Miscellaneous

Question 1

How long is the touchdown zone?

Answer 1

It’s the first 3,000’ or first 1/3 of the runway, whichever is shorter

Question 2

What’s the difference between free turbine vs. direct drive?

Answer 2

Compressor is driven by turbine. In free turbines, the loads are driven by rotors that are not physically linked to the turbines. Free Turbine. In a free-turbine engine, the propeller is driven by a dedicated turbine. A different turbine drives the compressor; this turbine and its compressor run at near-constant RPM regardless of the propeller pitch and speed.

Question 3

Does ATC have the authority to override any speed restrictions and ask you to go faster?

Answer 3

For operations in a Class C and Class D surface area, ATC is authorized to request or approve a speed greater than the maximum indicated airspeeds prescribed for operation within that airspace (14 CFR Section 91.117(b)

Question 4

Can you start a turboprop engine while holding the prop?

Answer 4

If its a free turboprop, then yes you can because the power turbine which spins the propeller is not connected to the compressor turbine

Question 5

What is balanced field length?

Answer 5

The distance where Accelerate stop and accelerate go distances are equal.

Question 6

Is the speed of sound the same speed at sea level and at FL390?

Answer 6

The speed of sound has to do with temperature, in colder temps sound travels slower so at altitude you’d reach the speed of sound at a lower speed than you would at sea level

Question 7

When choosing a high cruising altitude what is the limiting factor?

Answer 7

Coffin Corner and Maximum cabin pressure differential

Question 8

For Jepp approach, if wx changes to below mins, can you continue the approach?

Answer 8

Yes if past the FAF, no if before the FAF

Question 9

What is the difference between a pneumatic system and a hydraulic system?

Answer 9

Pneumatic provides fluid power by means of pressurized air or gases. Hydraulics provides fluid power by means of pressurized liquids, such as oil or water

Question 10

LAHSO requirements?

Answer 10

For air carriers
● 3000ft available
● 1500ceiling and 5sm vis
● If runway has PAPI or VASI 1000ft ceiling and 3sm vis
● Runway must be dry

Question 11

What are the Military Intercept phases?

Answer 11

Approach Phase

Identification Phase

Post Intercept Phase

Question 12

What frequency will military interceptors use to identify you?

Answer 12

121.5

Question 13

What type of documents are required?

Answer 13

QRH, QRC, ARROWE

I’ll be assigned an IPad with all the materials needed

Question 14

What is a Bleed on Takeoff?

Answer 14

APU running less thrust

Not advised for small runways

Question 15

What is a bleed off takeoff?

Answer 15

Used for short runways,

Gives maximum thrust