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1
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Name the different types of airframe icing?

A

Rime (-10º and -20º) - Supercooled water droplets freeze rapidly on impact.

Clear (0 and -10º) - Supercooled large droplets freeze and runback on the surface.

Mixed (-8 and -15º) - both.

Frost

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What is hydroplaning?

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Layer of water between tires and runway reducing friction and braking effectiveness.

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What are the different types of hydroplaning?

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Dynamic - Water lifts your wheels off the runway.

Viscous - When oil or accumulated rubber combines with water on a runway, it can form an impenetrable layer of liquid your tires can’t break through.

Reverted rubber - When your tires lock up, the rubber begins to melt, and trapped water under the tire turns into steam.

Use grooved runways, dont land fast, keep good tire pressure, use aerodynamic braking and light brake pressure.

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Wx radar is MEL’d. When can you fly?

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When current weather reports indicate no thunderstorms or potential hazardous weather conditions exist along the route to be flown.

Not able to under IFR or night vfr conditions when current weather reports indicate that thunderstorms, or other potentially hazardous weather conditions that can be detected with airborne weather radar.

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5
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Who makes the engines on your current airplane?

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Rolls Royce A3007A1/3

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What is a VDP?

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A defined point on the final approach course of a nonprecision straight-in approach from which normal descent from the MDA to the runway touch-down zone may commence, provided the runway or approach lights, etc., are clearly visible to the pilot.

To Calculate divide the AGL value of the MDA by 300. Gives mile distance of 3º glide slope.

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7
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What is definition of “min fuel”?

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When you can accept little or no delay, not an emergency situation, just an advisory to atc (2,200lbs)

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8
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When do you need an alternate?

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+/- 1 hour, 2000’ Ceiling, 3sm visibility

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9
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What altitude does the O2 mask deploy in back?

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Pressure altitudes above 14,000ft or manual deployment.

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What does TCH57 stand for on a DEN ils plate?

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The theoretical height above the runway threshold at which the aircraft’s glide slope antenna would be if the aircraft maintains the trajectory established by the mean ILS glide slope.

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Can you shoot the ILS if the missed app is based on a navaid that is Notam’d out of service?

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Yes, using GPS for the missed approach, or alternate missed instructions from the NOTAMs.

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12
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What if the RVR goes below mins outside the marker, can you continue the approach?

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No you cannot.

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If vectored off the arrival and its last restriction, what airspeed would you fly?

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Last assigned speed.

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Airport Elevation what is it based on?

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The highest point of an airport’s usable runways measured in feet from mean sea level.

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Runway centerline lighting what does white and red mean?

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RCL alternate red and white for the last 3,000’ of a runway and then change to red for the last 1,000’.

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Runway centerline lighting What does solid red mean?

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1,000’ of runway remaining.

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17
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What is Angle of Attack?

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The angle between the chord line of the wing and the relative wind.

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If a VOR was OTS and required for the missed app, could you accept the approach?

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Yes if you have a suitable RNAV means of tracking it or use alternate MAP in the NOTAMs.

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19
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If the Airbus lost both engines, what airspeed would you fly?

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Probably green dot. The E145 is 260 knots.

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20
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Define a stabilized approach?

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The aircraft is on glideslope and course in the planned landing configuration with all appropriate briefings and checklists complete by 500 feet AGL.

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21
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What is Max X-wind on current Aircraft?

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30 Knots.

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22
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What is MSA?

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Minimum safe altitude: 1,000’ clearance within 25NM of predicated point. Doesn’t necessarily provide signal coverage.

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23
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You’ve flown the E145. What is Mmo in an 145?

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Mach .78

E175 is .80

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24
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What happens if you exceed Mmo?

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Mach tuck. As speed increases, a shock wave forms which causes airflow over the wing to separate and move the center of pressure aft. This causes the nose to tuck and could be unrecoverable.

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What is more dangerous? Going too fast or too slow in plane?

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Going too slow. Most aircraft accidents happen low and slow. While Mach Tuck could happen from going too fast, there is altitude and time to correct it.

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26
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For what mileage does MSA give protection?

