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Question 1

List the stable approach criteria.

Answer 1

Non-circling approach:

“CRAP WS”
C - Checklist completed
R - Rate of descent
A - Angle of bank
P - Path (vertical + lateral)
W - Wheels down (configuration)
S - Speed

These criteria SHOULD be met by 1000ft. If they are not, the approach may continue to 500ft if there is a good probability that they will be met.

CHECKLIST COMPLETED
Landing checklist must be complete by 500ft.

RATE OF DESCENT
Commensurate with approach path and speed

ANGLE OF BANK
15° or less

PATH (vertical)
- < 1 dot deviation (ILS glideslope)
- < ¾ dot deviation (V/DEV bar)
- < 100ft from vertical profile (for 2D approach)
- PAPI indicators not showing 4 reds or 4 whites

PATH (lateral)
- < 1 dot deviation (ILS LLZ)
- < 0.3nm XTK if using FINAL APP (not RNP-AR)
- < RNP specification if performing RNP-AR approach
- 30° of FAT for visual or circling approaches.

WHEELS DOWN
Landing configuration must have been achieved by 1000ft

SPEED
By 1000ft, speed must be less than V_APP +30kt
By 500ft, speed must be +10kt/-5kt.

For a circling approach, all of the above must be achieved by 400ft and additionally, for AoB, when within 30° of the runway axis, it must be <15°.
The “stable/not stable” call for a circling approach must be referenced to 400ft above TDZE.

Question 2

What deviations on a 3D approach require a callout from the PM?

Answer 2

In FINAL APP mode: 0.1nm deviation requires “CROSSTRACK” callout and ½ dot vertical deviation requires “V-DEV” callout
In LOC & GS, deviation of ½ dot requires “LOC” or “GLIDE” callout.

28/09/24

Question 3

Excessive vertical deviations on approach must be called out when (for FINAL APP and ILS)

Question 4

What are the FO handling limitations?

Answer 4

ACCCTW 345
Autoland: no autoland
Crosswind: max 20kt
Contaminated: no RWYCC 4 or lower
Cat 1: weather must be CAT1 or better
Tailwind: no planned tailwinds for 3 star FOs.
Windshear: no reported windshear
3 - Flaps 3: 3 star FOs may not use Flaps 3
4 - 45m: unless specific training has been completed.
5 - RVR 550m

09/10/24

Question 5

What are the segments of the NTOFP?

Answer 5

First segment: from screen height to gear retraction (at V2)
Second segment: start of flap retraction
Third segment: acceleration and completion of flap retraction
Fourth segment: to 1500ft.

25/09/24

Question 6

What are the climb requirements for each segment of take off?

Answer 6

Net Take Off Flight Path requires:
Second segment: 2.4%
Fourth segment: 1.2%

25/09/24

Question 7

What is the difference between Net Take Off Flight Path and Gross Take Off Flight Path?

Answer 7

Gross Take Off Flight Path is that profile actually flown by an aircraft. The Net Take Off Flight Path is that required by regulation. Usually, NTOFP is lower than GTOFP.

25/09/24

Question 8

What are the climb gradient requirements applicable to approach and landing?

Answer 8

“Approach climb”, which must be 2.5% (or higher, if stated in the LIDO minima). This is based on the go around flaps configuration, one engine inoperative and TOGA thrust on the other engine, and landing gear up.
NB: FCOM states that go around climb gradient should be 2.1%. This is below the EASA limit of 2.5%
“Landing climb” is basically the balked landing performance. This must be 3.2%. This is based on 2 engines, landing configuration.

25/09/24

Question 9

What is the fuel penalty for loading extra fuel?

Answer 9

3% per tonne per hour of flight.

09/10/24

Question 10

When is a nav accuracy check required, and how do you do it?

Answer 10

• When entering NAT HLA, if not GPS PRIMARY.
• Prior to conducting an approach in FINAL APP mode
  It is done by simply checking that the PROG page displays, “NAV ACCUR HIGH”.

09/10/24

Question 11

If nav accuracy is low, what do you do?

Answer 11

• Don’t use TERR on ND
• If using FINAL APP mode, use TRK FPA to reference the approach final course tracking to raw navaid data.

Question 12

Runway has standing water… what should you do?
(assuming performance has been calculated approriately)

Answer 12

Engine mode sel - IGN

09/10/24

Question 13

Flying through heavy rain or if severe turbulence is expected after take off. What is one thing that needs to be selected?

Answer 13

Eng mode sel - IGN

09/10/24

Question 14

Describe a take off in crosswind exceeding 20kt, or a tailwind.

Answer 14

• Hold on toe brakes
• Sidestick fully forward
• Set 50% N1
• Release brakes
• Increase thrust to 70%
• When groundspeed reaches 15kt, increase thrust to FLX/TOGA
• Takeoff thrust to be achieved by 40kt groundspeed
• Sidestick fully forward until airspeed reaches 80kt.

27/10/24

Question 15

Describe “icing conditions”.

