T-6 Trans Check GK (incomplete) Flashcards
When reviewing the 781 Forms at the aircraft, what are the three different red symbols and what do they mean?
Red Dash: Overdue inspection, may or may not warrant grounding based on severity. Has to be Exceptionally Released (P. 5)
Red Diagonal: Discrepancy exists with one or more pieces of equipment, but not sufficiently urgent or dangerous enough to warrant grounding. Has to be Exceptionally Released (P. 5)
Red X: Grounding, unsafe or unserviceable until corrected (P. 4)
Regarding the 781 Forms, what is an exceptional release?
Certification that an authorized individual has reviewed aircraft forms and determined the aircraft is safe for flight (P. 7, AFTO Form 781H)
Cannot be granted for an aircraft with a “Red X” status (P. 7, AFTO Form 781H)
Regarding the 781 Forms, How long are ERs valid?
24 hours unless aircraft status changes (P. 7, AFTO Form 781H)
Regarding the 781 Forms, who can sign off ERs?
Senior NCOs, maintenance officers, civilian contractor counterparts (P. 7, AFTO Form 781H)
PIC can sign own ER, valid for their flight only (P. 7, AFTO Form 781H)
Regarding the 781 Forms, how long is a pre-flight inspection valid?
24, 48, or 72 hours as specified MAJCOM (P. 2)
72 hours
Regarding the 781 Forms, how long is a tire pressure check good for?
24 hours or until the end of the day if flown
What to look for during the walk-around - Left Wing, Area 1
Flaps
Main Gear from behind
Fuel Vents
Aileron
Static Wicks x4
Lights x3
AoA Vane
Fuel Filler Cap
Pitot Tube
Wing condition
Main Gear from the front
Fuel Drains
What to look for during the walk-around - Left Nose, Area 2
Single Point Refueling Door
Nose Gear
Engine Compartment
Engine Cowling
Inertial Separator Exit Duct
Fuel Drain
Starter/Generator Air Intake Duct
Engine Exhaust Stack
Propeller Blades and Spinner
Engine Air Inlet
Oil Cooler Inlet and Outlet
What to look for during the walk-around - Right Nose, Area 3
Exhaust Stack
Maintenance Access Door
Engine Cowling
Inertial Separator Exit Duct
Heat Exchanger/ECS Intake
Heat Exchanger/ECS Exhaust
Front Cockpit Canopy
What to look for during the walk-around - Right Wing, Area 4
Fuel Drains
Main Gear from the front
Wing condition
Fuel Filler Cap
Pitot Tube
Lights x3
Static Wicks x4
Aileron
Fuel Vents
Main Gear from behind
Flaps
What to look for during the walk-around - Right Fuselage, Area 5
Rear Cockpit Canopy
External CFS Handle Access Door
Hydro Reservoir Fluid Level
Hydro Manual Px Release Handle
Hydro Sys Service Bay Access Panel
Speed Brake
Antennas
Avionics Door
Air Cond. Service Panel Access Door
Air Cond. Inlet/Exhaust
Static Ports x2
Ventral Fin
What to look for during the walk-around - Empennage, Area 6
Vert. and Right Horiz. Stabilizer
Elevator and Elevator Trim Tab
Static Wicks x9
Rudder and Rudder Trim Tab
Left Horiz. Stabilizer
What to look for during the walk-around - Left Fuselage, Area 7
Static Ports x2
Air Cond. Inlet/Exhaust
Baggage Compartment
Ground Crew Headset Jack Flip Cover
Avionics Door
GPU Plug Access Door
External CFS Handle Access Door
A?
Engine Exhaust Stack
B?
Left Plenum Panel
C?
Left Cowling
D?
Battery
E?
AoA Probe
F?
Canopy Handle
G?
External CFS Handle Access Door
H?
Avionics Bay
K?
Lower Forward Cowling
L?
Oil Cooler Cowling
M?
Left Lower Aft Cowling Skin
N?
Engine Access Latches
P?
Single Point Refueling/Defueling Door
Q?
Secondary Pitot Tube
R?
External Power Receptacle
S?
Ground Crew Headset Jack
T?
Baggage Compartment
U?
Ventral Fin
V?
Static Ports
A?
Environmental Control System Access
B?
External CFS Handle Access Door
C?
Right Cowling Door
D?
Right Plenum Panel
E?
Upper Center Cowling
F?
Upper Forward Cowling
G?
Engine Exhaust Stack
H?
Static Ports
J?
Avionics Bay
K?
Hydraulic Service Door
L?
