Hot Weather Ops

Question 1

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
Before Entering the Jet

Answer 1

• Cool the jet with portable Air Conditioner if available
• Check tires, struts, and accumulators
• Clean dust from pistons
• Check seals and hatches for deformation

Question 2

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
After Entering the Jet

Answer 2

Check instruments and electrical equipment for moisture (in a humid environment) or dust (if in desert environment)

Question 3

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
Interior Inspection

Answer 3

• Direct the air conditioning hose to the Electrical Cabin inlet behind the navigator’s table (verify that the electrical cabinet door is closed for proper airflow)
• Consider keeping radios off until autopilot check

Question 4

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
Starting Engines

Answer 4

Expect slower acceleration to idle (because of the less dense air)

Question 5

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
Taxi

Answer 5

• Minimize braking
• Keep distance from jets to avoid sand blasting

Question 6

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
Takeoff

Answer 6

• Less performance, so adhere to climbout speeds
• EGT light likely, monitor temps and time limits

Question 7

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
Climbout

Answer 7

Normal, only less performance

Question 8

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
During Flight

Answer 8

• Avoid sand/dust storms
• If staying low and using body tanks for fuel (i.e. doing patterns), alternate Fwd/Aft pumps to avoid overheating the hydro fluid

Question 9

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
Descent

Answer 9

Normal

Question 10

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
Approach and Landing

Answer 10

• Air less dense, so true airspeeds are higher
• Don’t cross the Rwy threshold slower than V_thresh
• Longer ground roll
• Careful on the brakes

Question 11

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
Engine Shutdown

Answer 11

Normal

Question 12

PHASE OF FLIGHT:
Before Leaving the Jet

Answer 12

Leave everything open to help cool (unless rainy or dusty)