Answer 15

• OAT or TAT <10°C & visible moisture (clouds or fog, visibility <1600m)
• If SAT <-40°C, engine anti ice need not be selected on for climb & cruise, but should be selected on for descent.

01/11/24

Question 16

How should the weather radar be set for departure?

Question 17

What are the calls to the cabin crew for an emergency landing?

Question 18

What are the requirements for flight in RVSM airspace?

Question 19

How often should the oxygen be tested?

Question 20

What are the altimeter tolerances on the ground?

Question 21

How should ECAMs be treated if performing an autoland?

Question 22

Describe the zone count procedure.

Question 23

Where is the correct place to store PEDs on the flight deck?

Question 24

Does 5G cause interference with radio altimeters?

Answer 24

No, but it might cause COVID and for people to vote for Donald Trump, Brexit and the fucking Tories.

Question 25

What are the NTOFP requirements?

Question 26

Approaching the stand and parking the aircraft. What are the actions of CM1?

Question 27

What are the visual approach criteria?

Question 28

Are there any limitations for newly qualified captains?

Question 29

What is the difference between ALD and RLD?

Question 30

What callouts must be made during the approach for deviations?

Answer 30

For any parameter that will lead to an unstable approach.
Reminder: stable approach criteria are RPAWS:
- Rate of descent
- Path (localiser & glideslope, or track & path in FINAL APP mode)
- Angle of bank (& pitch angle)
- (Wheels down)
- Speed

So:
- “SINK RATE” if rate of descent >1000fpm
- “LOC”, “GLIDE”, “CROSSTRACK”, “V/DEV”, or “COURSE”
- “BANK” for bank angle >7°
- “PITCH” for pitch <2.5° or >10° (319/320)/7.5 (321)
- “SPEED” for speed +10kt or -5kt

Question 31

What callouts must be made by the PM during a go around if certain parameters are not met?

Answer 31

• “BANK” for bank >7°
• “PITCH” for pitch <10° or >20°
• “SINK RATE” if no positive climb

21/10/24

Question 32

When can a flex take-off not be performed?

Answer 32

• Contaminated runway
• Dispatch is planned with landing gear extended (e.g., gear retraction inoperable).

21/10/24

Question 33

If 2 alternates are required, how much fuel should be loaded?

Answer 33

The larger amount (e.g., if alternate 1 requires 1.5T CNR and alternate 2 requires 1.3T, then the CNR applicable is 1.5T).

08/05/24

Question 34

On the OFP, alternate fuel is designated as “F” or “C”. Why?

Answer 34

“F” is a fuel alternate. This is chosen if a diversion is unlikely, considering weather conditions.
“C” is the commercial alternate is selected if a diversion is likely. Commercial alternates are numbered in terms of priority.

08/05/24

Question 35

What is the lowest system minima for a fail passive system?

Answer 35

DH: 50ft, RVR: 175m

08/05/24

Question 36

What is the maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome in the cruise?

What is its significance?

Answer 36

A319 - 380nm
A320 & A321 - 400nm

This is 1 hour’s flying at the one engine inoperative cruise speed (ISA, still air).

08/05/24

Question 37

Your departure airport is below the limits make an approach (but is still acceptable for departure). Discuss.

Answer 37

A take off alternate is required.

The take off alternate must be within 320nm (this is the OEI speed in ISA conditions and still air).

08/05/24

Question 38

What is the “missed approach climb gradient”?

Answer 38

If no MACG is specified, then 2.5% prevails.

Designing procedures is a highly specialised task that requires training and experience.

09/05/24

Question 39

What are the SOPs regarding brake temperatures at each phase of flight?

Answer 39

Taxi:
If arc is displayed over any brake temp (>100°C): put brake fans ON.

Before take off:
If brake fans have been used, temperature must be less than 150°C to take off.
Over 300°C: do not take off.

After landing:
Temp >500°C: brake fans ON without delay.
Otherwise, wait 5 mins before putting brake fans ON (unless turnaround time is short).

Parking:
Parking brake should be released after chocks in place if brake temp >500°C (brake fans off) or temp >350°C (brake fans on).

22/05/24

Question 40

What are the standard weights used in LMCs?

Answer 40

84kg for Male, Female or Child.

14/05/24

Question 41

Considering LMCs, how many passengers change will necessitate a new loadsheet?

Answer 41

+10
-20

14/05/24

Question 42

When should Vapp be modified in normal operations?

Answer 42

• Vapp may be increased to a maximum of Vls+15kt if winds are strong/gusty and the crosswind component is >20kt.
  (If doing this, check landing performance)
• When on approach, if Vapp is less than Vls+3, then Vapp should be corrected to Vapp+5.

04/11/24

Question 43

What is the screen height?

Answer 43

An imaginary obstacle at the end of the TODA. 35ft for a dry runway; 15ft in all other cases.

21/10/24

Question 44

What are the standard weights for cabin crew and pilots?

Answer 44

Pilots - 85kg
Cabin crew - 75kg

04/11/24