Sheppard Flashcards
1
Q
Which of these A/C has priority in the pattern:
1) Minimum-fuel A/C
2) Low closed patterns
A
Low-closed patterns (2 of 8)
Minimum fuel A/C (3 of 8)
2
Q
What are the 5 choke points in a military overhead pattern?
A
- 90-to-initial
- VFR entry
- closed downwind
- high-to-low key
- perch point
3
Q
Two A/C are converging on the VFR re-entry point (tanks). One is a breakout and the other is preceding straight there after receiving vectors to Pond/Orchard. Who has the priority?
A
The breakout (7 of 8) VFR entries (8 of 8)
4
Q
Which A/C is the lowest priority in the pattern?
A
VFR entries (8 of 8)
5
Q
Which A/C is the highest priority in the pattern?
A
Emergency A/C (1 of 8)
6
Q
You are on outside downwind (you were unable to pull closed) and you hear a Blade call “5 miles”. You are just about to turn 90-to-initial over the river but you know there won’t be sufficient spacing.
Who has the priority here?
A
Single-ship radar entry (5 of 8)
A/C established in the pattern (6 of 8)
7
Q
Formation flights have priority over A/C already established in the pattern but not over single ship radar entries.
T ot F?
A
False - form flight have priority over both
Form flights (4 of 8)
Single ship (5 of 8)
A/C in the pattern (6 of 8)
8
Q
After crossing the radar drop off point and establishing contact/clearance with Cooter, initial traffic will descend to _____ AGL prior to ____ and straight-in traffic will descend to _____ AGL prior to _____.
A
1,000’
tanks
500’
5 miles
9
Q
If able to maintain VFR at the drop-off point, you should call, “_________” and squawk _____.
A
“Blade XX, Bridge/Deans, Cancel.”
0377
10
Q
At what altitude (MSL) should you be at the radar drop-off point?
A
2,000’ - 2,700’ MSL
11
Q
If using the VFR drop off points you should cancel no later than __ NM prior, monitor Ch __ and squawk ____.
A
2 NM
Ch 5 (Cooter)
0377
12
Q
At the VFR re-entry point (tanks) what altitude (AGL) should you be at?
A
1,000’ AGL
13
Q
At the VFR entry point, what altitude block (MSL) should you be at?
A
2,000’ - 2,700’ MSL
14
Q
Under what circumstances/conditions should you not use the VFR entry point? (there are 4)
A
Restricted pattern or below
Night time
Solo
Formation
15
Q
What should the TAS be set to when in the pattern?
A
“NORM”
16
Q
When do you use LDG flaps on a normal full-stop landing?
A
When the HW flaps-up landing distance is longer than 80% of the actual RWY length.
17
Q
How far can you descend when cleared for a low approach?
A
as low as you want, just DO NOT touchdown.
18
Q
How low can you descend on a restricted low approach?
A
500’ AGL is the minimum unless given another altitude by the controller.
19
Q
Do not cross the runway threshold to land until preceding aircraft are either ______, _____ of the runway, or a minimum separation of _____ feet exists when using alternate sides of the runway for similar aircraft.
A
airborne
clear (past the hold short line)
3,000’
20
Q
Minimum separation is _____ feet when not using alternate sides or when behind a dissimilar aircraft.
A
6,000’
21
Q
In order for you to turn final after a straight-in has called “2 miles” what three conditions must be met?
A
You must have them in sight
You can maintain adequate spacing
You can make a normal final turn (i.e. you won’t have to extend the perch due to spacing requirements)
22
Q
When is the “In the break” call made?
A
When initiating the break turn
23
Q
Do not break from initial if… (5 answers)
A
- a straight-in between 5 and 2 miles
- with an A/C between “report high key” and “low key”
- With an A/C orbiting at high key
- When directed to carry straight-thru
- When unable to maintain spacing with A/C established on high, closed, or low closed
24
Q
What airspeed should you be at when you hit “tanks” for a straight-in?
A
160-170 KIAS
25
What does Cooter say when you report "tanks" or "5 miles"?
Nothing
26
When you report "initial" or "2 miles" what will Cooter's response be? What does that tell you?
