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T-38 ENJJPT 21-01 > Traffic Pattern and Landings (not fact checked) > Flashcards

Traffic Pattern and Landings (not fact checked) Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

stall/excessive sink rate

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2
Q

Adjust all traffic patterns for ___ ___ conditions

A

known wind

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3
Q

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

A

300/1

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4
Q

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

A

100/200

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5
Q

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

A

power reduction/pitch change

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6
Q

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

A
  • 5-10

- 5-10

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7
Q

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

A

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

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8
Q

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

A

Hold power until normal transition line is established

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9
Q

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

A

Execute a stall recovery

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10
Q

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

A

Unintentional NWS activation

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11
Q

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

A

25 knots

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12
Q

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

A
  • faster

- slower

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13
Q

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

A

750

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14
Q

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

A

2,000

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15
Q

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

A
  • 10-15

- base

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16
Q

Avoid slowing to less than final turn airspeed until when?

A

Established on final

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17
Q

What is normal final approach AOA?

A

Approximately 0.6

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18
Q

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

A

base

10-15

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19
Q

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

A

Final turn airspeed

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20
Q

What is the normal break zone?

A

Approach end to 3,000’ down the runway

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21
Q

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

A

3,000

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22
Q

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

A

6,000

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23
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What is the allowable airspeed range when rolling out of a break turn?

A

Below 240 and no less than final turn airspeed

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24
Q

At what minimum airspeed can you request a closed pullup?

A

240 KCAS

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25
Q

At what minimum airspeed can you begin a closed pullup?

A

240 KCAS

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26
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What is the minimum airspeed during the closed pull-up?

A

200 KCAS

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27
Q

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

A

1 to 1.3 miles

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28
Q

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

A

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

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29
Q

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

A

300-390 feet AGL/1-1.3 NM from the threshold

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30
Q

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

A

Move the perch point into the wind

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31
Q

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

A

2/3 through the final turn

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32
Q

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

A

Abeam

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33
Q

What AOB is the final turn flown at?

A

45°

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34
Q

What AOA should you maintain throughout the final turn?

A

0.6 AOA (green donut)

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35
Q

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

A

After initiating rollout onto final with 30 HDG of runway HDG

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36
Q

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

A

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

37
Q

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

A

6-9° NL

38
Q

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

A

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

39
Q

What is VVI in the final turn?

A

2,000 fpm descent

40
Q

What is VVI on final?

A

700-900 fpm descent

41
Q

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

A

FPM on threshold crossing the 3° line on the HUD

42
Q

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

A

Middle of front windscreen or top of HUD combining glass

43
Q

How should final approach speed be adjusted during gusty winds?

A

1/2 the gust factor up to 10 knots

44
Q

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

A

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

45
Q

What pitch range should you aerobrake at?

A

10-12° NH

46
Q

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

A

Just prior to the loss of stabilator authority

47
Q

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

A

full aft

48
Q

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

A
  • rudder/differential

- braking/NWS

49
Q

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

A

Speed under control, sufficient spacing to prevent a conflict

50
Q

Procedure for a touch and go landing

A
  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
51
Q

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

A

200

52
Q

During a crosswind landing, crab is maintained until when?

A

Touchdown

53
Q

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

A

upwind

54
Q

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

A

aerobrake

55
Q

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

A

Approximately 50%

56
Q

Why are no-flap overheads flown?

A

To maximize no-flap landing training

57
Q

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

A

Straight-in

58
Q

What is no-flap no-wind downwind spacing?

A

1.5 miles

59
Q

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

A

Yes

60
Q

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

A

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

61
Q

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

A

4-6° NL

62
Q

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

A

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

63
Q

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

A

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

64
Q

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

A

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

65
Q

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

A

twice

66
Q

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

A

60%

67
Q

What is flap setting for single-engine approaches?

A

60%

68
Q

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

A

500

69
Q

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

A

Use both engines for the touch and go

70
Q

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

A

both engines

71
Q

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

A

Configure just prior to intercepting the glidelsope

72
Q

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

A

both engines

73
Q

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

A

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

74
Q

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

A

4,000

75
Q

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

A

2,000

76
Q

When does ground rush occur?

A

300 to 500 AGL

77
Q

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

A

Immediately execute a stall recovery, disregard ground track

78
Q

At what AOA does the “definite increase in buffet” occur?

A

0.8 AOA

79
Q

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

A

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

80
Q

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

A

establishing a climb

81
Q

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

A

Perform a go-around

82
Q

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

A

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

83
Q

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

A
  1. Advance power to MIL
  2. Accelerate to final approach airspeed
  3. Retract the landing gear when you are SURE touchdown will not occur
84
Q

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

A

Overspeeding gear and/or flaps

85
Q

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

A

F

86
Q

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

A

F

87
Q

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

A

Roll flaps to 60% while initiating the go-around

88
Q

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

A
  1. Ensure alternate release handle is fully stowed

2. Reset system by moving gear handle down/up/down

T-38 ENJJPT 21-01 (19 decks)

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