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Speeds And SOPs Flashcards

1
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Vmax

A

Max speed defining the flight envelope

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2
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Vmo

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Maximum operating speed in clean configuration

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3
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VLS

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Lowest selectable speed for the autopilot and auto thrust

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4
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Standard take off procedure (PF)

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  1. “Take off” and advance thrust levers to 50%N1
  2. Check all indications normal, select FLX or TOGA
  3. Call FMAs “MAN FLX, SRS RWY” and remove hand from thrust levers
  4. “A/P 2” when 1000ft aal
  5. 1500ft aal, set LVR CLM, set green dot and check accelerates
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5
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Standard Take off procedures (PM)

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  1. Replace hand on thrust lever until V1, “thrust set” “V1, Rotate”
  2. “Checked” when AP 2 engaged
  3. Confirm thrust levers CLB gate at 1500ft aal
  4. Change flap setting when asked “speed checked”, “flaps….”
  5. When a/c clean, switch off T/O and RWY turn off lights, disarm ground spoilers
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6
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Changing to a FL at TA or when first cleared to FL

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  1. PF “set standard”
  2. PM “standard cross checked, passing FL….now”
  3. PF “checked”
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7
Q

What call to remember when climbing or descending

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1000 to go (PM)

Checked (PF)

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8
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Process when cleared to an altitude or passing TL

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  1. PF “set QNH”
  2. PM “QNH cross checked, passing …..ft now”
  3. PF “checked”
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9
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What is said when rad alt indication is first seen

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  1. PM “rad alt alive”
  2. PF “checked”
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10
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What to be done by PM once gear is down

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Confirm auto brake selection, turn on T/0 and RWY turn off lights and arm ground spoilers

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11
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Ideal speed for selecting flap

A

VFE - 15kts

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12
Q

When to select ARM APPROACH

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When cleared for the approach and within 90degs of inbound course

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13
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What if stable approach parameters not met by 1000ft aal

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PM calls “1000 unstable ….”
PF “continue” if can be fully stable by 500ft RA or G/A must be flown

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14
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Average datums for approach

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  1. 2.5-3degs
  2. Horizontal and vertical tracking using ILS/PAPIs
  3. 55%
  4. Scan speed vector
  5. RoD approx half ground speed
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15
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What calls when go around

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  1. PF “go around flaps” and selects toga
  2. PM selects Flaps 3
  3. PF “MAN TOGA, SRS, GA TRK”
  4. PM “CHECKED”, “POSITIVE CLIMB”
  5. PF “GEAR UP”
  6. PM “GEAR UP”
  7. “PULL HDG, FMA HDG”
  8. PM “CHECKED”
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16
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When to announce positive climb

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VSI, altimeter and RAD alt show it

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17
Q

Engine failure after v1 calls

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  1. PM “ENGINE FAILURE/FIRE”
  2. PM “TOGA AVAILABLE” if reduced thrust take off
  3. PF “READ ECAM” (PM reads ecam title)
  4. PF “MY RADIOS, ECAM ACTIONS”
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18
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Engine failure after V1 actions

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  1. Keep straight with rudder
  2. Rotate to 12.5degs NU, maintain rudder, monitor speed not below V2
  3. Once stabilised, centre BETA and follow FD
  4. Trim off foot load (13deg flex, 20 deg toga) and engage autopilot
  5. Pull hdg
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19
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What is V2

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Minimum speed that needs to be maintained up to the acceleration altitude, in the event of an engine failure after V1. Ensures climb gradient

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20
Q

When to select flaps for normal ILS

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-Flaps 2 at 3nm to FAP
-Flaps 3 once gear is down
-Flaps full when flaps 3

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21
Q

When to take flaps single engine approach

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As before, but take full flap once aircraft has descended on G/S

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22
Q

A320 visual circuit timings

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45 secs when abeam threshold, +-1sec per kt of wind

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23
Q

Tip for manual thrust on ILS landing

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At 3nm configure and reduce thrust by 6%, allow extra drag, then fine tune thrust

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24
Q

When does the PM look visually on manual approach

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From 100ft above DA, call minimum at DA

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25
Q

Pitch attitudes on go arounds

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2 eng = 15degs

Single eng = 12.5degs

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26
Q

4A’s memory item

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A-approach aid tuned and identified
A-auto brake armed as required
A-activate approach
A-approach checklist

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27
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Engine start procedure

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  1. Eng mode selector- IGN/START
  2. Announce “starting engine 1”
  3. Engine master switch 1 ON
  4. Engine idle parameters CHECK
  5. Announce starting engine 2
28
Q

