Routine Ops

Question 1

When clean, roughly what power setting is required to maintain 150kts when straight and level?

Answer 1

32 + 1% per 1000ft AMSL

Question 2

When clean, roughly what power setting is required to maintain 180kts when straight and level?

Answer 2

45 + 1% per 1000ft AMSL

Question 3

When clean, roughly what power setting is required to maintain 210kts when straight and level?

Answer 3

56 + 1% per 1000ft AMSL

Question 4

What is the rough best rate of climb speed in the Texan?

Answer 4

140kts

Question 5

Give the descent profile for an Instrument Descent.

Answer 5

200kt, 9 degrees ND, 10% TQ, speedbrake out.

Question 6

Give the descent profile for a Max Range Descent.

Answer 6

180kts, 4 degrees ND, 20% TQ, speedbrake in.

Question 7

Give the descent profile for an En-Route Descent.

Answer 7

220kts, 8 degrees ND, 5% TQ, speedbrake in.

Question 8

Give the descent profile for a Penetration Descent.

Answer 8

250kts, 20 degrees ND, Idle, speedbrake out.

Question 9

How often should the altimeters be cross checked?

Answer 9

Every 5000ft above 10,000ft.
Every 2000ft between 5000ft and 10,000ft.
Every 1000ft below 5000ft.

Question 10

When clean, roughly what power setting is required to maintain 140kts when straight and level?

Answer 10

Approximately 27-30% TQ.