"Lesson Learned" deck

Question 1

“Proceed on course” means what?

Answer 1

Continue with previously cleared course from the current point… not “direct to”!

Question 2

What is the planned True Airspeed (in SR20 based on experience)

Answer 2

140

Question 3

On warmer days, what rotation speed should be used?

Answer 3

70 KIAS. Normally 65-68 would be ok.

Question 4

“Report when established in hold” means to report to ATC at what point?

Answer 4

When established on the inbound leg and crossing the fix for the first time. Report position, altitude, and time.

Question 5

When cleared for an ILS final, what is the buttonnolodgey?

Answer 5

(previously load the approach) hit the approach button, follow altitudes and speeds. Don’t make a turn greater than 90 degrees

Question 6

When on a hold, when do you request EFC?

Answer 6

If not received, request it when established in the hold. Hold clearance phrases: “Cleared to TRISS intersection. Hold west, as published. Maintain 2,500. Expect
further clearance 1820.” “Cleared to FINGR intersection. Hold south on 011 course, 1 minute leg, left turns. Maintain 2,500. Expect further clearance 1820.”

Question 7

If I feel rushed, what should I do?

Answer 7

Double check things. Check the checklist.

Question 8

When getting vectors to final, what should I do with my pen?

Answer 8

Be ready to copy approach clearance. Approach clearance phrases: For pilot nav.: “Frasca 141, maintain 2,500 until established. Cleared ILS runway 15 approach. Report final approach fix inbound.” If vectored: “Frasca 141, 3.5 miles from BRONS, turn left heading 180, maintain 2,200 until established. Cleared ILS runway 15 approach.” Near FAF (usually after), say “Frasca 141, contact tower 126.0.” or “Change to advisory frequency approved.”

Question 9

In a left crosswind, chairfly the approach.

Answer 9

Crab left using left rudder and left aileron (when necessary) to track center line. Keep slightly left of center line. In flair, right rudder to straighten plane but slight left aileron to keep wing low.

Question 10

Three rules of flying the plane?

Answer 10

AVIATE, navigate, communicate. On departure from PDK, I was asked to change transponder while flying by hand in IMC at 700AGL. While putzing with transponder I began banking right and didn’t even know it till I look at instruments again.

Question 11

When in VFR conditions on an IFR approach and ATC requests if you have field in site, can you still fly the REQUESTED approach?

Answer 11

Yes. Contact tower, intercept approach, activate APR, fly the approach.

Question 12

Should you implement full power during a climb.

Answer 12

YES.

Question 13

If behind the plane and getting near approach on an IFR flight plan what should you do?

Answer 13

Ask ATC “Request vectors to East/West for 10 minutes to make some cockpit adjustments”

Question 14

When do you “dive and drive”?

Answer 14

On non-WAAS or non-ILS approaches… especially in IMC when you want as much time as possible to see a runway reference.

Question 15

Should I read and understand the entire approach plate for probably approaches before the flight?

Answer 15

Duh.

Question 16

On a missed approach, when do you setup the FLP for the next approach?

Answer 16

After established in the MAP hold. Wait until established on inbound course, change AP to HDG, then load new procedure.

Question 17

When in a GPS defined hold, what do you do to continue another hold loop?

Answer 17

Hit SUSP to suspend the next leg and circle continuously.

Question 18

When a RNAV approach is expected and you are selecting the approach, should you select vectors to final or an IF/IAF?

Answer 18

Select the best IF/IAF. Don’t select vectors to final because you don’t know when ATC might re-assign you to an IF/IAF in the procedure.

Question 19

If departing from a non-towered field on an IFR flight plan, should you study terrain a likely vectors?

Answer 19

Duh

Question 20

On an IFR flight plan in VMC conditions, should you study the TPA and direction?

Answer 20

Duh

Question 21

When can you depart IFR minimums on IFR flight plan on uncontrolled field?

Answer 21

When there’s a DP or ODP… otherwise you’ll fly in to something.

Question 22

Describe best method to maintain a VOR hold?

Answer 22

When approaching a VOR hold, set HDG bug to approach point, change AP to HDG, set GPS OBS to inbound leg of hold. Use HDG for turns and outbound legs, use GPS NAV for inbound legs.

Question 23

Do you have to fly on ODP when on an IFR plan?

Answer 23

No. It is pilot’s discretion. But even in VFR/VMC the ODP exists for a reason. If you don’t fly it be sure to understand why.

Question 24

If you plan to fly an ODP on an IFR flight plan, do you need to notify ATC?

Answer 24

You should notify them when getting the clearance.

Question 25

If an approach requires a turn greater than 90 degrees should you proceed?

Answer 25

No. Tell ATC unable and off an alternative (vectors to a fix on the approach that is workable).

Question 26

What do you put on the Flight Plan form if you intend to pickup your flight plan while airborne?

Answer 26

Put “PUP” in case moments section