PF memory items after engine start

A

-engine mode sel normal
- APU bleed off
-engine anti ice a/r
-wing anti ice a/r
-APU off

29
Q

PM memory items after engine start

A

-ground spoilers arm
-rudder trim check zero
-flaps set for TO
-Pitch trim set %

30
Q

What to call out F/CTL system page when flight control check

A

Full up, full down, neutral, full left, full right, neutral

31
Q

PM memory items after flight control check

A

-autobrake max
-FDs ON
-FMA & TO data checked
-wxr/pws on
-TO config button press
-TO memo CHECK NO BLUES

32
Q

PM memory items when line up clearance received

A

-cabin SECURED
-eng mode selector A/R
-Approach path CLEAR
-TCAS is TARA
-Exterior lights ON
-Table STOWED

33
Q

PM memory items after push/start clearance

A

Windows/doors CHECKED

ATC XPNDR set

34
Q

PF memory items after push/start clearance

A

-Windows and doors check
-park brake ON
-Beacon ON
-Thrust levers idle

Then call for the below the line

35
Q

Engine indications expected after start ECAM upper display

A

-N2 increases
-16% N2 (active igniter indication LD)
-22%N2 fuel flow increases (15 secs max after fuel)
-50%N2 (Start valve cross line and igniter off LD)

36
Q

PF memory items once cleared Take off

A
  1. “Take off”
  2. Brakes off
  3. Chrono start
  4. Stick 1/2 forward
    (Set 50%, stabilise, FLX or toga)
  5. Read FMAs (MAN FLX, SRS, RWY)
37
Q

What to accelerate to if above FL100

A

300kt/0.76

38
Q

PF memory item when passing FL100 decent

A

“Landing lights on”

LS on PFD

39
Q

What items in the after landing scan

A

-landing lights off
-strobe lights auto
-taxi light on
-wxr/pws off
-eng mode selector norm
-flaps up
-transponder XPNDR
-APU start

40
Q

Green dot attitude, power and what height

A

10deg NU, climb power, 1500ft

41
Q

What speed to climb at manual take off

A

V2 +10kts to V2 + 20kts

42
Q

2 engine manual go around climb speed

A

Vapp +10kts to Vapp + 20kts

43
Q

Clean speed pitch attitude

A

5.5deg to 6 deg

44
Q

Standard 2 engine thrust setting

A

55%

45
Q

Rule of thumb for single engine thrust percentage

A

Add 15%

46
Q

How does thrust setting change per 1000ft

A

Setting increases by 10% per 1000ft

47
Q

Basic actions when selecting a new mode

A

Action-mode-response

48
Q

How to operate knobs on FCU

A

Twist and pull when you want to control

Push when give it back

49
Q

Selected speed

A

A Speed chosen by the pilot by pulling the knob (expect VS)

50
Q

5 columns Left to right for Annunciators

A

Speed/verticle/lateral/landing capability/ (autopilot auto thrust and FD)

51
Q

Different mode colours

A

Active = green
Armed = blue
AP FD and active autothrust = white

52
Q

What does flex and toga do regarding thrust

A

Automatically engages autothrust

53
Q

What does SRS usually maintain

A

V2 + 10kts

54
Q

OP climb mode

A

Selecting alt in box, automatically applies thrust and a/c pitches and controls own speed

55
Q

What does the asterix next to a mode show

A

It is capturing

56
Q

Rough green dot speed

A

205-210kts

57
Q

What to include when briefing approaches regarding speed

A

When i will select that speed, and what I will do at those speeds

58
Q

When to set go around alt

A

When G/S* appears

59
Q

Land green when

A

When land green is on FMA

60
Q

When go around, how to move flaps

A

Flap 4 to flap 3

Flap 3 to flap 1

61
Q

What must PM remember to do once flaps zero is asked for (after AA 1500ft, thrust moved to CLB)

A

-ground spoilers disarm
-RW turn off/taxi lights Off
-ecam memo check

62
Q

What PA is prompt for approach checklist

A

“Cabin crew, prepare the cabin for landing”

Seat belt signs go on

63
Q

When to set standby altimeter descent

A

By FL200 or before TOD if lower (once got arrival atis)

64
Q

When to activate approach phase in mcdu

A

25nm and slowing to green dot

65
Q

What to do when selecting gear down

A

-Auto brake a/r
-ground spoilers arm
-all landing lights on

66
Q

Go around procedure manual NPA

A
  1. “Go around flaps” and selects toga
  2. Rotate to 15deg
  3. Normal positive climb etc
  4. FDs turned on once normal climb resumed

A320 APS/MCC (10 decks)

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