interview Flashcards
1
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definition of V1
A
decision speed
2
Q
definition of V2
A
T/O safety speed
3
Q
min cloud & vis in class C
A
3nm vis. 1000 above, 500 below, 2000 horizontal
4
Q
on a GPS approach, what is the sensitivity required at FAWP
A
.3nm
5
Q
LOC area of Ops service volume is __ degrees at __nm
A
35 degrees each side of the centerline and 10 NM
6
Q
legal limits for BAC
A
8 hours bottle to throttle, and BAC of less than .04%
PSA - the limit is 12 hrs
7
Q
Hypoxic Hypoxia:
A
ALT related, less O2 for the blood to carry
8
Q
hypemic hypoxia:
A
O2 deficiency in blood, smoking
9
Q
histotoxic:
A
tissue poisoning from alcohol
10
Q
stagnant:
A
blood pooling, poor circulation
11
Q
airspeeds class B and etc…:
A
200 vfr corridor 250 in class B 200 w/ 4nm of C/D
12
Q
at what ALT do you cross the Middle Marker
A
200’
13
Q
calculate fuel needed if aircraft burns 3000 pounds per hour
A
FPH (fuel per hr) + 50% / 10 = ?
3000 + 1500 / 10 = 450 gallons
14
Q
when to descend based on your alt & speed
A
ALT*3=
GS/2 (plus zero) = feet per min
15
Q
how many miles per min you are traveling based on your speed, rate of descent
A
GS/ 60 = miles per min
GS*5 = rate of descent
16
Q
if the reported weather is 100’ & 24 RVR, can we still shoot an approach?
A
yes, per RVR and ceiling doesn’t matter
17
Q
cruising at 360 KTS, you have to descend 10,000’ in 35 miles. What is your descent rate?
A
35/10 = 3.5 * 360 = 1260 feet per min
18
Q
alternating red and white lights…
A
centerline lights. 3,000’ remaining
19
Q
what is the meaning & calculation of VDP?
A
meaning: is to calculate a point from which a normal landing can be made at TDZ
calculation: take 10% of the HAT, which will give you time (in secs) from the VDP to the end of the rwy or MAP
20
Q
flight time limits
A
8, 32, 120, 1000
21
Q
what is the lapse rate in the Troposphere
A
-2 degrees C per 1,000’
22
Q
where does bleed air come from
A
compressor section
CRJ 200: 10th and 14th
CRJ700: 6th and 10th
23
Q
alternate requirements
A
1,2,3 rule
24
Q
explain critical engine:
A
P Factor
Accerlanded slipstream
Spirling slipstream
Torque
25
arrivied at the MDA and you didn't see the rwy. can you go to the MAP
you can go to the MAP at the MAP point
26
holding speeds:
min hold alt to 6,000: 200
6,001-14,000: 230
14,001 and above 265
27
what is critical mach
at which airflow reaches the speed of sound. airflow separation
28
when do you need a T/O alt
when weather conditions at dep airport are below landing mins.
29
what is the effect of wind change during a constant 3-degree glide slope
it can change pitch attitude & airspeed.
30
hold times
below 14,000 MSL : 1 min
| above 14,000 MSL: 1.5 mins
31
when to slow to holding speeds
3 mins or less from a clearance limit
32
MSA
provides 1000' obstruction clearance w/in 25 NM radius of the fix designated below the MSA circle.
33
O2 PAX
10,000-14,000: after 30 mins ( 10%PAX)
14,000-15,000: after 30 mins ( 30% PAX)
above 15,000: all PAX
34
O2 CREW
10,000-12,000: each crew member after 30 mins and all times in the flight deck
above 12,000: everyone!
35
RVSM
Reduced vertical seperation mins:
| FL290- FL410
36
what prevents a compressor stall
aviod exceeding critical AOA.
| happens when no airflow into engines and AOA is exceeded.
37
RAIM range:
| how many times does it interrogate the receiver?
range: 30-60 degrees
| 6 miles
38
how many degrees from the rwy must circling mins be published?
if approach is 30 degrees or more from the rwy
39
what is rwy lighting
lights from 3000 to 2400 from the beginning of the RWY
40
what is the sensitivity of a GPS in the terminal mode
1nm
41
where are the worst thunderstorms found
by squall lines & under the anvil ( most turb)
42
at what point in approach do you go missed
at the MAP (time, DME or fix) or DH/DA
43
can we T/O if vis is 500 RVR
yes, per 121 and ops specs, and approach plate.
| need t/o alt too!
44
what are you thinking about when RVR low
T/O alt
45
what is the purpose of flight spoilers
reduce the lift component
46
what is the condition that may occur when gusts causes a swept wing type airplane to troll in one direction while yawing in the other
dutch roll
47
critical phase of flight
taxi, t/o, landing. and anything under 10,000'
48
is destination alt required?
1,2,3 rule
49
MEA
min enroute alt. navigation coverage. 2,000 in mt areas and 1,000 in non mt areas
50
would you land out of the touchdown zone if the runway was over 10,000'
NO!