Primary Pitot Tube
M?
Maintenance Access Door
N?
Engine Access Latches
P?
Right Lower Aft Cowling Skin
Q?
Oil Cooler Inlet
Reasons to abort an engine start
(1T6-A-1 3-3)
-Hot Start
-Hung Start
-No Start
-Bat Bus Annunciator light illuminates during start
-ST Ready Light goes out or PCL is moved out of position
How do identify a hot start?
“ITT rate of increase appears likely to exceed 1000 C”
“ITT appears likely to remain between 871-1000 C for >5 seconds”
How do you identify a hung start?
“Normal N1 increase is halted”
How do you identify a no start?
“No rise of ITT is evident within 10 seconds after fuel flow indications”
Per the 11-2T-6V3 para. 3.4.5, what are the Dual-Only Maneuvers?
(CAO 2 AUG 23)
Rolling Takeoff
Stalls
Slow Flight
Stability Demonstration
Contact Recoveries (intentional)
Intentional Spin Entry
Simulated EPs
Straight-In Approaches
Low-Closed Patterns
Uncontrolled Airfield Ops
Per the 11-2T-6V3 para. 3.4.6, which flight regimes are to be regarded as critical phases of flight?
(CAO 2 AUG 23)
Terminal Area Ops w/Taxi,Takeoff,Landing
Low-Level Flight
Formation Ops
Any aerial demo
Flight Below 1,000 AGL
All portions of Test/FCF Flights
Name all the prohibited maneuvers
1 Inverted Stalls
2 Inverted Spins
3 Aggravated spins past 2 turns
4 Spins with the PCL above idle
5 Spins with the landing gear, flaps, or speed brake extended
6 Spins with the PMU off
7 Spins below 10,000ft pressure altitude
8 Spins above 22,000ft pressure altitude
9 Abrupt cross-controlled (snap) maneuvers
10 Aerobatic maneuvers, spins or stalls with greater than 50 pounds fuel imbalance
11 Tail slides
Ops Limits Crosswind Limitations: Dry Runway
25 Knots
Ops Limits Crosswind Limitations: Wet Runway
10 Knots
Ops Limits Crosswind Limitations: Icy Runway
5 Knots
Ops Limits Crosswind Limitations: Touch-and-Go
20 Knots
Ops Limits Crosswind Limitations: Formation Takeoff / Landing
15 Knots
Ops Limits Crosswind Limitations: Maximum Tailwind Component for Takeoff
10 Knots
Ops Limits Crosswind Limitations: Maximum Wind with Canopy Open
40 Knots
Racetrack Procedures/Recovery
(IFG P. 23, 24)
-Requirements: 1500/3 @ KGTR & KCBM status of Restricted OVHD or better.
-RWY 18 Procedure: Turn Left 090, Fly 2 miles, maintain 1200’ MSL, Direct Racetrack
-RWY 36 Procedure: Right turn, stay South of HWY 82, maintain 1200’ MSL, Direct Racetrack
- Squawk 0300, Monitor CH 4, Report @ Racetrack “C/S Racetrack”, Direct Radar Termination, Acquire KCBM ATIS and do Descent Check prior to Radar Termination
Pattern procedures:
Conflict points
-90 to initial with radar entry
-VFR entry
-Break point
Pattern Procedures:
Where do you turn to Crosswind?
-T&G: turn at EOR and NLT 1/2 mile past, or as directed by RSU (11-2T-6V3 14OG SUP 5.3.6.12)
-Straight Though/Offset: turn at EOR or as directed by RSU(11-2T-6V3 14OG SUP 5.3.6.12.3)
-Closed “Standby”: turn at 1.0 mile past EOR
If in the final turn/descent out of Low Key and the RSU calls “RESTRICTED LOW APPROACH, ACKNOWLEDGE”, what do you do?
-Acknowledge with callsign.
-Continue turn to overfly Taxiway A.
-Maintain below 150 knots until clean.
-Descend no lower than 500’ AGL, or climb to 500’ AGL.
-When no longer descending, raise gear and flaps.
-Accelerate to 200 kts
-Turn Crosswind at EOR or as directed by RSU.
If in the Break and the RSU calls “IN THE BREAK, ROLL OUT”, what do you do?
Roll out of the turn
Maintain 200 kts and 1000’ AGL
Re-intercept initial groundtrack
When will you not break?
-Conflict on inside downwind
-A straight-in between 5 and 2 miles
-An aircraft between “REPORT HIGH KEY” and the position of Low Key
-An aircraft orbiting at High Key
When can you not pull closed?
