Normal Flying Drills Flashcards
What does the F in the ‘FEEL’ check require?
FUEL. The auxiliary fuel pump is to be on or off as required. Contents, balance and consumption should be checked against expected values based on using 40LPH or 10/15mins airborne and required landing fuel. The fuel selector should be set as required.
What does the first E in the ‘FEEL’ check require?
ENGINE. The RPM should be set to HIGH. The Mixture and Altern. air should be as required. Temperature and Pressure should be normal. The CO detector should be ‘Normal’.
What does the second E in the ‘FEEL’ check require?
ELECTRICS. Volts and amps should be normal. The CWP captions should all be out (‘CWPs clear’).
What does the L in the ‘FEEL’ check require?
LOCATION. What is your current position? Where is the nearest airfield? Where do you want to be? The EHSI should be cross-checked against the magnetic compass and your map. There should be no failure flags?
What does the M in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?
MIXTURE - Check the BPM is set to the correct value.
What does the first A in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?
The AUXILIARY fuel pump should be OFF (1000ft AGL minimum). Fuel pressure should be within limits.
What does the N in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?
NAV AIDS. Identify the navigation aids and ensure they are on and set them as required.
What does the T in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?
TRANSPONDER/TAS. Ensure the transponder and TAS are set as required.
What does the second A in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?
ALTIMETERS. Ensure they are set as required.
What does the C in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?
CO DETECTOR. Check the carbon monoxide detector
What frequency do you use to get ATIS?
You get the ATIS on UHF #10 or 126.32 prior to the altimeter checks.
On weekdays is Cranwell on UHF or VHF?
Cranwell is normally on UHF exclusively on weekdays.
At weekends is Cranwell on VHF or UHF?
Cranwell is normally on VHF tower only at weekends.
On weekdays how do you make your PRE TAXY departure call?
Select UHF #1 and call: ‘C/S TAXY DUAL/SOLO WITH “Info Code” (Remaining/SID).
At weekends how do you make your PRE TAXY departure call?
Select VHF 125.05 and call: “C/S TAXY DUAL/SOLO WITH “Info Code”.
To what should you set NAV 1?
117.4 (CWL DME) and 108.5 (CWL ILS) as standby.
To what should you set NAV 2?
112.8 (Gamston VOR/DME).
At the Holding Point what is required for the ENGINE TEST CHECKS?
Position the aircraft into wind with the nose wheel straight.
- SET the Parking Brake
- Ensure the canopy is closed and locked
- The flying controls should be central
- Set the Fuel Selector to BOTH
- Check the Oil Pressure is 25 PSI minimum
- Set the Throttle to 2000 RPM
- Exercise the RPM lever 3 times. Allow the RPM to decrease by 500. Return it to HIGH and check the RPM is restored.
- Set the Altern Air to HOT, watch for visible RPM decrease. Set COLD and check the RPM is restored
- Ignition check- in this order check R/BOTH/L/BOTH. Min drop 50 RPM, max drop 175 RPM. The max difference between the magnetos is 50 RPM. Check the RPM is restored at both.
- Oil Temperature should be 40C minimum
- The Throttle should be set to FULL
- Set mixture at placard BPM (59ltrs)
- The RPM should be at least 2550
- Set the Throttle to IDLE, check the idling RPM is 800+-50, then set 1200 RPM.
At the Holding Point what is required for the PRE TAKE OFF CHECKS?
- Set Fuel Selector to BOTH
- Trim to TAKE OFF
- RPM lever to HIGH
- Set BPM on RPM and gate
- Altern. Air to COLD
- Flaps to TAKE OFF
- Auxiliary Fuel Pump to ON
- Ignition to BOTH.
- Pitot heat ON
- Landing lights ON
- Nav lights ON
- Strobe lights to WHITE
- Mute switch to OFF, lights out
- Check the fuel contents and balance
- CO should be ‘NORMAL’
- Set QFE on Altimeters (0+-60ft) cross check +-50ft
- AI erect, flags retracted
- EHSI cross checked and no failure flags
- DME set as required, to NAV 1
- TAS is ON, check the display then switch OFF
- T&S Indicator warning flag retracted
- Test Transponder, get clearance then set as required.
- Set NAV 1 to 117.4 (CWL DME) and 108.5 (CWL ILS) standby. Set NAV 2 to 112.8 (Gamston VOR/DME)
- Set GPS as required, 2 clicks right to get CWL displayed.
