Plan Prep, Fuel Planning, VFR Flight Navigation, Special Procedures And GNSS

Question 1

How to figure out top of climb point and top of descent point and the relationship between CAS/TAS/IAS

Answer 1

TOC = take wx from 2/3 of the climb height and add the starting altitude

TOD = take 1/2 of climb height and add final altitude

IAS = CAS (below 250kts and 10,000ft)

Question 2

Describe techniques and procedures for setting heading

Answer 2

DI correctly aligned, set heading as to near the centre of the aerodrome as possible so flight plan fits the actual flight as closely as possible

Question 3

Describe techniques and procedures for cruise routine/activity cycle

Answer 3

Select nose attitude and power setting, trim, lean mixture, complete SADIE or CLEAR checks.

Question 4

Describe techniques for maintains a flight log

Answer 4

Record any other pertinent details but ensure that the log remains orderly and logical, should not be clutter with unnecessary data, use of personalised symbols and shorthand writing. Input information every 15 minutes.

Question 5

Calculate maximum holding duration prior to diversion to an alternate.

Answer 5

Reserves: day 30 mins, night 45 mins. Use holding consumption rate to calculate. Fuel use to diver to alternate aerodrome, circuit and landing.

Question 6

Describe the techniques, requirements and procedures for re-establishing position if lost or unsure of position.

Answer 6

Enter the time and current heading on the flight log or chart, check DI and compass and if you can find the discrepancy then apply the error to the required track from last known position. Synch DI and compass and make heading change equal to the discrepancy.

Question 7

What is the lost procedure

Answer 7

Fly higher to increase visible range (caution cloud)
Turn back
Fly to either coast
Call ATS for help

Question 8

What is the totally lose procedure?

Answer 8

Note time and orbit over present position.
Check flight log for last fix and draw an approximate track made good on the chart.
From your last fix, estimate a GS
Draw most probable area
Read from ground to chart to match features on the ground.

Question 9

Airmanship considerations when lost

Answer 9

Check fuel state and select the speed for max range for alternative route or max endurance

Question 10

Describe techniques for diverting form the pre-planned route

Answer 10

Draw a freehand line along the required (new) track, ‘eyeball’ the direction and length of this line compared to the flight-planned track. Estimate the track by using the meridian near the diversion track, HDG, and distance and time factors of the new legs.

Question 11

Describe the techniques for navigation at low levels when forced to do so by bad weather.

Answer 11

Low level is VFR navigation at or close to 500’ AGL/ distance with which you can see is directly proportional to your altitude.

Obstructions: appear at short notice
SA and anticipation
No room for error

Question 12

Describe procedures for amending SARTIMES

Answer 12

Look on your map or AIP to find information frequency and make a call