above TL or MSFL (Whichever higher) once aircraft track taken into account

Where to measure radar return from?

Front centre of return

What is aircraft RTS?

Release to service

Where does pilot check fuel levels?

Control display

Propeller pitch sets?

Feather: +79.5deg (least drag) Flight idle: +18deg Max reverse: -14deg Auto feather can be used to increase pilot capacity

Engine makeup:

Turboprop 1050SHP (shaft horsepower) per engine Modular engines (power and gas generator sections)

Do both engine generators have to be running to power TMT + Comms?

YES

What are the 4 types of de icing?

Electrical Warm Air Mechanical Pneumatic

Where is the oxygen bottle located?

Front bulkhead in the toilet area

Where are the two fire extinguishers located?

1x under co-pilot seat | 1x aircraft cabin/baggage area

What Alt does the rad Alt stop working?

3000ft

What switch stops radar from transmitting?

Weight on wheels switch

How many deg each side of main beam is returned?

2deg each side of main beam | 4deg full return

What is the TMT max range?

160nm range

What do you set rad Alt to?

2500ft or 10% below intended height if descending

QFE?

Pressure at airfield level

QNH?

Pressure at sea level

RPS?

Regional pressure setting

RAPDA?

``` Recognise Assess Prioritise Decide Act ```

IFR outside CAS

3 rules 1. Set 1013 2. Set semi-circular rule 3. Above transition Alt

Procedure on failure

Aviate Navigate Communicate

FRC Potential issues

FIRE MECHANICAL AVIONICS EXTERNAL

Basic service provides?

Met Facilities Conditions of AD Non-surveillance

Procedural service

Non-surveillance | IFR (irrespective of met)

Traffic service

Both IFR/VFR Surveillance based ATS Pilot responsibility for avoidance

Deconfliction service?

IFR (irrespective of met) | Provide deconfliction minima

Where is Radar control available?

Only in controlled airspace

Immediate actions are depicted by what on FRC

CAPITALISED BOLD

What channel is ATIS on?

Chan 13

FRC definition of a warning?

Information that may result in injury or death

FRC definition of Caution?

Information that may result in damage of equipment

FRC definition of a Note?

Information requiring emphasis

FRC’s are prepared by handling sqn which is based where?

Boscombe Down

Single engine failure results in what kind of landing?

Soon as possible

If you lose comms on radio what is your first action to take?

Change radio used.

Is it compulsory to follow directions from TCAS? (1)

Yes

What to do when flying IFR OUTCAS. (3)

Climb above Trans Alt. Set 1013. Apply semi circular rule.

What are the Avenger pulse length ranges for Short, Medium and Long? (3)

``` Short = <10nm Medium = 10-20nm Long = >20nm ```

List the UK FIS. (5)

``` Basic Service. Procedural Service. Traffic Service. Deconfliction Service. Radar Service. ```

Which UK FIS are surveillance based? (3)

Traffic Service. Deconfliction Service. Radar service.

Which UK FIS are not surveillance based? (2)

Basic Service. | Procedural Service.

Define Land As Soon As Possible. (2)

Nearest airfield. | Suitable runway.

Define Land As Soon As Practicable. (2)

Nearest airfield with King Air assistance. | Suitable runway.

Limits of colourstate BLU. (2)

8k Vis. | Cloud base ≥2500ft.

Limits of colourstate WHT. (2)

5k Vis. | Cloud base 1500-2500ft.

Limits of colourstate GRN. (2)

3.7k Vis. | Cloud base 700-1500ft.

Which instrument recoveries are viable at Culdrose? (4)

ILS (RW29 Only) PAR. SRA. NDB.

What is an MAA RA? (1)

Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Article.

List flight safety reporting tools. (4)

DASORS. DCORS. Flt Safety Log. In-Form.