- Check CWP captions are out
- Close canopy and lock
- Visors down
- Secure harnesses
- Check flying controls have full and free range of movement.
- Complete Take-off and emergencies brief
What checks should you complete DURING take-off?
The Oil Pressure should be in the GREEN sector.
RPM should be 2550 to 2700.
What checks should you complete AFTER take-off?
Flaps to UP.
Engine ‘RPM governing, Temperatures and Pressures Normal’.
TAS as required.
What does the H in the ‘HASELL’ checks require?
HEIGHT. Calculate sufficient height to recover by minimum height. For stall and aeros minimum height is 3000ft +ht of ground or 1000ft clear of cloud. SOLO stalling/aeros is 4000ft + height of ground.
What does the A in the ‘HASELL’ checks require?
AIRFRAME. Select the Flap as required.
What does the S in the ‘HASELL’ checks require?
SECURITY. Ensure the canopy is closed and locked. Harnesses must be tight, pockets should be fastened and check for any loose articles.
What does the E in the ‘HASELL’ checks require?
ENGINE. Set RPM to HIGH
Altern. Air to COLD
Ts & Ps Normal
CO detector ‘Normal
What does the first L in the ‘HASELL’ checks require?
LOCATION. What is your current position? Where is your nearest airfield? Check you are clear of active airfields, built up areas, controlled airspace and cloud.
What does the second L in the ‘HASELL’ checks require?
LOOKOUT. Ensure you are clear of other aircraft.
What is the ENGINE START procedure?
- Strobe light is set to RED
- Ignition is clicked to OFF
- Auxiliary Fuel Pump is selected ON, confirm fuel pressure is in the green sector
- For a COLD ENGINE push Mixture Lever to RICH for 3-5 secs max then LEAN
For a WARM ENGINE push Mixture Lever to RICH for 1-3 secs max then LEAN - Now switch Auxiliary Fuel Pump OFF
- CLOSE the Throttle and open the lever 1cm
Give the start-up signal to ground crew. When clear, select:
- Ignition switched to L
- Press the START BUTTON firmly
When the engine starts:
- RELEASE the Start Button
- Set Mixture Lever to RICH
- Switch ignition to BOTH
- Confirm CWP captions are OUT
- Set the Throttle to 1000-1200 RPM
- Ensure the Oil Pressure is at 25 PSI minimum within 30 secs
If the STARTER caption does not go out: Gen switch - OFF Bat switch - OFF Engine - SHUTDOWN Warn ground crew and have the fault investigated.
What is required for the INITIAL cockpit checks to be carried out before the external checks?
- Check the ELT is ARMED with the light extinguished
- Check the Turn & Slip Indicator has its WARNING FLAG displayed
- Bat switch is OFF
- Gen switch is OFF
- Ignition is OFF
- Landing Lights are OFF
- Strobe Lights are OFF
- Voltmeter reads ZERO VOLTS
- CO detector is NORMAL
- Flap selector is ALIGNED and is indicating correctly
- The Mixture Lever is UNGATED and set to LEAN
Then check:
- The Hammer is SECURE
- The Fire Extinguisher is SECURE, with the tell-tale wire INTACT
- The First Aid Kit and any baggage are SECURE
- Your Seat has the appropriate cushions fitted
- Harnesses are CONDITIONED and SECURE. If flying Solo, ensure the left harness is connected and tightened
- Ensure there are no loose articles
What is required for the PRE-START checks after the external checks have been completed?
