Technical Flashcards
After landing can you taxi off onto an intersection runway?
Yes, if you had the permission of tower
What if we arrived at our DH and only saw approach lights?
Cannot descent below 100ft above TDZE unless we have red terminating bars or side row bars in sight
If the weather deteriorated while on approach what do we do?
Continue the approach if passed final approach fix, but not before
What would you do if the magnetic compass was broken?
Magnetic compass is required for flight
If nothing is stated in the MEL, can we do the flight?
No, equipment listed in the MEL can be inoperative before flight. Those not listed in the MEL must be operational
When would you not fly a procedure turn?
SHARPTT
Straight in Hold Arc Radar vectors NoPT Teardrop Timed approach
What does descend and climb via mean?
Climb or descend via the stated altitudes on the associated STAR, SID, or DP
Where does the stall start on a swept back wing?
Starts at the wing tips
When would you not need an alternate?
An instrument approach is published and available
1 hour before and 1 hour after ETA the ceiling will be at least 2000’ above airport elevation and visibility at least 3sm
What do the dashed lines mean on the sides of a taxiway centerline?
Enhanced centerline markings. Alert that you are approaching a hold short line
What are non standard alternate weather minimums?
They are nonstandard meaning it is written in the takeoff minimum section with specific instructions
How do you pick an alternate?
Close enough to be within range of fuel capacity after attempting to land at destination. Appropriate instrument approach options. Far enough away to not be experiencing same weather as destination
If the weather at the departure airport is below landing minimums what do you need?
Aircraft with 2 engines, not more than 1 hour from the departure airport at normal cruising speed in still air with one engine inop
Aircraft with 3 or more engines, not more than 2 hours from departure airport at normal cruising speed in still air with one engine inop
As altitude increases, what happens to true airspeed?
As altitude increases, TAS also increases
TAS is the speed your plane is actually passing through the air
TAS increased about 2% every 1,000’ of increase in altitude, but the actual change depends on temperature and pressure
As air gets thinner, true airspeed increases significantly
Faster your TAS, faster you get to your destination
Which is boss, RVR or vis?
RVR
Minimum altitude on turnout for departure?
400’
What are you expected to do prior to entering a hold?
Reduce airspeed
On a landing roll the captain starts to turn off on a crossing runway. What do you do? (You we’re only cleared to land)
Immediately tell him to stop because we do not have clearance
If runway incursion occurs, advise ATC so that they are aware the crossing runway is not safe
When does RVSM airspace start?
FL290
Now only 1,000’ of separation instead of 2,000’
Must have two primary altitude measurement systems. One altitude control system. One altitude alerting device
What determines the touchdown zone and aiming point markings on a runway?
Aiming point is 1,000’ from the beginning of threshold markings
Touchdown zone is the first 3,000’ of the runway beginning at the threshold
Markings start at 500’ - 3,000’
Standard Wx minimums for an alternate
Precision 600/2
Non precision 800/2
No instrument approach - descend from MEA and make normal landing under VFR
When can you descend for an approach?
When cleared for the approach and on a published segment of the approach
When is a takeoff alternate required?
No aircraft may takeoff when weather conditions are above takeoff minimums but below landing minimums for the departure runway or airport unless there is an alternate airport within 1 hours flying time at normal cruising speed in still air for an aircraft with 2 engines
If aircraft with 3 or more engines it’s no more than 2 hours
What are the intensities of icing?
Trace
Light
Moderate
Severe
You lose comms with ATC, what frequency would you attempt to call them on?
Try previous frequency then 121.5
What are the different intensities of turbulence?
Light
Moderate
Severe
Extreme
How far out is a localizer useable?
18nm if you are 10 degrees off runway centerline
10nm if you are 35 degrees off runway centerline
What is the horizontal stabilizer for?
Tail down force
What is adverse yaw?
Natural and undesirable tendency for an aircraft to yaw in opposite direction of a roll
What is VDP?
Visual descent point
Defined point on the final approach course of a non precision straight in approach from which normal descent from MDA to runway touchdown point may begin
How far out is local altimeter useable?
100nm
Where is the touchdown zone?
First 3,000’ starting at threshold
Touchdown markings begin 500’ before the aiming point and extend at 500’ intervals
What is induced drag?
It’s a byproduct of lift
Induced drag is inherent whenever an airfoil is producing lift. Always present if lift is produced
At what altitude is the crew required to wear oxygen mask?
