RPL Flight Test Flashcards
What are the privileges of of a RPL after you have passed your RPL Flight Test?
- Act as pilot in command if:
- Aircraft is certified for single-pilot operation.
- Aircraft’s MTOW of no more than 1500kg.
- Aircraft’s is not rocket or turbine powered.
- Flight is day VFR.
What are the limitations of of a RPL after you have passed your RPL Flight Test?
- 3 Take-off and Landings every 90 days to carry passengers.
- Class 1 or 2 Med required to carry more than 1 passenger.
- Class 1 or 2 Med required to fly above 10,000ft AMSL.
- Fly within 25nm of departure aerodrome, training area, or direct route to designated training area.
- Flight review every 24 months.
What are the requirements to be granted an RPL after you have passed your RPL Flight Test?
- Passed RPL exam.
- Completed flight training and aircraft rating.
- Passed RPL flight test.
- Completed minimum 25 hours; 20 dual and 5 solo.
- Must be atleast 16 years old.
Having passed your RPL, can you charge money for taking a person flying? Is it legal to share the cost?
You may not charge for your services as a pilot without holding a CPL, but you are permitted to cost share with your passengers to split the cost of the aircraft hire.
You have passed your RPL, can you fly your friend’s C152 on the farm?
Yes you can, must still exercise privileges of the RPL if the farm’s strip is suitable ALA distances.
Having passed the RPL, can you fly at night?
No, the minimum requirement is PPL.
Having passed the RPL, can you fly in formation?
No, a formation endorsement is required.
Having passed the RPL, can you fly aerobatically?
No, a aerobatics endorsement is required.
Having passed the RPL, can you fly an aircraft with retractable gear?
No, a retractable gear endorsement is required.
Having passed the RPL, can you fly an aircraft more than 25nm from a departing aerodrome, or further than the designated training area?
No, a recreational navigation endorsement is required.
Having passed the RPL, can you fly an aircraft in controlled airspace?
No, a controlled airspace endorsement is required.
Having passed the RPL, can you fly an aircraft to a controlled aerodrome?
No, a controlled aerodrome endorsement is required.
What is the maximum blood alcohol reading you can have if planning on flying?
0.02%.
State the restrictions with regard to flying as a pilot, and the consumption of alcohol.
A person shall not have consumed alcohol 8 hours prior to performing duties as a pilot.
Are you permitted to consume any recreational drugs before flying an aircraft?
No.
Are you permitted to consume any prescription or over-the-counter drugs before flying an aircraft?
Yes some drugs are allowed, best to speak to DAME when in doubt.
What instruments are mandatory for a private day VFR flight?
- Airspeed Indicator.
- Altimeter.
- Magnetic Compass (Direct Reading).
- Backup Compass.
- Timepiece (HHMMSS 30s).
What are the minimum requirements needed for C152?
- Flap Position Indicator.
- Fuel Gauges.
- Oils Temperatures + Pressures.
- Stall Warning.
- Trim Indicator.
- Tachometer.
When must survival equipment be carried onboard during a flight?
- Where the carriage of life rafts is required.
- During operations within or through the remote areas specified by the remote area maps.
- As directed by CASA.
When must an ELT be carried onboard during a flight?
- Flight is over water.
- Not equipped with radio communication equipment.
- Is not capable of continuous radio communication.
How many ELTs may be carried onboard during a flight?
- 1 ELT when 1 life raft is carried.
- Atleast 2 when more than 1 life raft is carried.
When must life jackets be carried onboard during a flight?
Flight is over water, and at a greater distance from land to reach without an engine.
Where should life jackets be stowed during flight?
Adjacent to each seat, in easy to reach location.
Under what conditions should a life jacket be worn?
Over water, or flying below 2000ft above the water.
When must life rafts be carried onboard during a flight?
- When life jackets are carried.
- Aircraft is flown at a distance over water equal to 30 minutes at normal cruise speed, or 100nm whichever is least.
Where should life rafts be stowed during flight?
Stowed in readily accessible location, or in a marked container or compartment
What is the fuel burn of a C152?
23L/hour.
What is the fuel capacity of a C152?
98L.
What grade of fuel can be used in a C152 and what colour is it?
- Octane 100 (Green).
- Octane 100LL (Blue).
For a one hour flight to the training area in a C152, what minimum fuel would be carried calculated in minutes and litres.
- 60 min for flight + 45 min reserve.
- 23L for flight + 17.25L.
Should an aircraft be refuelled at the cessation of a day’s flying, or at the beginning of the next?
Beginning of the next day.
When should a water check be made and how is water detected in an aircraft’s fuel system?
Before the start of each day’s flying, and after each refuelling, or before each flight, through the means of a fuel drain. Water will sink to bottom as it’s denser.
What is the minimum oil capacity of a C152?
4qt
What is the maximum oil capacity of a C152?
6qt.
What is the correct grade of oil used in a C152.
W100 Oil.
What are the RACWA standard passenger weights for adults?
77kg.
What are the ages and weights for children?
- Child: (4-12 years)
- Infant: (0-3 years)
- Adolescent: (13-16 years)
Can passengers remain onboard while the aircraft is being refuelled?
No.
Is smoking legal while flying an aircraft?
No.
Is it legal to disembark an aircraft while the engine is running?
No, unless given instruction and guidance to protect them from injury.
A C172 has 4 seats. Can you take more than 3 passengers? State the requirements.
Yes, if the following occurs:
- 2 children can fill a seat if combined weight is less than 77kg.
- An infant can be carried with an adult except when sitting on an emergency exit.
- Only 1 additional passenger is permitted.
What is the maximum baggage capacity of a C152?
55kg.
What is the Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) of a C152?
757KG.
What is the Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) of a C152?
795KG.
What is the stall (VS) speed of a C152 in a clean configuration?
