Undergraduate Training SI(OPS) 02-01

Question 1

By the third flight of each new phase of training, who should be delivering the mission brief?

Answer 1

The trainee, using the template provided.

Question 2

In normal operations, what items of the checklist need to be verbalized?

Answer 2

Them check rear call-out items and the Before TO checklist are to be verbalized.

Question 3

What should trainees verbalized prior to configuration changes?

Answer 3

The appropriate IAS limitation.

Question 4

What are the go-around criteria for trainees?

Answer 4

1) Instructed to by ATC/QFI
2) Not satisfied with the approach
3) IAS stabilized below threshold speed on base/finals
4) Greater than 45 AoB required on base
5) Not aligned with runway by 350’ AGL by day/ 400’ AGL by night
6) Runway not clear or clearance not received by 200’ AGL
7) Finals checks not complete or approach path too steep/shallow by 200’ AGL
8) Dangerous balloon or bounce or expected to touch down with less than 4000’ runway remaining.
9) S turn required to capture final (S turn means going outside runway edges)
10) Traffic confliction exists or when the landing sequence has been given cannot identify or lose sight of preceding traffic.

Question 5

Can the QFI direct the trainee to continue if it is safe to do so and will expedite the sortie objectives?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Prior to the first solo at Pearce, what must trainees be proficient at ?

Answer 6

1) Meet LMP requirements
2) Be assessed as safe solo to conduct Pearce lane operations
3) Pass area solo quiz

Question 7

Following a dual flight assessing safe solo, how long must solo sortie be conducted within? Can this be waived?

Answer 7

Pre-IRT = 48 hours
Post IRT = 96 hours

Can be waived based on individual circumstances.

Question 8

What sequences can solo trainees carry out?

Answer 8

1) Those on LMP
2) Approved safe solo
3) Sequence has been briefed and authorized

Question 9

What MUST solo trainees do before coming airborne?

Answer 9

1) Establish contact with VIPER Ops prior to taxi
2) If unable to make contact at first try, trainees may taxi to the ORP and make contact again.
3) If no contact established, they are to taxi to lines
4) Maintain a listening watch of VIPER OPS frequency .

Question 10

Where can DS be contacted (time permitting) in an emergency?

Answer 10

Viper Ops

Question 11

When may DS require a DI to be in the tower for solo ops?

Answer 11

When the ATIS has Expect Instrument Approach conditions.

Question 12

What restrictions are there on Departure for solo trainees?

Answer 12

1) No max angle climb take offs
2) No max angle climbs until above 3000 ft AGL
3) No practice EFATO

Question 13

How are solo trainees to rejoin the circuit?

Answer 13

1) Standard initial and pitch
2) High key for a PFL provided no more than 3 A/C are in the circuit
3) An instrument approach final if require due weather or in the curriculum

Question 14

How far down runway must solo trainees exit the runway on a full stop landing?

Answer 14

1) 4000 ft for a normal/land flap approach

2) 5500 ft for a flapless approach

Question 15

What is considered 4000 ft from the thresholds of runways 18L and 36R?

Answer 15

TWY E

Question 16

Can solo trainees carry out a flapless full stop landing?

Answer 16

Only post AHT trainees

Question 17

What is the max speed through the initial and pitch track for solo trainees?

Answer 17

240 knots

Question 18

Can solo trainees conduct low pitches?

Answer 18

No unless authorized by the DS/DI, only required due weather requirements

Question 19

Can solo trainees conduct orbits ?

Answer 19

Only unless directed by ATC

Question 20

In the event of a runway change, what should solo trainees do?

Answer 20

Leave the circuit and rejoin the circuit via initial.

Question 21

Can solo trainees conduct AoA approaches?

Answer 21

Only if endorsed safe solo

Question 22

Can solo students conduct sideslipping?

Answer 22

Only when endorsed safe solo and then not below 300 ft AGL

Question 23

Can solo students use Reduced Runway Separation Standards (RRSS) when the runway is wet on the ATIS?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What are the wind limitations for solo trainees?

Answer 24

15 knots crosswind, 5 knots downwind both day and night.

Question 25

Pre IGF13, what are requirements for solo trainees conducting circuits and PFLs at Gingin?

Answer 25

Gingin TWR active = Overshoot NB 200 ft AGL

Ginging TWR not active = No ops

Question 26

IGF13 and onwards, what are requirements for solo trainees conducting circuits and PFLs at Gingin?

Answer 26

GIG TWR active = Touch and go from the circuit only, otherwise 200ft overshoot
GIG tower de-active = overshoot NB 200ft agl

Question 27

Can coupled approaches be flown for trainee solo flights?

Answer 27

No, unless formally assessed in an IRT

Question 28

After an RIR has been issued to trainees, what MORE restrictive of the following conditions can solo trainees be authorized?

Answer 28

1) Standard Alternate Minima Requirements
2) Cloud more than SCT below 2000 ft AGL or a min cloud base of 500 ft above the MSA or LSALT
3) VIS less than 5000m

Question 29

When INTER conditions below the previously listed conditions are forecasted, can trainee solo flights be authorized?

Answer 29

1) Outside the local flying area = no

2) In local flying area = yes as long as INTER fuel is carried .

Question 30

When TEMPO conditions occur below the conditions previously listed, can solo trainee flights be authorized?

Answer 30

No

Question 31

What should occur if conditions deteriorate below solo trainees authorization limits while in flight?

Answer 31

Contact DS/DI who will give further instructions and advice on whether to divert or hold.

Question 32

What is the only condition that solo trainees operate Special VFR?

Answer 32

With the approval of the DS or DI for the purpose of rejoining the circuit for a full stop landing.

Question 33

What are the minimum weather conditions for a trainees to conduct an arrival under special VFR?

Answer 33

1) Ceiling not less than 1500 ft

2) VIS not less than 5000 m

Question 34

If trainees have an instrument rating and conditions are less than VMC, how should trainees rejoin?

Answer 34

Via an instrument approach.

Question 35

During a special VFR recovery or when conducting a visual approach whilst IFR, how should solo trainees operate WRT distance from cloud and AO?

Answer 35

• Max distance from cloud

- Not less than 500 AO

Question 36

Are simulated emergencies permitted? What about the process of converting excess speed to height when executing a PFL?

Answer 36

No they are not.

Question 37

How should trainees practice a forced landing?

Answer 37

By setting idle power from a position and altitude to achieve High Key.

Question 38

When should trainees discontinue a PFL or glide approach?

Answer 38

If the aim point is short of the threshold.

Question 39

In the event of an engine failure, what parameters do solo trainees need to meet in order to not eject?

Answer 39

1) Track to recognized HK for the duty runway.

2) If HK is not achieved by 3000, trainee can continue but if LK is not made by 2000 ft AGL, A/C is to be abandoned.

Question 40

Following an engine malfunction or suspect engine operation, how should solo trainees rejoin the circuit?

Answer 40

Via the forced landing pattern if conditions permit.

If conditions not suitable, A/C may be recovered by a SI or instrument approach.

Question 41

Following a HUD failure, what should trainees do?

Answer 41

Trainees are to use ANCA priorities and then liase with the DS to determine the validity of continuing the planned sortie.