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Normally 25NM but could go up to 30NM.

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27
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What is that mileage based off of? What altitude clearance does it provide? What about in mountainous areas?

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The VOR usually, 1,000 feet. Still 1,000 feet.

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28
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What the correct distance would be to make a safe landing from mda on the non precision?

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HAT/300 to get a VDP with a 3º glideslope.

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29
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How long is a touchdown zone?

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The first 3000 feet of the runway beginning at the threshold.

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Would you try to land at the missed approach point at MDA on a VOR approach?

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No, after crossing the VDP it is not possible to make a stable approach to a landing.

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31
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Give the memory items for an engine failure after V1 on my aircraft.

A

“V1”
“Power Loss, Check Thrust”
“Thrust Checked”
“Rotate”
“Positive Rate”
“Gear Up, Speed V2”
“Heading 1/2 Bank”
“500 Feet”
“Autopilot On”
“Acceleration Altitude”
“Altitude Hold”
“V2+15”
“Flaps Up”
“Flaps Indicate 0, Vfs”
“Speed Vfs, Continuous Thrust, Engine 1 Out checklist”

32
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Tell me what your Go - around procedure is at your current A/C.

A

TOGA
Go-Around, Flaps 9
“Positive Rate”
Gear Up
“500 Feet”
Autopilot On
“Acceleration Altitude, Vfs -5”
Flaps Up, Climb Sequence
“Flaps Indicate 0”
Flaps Indicate 0, After Takeoff Checklist

33
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What are the advantages of swept wing aircraft vs. straight wing?

A

Swept wing aircraft have a higher critical mach number and are capable of higher speeds.

34
Q

How do you enter a hold on missed and alternate missed?

A

Direct, Teardrop or Parallel. Stay on the protected side, at 200 knots.

35
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What is Vmo in your current aircraft?

A

250 to 8,000’

320 above 10,000’

36
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You’re at 29000 feet and 320 knots and told to cross a fix at 19000 feet and 250 knots, when do you start your descent?

A

29 - 19 = 10 * 3
320 - 250 = 70 * 1
30NM + 7NM = 37NM.

37
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VDP’s were thrown into the mix, you’re on a non-precision approach and you’re at the MAP at MDA, can you land using normal maneuvers?

A

No, not if you’re past the VDP.

38
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What is adverse yaw?

A

A yaw in the opposite direction of the turn.

39
Q

Stall characteristics of a swept wing AC?

A

Stall at the wing tip first which results in a loss of aileron effectiveness.

40
Q

How much thrust do the engines on your current airplane produce?

A

7,426lbs @ ISA +20ºC

41
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What are the holding speeds?

A

Up to 6,000 ft MSL: 200 KIAS.
From 6,001 to 14,000 ft MSL: 230 KIAS.
14,001 ft MSL and above: 265 KIAS.

42
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What is a Coffin Corner?

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The region of flight where an aircraft’s stall speed is near the critical Mach number, at a given gross weight and altitude.

43
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What are the different types of hypoxia?

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Hypoxic hypoxia - Drowning or choking.
Hypemic hypoxia - Reduced blood volume, or anemia.
Stagnant hypoxia - Arm or leg going to sleep.
Histotoxic hypoxia - Alcohol, drugs, smoking.

44
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How far apart are runway centerline lights?

A

50 feet.

45
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What are runway threshold markings and what are their meaning?

A

Markings that indicate the beginning of that portion of the runway usable for landing. The number of stripes is dependent on the width of the runway.

4 Bars - 60 Feet 
6 Bars - 75 Feet
8 Bars - 100 Feet
12 Bars - 150 Feet
16 Bars - 200 Fee
46
Q

Can you list 5 items that can be counted as runway environment in sight?

A 
Approach lights with red terminating bars.
Threshold.
Threshold markings.
Threshold lights.
Touchdown zone.
47
Q

What is the highest obstacle on a Jepp Plate?

A

Black arrow.

48
Q

How many miles prior to a hold do you slow?