-Conflict on inside downwind
-A straight-in between 5 and 2 miles
-An aircraft between “REPORT HIGH KEY” and the position of Low Key
-An aircraft orbiting at High Key
-An aircraft between initial and the break
Hot/Cold side operations:
Which side of the runway is the hot side? Cold side?
(AFMAN 11-2T-6V3_14OGSUP_15 DECEMBER 2022, 5.3.6.3)
The hot side of the runway is the RSU side.
The cold side of the runway is the ramp side.
Hot/Cold side operations:
Initial Takeoffs will be made on the ___ side of the runway.
(AFMAN 11-2T-6V3_14OGSUP_15 DECEMBER 2022, 5.3.6.3)
Hot side
Hot/Cold side operations:
Touch and Go’s will be made on the ___ side of the runway.
(AFMAN 11-2T-6V3_14OGSUP_15 DECEMBER 2022, 5.3.6.3)
Hot Side
Hot/Cold side operations:
If you are doing a Touch and Go and there is an aircraft on the cold side, what do you do?
(AFMAN 11-2T-6V3_14OGSUP_15 DECEMBER 2022, 5.3.6.3)
Continue
Hot/Cold side operations:
If you are doing a Touch and Go and there is an aircraft on the hot side, what do you do?
(AFMAN 11-2T-6V3_14OGSUP_15 DECEMBER 2022, 5.3.6.3)
-If it is a touch and go, they should be airborne before you touch down.
-If it is a full stop on the hot side, go around if they do not transfer to the cold side AND are not at least 3,000 feet down before you touch down.
-You CANNOT do a touch and go on the cold side behind a full stop aircraft on the hot side.
Hot/Cold side operations:
Full Stops will be made on the ___ side
(AFMAN 11-2T-6V3_14OGSUP_15 DECEMBER 2022, 5.3.6.3)
Cold side
Hot/Cold side operations:
If you are doing a Full Stop and there is an aircraft on the cold side after their full stop, what do you do?
(AFMAN 11-2T-6V3_14OGSUP_15 DECEMBER 2022, 5.3.6.3)
-Land on the hot side with 3,000 feet separation, then transition to the cold side at a safe airspeed.
-Land on the cold side with 6,000 feet separation (source?)
Taxi Interval Spacing:
Min spacing staggered?
Min spacing in trail?
(AFMAN 11-2T-6V3 16 December 2020)
75 ft
150 ft
Sunfish Pattern Priorities
(IFG pg 19)
Every Man Needs Fat aSSS:
-Emergency
-Min fuel
-Nordo
-Formation
-Single ship established in the pattern
-Single ship radar entries
-Single ship vfr entries
Breakout procedures:
Perch point
- climb straight ahead 1700 ft and deconfigure, turn towards vfr entry climbing to 2200
Sunfish Breakout Procedures:
Perch / Low Key
AFMAN 11-2T-6V3_14OGSUP_15 DECEMBER 2022, para. 5.3.6.14
- Climb straight ahead to 1,700’ MSL
- Raise gear and flaps
- Execute a climbing turn to 2,200’ MSL and fly direct to VFR entry (cookie island)
- Turn hdg 220 and fly to “the first major 4-way intersection west of the bridge on Hwy-50”
- Over the intersection make a descending turn (left for Rwy 13 / right for Rwy 31) to 1200’ MSL
- Fly direct back to VFR entry
- Remain within 6 DME of the CBM Vortac
Sunfish Breakout procedures:
Straight in
AFMAN 11-2T-6V3_14OGSUP_15 DECEMBER 2022, para. 5.3.6.14
- Maintain 700 ft MSL
- Turn and fly direct to VFR entry (cookie island)
- Turn hdg 220 and fly to “the first major 4-way intersection west of the bridge on Hwy-50”
- Over the intersection make a climbing turn (left for Rwy 13 / right for Rwy 31) to 1200’ MSL
- Fly direct back to VFR entry
- Remain within 6 DME of the CBM Vortac
Sunfish Breakout Procedures:
At VFR entry
AFMAN 11-2T-6V3_14OGSUP_15 DECEMBER 2022, para. 5.3.6.14
- Execute a climbing turn away from the Sunfish pattern to 1700’ MSL
- Intercept the ground track and fly to “the first major 4-way intersection west of the bridge on Hwy-50”
- Over the intersection make a descending turn (left for Rwy 13 / right for Rwy 31) to 1200’ MSL
- Fly direct back to VFR entry
- Remain within 6 DME of the CBM Vortac
- “Exercise extreme caution for additional aircraft enroute to VFR entry at 2,200’ MSL”
Go Arounds/When to offset over Alpha or RSU:
-Offset for any potential conflict or if directed
-Potential conflicts are other aircraft taking off or touch and go’s
-Priority is to offset over alpha rather than the RSU
-Offset over RSU for Straight-In go around offsets
What is the difference between a Low Approach & Restricted Low Approach?
