Main Flashcards
What are the two key things to remember about VOR navigation?
- The radial you are on is always at the top
- If you are going to, you need a TO flag, if you are going from, you need a FROM flag
What should you do in the event of a cabin fire?
Master switch off
Close vents and windows
Use fire extinguisher
How can you maintain situational awareness?
Keep looking outside
Don’t rush
Don’t become fixated
What is the usual cause of pre-ignition?
Residual hot spots in the combustion chamber. Such as carbon deposits or a cracked spark plug.
Engine fire while starting
If starts: power 1800 then shutdown.
If doens’t: idle cutoff and full throttle, continue cranking. If still doesn’t, fuel cutoff, master off, and evacuate.
Cabin/avionics fire
Master off
Vents closed
Fire extinguisher
Engine fire in flight
Idle cutoff
Fuel cutoff
Master off
Maximum structural cruising speed, Vno
129 kts
What does ARM on the AP do?
When in VS mode, the aircraft will climb up/down to the selected altitude. (Use UP/DN buttons to change VS). When armed, the AP will hold the selected altitude when reached.
What is minimum RPM during takeoff roll?
2300 RPM
Unusual attitude facing UP
Full power Nose down Wings level
What happens if you fail to activate your flight plan?
It will be closed 1 hour after the stated time of departure
What should you do if an engine fire starts while starting?
If starts - 1800 RPM, then shut down and inspect.
If doesn’t start - full throttle, mixture cutoff, keep cranking. If it doesn’t start, ignition, master and fuel off and evacuate.
What should you do in the event of a wing fire?
Turn all light switches and pitot heat off. Can perform sideslip to keep flames away from fuselage.
What can you do if you’re feeling overwhelmed?
Stop, slow down, take a deep breath. Use autopilot if available. Delegate simple tasks to a passenger. Ask ATC for help.
Magneto check failure procedure
- Run at 2200 rpm 2. Lean for best rpm 3. Wait 30 s 4. Check again
You just lost engine power, what do you do?
Airspeed 68
Best place to land
Checklist
Radio
Transponder 7700
Unusual attitude facing DOWN
Power idle Wings level Nose back up
Best angle of climb, Vx
62 kts
When checking the magnetos, what does no RPM drop indicate?
That lead is not grounding, so danger even when ignition is OFF.
Which checklists should you use?
Before takeoff
Climb
Cruise
Pre-maneuvering
Before landing
Maneuvering speed, Va
90 kts at 1900 lbs 105 kts at MGW
Vs1
48 kts at 0º bank 57 kts at 45º bank 68 kts at 60º bank
What is detonation? What are some common causes of it? What should you do if it happens?
The fuel/air mixture is exploding rather than a controlled burn. It can lead to overheating, roughness, or cylinder failure.
Caused by: using a lower fuel grade, using an excessively lean mixture, steep climbs with insufficient cooling.
Do: enrich the mixture, shallow climbs.
How should you have controls with crosswind?
With headwind - into the wind
With tailwind - with the wind
Engine max RPM
2700 rpm
Engine “running rough” means
Detonation. Mixture is too lean.
What should you do if the engine fails at night?
You should have planned the route so that you can always glide to a lighted airport. But if not, ideally look for lighted areas like roads or large parking lots.
What limitations should you be aware of if using a GPS receiver?
Lack of RAIM capability
Database currency
Antenna location (e.g. inside cockpit)
What should you do if the engine floods on starting?
Start with throttle halfway in.
When can you have fuel on either LEFT or RIGHT tank?
Level flight only
Vso
40 kts at 0º bank 48 kts at 45º bank 57 kts at 60º bank
Diversion checklist
- Find airport 2. Turn to approximate heading 3. Calculate distance and time 3. Calculate fuel required and check 4. Check weather
