Traffic Pattern and Landings

Question 1

If ____ indications or an _____ occurs in the traffic pattern, immediately execute a stall recovery

Answer 1

stall/excessive sink rate

Question 2

Adjust all traffic patterns for ___ ___ conditions

Answer 2

known wind

Question 3

A 3° glidepath positions the aircraft at ___ AGL on __ mile final

Answer 3

300/1

Question 4

Usually an aimpoint of ___ to ___ feet past the threshold is sufficient to provide a margin of safety and still ensure adequate runway remaining for rollout

Answer 4

100/200

Question 5

The transition portion of the landing involves both a ___ ___ and a ______

Answer 5

power reduction/pitch change

Question 6

For landing 150 to 1,000 feet down the runway, the aircraft should cross the threshold at approximately __ to __ feet off the ground and __ to __ knots below final approach speed

Answer 6

• 5-10

- 5-10

Question 7

If your glidepath is steeper than normal, how will your transition to landing be different?

Answer 7

You will require a greater pitch change than normal to arrest the descent

Question 8

What should you do with your power when coming in below a 3º glideslope?

Answer 8

Hold power until normal transition line is established

Question 9

If an excessive sink rate develops during the transition to landing, what should you do?

Answer 9

Execute a stall recovery

Question 10

_________ during a landing or touch-and-go may place the aircraft in an unrecoverable skid

Answer 10

Unintentional NWS activation

Question 11

What is the approximate speed reduction from final approach speed to landing speed?

Answer 11

25 knots

Question 12

Heavyweight aircraft will tend to bleed off airspeed ___ when pilot reduces power, therefore power reduction needs to be ___

Answer 12

• faster

- slower

Question 13

A standard 2.5º to 3º PAPI/VASI glideslope will cause your aimpoint to be approximately ___ feet beyond the runway threshold

Answer 13

750

Question 14

When flying a PAPI/VASI glideslop all the way down to the flare, expect to land up to ___ feet down the runway

Answer 14

2,000

Question 15

For a normal straight in, slow to 240 knots or less approximately ___ miles from touchdown or on an extended straight-in or on ___

Answer 15

• 10-15

- base

Question 16

Avoid slowing to less than final turn airspeed until when?

Answer 16

Established on final

Question 17

What is normal final approach AOA?

Answer 17

Approximately 0.6

Question 18

On a straight in, slow to 240 knots or less on __ or approzimately __ to __ miles from touchdown

Answer 18

base

10-15

Question 19

On a straight in, what is your minimum airspeed until established on final?

Answer 19

Final turn airspeed

Question 20

What is the normal break zone?

Answer 20

Approach end to 3,000’ down the runway

Question 21

Goin into the break when you are 45° off from another aircraft ensures ____ foot spacing

Answer 21

3,000

Question 22

Goin into the break when you are abeam another aircraft ensures ____ foot spacing

Answer 22

6,000

Question 23

What is the allowable airspeed range when rolling out of a break turn?

Answer 23

Below 240 and no less than final turn airspeed

Question 24

At what minimum airspeed can you request a closed pullup?

Answer 24

220 KCAS

Question 25

At what minimum airspeed can you begin a closed pullup?

Answer 25

240 KCAS

Question 26

What is the minimum airspeed during the closed pull-up?

Answer 26

200 KCAS

Question 27

What is normal no-wind spacing for a 1,500 AGL traffic pattern?

Answer 27

1 to 1.25 miles

Question 28

What two things must you confirm prior to initiating the final turn?

Answer 28

Landing gear down and locked, flaps have travelled a sufficient amount (60%) to ensure no asymmetry exists

Question 29

What is the normal rollout point from the final turn in distance/altitude?

Answer 29

300-375 feet AGL/1-1.25 NM from the threshold

Question 30

Where should you move the perch point in relation to winds to adjust for them?

Answer 30

Move the perch point into the wind

Question 31

Where should another T-38 be in the final turn to ensure 3,000 ft spacing?

Answer 31

2/3 through the final turn

Question 32

Where should another T-38 be in the final turn to ensure 6,000 ft spacing?

Answer 32

Abeam

Question 33

What AOB is the final turn flown at?

Answer 33

45°

Question 34

What AOA should you maintain throughout the final turn?

Answer 34

0.6 AOA (green donut)

Question 35

During the final turn, when can you allow airspeed to decrease to final approach airspeed?

Answer 35

After initiating rollout onto final

Question 36

What are 2 visual references for pitch during a normal-flap final turn?

Answer 36

2/3 ground 1/3 sky and corner of HUD on the horizon

Question 37

Where will the FPM be during a normal-flap final turn?

Answer 37

6-9° NL

Question 38

Halfway around the final turn, how much altitude should you have lost?

Answer 38

Half of the altitude between pattern altitude and rollout altitude (halfway down, halfway around)

Question 39

What is VVI in the final turn?

Answer 39

2,000 fpm descent

Question 40

What is VVI on final?

Answer 40

700-900 fpm descent

Question 41

What should you see in the HUD if you have proper aimpoint and 3° glidepath?

Answer 41

FPM on threshold crossing the 3° line on the HUD

Question 42

Where does your aimpoint lie in the HUD during a normal 3 °approach?

Answer 42

Middle of front windscreen or top of HUD combining glass

Question 43

How should final approach speed be adjusted during gusty winds?

Answer 43

1/2 the gust factor up to 10 knots

Question 44

When landing on alternate sides of the runway, position the runway centerline between what 2 things?

Answer 44

Main landing gear and wingtip (ex. Left main landing gear and left wingtip when landing on right side)

Question 45

What pitch range should you aerobrake at?