Restricted low approach 700 ft (500 AGL)
Low approach - cleared all the way down but cannot touch
Emergency Aircraft Procedures (IFG pg 3)
“If put in place by the controller, all aircrew will carry straight through initial, follow the normal ground-track, and maintain radio silence. Aircrew will call initial over UHF ch. 2 with 300 lbs of fuel or less.”
T-6 Flying Status:
Unrestricted
Wx and facilities permit full use of all training areas for both dual and solo msns.
T-6 Flying Status:
Wing Solo
a. Min. AGL ceiling and vis. (2500-3)
b. Min. in-flight vis. of 5 miles
c. Form solos will remain clear of clouds
d. Contact solos must remain in the Sunfish pattern
T-6 Flying Status:
Pattern Solo
a. Min. AGL ceiling and vis. (2500-3)
b. Min. in-flight vis of 5 miles
c. Wx permits VFR pattern ops, including breakout and re-entry
d. Solo students must remain in Sunfish pattern
T-6 Flying Status:
Dual
a. Min. AGL ceiling and vis. (2500-3)
b. No student solo permitted airborne
c. Wx permits VFR pattern ops. including breakout and re-entry
T-6 Flying Status:
Restricted Overhead
a. Min. pattern AGL ceiling and vis. (1500-3)(2000- 3 required for low key)
b. Min. AGL ceiling and vis. to enter pattern via MARBLE or STENNIS (2100-3)
c. Pattern entry made via straight-in from radar termination point, initial takeoff, or closed/crosswind from the center runway
d. Eight aircraft max. in the RSU pattern
e. No breakouts. Pattern straight-ins require Sup, SOF and RAPCON coord.
T-6 Flying Status:
Contact Recoveries
a. Min. pattern AGL ceiling and vis. (1500-3)(1600-3 over radar termination)
b. Plan on reporting initial for the active runway (may request straight-in from radar termination, if desired). Cancel IFR no later than radar termination
c. Tower controlled pattern - Four aircraft max
d. No breakouts or ELPs; minimize VFR patterns (3 max)
e. Follow twr instructions for pattern spacing. Make all pattern requests w/twr (e.g. x-wind turn & closed reqst)
T-6 Flying Status:
VFR Straight-In
a. Min. AGL ceiling and vis. (1500-3)
b. Min. AGL ceiling and vis. to enter pattern via MARBLE or STENNIS (2100-3)
c. Pattern entry made via straight-in from radar termination and all landings will be a full stop
T-6 Flying Status:
IFR Recovery
a. Min. ceiling and vis.: Published min.s for the circling approaches to the inside runway 13R / 31L
b. Fly the published circling approach to circle for full-stop on the inside runway (13R / 31L)
T-6 Flying Status:
Slots
a. Min. ceiling and vis.: Lowest compatible approach min.s
b. Plan recovery to land within designated landing window
c. Plan all approaches to a full stop. Coordinate radar delays. multiple approaches and cross-country / out and backs through SUP to the SOF
T-6 Flying Status:
RECALL
a. Coordinate launches with the SOF
b. Conditions necessitate an orderly recovery flow
c. While waiting for recovery, climb to top of MOA and fly 120 kts, then recover at 150 kts
d. The SOF will coordinate with RAPCON to recover all aircraft in the desired order (i.e. student solo first)
e. All aircrew request recovery from an area or outlying fix. Expect delays and exercise good radio discipline.
T-6 Flying Status:
Area Hold
a. Stop all launches
b. Airborne aircraft not in the pattern follow guidance on pg 57
Gunshy Ops Requirements
a. Min AGL ceiling and vis. (2500-3)
b. Six aircraft max in the pattern
c. Must be able to maintain VFR after canceling IFR when entering Gunshy, and be able to maintain VFR until receiving an IFR clearance when leaving.
