Terrain Avoidance (GPWS)

Question 1

Terrain Avoidance Warnings

Answer 1

• PULL UP
• TERRAIN, TERRAIN, PULL UP
• OBSTACLE, OBSTACLE, PULL UP

Question 2

PF Duties
Terrain Avoidance

Answer 2

• AP & AT - OFF
• Max Thrust
• Wings Level & 20 degrees initial Pitch
  (bank to escape may be needed)
• Retract Speed Brakes
• Do not change Flaps / Gear until clear of terrain
• Monitor RA
• When clear of terrain, slowly decrease pitch attitude and accelerate

Question 3

PM Duties
Terrain Avoidance

Answer 3

• Assure Max Thrust
• Verify all actions complete; call out omissions
• Monitor VVI and Radar / Baro Altitude
• Call out trend toward terrain contact