Pilot Incapacitation

Question 1

Symptoms of pilot incapacitation

Answer 1

• Missing Radio Calls
• Deviation from SOPs
• Deviation from flight path
• Not responding to callouts

Question 2

How many responses missed before suspected incapacitation?

Answer 2

Two communication rule

Question 3

What are the two levels of intervention

Answer 3

1st - PM directs attention to the PF of departure from SOPs.

2nd - PM intervenes and communicate clearly that he is now PF, and ensures incapacitated pilot understands.

Question 4

What is the call to the cabin?

Answer 4

“NUMBER 1 TO THE FLIGHT DECK”

Question 5

What is relayed to ATC?

Answer 5

MAYDAY - pilot incapacitation - standby.

Question 6

Who can occupy a pilot seat?

Answer 6

Only company qualified pilot on board and is fit to operate, once checking security & ID.

Question 7

What is the order off problem solving?

Answer 7

PIOSEE

NITS

PA

Question 8

Is there a requirement to utilise a crew member to occupy a jumpseat to read checklists?

Answer 8

Yes.

Question 9

What are the considerations for stopping / taxiing to the gate?

Answer 9

First officer cannot taxi from RHS.

> Make a full stop on the runway

> Start the APU prior to landing.