Handling Notes

Question 1

Taxi and break out power not exceed what

Answer 1

40% N1

Question 2

How to keep centreline

Answer 2

Keep it between PFD and ND

Question 3

Speeds recommended for taxi

Answer 3

Max 30kts straight, 10kts sharp turn

Question 4

What to sequence to remember when flying

Answer 4

Power, attitude and trim

Question 5

What sort of flight control system

Answer 5

Manoeuvre demand system

Question 6

How to operate stick in a climb

Answer 6

Pull stick to desired climb angle, once achieved, relax pressure and a/c holds there

Question 7

What sort of inputs on the side stick

Answer 7

Smooth and at a rate compatible with the response of the aircraft

Question 8

Thrust lever positions

Answer 8

1. Idle (full aft)
2. Climb (first detent, vertical)
3. FLEX/MCT
4. TOGA

Question 9

What readings to pay particular attention to

Answer 9

N1 or EPR

Question 10

Time for full power from idle

Answer 10

8secs

Question 11

Flying scan

Answer 11

Attitude- speed - attitude - altitude- attitude - heading - attitude

Question 12

When does nose wheel steering reduce to zero

Answer 12

130kts

Question 13

When to release forward pressure on stick during TO

Answer 13

80kts gradually, neutral position by 100kts

Question 14

When to factor crosswind take off

Answer 14

Greater than 20kt

Question 15

Crosswind TO technique

Answer 15

-full forward stick
-set 50%N1, stabilise, move levers quickly to 70%
-then move steadily to take off setting
-FLEX/TOGA must be set by 40kt GS

Question 16

What is the initial rotation rate

Answer 16

3degs per sec to 15deg

Question 17

When does rotation rate reduce slightly

Answer 17

Passing 10degs

Question 18

When do flight controls change to manoeuvre demand system

Answer 18

5secs after lift off

Question 19

When to retract landing gear

Answer 19

Positive climb on VSI, altimeter and rad altimeter

Question 20

When does auto trim cease during landing

Answer 20

50ft

Question 21

Flare height

Answer 21

30ft

Question 22

Outside scan when landing

Answer 22

Runway perspective/PAPIS

Aiming point touch down markings

Question 23

Inside scan when landing

Answer 23

-IAS (trend)
-Attitude
-V/S thrust
-ILS

Question 24

Speed at initial climb

Answer 24

V2 + 10kts

Question 25

Where to shift focus when attempting flare

Answer 25

End of the runway

Question 26

Flare law

Answer 26

Hold back pressure and use one continuous motion

Question 27

When to close thrust levers when flare

Answer 27

30ft

Question 28

When does PM call “pitch” during flare

Answer 28

When it exceeds +10degs

Question 29

Crosswind landing technique

Answer 29

Keep flying the picture, don’t change, use rudder to align centreline

Question 30

What does PF call during GA

Answer 30

“Go around flaps” and selects TOGA

PM raises flaps one setting

Question 31

APS removal of buffet process

Answer 31

Reduce pitch attitude by 5 degs increments