41KTS.
What is the stall (VS) speed of a C152 with 10 degrees of flap?
38KTS.
What is the stall (VS) speed of a C152 with 30 degrees of flap?
35KTS.
What is the maximum flap operating (VFE) speed of a C152 ?
85KTS.
What is the manoeuvring (VA) speed of a C152? What is the manoeuvring speed?
108KTS. It is an airspeed limitation determined by the aircraft designer. At speeds exceeding the manoeuvring speed, full deflection of any flight control surface can result in damage to the aircraft structure.
What is the maximum structural (VNO) speed of a C152?
125KTS.
What is the never exceed (VNE) speed of a C152?
172KTS.
What is the normal operating speed (Green Arc) range of a C152?
40-125KTS.
What is the caution range speed (Yellow Arc) range of a C152?
125-172KTS.
Explain the brake system in a C152?
The braking system consists of single disc brake assemblies fitted to the main gear and operated by a hydraulic system. Brakes are operated by pushing on the top portion of the rudder pedals.
Explain the fuel system of a C152?
- Fuel Tanks with vent, drain and cap.
- Fuel Gauge connected to each tank.
- Fuel Selector Valve.
- Fuel Strainer.
- Engine Primer to Engine.
- Carburettor.
- To Throttle.
- To Mixture Control.
- To Engine.
- Gravity Fed.
What is the design load factor of a C152 with flaps up?
+6g, -3g.
What is the design load factor of a C152 with flaps down?
+3.5g, -0g.
What engine is installed in a C152?
Lycoming O-235-L2C (Horizontal Oppose).
What is the horse-power of a C152 engine?
110BHP at 2550rpm.
What propeller is installed on a C152?
Sensenich Fixed Pitch 69in Diameter.
What tyre pressure should be in the main tyres of a C152?
30psi.
What tyre pressure should be in the nose tyre of a C152?
21psi.
What is the safe endurance of a C152 aircraft?
242 minutes with 45 min reserve leaned for 93L at 23L/h.
Where is the battery located in a C152?
Right forward side of firewall.
What is the voltage of a C152 battery?
24V.
Where is the hydraulic brake fluid reservoir located in a C152?
Brake Master Cylinders.
What is the maximum crosswind component of a C152?
12KTS demonstrated.
What items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?
- Unusable Fuel.
- Oil.
- Aircraft.
What are the minimum distances you can park from another aircraft or an open hangar when refuelling?
- 5m from sealed buildings.
- 8m from unsealed buildings.
- 8m from other aircraft.
- 15m from public areas.
Before starting an aircraft, what factors must be considered in relation to positioning the aircraft?
- 5m from sealed buildings.
- 9m from unsealed buildings.
- 6m from other aircraft.
- 15m from public areas.
What would you do if the engine caught fire on the ground while starting?
- Continue cranking.
- Power 1700rpm for a few minutes.
- Shutdown engine, call for fire extinguisher.
- Masters, Ignition, Fuel off.
- Extinguish.
What would you do if the engine caught fire in the air?
- Shutdown immediately.
- Mixture idle, Fuel off, Master off, Cabin heat and air off.
- Increase glide airspeed.
- Forced landing.
What would be your actions be if your radio failed in the circuit?
- Maintain good lookout and separation from other traffic.
- Check switches in correct position.
- Check headphones / microphone jacks are secure.
- Try another frequency.
- Continue approach and watch for lights from tower.
- Keep good lookout and land when safe to do so.
What would be your actions be if your radio failed in the training area?
- Stay in VMC.
- Broadcast Intentions (Transmitting Blind)
- Report at Inbound Point
- Maintain 1500’ until overhead JT
- Look, and listen for other traffic.
- Enter circuit downwind.
- Look for lights from tower.
What are the dimensions of an ALA (Aeroplane Landing Area)?
In order:
- Flyover Area = 15m Wide
- Runway Strip = 10m Wide
- Runway = 10m Wide
- Runway Strip = 10m Wide
- Flyover Area = 15m Wide
- Approach and Take-Off Area = 900m Long from Edge of Runway Outwards, 150m Wide
- Slope 5 Degrees
What are the minimum Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) for Class G Airspace in which flight in accordance with the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) may be conducted Above 3,000ft AMSL, Below 10,000’ AMSL?
- 5,000m flight visibility.
- 1,500m horizontally from clouds.
- 1,000ft vertically from clouds.
What are the minimum Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) for Class G Airspace in which flight in accordance with the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) may be conducted At or below 3000’ AMSL or 1000’ AGL, whichever is highest?
- 5,000m flight visibility.
- Remain clear of clouds.
What are the minimum Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) for Class D Airspace in which flight in accordance with the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) may be conducted?
- 5,000m flight visibility.
- 600m horizontally from clouds.
- 1,000ft vertically above clouds.
- 500ft vertically below clouds.
What is the meaning of a steady green light given to an aircraft on the ground?
Authorised to take-off if safe.
What is the meaning of a flashing green light given to an aircraft on the ground?
Authorised to taxi if safe.
What is the meaning of a steady red light given to an aircraft on the ground?
Stop.
What is the meaning of a flashing red light given to an aircraft on the ground?
Taxi clear of landing area.
What is the meaning of a flashing white light given to an aircraft on the ground?
Return to starting point.
What is the meaning of a steady green light given to an aircraft in flight?
Authorised to land if safe.
What is the meaning of a flashing green light given to an aircraft in flight?
Return for landing.
What is the meaning of a steady red light given to an aircraft in flight?
Give way, continue holding.
What is the meaning of a flashing red light given to an aircraft in flight?
Do not land.
What is adverse yaw?
Tendency for an aircraft to yaw in the opposite direction of a roll and is caused by the difference in lift and drag of each wing.