No response
| It means you are cleared for normal break if at initial or cleared for the option if at 2 miles
27
If you are full-stopping via a straight-in from Bridge, what would your radio call be to Cooter?
"Cooter, Blade XX, Bridge, request straight-in, 500 pounds"
28
If you are full stopping via a straight-in from outside downwind, what would you radio call to Cooter be?
"Blade XX, outside downwind, request straight-in, (previous straight-in in sight), 500 pounds."
29
Your IP wants you to see what a no-flap, straight-in approach looks like but he doesn't want you to touchdown and after you go-around he wants you to full stop.
What would your call to Cooter be at 2-miles?
"Blade XX, 2-miles, gear down, no flap, low approach, last pattern"
30
If you cannot break, what will you say and where will you go?
Call "break point straight through" and turn crosswind at the departure end of RWY.
31
When would you not turn crosswind at the departure end of the RWY after calling "break point straight through"?
If a traffic conflict exists on inside downwind or you are directed by Cooter to "maintain RWY heading"
32
How would you respond to a "Blade XX, maintain RWY heading" from Cooter, after breaking straight through?
"Blade XX"
33
What should you do if you are doing touch-and-gos and you request closed, but Cooter responds with "Blade XX, Standby"?
Fly RWY heading
Do not climb above 500' AGL
Turn crosswind 1 NM past departure end of RWY if they haven't gotten back with you.
34
When should you be configured for a straight-in?
prior to 2-miles
35
When should you be on final approach speed for a straight-in?
Once configured and before starting descent on glide path
36
What visual reference can you use for determining the correct time to begin descent on a straight-in with flaps TO?
When the threshold (aimpoint) is in the bottom third of the windscreen.
37
What visual reference do we use at SPS to determine a standard (first 3,000') break point?
Midway down the A/C shelters is approximately 3,000' down RWY 15L/33R
38
You are at 140 knots, after a touch-and-go on 15L. A Blade just called "5 miles", can you request closed? If so, what radio call would you make?
Yes, you can request closed but only in order to practice breakouts. You will HAVE to breakout.
The radio call would be, "Blade XX, request closed for practice breakout."
39
You are at 140 knots, after a touch-and-go on 15L. A Blade just called "high key", should you request closed? If so, what radio call would you make?
no, you cannot request closed.
40
What instrument are you looking at before you make your closed call?
What should that instrument be in order for you to request closed?
ASI; you need to be at or above 140 knots.
41
You are at 140 knots, after a touch-and-go on 15L. A Blade just called "closed downwind". Where does he need to be in order for you to request closed?
2T-6 V3 simply says "When the previous traffic on closed downwind is not a conflict"
Technique: wait for them to be abeam before requesting closed.
42
For tower-controlled flight operations, minimum
| separation is ____ feet when conducting a touch-and-go behind a full stop.
6,000'
43
You are at 140 knots, after a touch-and-go on 15L. A Blade just called "in the break".
Can you request closed?
Yes you can!
| "Do not request closed with an aircraft on initial that has NOT begun the break"
44
You are at 140 knots, after a touch-and-go on 15L and you hear Cooter say, Blade XX, report high key".
Can you request closed?
No
| "Do not request/pull up for a closed with an aircraft between “Report High Key” and Low Key.
45
You are at 140 knots, after a touch-and-go on 15L. A Blade just called "Low key".
Can you request closed?
You can as long as you are able maintain normal spacing and ground track.
"Do not request/pull closed with an aircraft between “Report High Key” and Low Key.
46
If instructed to "maintain runway heading", you may still request closed or turn crosswind.
T or F?
False
"When instructed by Cooter to “maintain runway heading,” acknowledge with “Call sign,” do not climb above 500’ AGL, and do not turn crosswind or request closed"
47
Power transitions from ___ to ___ in the break turn.
52% to approx. 10-20%
48
How can you tell that you have pulled the power back sufficiently in the break turn without looking at the PEDD?
The gear handle will turn red when you get below approx 20% torque.
49
To accomplish the level, decelerating break turn, what should you "drag" across the horizon?
The TAS antenna
50
What airspeed are you shooting for when rolling out on onto closed downwind?
