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Question 1

Holding Speeds and Altitudes

Answer 1

<= 14,000’ 230kts
14,001’ – FL200 240kts
FL200 – FL340 265kts

Question 2

When should you hard tune a VOR on a VOR approach?

Answer 2

If you need it, do it. If not, don’t.

Question 3

What needs to be done with FMGC for a Soft Go Around with no climb?

Answer 3

Pull HDG, Push HDG to continue NAV.

Re-enter desitination and approach.

Question 4

What needs to be done with FMGC for a Soft Go Around with climb?

Answer 4

TOGA momentarily, then LVR CLB, then CLB
If manually flying, promptly rotate
If ALT is below, change FCU altitude to above current altitude to capture (Blue ALT visible)
*note: SRS requires managed speed. 
Approach will automatically re-sequence.

Question 5

When do you call for

“Set Go Around Altitude”?

Answer 5

VOR RNAV ==> FINAL APP
ILS ==> GS*
LOC ==> FAF