Operation Of Aircraft

Question 1

Pre Flight Action

Answer 1

Check:

Flight can be done safely
(Latest weather info, NOTAMs and PIBs)
Aircraft is fit to fly
All aircraft equipment is accounted for
Have maps, charts and nav equipment
Load is properly stored
(Weight and balance calculations must be completed)
Have enough fuel, oil and coolant
Check performance of the aircraft can handle the flight
That all pre-flight checks done
Passengers are fully briefed
(What to do if shit goes south, unless flying south then i guess if shit goes north, love a terrible joke within revision flashcards)
Pilot is fit to fly

Question 2

3 Transponder Modes

Answer 2

Mode A
> 4 digit code
(Mode A 7000 should be displayed by all suitably equipped aircraft unless ATCU give discreet code or transponding special purpose code)

Alt
> 4 digit code
> Aircraft altitude

Mode S
> Efficient use of radio spectrum
>Overcomes technical limitations
>Data link capability

Question 3

Special Purpose codes

Answer 3

7700 - Emergency
(77 call heaven)

7600 - Radio failure
(76 Radio fix)

7500 - Unlawful interference
(75 got knives inside)

7000 - VFR code for normal if no code assigned

2000 - IFR code for normal if no code assigned

Question 4

Wave Turbulence - basics

Answer 4

Bigger aircraft = slower flying = Stronger vortex

Persistent in calm conditions

Generated by fixed-wing aircraft when nose lifts off runway and continues till wheel touch on landing

Question 5

Wave Turbulence - Departure Separations

Answer 5

If Lead aircraft:
Heavy
Following aircraft:
Medium, Small, Light
or
If Lead:
Medium ,Small
Following:
Light 
Departing from same-position
Then 2 min delay

Repeat lead but is follow from intermediate point

3 min delay

Question 6

Emergencies - Distress

Answer 6

“Aircraft is in GRAVE/IMMINENT DNAGER”

Call - MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY

Question 7

Emergencies - Urgency

Answer 7

“Concerned for your safety but DOES NOT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSITANCE”

Call - PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN

Question 8

Search And Rescue (SAR)

Answer 8

Controlled by Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC)

SAR available to all aircraft

Question 9

Must submit flight plan when…

Answer 9

Flying from/to CTZ or crossing it 
IFR flights
VFR at night
Flights crossing boarders
Flying more than 10 nm from coast

Question 10

SAR Emergency Phases

Answer 10

Uncertainty Phase - Incerfa
Uncertainty (max 30 mins)

Alert Phase - Alerfa
Apprehension (Max 1hr)

Distress Phase - Detresfa
GRAVE/IMMINENT DANGER

Question 11

SAR Signals

Answer 11

V - Require Assistance

X - Require Medical Assistance

“Arrow to the right” - Proceeding in this direction

Y - Yes or Affirmative

N - No or Negative

Question 12

Accident Investigation

Answer 12

Report if
- Anyone is killed, seriously injured

• The aircraft incurs damage or structural failures

Question 13

Interception Procedures

Answer 13

If intercepted:
Keep calm + comply immediately

Notify ATSU

Attempt to establish communication

Set transponder code to 7700