Landing

Question 1

At 1FTS, when should the pilot conduct a go around? (12)

Answer 1

1. When instructed by ATC or DI
2. RWY not clear
3. Clearance not received by 200ft AGL
4. Finals checks not complete by 200ft AGL
5. IAS stabilised below threshold speed on base/final
6. Mishandled landing (balooning, bounce, drifting, high RoD or POIs)
7. Not grounded with >4000ft
8. An S turn (ACFT passes gable markers or RWY edge lights by night)
9. Pilot not satisfied
10. Not aligned by 350ft AGL (400ft by night)
11. A traffic collision exists
12. Pilot unable to identify traffic

Question 2

How do you complete a go around from downwind/base?

Answer 2

1. Turn behind the traffic (if possible)
2. Climb to 1000ft, speed above 120KIAS (if req)
   3, Flap T/O if possible
3. Track for dead side (beware initial traffic)
4. Once dead side complete after T/O checks
5. R/T if possible however maintain ANCA

Question 3

What are your actions if go-around from final?

Answer 3

1. Apply MAX power
2. Wings level, climb attitude (mid mirrors)
3. Retract flaps
4. After T/O checks
5. If traffic go to dead side

Question 4

On finals, what do you scan to control the approach?

Answer 4

Aim point
Aspect (high vs low)
Airspeed (110KTS)

Question 5

Before the flare, how should the aircraft be set?

Answer 5

1. Wings level
2. 110KIAS
3. Trimmed hands off

Question 6

What are your actions during the flare?

Answer 6

1. Aircraft is set for LDG
2. Near end, far end (lookout)
3. Fist pull back
4. Develop the flare (hold it)
5. Idle power

Question 7

Once the nose wheel has touched down, what are your actions?

Answer 7

1. Maintain back pressure
2. Apply brakes