Handling / In Flight

Question 1

What are the Criteria for a Stabilised Approach?

Answer 1

1. The airplane is on the correct flight path,
2. Only small corrections in heading and pitch required to maintain correct flight path,
3. The airplane should be at approach speed. Deviations of +10 / -5 kts is acceptable if trend is back towards approach speed,
4. The airplane is in the correct landing configuration,
5. Sink rate is no greater than 1000fpm,
6. Thrust setting is appropriate for the airplane configuration,
7. All briefings and checklists have been completed.

ILS: Within 1 dot glide-path & localiser.
Circling: Wing level on finals before 300’ AFE.

Special briefing required for pre-planned deviation from these conditions.

Initiate a go-around if an condition not met/maintained.

Question 2

What are the Wind-shear IA’s?

Answer 2

Wind-shear escape manoeuvre:

1. Disconnect Autopilot,
2. Push go-around switch,
3. Aggressively apply maximum thrust,
4. Disconnect auto-throttle,
5. Simultaneously roll wings level and rotate toward an initial pitch attitude of 15°,
6. Retract speed-brakes,
7. Follow flight director GA guidance (if available).
8. Do no change flap or gear configuration until wind-shear is no longer a factor,
9. Monitor V/S and altitude,
10. Do not attempt to regain lost airspeed until wind-shear is no longer a factor.

Question 3

What is the Maximum Rate Climb Speed?

Answer 3

Flap up manoeuvre speed +50 KIAS

Question 4

What is the Maximum Angle Climb Speed?

Answer 4

Approximately flaps up manoeuvre speed, but use FMC Climb Page to execute Max Angle Climb.

Question 5

What Must You Do Following Executing an Abeam Points in the FMC?

Answer 5

If winds and temperatures were previously added, check that the wind and temperatures information is correct

Question 6

What are the Engine Warm Up Requirements?

Answer 6

1. When engines have been shut down for more than 1.5 hours: run the engines for at least 5 minutes;
2. When the engines have been shut down for less than 1.5 hours, run the engines for at least 3 minutes.
3. Engine oil temperature must be above the lower amber band before take off.

Question 7

What are the Abort Engine Start Conditions?

Answer 7

1. EGT does not increase within 20s after the fuel control switch is moved to rich or run;
2. EGT quickly nears or exceeds the start limit;
3. The oil pressure indication is not normal by the time that the engine is stabilised at idle.

Question 8

What are the Stall Recovery Actions?

Answer 8

1. Initiate the Recovery:
   
   • Hold the control column firmly;
   • Disconnect autopilot and auto-throttle;
   • Smoothly apply nose down elevator to reduce the angle of attack until buffet or stick shaker stops. Nose down stabiliser trim may be needed.
2. Continue the Recovery:
   
   • Roll the shortest direction to wings level if needed;
   • Advance thrust levers as needed;
   • Retract speed-brakes;
   • Do not change gear or flap configuration, except during liftoff, if flaps are up call for flap 1.
3. Complete the Recovery:
   
   • Check airspeed and adjust thrust as necessary;
   • Establish pitch attitude;
   • Return to the desired flight path;
   • Re-engage autopilot and auto-throttle if desired.

Warning: Excessive use of pitch trim or rudder may aggravate the condition, or may result in loss of control or in high structural loads.

Question 9

What Five Messages Require You to Discontinue an RNAV Approach if IMC?

Answer 9

1. Unable RNP;
2. GPS EICAS;
3. FMC FAIL EICAS;
4. Verify Position FMC Alert;
5. Loss of VNAV or LNAV on either EHSI display.

Question 10

What Message Requires You to Discontinue a Localiser or VOR Approach in IMC?`

Answer 10

1. Verify Position FMC alerting message on CDU.

Question 11

What are the GPWS Warning Actions?

Answer 11

1. Disconnect Autopilot;
2. Disconnect Autothrottle;
3. Aggressively apply maximum thrust;
4. Simultaneously roll wings level and rotate to an initial pitch attitude of 20°;
5. Retract Speed-brakes;
6. If terrain remains a threat, continue rotation up to the pitch limit indicator or stick shaker or initial buffet;
7. Do not change gear or flap configuration until terrain separation is assured;
8. Monitor RADALT for sustained or increasing terrain separation;
9. When clear of terrain, slowly decrease pitch attitude and accelerate.

Question 12

An upset can generally be defined as unintentionally exceeding what conditions:

Answer 12

1. Pitch attitude > 25° NU;
2. Pitch attitude > 10° ND;
3. Bank angle > 45°;
4. Within the above parameters but flying at airspeeds inappropriate for the conditions.

Question 13

List the steps for a nose high upset recovery.

Answer 13

1. Recognise and confirm;
2. Disconnect autopilot and autothrottle;
   3.Apply as much as full nose down elevator;
   Apply appropriate nose down stabiliser trim;
3. Reduce thrust;
4. Roll to obtain a nose down pitch rate.
5. When approaching the horizon, roll wings level;
6. Check airspeed and adjust thrust;
7. Establish pitch attitude.

Question 14

List the steps for a nose low upset recovery.

Answer 14

1. Recognise and confirm the situation;
2. Disconnect autopilot and auto-throttle;
3. Recover from stall if necessary;
4. Roll in the shortest direction to wings level;
5. Recover to level flight:
   
   • apply nose up elevator;
   • apply nose up trim if required;
   • adjust thrust and drag as required.

Question 15

What speed is the FD aiming for after rotate?

Answer 15

V2 + 15 - V2 + 25.

Question 16

What is the difference between max range cruise and long range cruise?

Answer 16

Max range = greatest range for least fuel.

Long range = 5% higher speed for 1% more fuel.

Question 17

What is Vref based on?

Answer 17

1.3 Vs.

Question 18

What is max altitude on FMC VNAV Cruise Page considering?

Answer 18

1. Hard ceiling of 42,000’;
2. Thrust limited altitude (100fpm climb at max cont thrust);
3. Manoeuvre limited altitude (1.3g to buffet).

Question 19

What does Optimum Altitude in FMC VNAV Cruise Page Consider?

Answer 19

Based on aircraft gross weight and cruise speed in still air, ISA temp.

Results in minimum trip cost based on entered cost index when using ECON speed, and minimum fuel burn when using LRC or selected speed.

Question 20

What does recommended altitude on the FMC VNAV Cruise page consider?

Answer 20

Same as Optimum Altitude, but also considers winds and temps as input, above and below the current level for the next 250-500nm. Only shows what it can based on current altitude and step size selected.

Question 21

What does the top of the lower amber band represent?

Answer 21

Minimum Manoeuvring Speed:

1.3g to stick shaker below 20000’, light buffet > 20000’.

Question 22

What does the top of the lower bricks indicate?

Answer 22

Speed where stick shaker/low speed buffet starts.

Question 23

What does the bottom of the top amber band indicate?

Answer 23

Maximum manoeuvre speed:

1.3g margin to high speed buffet.

Question 24

What does the bottom of the top bricks indicate?

Answer 24

1. Vmo/Mmo;
2. Landing gear placard speed;
3. Flap placard speed.

Question 25

What timeframe does the speed trend vector work over?

Answer 25

10s.

Question 26

How would you find out Vimd in the 757?

Answer 26

1. Flap up manoeuvre speed approximates min fuel burn speed (Vimd) at lower altitudes.
2. Check the holding page for recommended hold speed.
3. Above FL250 use Vref+100 to ensure adequate manoeuvre margin.