Who to talk to in the event of a problem, and which radio channel are they on? (AFI 11-2T-6v3 14OGSUP 5.5.2.4)
SOF (U/V CH 12)
Sunfish (U/V CH 2)
Texan Ops (V CH 20)
Sunfish Pattern Priorities
(IFG pg 19)
Every Man Needs Fat aSSS:
-Emergency
-Min fuel
-Nordo
-Formation
-Single ship established in the pattern
-Single ship radar entries
-Single ship vfr entries
When to declare an emergency
If traffic priority is necessary or safety of flight is at risk (Blaze Standards 7.1)
Checks prior to spins/stalls
(AETCMAN 11-248 6.2.2)
“CLEF”
Clear the area
Loose items stowed
Engine (within limits)
Fuel balance (within 50 lbs)
Altitude for aero, stalls, slow flight, or abnormal recoveries.
(IFG P. 28)
Greater than 6000’ AGL
Cloud clearance and visibility required for ELPs in a tower or RSU controlled pattern
500 feet below clouds and 3 miles visibilty
Weather required for contact recoveries
Min pattern AGL ceiling and vis.:
* 1500-3
* 1600-3 over radar termination
Where can you perform aero?
Only in Special Use Airspace
Weather required for aero?
clear of clouds with 3 miles in-flight vis. and a discernable horizon.
Spin altitudes and cloud clearances
Start spins at or above 13,500’ MSL and below 22,000’ PA, and with 7,000’ of clear airspace below.
Stop spins by 10,000’ PA, and 3,000’ above any clouds.
What times can you NOT do a rolling takeoff?
Outside day or extended daylight hours.
Characteristics of: Post Stall Gyrations / Incipient Spins / Steady State (1T-6A-1 6-7/6-9):
Post Stall Gyrations
The motions of the aircraft about one or more axes immediately following a stall and prior to the incipient spins.
Characteristics of: Post Stall Gyrations / Incipient Spins / Steady State (1T-6A-1 6-7/6-9):
Incipient Spins
The motions appear to be “spin-like” and there is a sustained unsteady yaw rotation, but the aerodynamic and inertial forces are not yet in balance. Characterized by oscillations in pitch, roll, and yaw attitudes and rates.
Characteristics of: Post Stall Gyrations / Incipient Spins / Steady State (1T-6A-1 6-7/6-9):
Steady State
Control input does not have immediate effect in that axis
Spins /Spirals (1T-6A-1 6-10)
May you fly RNAV approaches in IMC?
If any portion of the IAP (either commencing approach from IAF or join approach from vectors) is in the weather, you can not fly this approach.
(T-6 FCIF 21-038 (B))
A?
DOD Legends, Gen. Info. & Legends, pg79
B?
C?
DOD Legends, Gen. Info. & Legends, pg79
D?
DOD Legends, Gen. Info. & Legends, pg79
E?
DOD Legends, Gen. Info. & Legends, pg79
F?
DOD Legends, Gen. Info. & Legends, pg79
G?
DOD Legends, Gen. Info. & Legends, pg79
H?
DOD Legends, Gen. Info. & Legends, pg79
J?
DOD Legends, Gen. Info. & Legends, pg79
NAS Airspace Classification
Class A:
* Entry requirements
* Min. Pilot Qualifications
* 2-Way Radio Comm.s?
* Special VFR Allowed?
* Min. VFR Visibility
* Min. VFR Cloud Clearances
* VFR Aircraft Seperation
* Do you receive Traffic Advisories
AFMAN11-202V3 Fig. 4.3 NAS Airspace Classification
NAS Airspace Classification
Class B:
* Entry requirements
* Min. Pilot Qualifications
* 2-Way Radio Comm.s?
* Special VFR Allowed?
* Min. VFR Visibility
* Min. VFR Cloud Clearances
* VFR Aircraft Seperation
* Do you receive Traffic Advisories
AFMAN11-202V3 Fig. 4.3 NAS Airspace Classification
NAS Airspace Classification
Class C:
* Entry requirements
* Min. Pilot Qualifications
* 2-Way Radio Comm.s?
* Special VFR Allowed?
* Min. VFR Visibility
* Min. VFR Cloud Clearances
* VFR Aircraft Seperation
* Do you receive Traffic Advisories
AFMAN11-202V3 Fig. 4.3 NAS Airspace Classification
NAS Airspace Classification
Class D:
* Entry requirements
* Min. Pilot Qualifications
* 2-Way Radio Comm.s?
* Special VFR Allowed?
* Min. VFR Visibility
* Min. VFR Cloud Clearances
* VFR Aircraft Seperation
* Do you receive Traffic Advisories
AFMAN11-202V3 Fig. 4.3 NAS Airspace Classification
NAS Airspace Classification
Class E:
* Entry requirements
* Min. Pilot Qualifications
* 2-Way Radio Comm.s?