Answer 45

10-12° NH

Question 46

When should you lower the nosewheel to the runway during an aerobrake?

Answer 46

Just prior to the loss of stabilator authority

Question 47

During rollout keep the stick __ __ to improve wheel brake effectiveness

Answer 47

full aft

Question 48

Maintain directional control with ___ and ___ until you reach taxi speed, then use ___

Answer 48

- rudder/differential | - braking/NWS

Question 49

What two conditions must be met to cross to the cold side?

Answer 49

Speed under control, sufficient spacing to prevent a conflict

Question 50

Procedure for a touch and go landing

Answer 50

1. Advance power to MIL 2. Smoothly lower nose to takeoff atittude 3. Keep noswheel off runway 4. Check engine instruments and accelerate to takeoff speed

Question 51

For touch and goes during high density altitude operations, keep flaps at 60% until reaching ___ KCAS

Answer 51

200

Question 52

During a crosswind landing, crab is maintained until when?

Answer 52

Touchdown

Question 53

When the crosswind component exceeds 15 knots, plan to touch down on the ___ side of the runway

Answer 53

upwind

Question 54

For full-stop landings when the crosswind component exceeds 15 knots, maintain landing atittude and do not ___

Answer 54

aerobrake

Question 55

Crosswind landing techniques (no aerobrake) may increase landing distance by how much?

Answer 55

Approximately 50%

Question 56

Why are no-flap overheads flown?

Answer 56

To maximize no-flap landing training

Question 57

During an actual emergency requiring a no-flap approach, what kind of approach should be flown?

Answer 57

Straight-in

Question 58

What is no-flap no-wind downwind spacing?

Answer 58

1.5 miles

Question 59

Is the desired rollout point for a no-flap pattern the same as a normal?

Answer 59

Yes

Question 60

What are 2 visual references for pitch during a no-flap final turn?

Answer 60

1/2 ground 1/2 sky, horizon on top portion of the combining glass

Question 61

Where will the FPM be during a no-flap final turn?

Answer 61

4-6° NL

Question 62

What are two things will you do differently after you roll out on a no-flap approach to capture final approach speed?

Answer 62

Larger power pull and more stick travel in pitch to arrest the sink rate

Question 63

For a no-wind no-flap approach, where should your aimpoint be?

Answer 63

1/3 up from bottom of front windscreen or same height as the top of the AOA indexer

Question 64

What are your two main considerations for a no-flap landing during the roundout and flare?

Answer 64

Earlier power pull and more aft stick travel to arrest sink rate

Question 65

No-Flap landing distance is approximately ___ the landing distance of a normal landing

Answer 65

twice

Question 66

What is the minimum RPM for a simulated failed engine during a single-engine approach?

Answer 66

60%

Question 67

What is flap setting for single-engine approaches?

Answer 67

60%

Question 68

For a single-engine full stop landing, landing distance will be approximately ___ feet longer

Answer 68

500

Question 69

What an important consideration for a single-engine touch and go?

Answer 69

Use both engines for the touch and go

Question 70

If you need to perform a real-world go around during a practice single-engine approach, use ___ ___

Answer 70

both engines

Question 71

During high pressure altitudes or high temperatures, what should you consider when performing single-engine approaches?

Answer 71

Configure just prior to intercepting the glidelsope

Question 72

If a single-engine go around is practiced from an overhead pattern, use __ __ until rolling out on final

Answer 72

both engines

Question 73

Once a single-engine go is complete, what is the procedure for transitioning back to using both engines?

Answer 73

Advance simulated inop engine to MIL before bringing good engine out of MAX

Question 74

In the final turn, a VVI in excess of ____ fpm is an indication of excessive sink rate

Answer 74

4,000

Question 75

On final, a VVI in excess of ____ fpm is an indication of excessive sink rate

Answer 75

2,000

Question 76

When does ground rush occur?

Answer 76

300 to 500 AGL

Question 77

What should you do any time you encounter excessive sink rate in the traffic pattern?

Answer 77

Immediately execute a stall recovery, disregard ground track

Question 78

At what AOA does the "definite increase in buffet" occur?

Answer 78

0.8 AOA

Question 79

What are the three stall indications you will execute stall recovery procedures on in the pattern?

Answer 79

Definite increase in buffet, aural/HUD/MFD stall warning, and excessive sink rate

Question 80

During a stall recovery excess thrust should be used for ___ __ ___ not increasing airspeed

Answer 80

establishing a climb

Question 81

During a prounounced balloon, bounce or high flare, what should you do?

Answer 81

Perform a go-around

Question 82

What should you do if you find yourself in a porpoise?

Answer 82

Freeze the control stick slightly aft of neutral and select MAX for a go-around

Question 83

What are the three steps for a go-around from the final (landing) phase?

Answer 83

1. Advance power to MIL 2. Accelerate to final approach airspeed 3. Retract the landing gear when you are SURE touchdown will not occur

Question 84

What is the primary hazard during a go-around from the final turn?

Answer 84

Overspeeding gear and/or flaps

Question 85

T/F MIL power is always required for a go-around from the final turn

Answer 85

F

Question 86

T/F it is permissible to break out from the final turn

Answer 86

F

Question 87

What is a consideration if you are overshooting a no-flap final turn?

Answer 87

Roll flaps to 60% while initiating the go-around

Question 88

What two steps need to be performed during an alternate gear extension?

Answer 88

1. Ensure alternate release handle is fully stowed | 2. Reset system by moving gear handle down/up/down