11-248 says 120-150 Knots
| Goal: 140 knots
51
When established on inside/closed downwind what radio call will you make?
If you pulled closed: "Blade XX, closed downwind"
| If you’re coming from initial you make no radio call once established on closed downwind.
52
If you said "Blade XX, request closed for practice breakout." what will your call be once established on closed downwind?
"Blade XX, closed downwind for practice breakout"
53
There is a full-stop on its landing roll and you are not able to maintain the mandatory 3,000' spacing for hot/cold ops, so you direct a go-around.
Do you have to offset in this scenario?
No
| It is not necessary to offset the runway if it is occupied by an aircraft on full-stop landing roll.
54
If an offset A/C is not cleared closed, where will they turn crosswind at?
Departure end of RWY
55
When could you offset to the west?
overshooting final turn or a straight-in conflict
56
The standard offset it to which direction on 15L/33R?
East
57
If offset to the west, the A/C will turn crosswind at the departure end of the RWY.
T or F?
False
"After offsetting west, maintain runway heading and
do NOT turn crosswind or pull closed until cleared by Cooter/Tower."
58
For a go-around what altitude should you get to?
500' AGL
59
Prior to offsetting what should you do with the configuration of the A/C so long as safe flying conditions permit?
clean up (gear and flaps)
60
When directed to offset or go-around by Cooter, what will your response be?
No response.
61
Will Cooter use your callsign or your position when giving directions in the pattern?
They will use your position. (i.e. overrun, go around) or (Offset, maintain RWY heading)
62
What is the approximate AOB and pitch required through the break turn?
AOB: 45-60 degrees
Pitch: 2.5 degrees NH (drag TAS across horizon)
63
Rolling out onto Closed Downwind (Flaps TO)
Pitch:
Power:
Airspeed:
RWY Spacing, no wind (visual & actual):
Call-out:
Radio Call:
Pitch: approaching 2 degrees NH as you slow
Power: 10-20%
Airspeed: 140 Knots (120-150)
RWY Spacing: filler cap & wingtip, 0.7-1.0 NM
Call-out: "Below 150, Gear Clear?"
Radio Call: "Blade XX, closed downwind."
64
To capture 120 knots on closed downwind (gear DN, flaps TO), what power will you set and at what airspeed will you set it?
Set 35% at 125 knots
65
If you roll out on to closed downwind and your spacing is jacked up, you should fix it before configuring.
T or F?
False
66
Your heading is 160 on initial for RWY 15L to compensate for a right crosswind.
Approx. what will your heading be on closed downwind to maintain your RWY spacing?
160-150 = 10 degree correction on initial
10 x 2 = 20 degree correction for closed downwind
330-20 = 310 heading for downwind
67
The desired, no wind, perch point is where in relation to the RWY threshold?
45 degrees off your shoulder
68
Rolling out after your final turn, you should be on a ___ to ___ NM final.
0.5 - 0.75 NM final
69
Cooter reports winds 150 @ 20. How should you adjust your perch point if landing 15L?
Adjust it into the wind for undershooting winds. i.e. perch earlier
70
Half way thru the final turn you cross check your altitude and airspeed. This is what you see:
ASI: 115 KIAS
Altimeter: 1,500'
What should you do?
You're on-speed but not on-profile. (Low on energy)
Hold your AOB if you are happy with your final turn ground track, but pull back on stick to arrest sink rate while simultaneously adding power to overcome the increased induced drag you caused by increasing AOA. When on-profile, reset final turn pitch and power settings.
71
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At the perch beginning final turn (Flaps TO)
Pitch:
Power:
AOB:
Airspeed:
RWY Spacing, no wind:
Call-out:
Radio Call:
```
```
Pitch: 2 degrees NL (2/3 gnd, 1/3 sky)
Power: 15% (cut you torque in half essentially)
AOB: 30-35 but no more than 45
Airspeed: 115 (minimum)
RWY Spacing: 45 degrees from threshold
Call-out: N/A
Radio Call: "Blade XX, base, gear down"
```
72
```
Closed Downwind (Flaps TO)
Pitch:
Power:
Airspeed:
RWY Spacing, no wind (visual & actual):
Call-out:
Radio Call:
```
Pitch: 2 degrees NH (trim for hands off)
Power: 35%
Airspeed: 120 (minimum)
RWY Spacing, no wind: filler cap & wingtip, 0.7-1.0 NM
Call-out: "Check handle down, 3 green, flaps takeoff"
Radio Call: N/A
73
Before saying "Below 150, gear clear?" what should you check?
