LL CCTs and VRIAB Flashcards
What height are low level ccts flown at?
500ft
After take off and levelling at 500ft for a LL cct, approx. what power should you set when turning on to the downwind?
Approx. 35%
Bring this back to 28% as you roll out to bring speed back for checks.
How will your spacing appear during a LL CCT?
You will be flying the same ground track as a normal cct, but you will appear wider due to the lower height.
The wingtip should be tracking just outside the nearest edge of the runway.
Once you have configured and captured 120 KIAS on the d/w of a LL CCT, how should you start the final turn?
Turn in at the same reference (same AoB limits and wind adjustments apply), taking Land flap and setting approx. 45% TQ to maintain <150KIAS but safe speed.
Adjust power to maintain 10.5 AoA as req.
How do you fly the latter part of the final turn for a LL CCT?
Just after half way, set 18% (with Land flap, TQ as req. for other flap settings), intercept as normal with 7 deg. ND, then adjusting to 3 deg. GP.
Normal final
From what speed is the VRIAB flown?
210 KIAS or higher (75% is a good power setting to set and leave when passing initial)
What height do you descend to for a VRIAB?
500ft (or your authorised break height, whichever is higher)
Except rwy 31 - 800ft due to Rhoseneigr
What must you do when descending from initial for a VRIAB?
Visually locate all circuit traffic
Think wind
How should you select your break point?
Based upon the other position of circuit traffic - do NOT cut in front of other traffic it there’s a risk it will have to go around as a result/will result in LOSS.
To provide sufficient time for d/w checks (think of the effect of wind down the runway
As req. within a formation
What is the maximum number of aircraft that can be in the cct for you to be allowed to conduct a VRIAB when solo?
2
Must have visually acquired both
What AoB do you roll to at your nominated breaking point for a VRIAB?
60 deg.
Approximately what NU (WL) should you pull to achieve on a VRIAB?
5 deg.
This will gain approx. 500ft throughout the turn.
If breaking from 800ft (31R), 2 deg. NU WL will be sufficient as only 200ft needs to be gained throughout the turn. Will need slightly more AoB.
As you role and pull in to a VRIAB, what should you do with the throttle?
IDLE
Speedbrake OUT
What is the call made on a VRIAB?
“C/S, on the break, [intentions]”
Replaces the downwind call
How should you anticipate the level off of a VRIAB?
Anticipate by approx. 100ft.
Increase the AoB to bring the FPM to the level attitude. A
Adjust the bank and back pressure to achieve the usual downwind position.
