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1
Q

definition of V1

A

decision speed

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2
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definition of V2

A

T/O safety speed

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3
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min cloud & vis in class C

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3nm vis. 1000 above, 500 below, 2000 horizontal

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4
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on a GPS approach, what is the sensitivity required at FAWP

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.3nm

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5
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LOC area of Ops service volume is __ degrees at __nm

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35 degrees each side of the centerline and 10 NM

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6
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legal limits for BAC

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8 hours bottle to throttle, and BAC of less than .04%

PSA - the limit is 12 hrs

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7
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Hypoxic Hypoxia:

A

ALT related, less O2 for the blood to carry

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8
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hypemic hypoxia:

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O2 deficiency in blood, smoking

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9
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histotoxic:

A

tissue poisoning from alcohol

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10
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stagnant:

A

blood pooling, poor circulation

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11
Q

airspeeds class B and etc…:

A 
200 vfr corridor 
250 in class B
200 w/ 4nm of C/D
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12
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at what ALT do you cross the Middle Marker

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200’

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13
Q

calculate fuel needed if aircraft burns 3000 pounds per hour

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FPH (fuel per hr) + 50% / 10 = ?

3000 + 1500 / 10 = 450 gallons

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14
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when to descend based on your alt & speed

A

ALT*3=

GS/2 (plus zero) = feet per min

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15
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how many miles per min you are traveling based on your speed, rate of descent

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GS/ 60 = miles per min

GS*5 = rate of descent

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16
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if the reported weather is 100’ & 24 RVR, can we still shoot an approach?

A

yes, per RVR and ceiling doesn’t matter

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17
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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

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18
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alternating red and white lights…

A

centerline lights. 3,000’ remaining

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19
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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

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20
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flight time limits

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8, 32, 120, 1000

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21
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what is the lapse rate in the Troposphere

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-2 degrees C per 1,000’

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22
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where does bleed air come from

A

compressor section
CRJ 200: 10th and 14th
CRJ700: 6th and 10th

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23
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alternate requirements

A

1,2,3 rule

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24
Q

explain critical engine:

A

P Factor
Accerlanded slipstream
Spirling slipstream
Torque

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25
Q

arrivied at the MDA and you didn’t see the rwy. can you go to the MAP

A

you can go to the MAP at the MAP point

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26
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holding speeds:

A

min hold alt to 6,000: 200
6,001-14,000: 230
14,001 and above 265

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27
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what is critical mach

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at which airflow reaches the speed of sound. airflow separation

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28
Q

when do you need a T/O alt

A

when weather conditions at dep airport are below landing mins.

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29
Q

what is the effect of wind change during a constant 3-degree glide slope

A

it can change pitch attitude & airspeed.

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30
Q

hold times

A

below 14,000 MSL : 1 min

above 14,000 MSL: 1.5 mins

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31
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when to slow to holding speeds

A

3 mins or less from a clearance limit

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32
Q

MSA

A

provides 1000’ obstruction clearance w/in 25 NM radius of the fix designated below the MSA circle.

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33
Q

O2 PAX

A

10,000-14,000: after 30 mins ( 10%PAX)
14,000-15,000: after 30 mins ( 30% PAX)
above 15,000: all PAX

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34
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O2 CREW

A

10,000-12,000: each crew member after 30 mins and all times in the flight deck
above 12,000: everyone!

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35
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RVSM

A

Reduced vertical seperation mins:

FL290- FL410

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36
Q

what prevents a compressor stall

A

aviod exceeding critical AOA.

happens when no airflow into engines and AOA is exceeded.

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37
Q

RAIM range:

how many times does it interrogate the receiver?

A

range: 30-60 degrees

6 miles

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38
Q

how many degrees from the rwy must circling mins be published?

A

if approach is 30 degrees or more from the rwy

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39
Q

what is rwy lighting

A

lights from 3000 to 2400 from the beginning of the RWY

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40
Q

what is the sensitivity of a GPS in the terminal mode

A

1nm

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41
Q

where are the worst thunderstorms found

A

by squall lines & under the anvil ( most turb)

42
Q

at what point in approach do you go missed

A

at the MAP (time, DME or fix) or DH/DA

43
Q

can we T/O if vis is 500 RVR

A

yes, per 121 and ops specs, and approach plate.

need t/o alt too!

44
Q

what are you thinking about when RVR low

A

T/O alt

45
Q

what is the purpose of flight spoilers

A

reduce the lift component

46
Q

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

A

dutch roll

47
Q

critical phase of flight

A

taxi, t/o, landing. and anything under 10,000’

48
Q

is destination alt required?

A

1,2,3 rule

49
Q

MEA

A

min enroute alt. navigation coverage. 2,000 in mt areas and 1,000 in non mt areas

50
Q

would you land out of the touchdown zone if the runway was over 10,000’

A

NO!

51
Q

what is the range of a terminal VOR?

A

25 NM

52
Q

what is the range of a L VOR under 18,000’

A

40 NM

53
Q

two things you need to have in order to continue a visual approach?

A

ceiling 1,000’ & 3 mile vis or have proceeding traffic insight

54
Q

normal range of a glide slope?