* Special VFR Allowed?
* Min. VFR Visibility
* Min. VFR Cloud Clearances
* VFR Aircraft Seperation
* Do you receive Traffic Advisories
AFMAN11-202V3 Fig. 4.3 NAS Airspace Classification
NAS Airspace Classification
Class G:
* Entry requirements
* Min. Pilot Qualifications
* 2-Way Radio Comm.s?
* Special VFR Allowed?
* Min. VFR Visibility
* Min. VFR Cloud Clearances
* VFR Aircraft Seperation
* Do you receive Traffic Advisories
AFMAN11-202V3 Fig. 4.3 NAS Airspace Classification
When do you need to file an alternate?
- A compatible instrument approach procedure is not available at the destination airfield or
- Wx forecasts indicate, +/-1 hr ETA at the destination airfield, including TEMPO conditions, are < 2000-3 or Forecast crosswinds out of limits (“1-2-3”)
AFMAN11-202V3 4.16
What qualifies as an alternate?
- All compatible apch.s do NOT require an unmonitored NAVAID
- Wx observations are not reported
- Alternate not authorized (Trouble A)
- Any other notes that disqualify the airfield in the IFR Alternate Minimums section
and
Wx forecasts indicate, +/-1 hr ETA at the destination airfield, including TEMPO conditions, are: - < 1000-2 or 500’ above and/or 1SM beyond lowest compatible apch min.s
- Winds within limits
TEMPO conditions excluding those cause by thunderstorms, rain or snow sh
AFMAN11-202V3 4.16
Fuel Requirements
Ensure the aircraft is carrying enough usable fuel on each flight to increase the total planned flight time between refueling points by …
10% (up to a max of 45 min.) or 20 min., whichever is greater
AFMAN11-202V3 4.20.3
What is the approach category of a T-6?
Category B
AFMAN11-202V3 Table 4.2
Which airspace classifications are considered controlled? uncontrolled?
Controlled: A-E
Uncontrolled: G
AFMAN11-202V3 4.27.6
What is a prohibited area?
“airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which aircraft flight is prohibited”
AFMAN11-202V3 4.27.7
What is a restricted area?
“airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which aircraft flight is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions”
AFMAN11-202V3 4.27.8
What is a danger area?
“airspace of defined dimensions, within which activites dangerous to aircraft flight may exist at specified times”
AFMAN11-202V3 4.27.9
Flight Characteristics
What is Slipstream effect?
The thrust generated by the rotation of the propeller induces a phenomenon called corkscrew slipstream effect that strikes the wing root, fuselage, and tail surfaces with constant force proportional to power setting and airspeed
Ref?
Flight Characteristics
What is P-Factor?
An effect of the propeller - AOA is higher on the downward blade than the upward blade causing the aircraft to yaw left
Ref?
Flight Characteristics
What is Torque Effect?
It is a reaction equal and opposite the torque of the rotatingh propeller. The T-6 tends to roll to the left as a result of torque when power is increased. Also, the aircraft tends to roll right as power is decreased
Ref?
Flight Characteristics
What is Gyroscopic Effect?
Sometimes call Gyroscopic Precessions, occurs when a force is applied to displace a spinning mass resulting in action on a plane 90 degrees from where it was applied. I.E.:
If the nose is yawed left, nose also pitches up
If the nose is yawed right, nose pitches down
If the nose pitches up, nose yaws right
If the nose pitches down, nose yaws left
Ref?
Flight Characteristics
What is Adverse Yaw?
It is the tendency of the aircraft to yaw away from the direction of aileron input. I.E.: as the stick is moved left, the right wing creates more lift, but also more induced drag on that same wing, which creates a yaw towards that wing.
Ref?