Defog - OFF
| Engine - green & white
74
Once you begin the roll out on to final you can start slowing to final approach speed.
T or F?
True
| Begin slowing from final turn airspeed to final approach airspeed when beginning to roll out on to final approach
75
How will you slow from a final turn airspeed of 115 KIAS to a final approach airspeed of 105 knots?
Simultaneously add back stick pressure and reduce power.
76
What is the FCP sight picture for a flaps TO final approach aim point?
Aim point should be 1/2 way up the windscreen (between the cowling and the canopy bow.)
77
```
Final approach (Flaps TO)
Sight picture:
Altitude:
Power:
Airspeed:
```
Sight picture: aim point 1/2 way up windscreen
Altitude: 200' AGL
Power: 14-16%
Airspeed: 105 KIAS minimum
78
What is your final approach airspeed (Flaps TO) if Cooter is reporting winds 150 @ 15 gusting 25?
Half of reported gust spread is 5
| 105 + half gust spread = 110 KIAS
79
Target touchdown airspeed (Flaps TO) is what?
85 KIAS
80
Touchdown airspeed range (Flaps TO) is what?
80-95 KIAS
81
What is your touchdown airspeed range (Flaps TO) if Cooter is reporting winds 150 @ 15 gusting 25?
Half of reported gust spread is 5
| 80-95 + half gust spread = 85-100 KIAS
82
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Roundout (Flaps TO)
Distance from aim point:
Power:
Airspeed:
New aim point:
```
Distance from aim point: 750'-1,000'
Power: 10%
Airspeed: 105 KIAS
New aim point: EOR
83
Threshold/Flare (Flaps TO)
Power:
Airspeed:
Power: 5% momentarily then idle
Airspeed: 95 KIAS over threshold
84
Final begins when wings are level after the final turn and ends when you cross the overrun.
T or F?
False
| Final begins when wings level after the final turn and ends when the FLARE begins.
85
Half way around final turn (Flaps TO)
Pitch:
Power:
Airspeed:
Pitch: 2 degrees NL (2/3 gnd, 1/3 sky)
Power: 15%
Airspeed: 115 (minimum)
86
You have to hold 105 knots (minimum) from the time you roll wing level after the final turn until...
...you begin the flare.
| "Final begins when wings level after the final turn and ends when the FLARE begins."
87
In the final turn you can either breakout or go-around based on safety of flight conditions.
T or F?
False
"If spacing cannot be maintained once the final turn has been initiated, execute a go-around and offset as required. DO NOT break out from the final turn."
88
You are on a straight-in and you recognize a conflict with an A/C who has turned final in front of you.
What should you do?
When a conflict develops between an aircraft in the final turn and straight-in traffic, the straight-in should yield to the final turn traffic by offsetting east.
89
You realize you need to breakout from closed downwind just prior to the perch on 15L due to a spacing conflict. Provide an answer to the following assuming a breakout given the scenario above:
Power:
Configuration:
Turn:
Radio call:
Ground reference: (what are you looking for?)
Altitude:
Power: MAX
Configuration: Clean (Gear & Flaps - UP)
Turn: away from conflict
Radio call: "Blade XX, perch, breaking out"
Ground reference: looking for "tree lines"
Altitude: climb to 2,000' AGL
** Turn, climb, clean, talk **
90
You realize you need to breakout from closed downwind just prior to the perch on 15L due to a spacing conflict. After Turning, Cleaning, Talking and Climbing you should maneuver the aircraft ____ of the tanks to fly over the re-entry tanks on a ___ heading.
North
| 150
91
For a breakout on 15L:
Once established on a heading of ___ and ___ the tanks, report “_________” and descend to ____ ft AGL with ____ power/____ knots.
