Technical Questions

Question 1

If ground speed is 120kts how long will it take to get to alternate airport that is 100 nm away?

Answer 1

50 Minutes

Question 2

What is the max holding airspeed/altitudes?

Answer 2

Surface-6000: 200 kts
6001-14000: 230 kts
14001 and above: 265 kts

Question 3

If ATC says to climb to 17000 while on the SID do you still have to abide by the crossing restrictions?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

What does climb via mean?

Answer 4

Climb as stated in the SID procedures. Must comply with any altitude and airspeed restrictions.

Question 5

(What is a fly by point vs a fly over waypoint?

Answer 5

A fly over point is a point that is on the approach procedure and it is a point at which must be crossed prior to making any turns where a fly by point is a point in which you are allowed to “cut the corner” so to speak and make that turn early to get onto the following heading.

Question 6

What does descend via mean?

Answer 6

Descend according to a published procedure.

Question 7

What are the requirements to enter class B and C airspace?

Answer 7

Mode C, ADS-B out, radios, class Charlie you need to establish 2 way radio communication to enter. Bravo you need a clearance from ATC

Question 8

How will your CG affect stall speeds and performance?

Answer 8

By moving the CG forward and aft, you change the amount of tail down force and lift you need for stable flight. If you need more lift, you create more induced drag, and your performance goes down

Question 9

What is the max airspeed inside a class B? What about under?

Answer 9

250 kts inside, 200kts below

Question 10

What are the cloud clearances in Class B airspace?

Answer 10

3 and Clear of clouds

Question 11

What is an MEA?

Answer 11

Minimum Enroute Altitude. Guarantees navigation and obstacle clearance.

Question 12

How does weight and balance effect your flight?

Answer 12

Overweight can cause more threats and potential accidents. Exceeding the structure limit of aircraft is extremely dangerous. Forward CG hard to rotate, aft Cg hard to recover from stall

Question 13

If you canceled your IFR in flight are you able to get it back?

Answer 13

Negative, once cancelled your flight plan in computer moves to the archives. You can request another right away

Question 14

What are the weather minimums for each airspace class?

Answer 14

B: 3 - Clear of Clouds
C: 3 - 152
D: 3 - 152
E: Below 10,000 = 3 - 152 
E: Above 10,000 = 5 - 111
G: Day Below 10,000 = 1 - 152
G: Day Below 1,200 = 1 - Clear of Clouds
G: Night Below 10,000 = 3 - 152
G: Above 10,000 = 5 - 111

Question 15

Tell me about each airspace, entry requirement, dimensions, equipment requirements?

Answer 15

A: 18,000 - FL 600
B: Surface - 10,000 / 3 Tiers
C: Surface - 4,000 / 2 Tiers (Inner 5 mile ring, Outer 10 mile ring)
D: Surface - 2,500
E: Base(s) below 700 agl and 1,200 agl extending to 17,999 msl. Above FL 600
G: All airspace not designated as A, B, C, D, or E to 14,500 msl

See image below:

Question 16

What is a stall?

Answer 16

Exceeding the critical angle of attack

Question 17

What are the required instruments that an aircraft must have to make an IFR flight?

Answer 17

GRABCARD: 
Generator or Alternator 
Radio
Altimeter 
Ball skid indicator 
Clock
Attitude indicator
Rate of Turn Indicator
DG

Question 18

What is CRM?

Answer 18

CRM is crew resource management. CRM focuses on the behavioral skills used to effectively communicate and manage resources.

Question 19

What considerations go into your performance calculations?

Answer 19

Pressure altitude, temperature, airspace, weather, and aircraft performance and limitations.

Question 20

Describe to me lift to drag ratio

Answer 20

Lift is generated by excessive thrust of the aircraft overcoming drag.
Must be equal in order for the aircraft to maintain sustainable flight. Typically a 1:1 ratio

Question 21

Can you fly below the MEA on a victor airway?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

When is supplemental oxygen required?

Answer 22

Unpressurized
Above 12,500’ after 30 minutes - Required crew
All time above 14,000’ - Required crew
Above 15,000’ - All occupants

Pressurized
At FL 350 - if one pilot leaves the cockpit then the other must utilize supplemental oxygen on unless he has a quick donning mask
At FL 450 - must be on oxygen at all time

Question 23

How do you identify parachute jumping operations on a chart?

Answer 23

Usually a ring and a depiction

Question 24

Can you walk me through a diversion?

Answer 24

Deviations from the intended flight plan. If not done by ATC and not an emergency, you notify ATC of your requested change of plans. Figure out the necessary heading, estimated ground speed, and fuel expenditure. You also want to confirm that whenever made it so that you could not go to the original place of landing is not also an issue at the secondary airport.

Question 25

How does your CG change during the flight?

Answer 25

The most common way CG changes during flight is through fuel burn.

Question 26

Tell me about your current aircraft?

Answer 26

C172R: 
Fuel-injected 
Horizontally opposed 
Air-cooled
Normally aspirated 
Direct driven 
Lycoming 
160 hp 
360 cubic inches

Question 27

Why might you hear the stall horn in a 30 degree bank at cruise?

Question 28

Why are waypoints or checkpoints important?

Answer 28

It’s a way to make sure you’re navigating correctly, check your calculations on fuel expenditure, confirm time calculations, and provide notable points for call-outs of location.

Question 29

What is stabilized approach criteria?

Not later than 1500ft AGL or FAF, whichever occurs later:

Answer 29

Not later than 1500ft AGL or FAF, whichever occurs later:
▪ Landing gear down
▪ Airspeed no greater than 180 KIAS

Question 30

What is stabilized approach criteria?

Not Later than 1000ft AGL

Answer 30

Not later than 1000ft AGL:
▪ Final landing configuration
▪ Landing checklist complete
▪ Airspeed within +15 or -5 KIAS of target speed
▪ On lateral profile
▪ On vertical profile (which includes)
- Sustained vertical speed < 1200 fpm
- Bracketing maneuvers not to exceed +/- 300 fpm
- Descent rate within +/- 1 degree of plan
- Within VNAV vertical limits

Question 31

What is stabilized approach criteria?

At 500ft AGL:

Answer 31

At 500ft AGL:

▪ The PF will announce: “Stable” or “Unstable, going-around”

Question 32

What is stabilized approach criteria?

Below 500ft AGL:

Answer 32

Below 500ft AGL:
▪ Except for momentary airspeed and descent rate deviations, if any of the above parameters are not met, the PM will direct a go-around by announcing “GO AROUND” and the out of tolerance parameter (e.g., “Airspeed”, “Flaps”, etc.)

Question 33

When is an alternate airport required to be filed?

Answer 33

You need to name an alternate airport on your IFR flight plan if, for the period of time one hour before and one hour after your estimated time of arrival, the weather is forecast to include a ceiling of 2,000 feet agl and/or visibilities less than three statute miles

The 1-2-3 Rule

Question 34

What is the lost comm procedure while en route?

Answer 34

If in VFR conditions, stay in VFR and land as soon as possible

• Troubleshoot
• Squak 7,600
• Use alternate resources like cellphone

If IFR, the steps above and continue plan based on:
Assigned – By the route assigned in the last ATC clearance received
Vectored – If being radar vectored, by the direct route from the point of radio failure to the fix, route, or airway specified in the vector clearance.
Expected – In the absence of an assigned route, by the route that ATC has advised may be expected in a further clearance.
Filed – In the absence of an assigned route or a route that ATC has advised may be expected in a further clearance, by the route filed in the flight plan.