A

3 Min or as required to cross the fix at holding speed.

49
Q

RCC of 3/3/3

A

Braking deceleration is noticeably reduced for the wheel braking effort applied, or directional control is slightly reduced.

Consider performance data, landing distance required, max crosswind component, touchdown point, hydroplaning possibilities.

50
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What defines runway environment?

A

91.175

51
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RCC of 3/3/3

A

Braking deceleration OR directional control is NOTICEABLY reduced.

Consider performance data, landing distance required, max crosswind component, touchdown point, hydroplaning possibilities.

52
Q

What does the note PANS OPS mean?

A

Procedures for Air Navigation Services and Aircraft OPerationS

53
Q

What are your considerations for traveling with a MEL’d radar?

A

Weather on the route to include thunderstorms.

54
Q

What are your considerations when landing with RCC codes of 2/2/2?

A

Braking deceleration OR directional control is MEDIUM to POOR.

Consider performance data, landing distance required, max crosswind component, touchdown point, hydroplaning possibilities. Consider adding an alternate to the release.

55
Q

What are the APU limitations on your current aircraft?

A

Max EGT for start 884ºC
Max Continuous 680ºC
5 Minute Max 717ºC

1 on 1 off for 3 attempts, then 30 minutes off.

Max altitude for start is 30,000FT
Max Operating Altitude is 37,000FT

56
Q

What is airspeed limit in Class B airspace.

Above 10,000, below, and beneath the shelf.

A

Just 250 below 10,000 and 200 below a shelf.

57
Q

What would you do if the airport visibility dropped when you have the runway in sight.

A

Yes, the visibility from the cockpit is adequate.

58
Q

Weather drops below minimums but you have the runway in sight, do you continue?

A

Yes, the visibility from the cockpit is adequate.

59
Q

What is V1 and what do you do if you lose an engine at V1?

A

Decision speed. Continue the takeoff and handle it in the air.

60
Q

How do you calculate your descent starting at FL370 to 12,000ft?

A

75 Miles

GS/2 + a 0 to get FPM.

61
Q

How do you calculate VDP?

A

HAT/300 = NM

62
Q

What does seeing the approach lights allow you to do?

A

Descend to 100’ above TDZE.

63
Q

If the WX drops below minimums inside/outside the FAF can you continue?

A

Inside the FAF you can continue, outside the FAF you cannot.

64
Q

How do you determine the top altitude of a SID?

A

In the “Top Altitude” box on the chart.

65
Q

When is a departure alternate required?

A

When the weather is below the lowest weather minimums for an approach into the departure airport.

66
Q

Can you calculate top of descent?

A

Get altitude to lose, multiply that by 3 to get your distance. Half your GS to get the VS required. Add 1 mile per each 10 knots needed to lose.

67
Q

You’re at FL390, 300kts, have to get to 12000 and 250kts, when do you start down and what rate?

A

81 + 5 = 86NM

400/2 = 2000fpm.

68
Q

You are at 37,000 and 250kts, how many miles required to slow descend to 12,000 and 250kts?

A

75NM

69
Q

What is your current aircraft service ceiling?

A

FL370

70
Q

What is an emergency procedure on your current airplane?

A

Engine Fire
Associated Thrust Lever - Idle
Associated Start Stop Selector - Stop
Associated Fire Handle - Pull (Do Not Rotate)

71
Q

When would you descend if you’re 100 miles from DEN at 35,000ft 250 kts, in order to be at 13,000ft 200 kts 30 miles from Denver?

A

66 + 30 + 5 = 101 NM from the airport so….now?

72
Q

What is Part 91.175?

A

Takeoff and landing under IFR.

73
Q

Calculate a descent from 39,000ft to 12,000ft at .78?

A

81NM

74
Q

What is the difference between light chop and light turbulence?

A

Light turbulence has appreciable changes in altitude or attitude while light chop does not.

75
Q

What would prompt immediate ATC advisory in cruise flight?

A

DME failure.

76
Q

What color is type four deice fluid?

A

Emerald Green.

77
Q

What deice fluids would you use and colors?

A

Type 1 (Red Orange) and Type 4 Emerald Green).

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