Unpressurized
12,500 and above for flights longer than 30 minutes required minimum flight crew must use
14,000 and above required minimum flight crew must be provided and use the entire time
15,000 and above each occupant must be provided
Pressurized
Above FL250 an addition of at least 10 minutes of supplemental oxygen for each occupant
Above FL350 one pilot at controls must wear and use an oxygen mask unless two pilots are at the control with quick donning masks and aircraft is at or below FL410
If one pilot leaves controls about FL350 the other pilot must wear and use his oxygen mask regardless
What is max airspeed for Class D?
200kts
Color of the threshold lights?
Green on landing, red on departure end
When are shoulder straps required to be worn?
Takeoff landing and taxi
What color are runway end lights?
Red
What do red center line lights mean?
Last 1,000’ of runway
What are some reasons you’d have to do a go around?
Not having runway in sight
Airplane/animal on runway
Unstable approach
ATC direction
What impact does using anti ice/de ice have on performance?
Decreases performance due to increased amount of bleed air coming from the engine
What does 1800 RVR mean?
1800ft or 3/4 of a mile
What would you do if the captain was going to land the plane when you were going in below minimums?
Say on radio you are going missed so he legally has to
Where is the end of the touchdown zone on a runway?
After the first third of runway or 3,000’ whichever is less
Should you be concerned if you have 5000’ runway on a 5,000’ elevation airport?
Yes performance is decreased
What can you expect from your airplane at a high elevation airport?
Longer takeoff roll, less engine performance
What is Clear Air Turbulence and where do you find it?
CAT are associated with jet streams. It’s created by the friction between currents of wind, you may find it above 15,000’
You can find the reports on prog charts and upper analysis charts
At what point should you be fully configured on an instrument approach?
FAR or per company SOP
You receive indication of icing - what do you do?
Cycle the de-icing boots several times to remove residual ice after normal boot operation
If a headwind transitions to a tailwind, what would happen?
Wind shear possible. Go around to avoid stall
Longer landing roll
Higher ground speed
What is parasite drag?
Simply caused by the aircrafts shape, construction, and material
An airplane with a rough surface creates more parasite drag than an aircraft with a smooth surface
When to expect icing with ambient temps below 0, 5, 10?
Below 5 degrees
Visible moisture or in the clouds
What takes priority ATC clearance or TCAS advisory?
TCAS
Always follow TCAS over ATC
Always follow TCAS over ATC
What is a blast pad?
You may not taxi, takeoff, or land on blast pad unless it’s an emergency
Marked with yellow chevrons
When is a beacon needed?
All operations
What is a Dutch Roll?
A combination of rolling and yawing oscillations that normally occur when dihedral effects of an aircraft are more powerful than directional stability
A note on approach plate says VGSI and GP not coincident. What does that mean?
Vertical glide slope indicator is not coincident with glide path
There is a difference of .2 degrees in VGSI angle and/or difference of greater than 3 feet in TCH
What does RVSM mean?
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
1,000 separation from FL290 to FL410
Allows aircraft to safely fly mo optimum profiles, gain fuel savings and increase airspace capacity
When can we go below minimums?
Aircraft is in a continuous position from which a descent to landing can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvers
Flight visibility is not less than the visibility prescribed for the approach
One of the following visual references are visible and identifiable
Approach light system, may not descend below 100’ above tdze unless the red termination bars or red side row bars are visible
Threshold, threshold markings, threshold lights
Runway, runway markings, runway lights
Touchdown zone, touchdown zone markings, touchdown zone lights
Visual glide slope indicator
REILS
What is PRM?
A radar system that can be used to allow simultaneous approaches on parallel runways that are spaced less than 4,300’ from each other
Can you cross a runway without clearance from ground?
No
Yes if tower is closed
What does zero fuel weight mean and why is it significant?
Minimum weight of the aircraft (payload included) with zero fuel. It is a structural limitation
Used to determine how much fuel you can bring and gauge if you need to unload other weight
What is payload?
Weight of occupants, cargo, and baggage
Define CRM
Crew Resource Management - the effective use of all available resources for flight crew personnel to assure a safe and efficient operation. Reducing error, avoiding stress, and increasing efficiency
When are you established in a hold?
Crossing the fix - report position, time and altitude
Do you need to report entering a hold in a radar environment?
Yes - position, altitude, time
What is the difference between light chop and light turbulence?
Turbulence that momentarily causes slight erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude report as light turbulence
Turbulence that causes slight, rapid and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness without appreciable changes in altitude and attitude report as light chop
In one word describe why you teach Chandelles and lazy 8’s
Coordination