Pitch and Power Settings
Straight-In or on Final with Flaps Up
What is the:
Airspeed
Torque
Descent Point
Pitch Picture
110 Kts (Or on speed AoA, whichever is higher)
Appr. 12-14%
Spinner on Threshhold
Aimpoint 1/3 up windscreen
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1, para. 5.10.4
Pitch and Power Settings
Straight-In or on Final with Flaps T/O
What is the:
Airspeed
Torque
Descent Point
Pitch Picture
105 Kts (Or on speed AoA, whichever is higher)
Appr. 14-16%
Threshold in lower third of windscreen
Aimpoint 1/2 up windscreen
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1, para. 5.10.4
Pitch and Power Settings
Straight-In or on Final with Flaps Landing
What is the:
Airspeed
Torque
Descent Point
Pitch Picture
100 Kts (Or on speed AoA, whichever is higher)
Appr. 16-18%
Threshold in lower third of windscreen
Aimpoint 1/2 up windscreen
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1, para. 5.10.4
Pitch and Power Settings
At touchdown with flaps Up
What is the:
Target airspeed
Airspeed range
Target touchdown zone
90 kts
85-100
1st 1500 ft
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1
Pitch and Power Settings
At touchdown with flaps T/O
What is the:
Target airspeed
Airspeed range
Target touchdown zone
85 kts
80-95
1st 1000 ft
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1
Pitch and Power Settings
At touchdown with flaps Landing
What is the:
Target airspeed
Airspeed range
Target touchdown zone
80 kts
75-90
1st 1000 ft
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1
Pitch and Power Settings
In the Final Turn with flaps Up
What is the:
Target airspeed
Torque
Pitch Attitude
120 kts (Or on speed AoA, whichever is higher)
Appr. 12%
1/2 Ground, 1/2 Sky
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1
Pitch and Power Settings
In the Final Turn with flaps T/O
What is the:
Target airspeed
Torque
Pitch Attitude
115 kts (Or on speed AoA, whichever is higher)
Appr. 15%
2/3 Ground, 1/3 Sky
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1
Pitch and Power Settings
In the Final Turn with flaps Landing
What is the:
Target airspeed
Torque
Pitch Attitude
110 kts (Or on speed AoA, whichever is higher)
Appr. 18%
2/3 Ground, 1/3 Sky
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1
Pitch and Power Settings
On Inside Downwind with flaps Landing
What is the:
Target airspeed
Torque
Pitch Attitude
Runway spacing visual reference
120 kts
45%
1/4 Ground, 3/4 Sky
Fuel filler cap on the runway
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1
Pitch and Power Settings
On Inside Downwind with flaps T/O
What is the:
Target airspeed
Torque
Pitch Attitude
Runway spacing visual reference
120 kts
35%
1/4 Ground, 3/4 Sky
Inside edge of blue paint on the runway
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1
Pitch and Power Settings
On Inside Downwind with flaps Up
What is the:
Target airspeed
Torque
Pitch Attitude
Runway spacing visual reference
120 kts
30%
Spinner on the horizon
Wing tip on the runway
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.1
ELP
At High Key, what is the
Altitude
Airspeed
Position
Configuration
2500-3000’ AGL
120 kts min.
1/3 down planned runway
Gear down, flaps up
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.2
ELP
At Cross Key, what is the
Altitude
Airspeed
Position
Configuration
2200-2300’ AGL
120 kts min.
Halfway from high key to low key
Gear down, flaps up
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.2
ELP
At Low Key, what is the
Altitude
Airspeed
Position
Configuration
1500’ AGL
120 kts min.
Abeam intended point of landing with the fuel filler cap on the runway
Gear down, flaps T/O (as required)
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.2
ELP
At Base Key, what is the
Altitude
Airspeed
Position
Configuration
600-800’ AGL
120 kts min.
Halfway between Low Key and final
Gear down, flaps LDG (as required)
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.2
ELP
On Final for an ELP, what is the
Airspeed
Position
Configuration
110 kts min.
Plan for 1,000’ (min) final prior to the intended point of touchdown.
Gear down, flaps LDG (as required)
AETCMAN11-248 Table 5.2
Contact Maneuvers
Aileron Roll:
Entry Aspd
Torque
Alt. Req’d
Energy Gainer/Loser?
180-220
80% to MAX
+1,000’
Neutral
AETCMAN11-248 Table 6.1
Contact Maneuvers
Barrel Aileron Roll:
Entry Aspd
Torque
Alt. Req’d
Energy Gainer/Loser?
200-220
80% to MAX
+2,000’/-1,000’
Neutral
AETCMAN11-248 Table 6.1
Contact Maneuvers
Cloverleaf:
Entry Aspd
Torque
Alt. Req’d
Energy Gainer/Loser?
200-220
80% to MAX
+3,000’/-1,000’
Slightly Losing
AETCMAN11-248 Table 6.1
Contact Maneuvers
Cuban Eight:
Entry Aspd
Torque
Alt. Req’d
Energy Gainer/Loser?
230-250
MAX
+3,000’
Neutral
AETCMAN11-248 Table 6.1
Contact Maneuvers
Immelmann:
Entry Aspd
Torque
Alt. Req’d
Energy Gainer/Loser?