```
150
past (south) of the tanks
"Blade XX, re-entry"
1,000' ft AGL
IDLE power
200 Knots
```
92
For re-entry, is your descent from 2,000' AGL to 1,000' AGL done in a turn or straight?
straight ahead
| "execute a LEVEL turn to intercept the VFR entry leg at the re-entry tanks."
93
In the level re-entry turn, you should roll out halfway through the turn to clear for potential conflicts coming from Pond/Orchard.
T or F?
True
"Halfway through the level turn, roll out to clear for
potential traffic conflicts resulting from VFR traffic entering via Pond/Orchard."
94
You, as a breakout, have priority over A/C entering the VFR entry leg.
T or F?
```
True.
Re-entries from breakout or abandon approach (7 of 8)
VFR entries (8 of 8)
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95
You realize you need to breakout from closed downwind just prior to the perch on 33R due to a spacing conflict. Provide an answer to the following assuming a breakout given the scenario above:
Power:
Configuration:
Turn:
Radio call:
Ground reference: (what are you looking for?)
Altitude:
Power: MAX
Configuration: Clean (Gear & Flaps - UP)
Turn: away from conflict
Radio call: "Blade XX, perch, breaking out"
Ground reference: looking for "horse barn"
Altitude: climb to 2,000' AGL
** Turn, climb, clean, talk **
96
You realize you need to breakout from closed downwind just prior to the perch on 33R due to a spacing conflict.
After Turning, Cleaning, Talking and Climbing you should maneuver the aircraft ____ of the tanks to fly over the re-entry tanks on a ___ heading.
South
| 330
97
For a breakout on 33R:
Once established on a heading of ___ and ___ the tanks, report “_________” and descend to ____ ft AGL with ____ power/____ knots.
```
330
past (north) of tanks
"Blade XX, re-entry"
1,000' AGL
IDLE power
200 KIAS
```
98
Provide an answer to the following as if you've had to breakout from the VFR re-entry point (tanks):
Power:
Configuration:
Turn:
Radio call:
Ground reference: (what are you looking for?)
Altitude:
Power: MAX
Configuration: Already clean
Turn: away from the conflict (180 degrees)
Radio call: "Blade XX, tanks (position), breaking out"
Ground reference: turn to overfly tanks
Altitude: climb to 2,000' AGL
99
You're trying to land RWY 15L and you realize you need to breakout from the VFR re-entry point.
After Turning, Cleaning, Talking and Climbing you should maneuver the aircraft ____ of the tanks to fly over the re-entry tanks on a ___ heading.
North
| 150
100
You're trying to land RWY 33R and you realize you need to breakout from the VFR re-entry point.
After Turning, Cleaning, Talking and Climbing you should maneuver the aircraft ____ of the tanks to fly over the re-entry tanks on a ___ heading.
South
| 330
101
```
Provide an answer to the following as if you've had to breakout from the VFR entry leg between the VFR entry point and Tanks.
Power:
Configuration:
Turn:
Heading:
First radio call:
Second radio call:
Altitude:
```
Power: increase slightly to maintain airspeed thru turn
Configuration: Already clean
Turn: away from the conflict
Heading: 330 for 15L and 150 for 33R
First Radio call: "Blade XX, VFR entry leg, breaking out"
Second radio call: "Sheppard arrival, Blade XX, on the breakout, request Bridge/Deans/Pond/Orchard."
Altitude: stay at 1,000' AGL
102
If you haven't received the "cleared straight-in" call from Cooter by ___ miles, abandon approach.
3
103
On a straight-in what altitude do you climb/descend prior to re-entry during an abandon approach procedure?
Neither. You stay at 500' AGL
104
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Provide an answer to the following as if you've had to abandon approach from a straight-in on RWY 15L:
Airspeed:
Power:
Configuration:
Turn:
Radio call:
Altitude:
```
Airspeed: accelerate to 200 KIAS
Power: MAX then 52% approaching 200 KIAS
Configuration: Gear - Up, Flaps - Up (clean)
Turn: east and stay south of Red River
Radio call: "Blade XX, is abandon approach."
Altitude: 500' AGL
105
Once you've abandoned approach and have cleared the outside downwind, you follow the IFG depicted ground track for VFR re-entries.
T or F?
