PC-21 Standing Orders Flashcards
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Order A:1
(Checking of CFS Striker Plate Before Closing Canopy)
The PC-21 is equipped with a _________ in the front cockpit. It has a risk of an inadvertent activation if the striker plate is _________ when canopy is being closed.
- Canopy Fracturing System (CFS)
2. Obstructed
Order A:1
(Checking of CFS Striker Plate Before Closing Canopy)
The following actions are required before closing the canopy:
- _________________________
- ________________________
- Front seat aircrew to be fully strapped-in to avoid harness straps obstructing the striker plate
- Front seat aircrew must check that the CFS pin has been removed and stowed and that the striker plate is clear of obstruction
** In dual sorties, the aft seat aircrew must be informed before the canopy is closed.
Order A:2
(Restrictions on Engine Start using Manual Mode)
There is a high possibility of __________ when the engine is started using the Manual start mode.
- Over-heating
Order A:2
(Restrictions on Engine Start using Manual Mode)
The following restrictions apply when using Manual start mode:
- _____________________
- ____________________
- ____________________
- Actual aircraft engine starts using the Manual mode will not be permitted on ground, unless required for maintenance issues.
** Manual start in the air is required only in the event of a flameout coupled with a failure of the Auto engine start function.
- The aircraft will be rejected on the ground if it fails to start on the Auto mode
- All manual start practices will be carried out in the simulator, and all QFIs and trainees must carry out a practiced Manual start prior to their first solo.
Order B:1
(Restrictions on Spinning)
The following conditions must be met prior to entry to intentional erect spin:
- ______________
- ______________
- ______________
- ______________
- Elevator and Aileron Trims set to neutral
- Maximum FUEL QTY asymmetry of 55 lb difference.
- Discernable Horizon
- In sight of ground and clear of populace
Order B:1
(Restrictions on Spinning)
Spinning exercise is __________ for trainee solo sorties
Intentional inverted spinning is _________
- Not permitted
2. Not permitted
Order B:1
(Restrictions on Spinning)
The recommended minimum entry height for PC-21 spinning exercise is ________. All aircrew will adopt a standard minimum entry height of ________ in the Pearce Training Area (PTA) regardless of area of operations.
- 11,000 ft AGL
- 13,000 ft AMSL
This is due to the different height of the terrain and obstacles in the respective area of operations.
Order B:1
(Restrictions on Spinning)
A __________ has to be conducted prior to the commencement of the spinning exercise.
- Safety Brief
Order B:2
(Set-up for Unusual Attitudes)
Set-up for Nose High U/A
- __________________
- There are no restrictions for the set-up of Nose High U/A
Order B:2
(Set-up for Unusual Attitudes)
Set-up for Nose Low U/A Recoveries
- __________________
- QFIs will hand-over control to trainees with maximum handover airspeed of 240 KIAS.
Order B:3
(Training “G” Limits and Management)
The Maximum training G limit is ____Gs.
- 7Gs
Order B:3
(Training “G” Limits and Management)
** Dual Flights
If the training G limit is exceeded (within structural limit) ONCE, the sortie can be continued, provided all occupants attained a _______________.
- Minimum of 8G certification for HTC
Order B:3
(Training “G” Limits and Management)
** Dual Flights
In the event that the training G limit is exceeded for the 2nd time, the sortie is _____________________. The ______ must be informed.
- Terminated and Return to Base (RTB)
2. Squadron Executive Officer (SXO) must be informed
Order B:3
(Training “G” Limits and Management)
All ____________ will not continue the sortie if training limit is exceeded. __________ must be informed and the sortie will be ________________
- Solo Trainees
- Squadron Executive Officer (SXO)
- Terminated for Return to Base (RTB)
Order B:4
(Management of Flying Operations over Water)
During periods of high wave heights, ____________ and ___________ is reduced in the event of ejection over water.
- Aircrew Survivability
2. Effectiveness of Search and Rescue Operations
Order B:4
(Management of Flying Operations over Water)
The following restrictions for Flying Operations over Water:
- Aircrew are not to operate over water when the __________ is reported to be in excess of _____ metres.