51
what is the range of a terminal VOR?
25 NM
52
what is the range of a L VOR under 18,000'
40 NM
53
two things you need to have in order to continue a visual approach?
ceiling 1,000' & 3 mile vis or have proceeding traffic insight
54
normal range of a glide slope?
3 degrees above the surface 200' above 14,000' above the outer marker & usually extend to 10NM
55
what is the radius of class C
10nm. 5nm inner ring, surface to 1,200' and 5nm outer ring, 1,200' to 4,000'
56
while taxi, what does a flashing red light gun signal mean
taxi clear of rwy
57
how will gust effect swept wing
can induce a dutch roll
58
what restricts performance on a jet engine
EGT (exhaust gas temp)
59
in bad turbulence do you maintain constant airspeed and pitch?
no. you need to hold altitude, and slow down. do not make any turns.
CRJ200 in turb is 280kts and .75 mach
60
micro burst - radius? and max vertical speed?
downdrafts radius is less than 1 mile and can be strong as 6,000' per min. lasting around 15mins
61
what is TDZL
2 rows of transverse light bars disposed symmetrically about the rwy centerline
62
how do you increase hold over time?
apply type 1 hot and type 2,3, or 4 cold
63
where does the worst weather occur
squall lines
64
what are turbulent cloud types
rotor and standing lenticular
65
how do you convert AC to DC
TRUs (Transformer rectifier unit)
66
when are outboard ailerons used?
during slow speeds
67
what is primary flight controls
ailerons, elevator and rudder
68
what is the purpose of leading edge slats on a high-performance wing
direct air from the high-pressure area under the wing to the upper surface
69
how do you maintain a glide slope
chance in pitch and power
70
what is the effect on total drag of an aircraft if the airspeed decreases in level flight below that speed for max L/D?
drag increases b/c of increased induced drag
71
who is responsible for maintaining an aircraft airworthy
owner/operator
72
what is the PDP based upon an 800' MDA?
800/300=2.6nm
| 300 is the HAT
73
when the AOA is increased the pilot affects the...?
airspeed, lift & drag
74
what prevents a compressor stall
compressor bleed valves
75
what is the lowest DH on a radar altimeter on a CAT 2 approach
100' and 1200 RVR
76
what temp do you need to worry about Anti-ice?
vis moisture at temp between 10 degrees C TAT and -40 degrees C SAT
77
what does decend via mean
follow the altitude, speed and heading depicted on STAR
78
what temp range should you be concerned about icing
TAT
79
what does "MIN FUEL" mean
you may not take any delays upon reach dest.
80
characteristics of an AFT CG
less stability, less induced drag due to taildown force, lower stall speed
81
characteristics of an FWD CG
slower cruise speed, more stable, higher stall speeds
82
on approach you hit wing shear, how is the descent rate affected?
it increases
83
what equipment do you have onboard when you have GPS?
RNAV
84
when operating at an airport w/ ASDE-X, what is your transponder setting?
ON, alt reporting at all times
85
how far off of the centerline can LDA be for straight in approaches VS circling
the LDA is not aligned with the runway. straight in mins may be published where alignment does not exceed 30 degrees between the course and runway. circling mins only are published where the alignment exceeds 30 degrees
86
what happens to lift vs darg as an airplane slows down but does not descent
as the airplane slows down while keeping same attitude, aoa will increase creating more lift. induced crag will increase as well
87
how do you increase the range of a turbojet aircraft as weight decreases?
a higher altitude w/ lower airspeed
88
who is PSA's president
Dion Flannery
89
PSA core values
safety, passion, professional excellance and respect
90
PSA's fleet
CRJ 200- 35
CRJ 700 - 37 adding 24
CRJ 900- 54
total of 126+24=150
91
where are embedded thunderstorms found
they are hidden behind and inside of the clouds
92
theres a line of thunderstorms en route but the dest weather is good. what would you do?
consult with dispatch to review options and alternate routing
93
when to descend based on your alt and speed?
alt*3=
| GS/2=
94
how many miles per min are you traveling based on your speed, rate of decent?
```
GS/60= (miles per min)
GS*5= (rate of descent)
```
95
surface friction causes winds to (in relation to isobars) and what effect does surface friction have on Coriolis force?
frictional slows wind speed, (cross at an angle) Coriolis decreases.
96
how far out is the glide slope signal usable?
10nm
97
what factors affect VMC?
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density alt
critical engine inop
bank 5 degrees
landing gear
max power in op engine
fwd cg
aft cg
trim
flaps
out of ground effect
windmilling
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98
what factos affect vmcg?
thrust & pressure alt
99
where does the final approach segment begin and end
FAF and MAP
100
what is the purpose of high life devices
allows for a slower, steeper approach
101
what is the effect of ice/snow/frost on aircraft performance?
it increases stall speed and reduces lift
102
plan a descent from FL200 to 10,000 with a ground speed of 400kts
400*5=2000 (rate of descent for 3-degree glide)
10,000/2000=5 (duration in mins for decent)
400/60= 6.7 miles
6.7*5=33.5
