Operational Procedures Exam Flashcards
On departure, windshear occurs with an increasing tailwind component. Assuming the pilot takes no action, the result is…(i)… in the rate of climb, and…(ii)… in the airspeed:
(i) a decrease; (ii) a decrease
Which of the following statements correctly refers to the diagram below?
The diagram shows a taxi-way. The rwy is on the right hand side of this taxi-way
A passenger pre-flight briefing is always required. Who has the responsibility for ensuring this is undertaken?
The PIC
The possible presence of windshear may be determined by:
- A decrease in indicated airspeed (whilst attitude and power remain constant)
- An increase in indicated airspeed (whilst attitude and power remain constant)
- Warnings from other pilots via RTF
- Warnings from ATC via RTF
- Warnings from ATIS via RTF
- Thunderstorms in the vicinity
- A frontal system close by
- An increase in the rate of climb or the rate of decent (whilst attitude and power remain constant)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
What does a flashing white light signal mean directed towards an a/c that’s on the ground?
Return the the start point of the aerodrome (control point)
Which of the following combinations best describes the appropriate situations when a pilot should consider performing a precautionary (off-airfield) landing?
Imminent darkness, worsening weather, shortage of fuel
What’s the most common cause of an intake fire during engine start?
Excessive fuel priming prior to start-up
The correct definition of PIC is:
The person responsible for the safe conduct of the flight as designated by the owner or operator of the a/c concerned
Regarding taxi procedures and holding points, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Red stop bars can be crossed after receiving a clearance to enter the rwy or take-off
The recommended order of actions for a forced landing is:
Select best glide speed, determine wind direction, pick landing field, plan approach, determine what’s gone wrong (try to re-start), crash drill (secure the a/c), make MAYDAY call, brief passengers
“Night” is defined as the time between:
30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
What form of signage is used to show a pilot the designation and direction to a taxi-way?
A yellow sign with black lettering (taxi-way designation) and a black arrow showing the direction of the taxi-way
Which is the correct statement from those below regarding operating an a/c from a contaminated rwy?
Operations from contaminated rwy’s should be avoided whenever possible since performance figures don’t exist for these conditions
During take-off, just before rotation occurs, smoke appears in the cabin, followed by a burning smell of plastic and rubber. Choose the most correct and comprehensive answer from those listed below:
Most likely to be an electrical fault. Close the throttle, bringing the a/c to a stop on the rwy whilst (if able) informing ATC (MAYDAY) before turning master switch and cabin heat off. Once stopped, evacuate a/c
For what reasons are a/c on the ground held at hold points further from the rwy during low visibility procedures?
To prevent interference to the instrument landing systems for the rwy concerned
If a rwy is “flooded”, it means what?
Extensive patches of standing water are visible
During engine start on a cold day, smoke is seen emanating from the engine cowling. Which of the following is the best generic course of action to take?
Use the procedure started in the a/c POH (flight manual)
From the diagram below, which of the following is correct?
The a/c is on a taxiway about to enter a rwy
Which of the following statements best defines a precautionary landing?
A controlled landing made necessary before a situation becomes critical
Wake turbulence:
Should be avoided from taxiing helicopters by ensuring a separation distance of 3 rotor diameters
Wake turbulence is produced:
Once he aerofoil starts to produce lift
On an airfield, a sign with a black background and yellow letter will be used for which purpose?
A taxi-way designation
Regarding life jackets and best practice in single engine a/c:
Life jackets should be put on outside the a/c before boarding and securing seat belts
Which of the following situations describes where an a/c could encounter wake turbulence?
Landing on a rwy where another a/c has departed on a cross rwy and has rotated prior to the intersection
Under PART-NCO OPS, regarding seat belts, which statement is most correct?
Flight crew shoulder straps (where separate from the seat belt) must be fastened for take-off and landing
When flying in a country that’s different to the country of registration of the a/c, which operational procedures apply where there’s a conflict of limitations?
The more restrictive limitations apply - either the operational procedures imposed by the country of a/c registration or the operational procedures imposed by the country in which the a/c is flying
In a ditching situation, which of the following answers is correct?
Land parallel to (along) the swell, and as much into wind as possible
Who determines the operating limitations for an a/c to enable it to be safely operated in compliance with the certificate of airworthines?