- SET the Parking Brake - ‘Parking brake set, clear chocks’
- ‘CLEAR PROP’ when marshal is safely away
- Bat Switch to ON
- Gen Switch to ON
- Auxiliary Fuel Pump is OFF
- Avionics Master Switch to ON
- Pitot Heat to ON, marshall will check, then OFF. Stall Warning System check - will buzz
- Nav Lights - ON
- ACS set as required - ‘I can hear you, can you hear me?’ adjust volume as required
- Alt Statik is NORMAL
- VSI - CONDITION
- Primary Altimeter - CONDITION, set as required
- Main Attitude Indicator is CONDITIONED, Warning Flag is retracted
- EHSI - CONDITION, OPERATING
- DME selector is OFF
- Clock - CONDITION, check time and stopwatch
- TAS is OFF, condition mute button
- Turn and Slip Indicator - CONDITION, warning flag is retracted
- ASI - CONDITION
- MP/Fuel Flow Gauge - CONDITION
- RPM Gauge - CONDITION
- Accelerometer - CONDITION, reset to +1.0G
- COM 1 - ON, select frequency: 3 ‘o’ clock
- Transponder - CONDITION/OFF
- NAV 1 - CONDITION, OFF
- COM2/NAV2 - ON, select frequency: 11 ‘o’ clock
- CWP - CONDITION, Set to DAY, test- hold test button, all captions should light up then 3 stay on
- Magnetic Compass - CONDITION
- GPS - CONDITION, OFF
- OBS - CONDITION
- Distribution Panel - All CBs IN
- Fuel Gauges - Check contents and balance are correct
- Check Voltmeter reads 23.5 V minimum
- Engine Ts & Ps Gauges - CONDITION
- Alternate Attitude Indicator - CONDITION, Warning Flag retracted
- Secondary Altimeter - CONDITION, set as required
- Main Bus Panel - All CBs IN
- Avionics Bus Panel 2 - All CBs IN
- Essential Bus Panel - All CBs IN
- Cabin Conditioning - AS REQUIRED
- Avionics Bus Panel 1 - All CBs IN
- Mute Switch - OFF, Light out
- Internal Lighting - AS REQUIRED
- Pitot Heat - OFF
- Altern. Air - COLD
- Throttle - FULL
- Operating Lever Friction - AS REQUIRED
- RPM Lever - EXERCISE, set HIGH
- Mixture Lever - EXERCISE set LEAN
- Trim - Full and free movement, set TAKE OFF
- Fuel Selector - select LEFT
- Fuel Cock - ON
- Flying Controls - Full and Free and Correct movement and indicating correctly
What is required for the AFTER START checks once the engine has been started?
- Check you have a POSITIVE ammeter reading
- Set the GPS as required - ‘2 to the right’
- Turn NAV 1 ON
- Transponder - Select the FLT ID, confirm identification and then select SBY
- Attitude Indicators - ERECT
- Cross-check the EHSI and ensure there are no failure flags
- Set the DME Selector as required - NAV1
- Check the Ignition in order - RIGHT/BOTH/LEFT/BOTH, ensure there is NO DEAD CUT
- Flap - Select FULL, check correct operation and indication.
Select UP, check correct operation and indication - Select BPM (2/3 RICH) with the RPM Lever
- Fuel Selector - Set RIGHT
- Radio check the UHF and VHD Radios. Radio check COM2 then COM1. Select #10 (or 126.32) and listen to the ATIS, then select #1 again
- Set the Altimeters AS REQUIRED
- Check Harnesses are SECURE
What must you do before you TAXI?
- Flash the landing lights ON and OFF a few times
- RELEASE the Parking Brake
- Check Brakes as soon as you move forward
- Put Taxi light on as soon as clear of ASP
Use the natural turns on the taxiway to check instruments- needle left, ball right, compass decreasing, both attitude indicators steady. Check turn needles returns to the centre once straight.
When taxiing on grass keep the speed down and the control column full rearwards to lighten the load on the nose wheel.
When the GPS locks on turn the mode knob 2 clicks to the right to get CWL displayed.
What does the F in the ‘FIRAAS’ check require?
FUEL.
Set Auxiliary Fuel Pump as required.
Check contents, balance and consumption are normal and as expected.
Fuel Selector is as required
What does the I in the ‘FIRAAS’ check require?
INSTRUMENTS.
Checks AIs are ERECT
Cross-check the EHSI, no failure flags
What does the R in the ‘FIRAAS’ check require?
RADIOS/TRANSPONDER.
Check the Radios and Transponder are as required
What does the first A in the ‘FIRAAS’ check require?
ALTERN. AIR
Set the Altern. Air as required
What does the second A in the ‘FIRAAS’ check require?
ALTIMETERS.
Set the altimeters as required
What does the S in the ‘FIRAAS’ check require?
SAFETY ALTITUDE.
Confirm your safety altitude
What are the PRE-LANDING Checks?
- RPM Lever set to HIGH
- Mixture - BPM is selected
- Altern. Air is as required
- Ts & Ps are NORMAL
- Flap is as required
- FUEL - auxiliary fuel pump is ON. Check contents, balance and consumption. Fuel Selector is as required
- Ensure the canopy is CLOSED and LOCKED
- Secure your harnesses
- RELEASE the Parking Brake