True
| "When clear of outside downwind, follow the re-entry ground track described in the IFG"
106
When crossing Tanks following an abandoned approach, you call "____" and leave _____' AGL for _____' AGL.
"Blade XX, re-entry from abandon approach"
500' AGL
1,000' AGL
107
In the abandon approach procedure, following your climb to 1,000' AGL, you execute a _____ turn, rolling out halfway through the turn to clear potential traffic conflicts on the VFR entry leg.
level turn
108
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For the closed pull up, describe the following:
Airspeed:
AOB:
Pitch:
Power:
Altitude:
```
```
Airspeed: 140 minimum
AOB: 90 MAX (usually 45-60)
Pitch: 8-10
Power: MAX initially then 20% (red handle)
Altitude: Climbing to TPA (1,000' AGL)
```
109
If performing a closed pull up to TPA, give the altitudes that you would pull power at given these starting airspeeds:
1. 140 KIAS
2. 150 KIAS
3. 160 KIAS
4. 170 KIAS
5. 180 KIAS
1. 140 KIAS - 1,000' AGL
2. 150 KIAS - 900' AGL
3. 160 KIAS - 800' AGL
4. 170 KIAS - 700' AGL
5. 180 KIAS - 600' AGL
110
When do you request a straight-in from outside downwind?
When approaching 90-to-initial
111
If there is another A/C in front of you on outside downwind and you want to request a straight-in approach, when should you request the straight-in?
When the A/C you are following has turned 90-to-initial
112
If cleared straight-in from outside downwind, maintain ___ KIAS as you descent to ___ AGL on extended outside downwind.
200 KIAS
| 500' AGL
113
As you are rolling out of the final turn and on to final approach, you pull power from about 15% to about 10% to slow down and you also add back stick pressure to put the aim point in the correct position on the windscreen. Once your airspeed gets to 110 knots, you should set this power setting to capture 105 knots on final approach.
14-16%
114
Use ___ degrees of crab for every ___ knots of crosswind at 200 KIAS.
1 degree of crab
| 3 knots
115
If there are calm winds but you have 750# of fuel on board, what will your touchdown airspeed range be?
85-100 KIAS
| Add 5 KIAS to the touchdown airspeed if landing with 750#+ fuel
116
The point abeam the perch point is your intended roll out point.
T or F?
True
117
What are the times that you would break out from the perch point?
Someone in the final turn and you cannot maintain spacing
A straight in inside 2 miles and you do not have them in sight
Someone at low key that you can’t maintain spacing with
Pattern spacing cannot be maintained with the normal ground track
Not properly configured by the perch
118
When Sheppard’s status is restricted how can you get into cooter’s pattern?
Initial takeoffs
Crosswind/pulling closed from the center runway
Straight ins from radar drop off point
119
True or false
| You can request a straight in from outside downwind during restricted pattern status?
False, you also can’t do low-closed patterns
120
In order for you to request a st in from outside downwind after a radar drop off aircraft has already requested it what must happen?
The radar drop off must have not yet called 5 miles and you must have him in sight and be able to maintain normal pattern spacing behind the previous straight in
121
What WX constitutes sim instrument status?
Ceilings 500 up to but not including 1900
122
What WX constitutes alternating instruments?
Ceilings published minimums up to but not including 500’
123
What is the WX requirement for solos to pattern only?
2,500 ceilings and 5 mile vis
124
What WX constitutes restricted pattern?
| And what can you not do during restricted pattern Ops?
Ceilings 1900 up to but not including 2900 with min vis of 3 miles.
No breakouts
No solos
No VFR entry
No initial traffic from radar drop off
No st ins from anywhere except radar drop off
125
Crosswinds for “dusk crosswind” status?
15-25 knots crosswind component
126
WX requirement for solos to hacker only?
5,300’/5 miles
| 6500 MSL
127
Weather requirements for hacker?
Ceilings 2600’/3 miles
128
If you can’t maintain VFR at 6000 on the ranch stereo, what can you do if you’re:
Dual?
Solo?
Dual: request 3300’
Solo: request vectors to area or RTB
129
From what areas can you proceed to the VFR entry point at hacker?
1,3,4,8,9 low