230-250
MAX
+3,000’
Gaining
AETCMAN11-248 Table 6.1
Contact Maneuvers
Lazy 8:
Entry Aspd
Torque
Alt. Req’d
Energy Gainer/Loser?
200-220
50-60%
+2,000’/-1,000’
Neutral
AETCMAN11-248 Table 6.1
Contact Maneuvers
Loop:
Entry Aspd
Torque
Alt. Req’d
Energy Gainer/Loser?
230-250
MAX
+3,000’
Neutral
AETCMAN11-248 Table 6.1
Contact Maneuvers
Split - S:
Entry Aspd
Torque
Alt. Req’d
Energy Gainer/Loser?
120-140
Idle to 80%
+500’ / -2,500 (at idle)
Losing
AETCMAN11-248 Table 6.1
Contact Maneuvers
How do you perform a G-Ex?
200-220 kts min.
MAX power
level to slightly descending
4 G’s for appr. 4-5 breathing cycles
AETCMAN11-248
Contact Maneuvers
When is a G-Ex required?
Anytime you expect to pull 3 or more G’s
AETCMAN11-248
Contact Maneuvers
What are the slow flight speeds for:
Flaps LDG?
Flaps T/O?
Flaps Up?
80-85 kts
85-90 kts
90-95 kts
AETCMAN11-248
Contact Maneuvers
Power on stalls:
Parameters?
When do you recover?
How do you recover?
Recovered callout?
15-40 degrees NH
30-60%
Straight or 20-30 degrees bank
Uncommanded nose drop or rolling motion
MAX, RELAX, ROLL
“Wings level, safely climbing and not deccelerating, recovered.”
AETCMAN11-248 para. 6.6
Contact Recoveries
Nose High Recovery
How do you do it?
Power to MAX (or as req’d)
Roll to nearest horizon
Once past 90 degrees of bank, pull to the horizon
As the nose approaches the horizon (canopy bow touches horizon), roll to wings level
AETCMAN11-248 para. 6.15.1
Contact Recoveries
Nose Low Recovery
How do you do it?
Roll to the nearest horizon
max perform pull up to level flight
Power and Spd Brake as req’d
AETCMAN11-248 para. 6.15.1
Instrument Pitch & Power Settings
Vertical S Up:
Airspeed
Pitch (degrees)
Torque
VSI
150 kts
5-6 NH
55%
+1,000 fpm
AETCMAN11-248 Table 7.1
Instrument Pitch & Power Settings
Vertical S Down:
Airspeed
Pitch (degrees)
Torque
VSI
150 kts
1-2 NL
15%
-1,000 fpm
AETCMAN11-248 Table 7.1
Instrument Pitch & Power Settings
45 Steep Turn:
Airspeed
Pitch (degrees)
Torque
150 kts
3 NH
45%
AETCMAN11-248 Table 7.1
Instrument Pitch & Power Settings
60 Steep Turn:
Airspeed
Pitch (degrees)
Torque
150 kts
4 NH
60%
AETCMAN11-248 Table 7.1
Instrument Pitch & Power Settings
Penetration:
Airspeed
Pitch
Torque
200 kts
8 NL w/ 5%
10 NL w/ 25% and Spd Brake
AETCMAN11-248 Table 7.1
Instrument Pitch & Power Settings
En route descent:
Airspeed
Pitch
Torque
200 kts
5 NL w/ 20%
7.5 NL w/ 8%
AETCMAN11-248 Table 7.1
Instrument Pitch & Power Settings
Final approach, level, gear down, flaps T/O:
Airspeed
Pitch
Torque
110 kts
3 NH
35%
AETCMAN11-248 Table 7.1
Instrument Pitch & Power Settings
Precision Final:
Airspeed
Pitch
Torque
VSI
110 kts
LoL
21%
600 fpm
AETCMAN11-248 Table 7.1
Instrument Pitch & Power Settings
Non-Precision Final:
Airspeed
Pitch
Torque
VSI
110 kts
1 NL
16%
1,000 fpm
AETCMAN11-248 Table 7.1
Instrument Pitch & Power Settings
Non-Precision Final (Circling):
Airspeed
Pitch
Torque
VSI
120 kts
1 NL
21%
1,000 fpm
AETCMAN11-248 Table 7.1
Instrument Pitch & Power Settings
Holding:
Airspeed
Pitch
Torque
150 kts
2 NH
35%
AETCMAN11-248 Table 7.1