VFR Patterns and Landings CBT

Question 1

Descent/Before Landing Checklist

Answer 1

1. Fuel - Check Qty/Balance (F-16C RF 0-600 lbs greater than AL ; F-16D AL 700-1350 lbs greater than RF)
2. Approach A/S - 4Kts/1000lbs of fuel + 11* AOA speed (C Model - 137 Kts ; D Model - 140 Kts)
3. DEFOG/HEAT - As Required
4. LDG Light - ON
5. Set Altimeter
6. check ADI/HUD/SAI
7. ANTI ICE - As Required
8. Targeting Pod (TGP) - Stow
9. RECCE Pod Shutter - Close

Question 2

Initial

Answer 2

300 KIAS - 1500’ AGL - ~80% rpm

Question 3

Break

Answer 3

over touchdown point - 70* bank ; 2-3 G turn ; 13* AOA Max ; power at 80% ; 200-220 at roll out

Question 4

Downwind Leg

Answer 4

wingtip missile rail on runway ; 3 green - clear handle - LDG light ON - speedbrakes optional - hydraulic pressure in green
“Handle down lights out, 3 green, good pressures”

Question 5

Base Leg

Answer 5

initiate when 45* extension from TD point (wingtip on runway) ; Radio Call ; 7-8* nose low ; extend speed brakes ; maintain 11 AOA or Final+30 Kts - roll out 1 mile 300’ AGL

Question 6

Rolling out on Final

Answer 6

2.5* pitch should be just past threshold
FPM should be just short of threshold
maintain 11 AOA and bring FPM up to 2.5* pitch line to meet at threshold

Question 7

Final

Answer 7

as you approach the threshold adjust aimpoint 500-800’ down
FPM near level
small corrections to 13* AOA for touchdown

Question 8

Do not exceed __* AOA while aerobraking

Answer 8

13* AOA

Question 9

13* AOA is the _____ of the AOA Staple

Answer 9

Middle

Question 10

AOA bracket and indicator will be useful for AOA until ______

Answer 10

MLG WOW

Question 11

Approaching _____ kts, fly the nose wheel to the ground

Answer 11

100 Kts

Question 12

for a short field landing fly final at ___AOA and plan your touchdown as close to the threshold as possible, idle at or just before touchdown and begin braking while aerobraking, open speed brakes fully, hook?

Answer 12

13* AOA

Question 13

for a icy/wet runway landing plan a ___AOA touchdown, two point aerobrake until __kts and wheel brake when below ____ 100 kts with full aft stick, open speed brakes, hook?

Answer 13

13* AOA appraoch
aerobrake until 80 Kts
wheel brake below 100 Kts

Question 14

IF RCR is leass than ___ land at an alternate if possible

Answer 14

RCR less than 10

Question 15

Touch and Go - push power to MIL and don’t forget to ______

Answer 15

close the Speed Brakes