The certifications authority of the state (country) of registration of the a/c
On approach to land, windshear occurs with an increasing head wind component. Assuming the pilot takes no action, the result is…(i)… in the rate of decent, and…(ii)… in the airspeed:
(i) a decrease; (ii) an increase
A rwy is said to be contaminated if it:
Is flooded
What does a steady red light signal mean directed towards an a/c that’s on the ground?
Stop
A light a/c is inbound (VFR) to a large airfield (with ATC) behind a heavy a/c. Who is responsible for wake turbulence spacing?
The PIC
The most appropriate generic actions to take should an engine failure occur over water in a single engine a/c is:
Make an immediate MAYDAY call. If land is out of reach, head towards the nearest appropriate shipping vessel. Prepare the a/c and brief for ditching. Take into account both wind direction and swell when determining landing direction
The most pronounced effect of wake turbulence is likely in a situation where:
A light a/c departs behind a landing heavy a/c
On approach to land, windshear occurs with a decreasing head wind component. Assuming the pilot takes no action, the result is…(i)… in the rate of descent, and…(ii)… in the airspeed:
(i) an increase; (ii) a decrease
Where does the responsibility lay for ensuring the correct wake turbulence separation distances are used for an a/c on final approach?
The PIC
When selecting the rwy direction to land:
The PIC may request a different rwy (for good operational reasons such as cross-wind limit, or visibility due to the sun etc) to that specified by ATC
Which is the correct statement with regards to taxi procedures and holding points?
You must never taxi across red stop bars
Special air reports are:
Reports made by a pilot to an ATSU regarding hazardous flight conditions
What does a steady green light signal mean directed towards an a/c that’s on the ground?
Cleared to take-off
Who determines the contents of an a/c POH and any placards as required?
The state in which the a/c is manufactured
Which of the following statements is correct regarding noise abatement?
Noise abatement procedures are defined for an aerodrome within the AIP
As a pilot approaches a destination airfield, an instructor reports “windshear” on the approach. What’s the best course of action for the pilot to take?
Delay your approach until other approaches have been made without windshear incident but be ready for an encounter with windshear and if necessary perform a go-around and divert to the alternate destination
An a/c is at the hold ready for departure. A cumulonimbus cloud is in the close vicinity, with rain present, but not reaching the ground. The surface wind is shown to be strong and gusty but down the rwy. What’s the best course of action?
Delay the departure until the CB is further away and the wind settles. The gusty wind and VIRGA indicate that severe windshear could also be present
In which of the following situations could an a/c encounter wake turbulence:
Departing from the mid-point of the rwy behind a departing heavy a/c
Halon is often the preferred fire extinguisher installed in light a/c. Why?
It may be used on most of the classification of fire types
Prior to ditching:
Seatbelts should be secured, the brace option adopted, and life jackets put on, but not inflated
What effect does tyre pressure have on aquaplaning speed?
An increase in tyre pressure increases aquaplaning speed
In which of the following situations could an a/c encounter wake turbulence:
Departing behind a landing heavy a/c within two minutes
Which of the following is the correct ICAO definition of an “incident”?
An occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an a/c which affects or could affect the safety of operation
Using the diagram below, which of the following statements is correct:
Y = TORA + STOPWAY = ASDA
Using the diagram below, which of the following statements is correct:
W = clearway
Wake turbulence is likely to be strongest behind:
A heavy aeroplane, flying slowly, in light wind conditions, with zero flap
In the UK, when is it a legal requirement to carry an ACTIVE carbon monoxide detector in a single engine piston a/c?
Whenever passengers are being carried
A safe forced landing is:
An unavoidable landing or ditching with a reasonable expectancy of no injuries to persons in the a/c or on the surface
Why’re cockpit fire extinguishers of the gaseous type?
These provide the most comprehensive fire fighting capabilities for the widest range (classification) of fires, without leaving a detrimental residue, and where the extinguishing gas can be readily evacuated from the cockpit by air flow
If an a/c evacuation is necessary after an emergency event resulting in a landing on a rwy, the brief given by the PIC before the flight shall include:
- How to evacuate the passengers
- Ensuring the first aid kit and fire extinguisher are taken with the passengers during the evacuation
- Instructing the passengers to move upwind on the a/c to a safe distance
- The need to taxi the a/c clear of the rwy before evacuation
- The need to shut down the engine and turning all systems off prior to evacuation
- The need to shut down the engine(s), but leave battery power on
Which of the following lists all the correct statements?