A

3 degrees above the surface 200’ above 14,000’ above the outer marker & usually extend to 10NM

55
Q

what is the radius of class C

A

10nm. 5nm inner ring, surface to 1,200’ and 5nm outer ring, 1,200’ to 4,000’

56
Q

while taxi, what does a flashing red light gun signal mean

A

taxi clear of rwy

57
Q

how will gust effect swept wing

A

can induce a dutch roll

58
Q

what restricts performance on a jet engine

A

EGT (exhaust gas temp)

59
Q

in bad turbulence do you maintain constant airspeed and pitch?

A

no. you need to hold altitude, and slow down. do not make any turns.
CRJ200 in turb is 280kts and .75 mach

60
Q

micro burst - radius? and max vertical speed?

A

downdrafts radius is less than 1 mile and can be strong as 6,000’ per min. lasting around 15mins

61
Q

what is TDZL

A

2 rows of transverse light bars disposed symmetrically about the rwy centerline

62
Q

how do you increase hold over time?

A

apply type 1 hot and type 2,3, or 4 cold

63
Q

where does the worst weather occur

A

squall lines

64
Q

what are turbulent cloud types

A

rotor and standing lenticular

65
Q

how do you convert AC to DC

A

TRUs (Transformer rectifier unit)

66
Q

when are outboard ailerons used?

A

during slow speeds

67
Q

what is primary flight controls

A

ailerons, elevator and rudder

68
Q

what is the purpose of leading edge slats on a high-performance wing

A

direct air from the high-pressure area under the wing to the upper surface

69
Q

how do you maintain a glide slope

A

chance in pitch and power

70
Q

what is the effect on total drag of an aircraft if the airspeed decreases in level flight below that speed for max L/D?

A

drag increases b/c of increased induced drag

71
Q

who is responsible for maintaining an aircraft airworthy

A

owner/operator

72
Q

what is the PDP based upon an 800’ MDA?

A

800/300=2.6nm

300 is the HAT

73
Q

when the AOA is increased the pilot affects the…?

A

airspeed, lift & drag

74
Q

what prevents a compressor stall

A

compressor bleed valves

75
Q

what is the lowest DH on a radar altimeter on a CAT 2 approach

A

100’ and 1200 RVR

76
Q

what temp do you need to worry about Anti-ice?

A

vis moisture at temp between 10 degrees C TAT and -40 degrees C SAT

77
Q

what does decend via mean

A

follow the altitude, speed and heading depicted on STAR

78
Q

what temp range should you be concerned about icing

A

TAT

79
Q

what does “MIN FUEL” mean

A

you may not take any delays upon reach dest.

80
Q

characteristics of an AFT CG

A

less stability, less induced drag due to taildown force, lower stall speed

81
Q

characteristics of an FWD CG

A

slower cruise speed, more stable, higher stall speeds

82
Q

on approach you hit wing shear, how is the descent rate affected?

A

it increases

83
Q

what equipment do you have onboard when you have GPS?

A

RNAV

84
Q

when operating at an airport w/ ASDE-X, what is your transponder setting?

A

ON, alt reporting at all times

85
Q

how far off of the centerline can LDA be for straight in approaches VS circling

A

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
Q

what happens to lift vs darg as an airplane slows down but does not descent

A

as the airplane slows down while keeping same attitude, aoa will increase creating more lift. induced crag will increase as well

87
Q

how do you increase the range of a turbojet aircraft as weight decreases?

A

a higher altitude w/ lower airspeed

88
Q

who is PSA’s president

A

Dion Flannery

89
Q

PSA core values

A

safety, passion, professional excellance and respect

90
Q

PSA’s fleet

A

CRJ 200- 35
CRJ 700 - 37 adding 24
CRJ 900- 54
total of 126+24=150

91
Q

where are embedded thunderstorms found

A

they are hidden behind and inside of the clouds

92
Q

theres a line of thunderstorms en route but the dest weather is good. what would you do?

A

consult with dispatch to review options and alternate routing

93
Q

when to descend based on your alt and speed?

A

alt*3=

GS/2=

94
Q

how many miles per min are you traveling based on your speed, rate of decent?

A 
GS/60= (miles per min)
GS*5= (rate of descent)
95
Q

surface friction causes winds to (in relation to isobars) and what effect does surface friction have on Coriolis force?

A

frictional slows wind speed, (cross at an angle) Coriolis decreases.

96
Q

how far out is the glide slope signal usable?

A

10nm

97
Q

what factors affect VMC?

A 
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
98
Q

what factos affect vmcg?

A

thrust & pressure alt

99
Q

where does the final approach segment begin and end

A

FAF and MAP

100
Q

what is the purpose of high life devices

A

allows for a slower, steeper approach

101
Q

what is the effect of ice/snow/frost on aircraft performance?

A

it increases stall speed and reduces lift

102
Q

plan a descent from FL200 to 10,000 with a ground speed of 400kts

A

4005=2000 (rate of descent for 3-degree glide)
10,000/2000=5 (duration in mins for decent)
400/60= 6.7 miles
6.75=33.5

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