- The formula for the computation of _________, is ____________.
- Total Wave Height
- Excess of 4 metres
Total Wave Height = √(Sea State² + Swell Height²)
Order B:5
(Weather Criteria for Flying Training)
The launch criteria (weather chart) gives the following required weather colour states for the launch airfield and associated diversion airfields for routine flying training.
The Following Criteria are:
- ______________
- ______________
- ______________
- ______________
- Blue and Yellow 1
- Yellow 2
- Amber 1
- Amber 2 and Red
Order B:5
(Weather Criteria for Flying Training)
The weather colour state of Blue and Yellow 1 indicates:
- _________________
- No restriction on flying training.
Order B:5
(Weather Criteria for Flying Training)
The weather colour state of Yellow 2 indicates:
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
- Circuit training is allowed for both Pearce and Gingin if permitted by ATC and SXO.
- Aircraft captain must be instrument rated
- Airfield must have serviceable airfield approach aid
- The designated diversion airfield weather state should be Amber 1 or better.
- All recoveries must be Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
Order B:5
(Weather Criteria for Flying Training)
The weather colour state of Amber 1 indicates:
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
- Flying training is permitted only if the designated diversion airfield weather state is Amber 1 or better with a serviceable runway approach aid.
** Specifically, when operating out of Pearce, Designated diversion airfield is Gingin or Perth International
- Gingin is the primary diversion airfield, provided recovery is Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
- Only Green rated aircrew are permitted to fly
- Upgrade Bingo Fuel is to be observed
- All departures and recoveries must be Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
Order B:5
(Weather Criteria for Flying Training)
The weather colour state of Amber 2 and Red indicates:
- _________________
- No flying training is permitted
Order B:5
(Weather Criteria for Flying Training)
The Squadron Executive Officer (SXO) can collate and integrate the information from the following sources to aid in his decision making with regards to weather:
- ________________
- ________________
- ________________
- Pearce weather radar picture
- Aircrew report
- Weather Forecast
Order B:6
(Hot Weather Operations)
The following restrictions are to be adhered to when the temperature exceeds the following:
- _________________
- ________________
- ________________
- ≥ 36° C
- No aircraft change (if aircraft is U/S after start)
- No first solo flight (GF 16)
- ≥ 38° C
- No trainee solo
- ≥ 40° C
- No takeoff
Order B:7
(Strong Wind Operations)
When considering PC-2 operations in strong winds, authorising officer and aircraft captains should take into account the following factors:
- ________________
- ________________
- ________________
- ________________
- ________________
- The probability and degree of injury likely to be sustained from a parachute landing following ejections
- The sortie profile to be flown and the likelihood of flying a PFL as an alternative to ejection
- The experience level of the crew
- Nature of terrain
- Operational or training necessity
Order B:7
(Strong Wind Operations)
When the reported surface wind strength is _____________ or wind gust is _____________, flying operations will _________.
- Surface wind strength is ≥ 30 KTS
2. Wind gust is ≥ 35 KTS
Order B:8
(Circuit Flying Restrictions)
All aircrew are not to carry out _____________ consecutive circuits without a break.
Apart from touch and go, _______ or ________ also constitutes as one circuit. __________ or __________ approaches are not considered as a circuit.
- More than 3 consecutive circuits
- Go-around
- Overshoot
- Visual Straight-in
- Instrument
Order B:8
(Circuit Flying Restrictions)
On dual flights, the QFI may take control of the aircraft after the third circuit to give the trainee a break. The QFI has the option to _________, ____________ or ______________.
- Fly a circuit
- Carry out a practice rejoin
- Hand back the controls to the trainee prior to base turn
Order B:8
(Circuit Flying Restrictions)
The benefits of having a break in between circuits is as follows:
- _______________
- _______________
- _______________
- _______________
- Prevents mental fatigue
- Break the monotony
- Prevents task-saturations
- Allows constructive teaching after the pause
Order B:8
(Circuit Flying Restrictions)
Whenever ATC or the ATIS broadcast a bird hazard warning for the airfield, all aircrew are to comply with the following restrictions:
- _________________
- _________________
- No low level circuit training
2. Circuit training will be minimized