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371-002 WSOLIC Revision Notes > Ground School > Flashcards

Ground School Flashcards

1
Q

How to calculate Safety Alt

A

+1000ft to highest object within 10nm of track

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2
Q

How many Ft is transition Alt

A

3000ft

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3
Q

What are the VFR rules

A

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

Clear of cloud:
1500m horizontal
1000ft vertical

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4
Q

6 rules of flying IFR IN CAS

A

Flight plan
Instrument Rating

Clearance from ATC
Comply with instructions from ATC

Appropriate Radio kit
Appropriate Nav kit

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5
Q

How many volts does the avenger run off?

A

24v for drowns power / startup

28v per generator to power TMT

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6
Q

Define Airspace A-G

A

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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7
Q

Avenger max fuel capacity?

A

5196lbs

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8
Q

How to get rid of fumes/gas?

A

Dump valve (rear of aircraft)

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9
Q

ECS?

A

Environmental Control Systems:

Pressurisation
Temperature
Air Conditioning

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10
Q

5 heaters to ensure correct readings below 5deg?

A

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

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11
Q

FTC?

A

Fast Time Constant

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12
Q

STC?

A

Sensitivity Time Constant

Objects different distances show on radar accurate to their own size

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13
Q

How long will battery run for?

A

30min

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14
Q

How many radios does the Avenger have?

A 
6:
1x HF
2x VHF
2x UHF
1x VHF (maritime)
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15
Q

4 stages of engine cycle?

A

Induction
Compression
Combustion
Exhaustion

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16
Q

Max landing weight?

A

15675lbs

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17
Q

Type of propeller?

A

Fixed speed, variable pitch

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18
Q

How many radars does the avenger have?

A

2:

1) Pilots weather
2) underside bolt-on

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19
Q

Minimum landing allowance?

A

400lbs:

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

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20
Q

Post turn HATFIRS?

A 
Heading 
Altitude v Airspeed 
Time until turn 
Fuel
Instruments 
Radio (ops normal) 
Screen Report, system check, sitrep
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21
Q

CHAS?

A

Clock
Heading
ATC
Set (next leg)

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22
Q

Avenger max take off weight?

A

16500lbs

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23
Q

5 radar steps upon entering AC?

A 
RADAR -> Search
RADAR Tilt -> -2
SCAN -> 90deg
DISPLAY -> Ground 
RANGE -> 20nm
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24
Q

Avenger minimum operating altitude?

A

700ft

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25
Q

Avenger Radar Hazard?

A

7m / 22ft (roughly wing to wing)

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26
Q

Which engine starts up first and why?

A

Right engine due to people potentially entering AC from left

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27
Q

How many fuel tanks does the Avenger have?

A

6:

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

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28
Q

Avenger preferred fuel:

A

F-34

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29
Q

What does TCAS stand for?

A

Traffic Collision Avoidance System

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30
Q

What does TAWS stand for?

A

Terrain Awareness Warning System

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31
Q

Fuel burn rate per hour?

A

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

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32
Q

Next leg brief WHATSHAP?

A 
When
Heading 
Altitude / Airspeed
Time on leg
Safety Alt (SALT)
Hours 
ATC
Pigeons
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33
Q

Minimum safe FL & CL?

A

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

34
Q

Where to measure radar return from?

A

Front centre of return

35
Q

What is aircraft RTS?

A

Release to service

36
Q

Where does pilot check fuel levels?

A

Control display

37
Q

Propeller pitch sets?

A

Feather: +79.5deg (least drag)
Flight idle: +18deg
Max reverse: -14deg

Auto feather can be used to increase pilot capacity

38
Q

Engine makeup:

A

Turboprop

1050SHP (shaft horsepower) per engine

Modular engines (power and gas generator sections)

39
Q

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

A

YES

40
Q

What are the 4 types of de icing?

A

Electrical
Warm Air
Mechanical
Pneumatic

41
Q

Where is the oxygen bottle located?

A

Front bulkhead in the toilet area

42
Q

Where are the two fire extinguishers located?

A

1x under co-pilot seat

1x aircraft cabin/baggage area

43
Q

What Alt does the rad Alt stop working?

A

3000ft

44
Q

What switch stops radar from transmitting?

A

Weight on wheels switch

45
Q

How many deg each side of main beam is returned?

A

2deg each side of main beam

4deg full return

46
Q

What is the TMT max range?

A

160nm range

47
Q

What do you set rad Alt to?

A

2500ft or 10% below intended height if descending

48
Q

QFE?

A

Pressure at airfield level

49
Q

QNH?

A

Pressure at sea level

50
Q

RPS?

A

Regional pressure setting

51
Q

RAPDA?

A 
Recognise 
Assess
Prioritise
Decide 
Act
52
Q

IFR outside CAS

A

3 rules

  1. Set 1013
  2. Set semi-circular rule
  3. Above transition Alt
53
Q

Procedure on failure

A

Aviate
Navigate
Communicate

54
Q

FRC Potential issues

A

FIRE
MECHANICAL
AVIONICS
EXTERNAL

55
Q

Basic service provides?

A

Met
Facilities
Conditions of AD
Non-surveillance

56
Q

Procedural service

A

Non-surveillance

IFR (irrespective of met)

57
Q

Traffic service

A

Both IFR/VFR
Surveillance based ATS
Pilot responsibility for avoidance

58
Q

Deconfliction service?

A

IFR (irrespective of met)

Provide deconfliction minima

59
Q

Where is Radar control available?

A

Only in controlled airspace

60
Q

Immediate actions are depicted by what on FRC

A

CAPITALISED BOLD

61
Q

What channel is ATIS on?

A

Chan 13

62
Q

FRC definition of a warning?

A

Information that may result in injury or death

63
Q

FRC definition of Caution?

A

Information that may result in damage of equipment

64
Q

FRC definition of a Note?

A

Information requiring emphasis

65
Q

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

A

Boscombe Down

66
Q

Single engine failure results in what kind of landing?

A

Soon as possible

67
Q

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

A

Change radio used.

68
Q

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

A

Yes

69
Q

What to do when flying IFR OUTCAS. (3)

A

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

70
Q

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

A 
Short = <10nm
Medium = 10-20nm
Long = >20nm
71
Q

List the UK FIS. (5)

A 
Basic Service.
Procedural Service.
Traffic Service.
Deconfliction Service.
Radar Service.
72
Q

Which UK FIS are surveillance based? (3)

A

Traffic Service.
Deconfliction Service.
Radar service.

73
Q

Which UK FIS are not surveillance based? (2)

A

Basic Service.

Procedural Service.

74
Q

Define Land As Soon As Possible. (2)

A

Nearest airfield.

Suitable runway.

75
Q

Define Land As Soon As Practicable. (2)

A

Nearest airfield with King Air assistance.

Suitable runway.

76
Q

Limits of colourstate BLU. (2)

A

8k Vis.

Cloud base ≥2500ft.

77
Q

Limits of colourstate WHT. (2)

A

5k Vis.

Cloud base 1500-2500ft.

78
Q

Limits of colourstate GRN. (2)

A

3.7k Vis.

Cloud base 700-1500ft.

79
Q

Which instrument recoveries are viable at Culdrose? (4)

A

ILS (RW29 Only)
PAR.
SRA.
NDB.

80
Q

What is an MAA RA? (1)

A

Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Article.

81
Q

List flight safety reporting tools. (4)

A

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

371-002 WSOLIC Revision Notes (2 decks)

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