1, 2, 3, 5
Which answer best describes when the rwy is not dry, but when moisture is present on the surface, and yet the surface remains “NON-shiny”?
Damp
If CO is detected in the cockpit, which of the following describes the best actions to take by the pilot?
Turn cabin heating OFF, ventilate the cockpit with fresh air, land as soon as possible
Wake turbulence is:
Extreme not dangerous and can lead to departure from controlled flight
The definition of “flight time” for a pilots log-book is:
From brakes off to brakes on
Which of the following is the best generic initial cockpit drill of the engine of a single engine aeroplane fails at high altitude in the cruise phase of flight?
Check fuel, carburettor heat on, check magnetos both on and attempt to restart engine
The most correct generic course of action to take when a LOW VOLTS warning indication occurs is:
Reduce electrical load by turning off non-essential equipment. Inform the ATSU of the indication. Follow the appropriate a/c checklist. If the issue can’t be resolved, head for the nearest suitable airfield and be prepared for an approach and arrival with full electrical failure
A down-draught will cause what?
The aerofoil angle of attack to decrease
On the ground, you have a carburettor fire during start up. Which of the following is the best generic course of action to take?
Continue cranking, throttle wide open, mixture idle cut-off, fuel off. If the smoke resumes, master switch off and evacuate the a/c
When in flight, smoke appears in the cabin associated with an acrid smell. What’s the best course of action to take?
Inform ATC, master switch off, cabin heat off, land at nearest airfield
Which of the following statements is most correct regarding an a/c that’s been standing outside in freezing conditions?
A pre-flight inspection must be carried out with particular emphasis to inspect for ice or frozen controls or moving parts. All ice accumulations must be removed prior to flight
Which of the following statements regarding windshear is true?
Downdraughts are common beneath thunderstorms and virga
The ditching brief given by the pilot to the passengers shall specifically instruct passengers to:
Exit the a/c first, then inflate life jackets before entering the water or the dinghy
A microburst (otherwise known as a downburst) is a very strong down-draught of wind. The best course of action if this is encountered is to do what?
Level the wings, apply full power, climb, and fly straight ahead
“Flooded” means:
The rwy is contaminated
Under ICAO definitions, an accident is an occurrence that takes place when?
From the time of boarding (with the intention of flight) to the time when all persons have left the a/c
Which of the following is most correct when flying an EASA/PART-21 a/c?
The PIC of isn’t allowed to perform practice forced landings while carrying cargo or passengers (passengers is any other person on board in a single pilot a/c)
Windshear can:
Occur at any time, in any stage of flight
Wake turbulence:
In nil wind descends to approximately 500ft to 800ft below the a/c
Which best describes the circulation of vortex wake from an a/c wing (viewed from behind)?
From under the wing near the wingtips, outward to the wingtips, up and over the wingtips to the top of the wing near the wingtips
In the event of an emergency landing that requires evacuation of the a/c, which of the following should a pilot do?
- Shut down the engine
- Ensure the battery is left on for emergency power
- Put the parking brake on
- Vacate the rwy on the first available taxi-way (if landed at an airfield)
- Turn off electrical systems
- Turn off fuel systems
- Once stopped, evacuate passengers as well as all crew members to a safe distance up-wind of the a/c
1, 3, 5, 6, 7
What does a flashing green light signal mean directed towards an a/c that’s on the ground?
Cleared to taxi
“Operations from icy or contaminated rwy’s are routine and require little additional pre-flight planning considerations, only additional wheel drag and reduced braking performance should be considered”. Choose the correct answer below regarding this statement:
The statement is false
If a reportable accident occurs in the UK, which agencies need to be contacted by the PIC?
The AAIB and the police
With which of the answers below is windshear associated?
Fronts, thunderstorms, inversion
An early morning flight is planned on a winters days. Which answer is correct?
Any ice on the a/c must be removed in accordance with any manufacturers instructions prior to flight
What form of signage is used to show a pilot the designation and direction to a taxi-way?
A yellow sign with black lettering (taxi-way designation) and a black arrow showing the direction of the taxi-way
Using the diagram below, which of the following statements is correct:
Z = TORA + clearway = TODA
What does a steady red light signal mean directed towards an a/c that’s on the ground?
Stop
Using the diagram below, which of the following statements is correct?
Y = TORA + STOPWAY = ASDA
