Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

A > VISNAV FG > Flashcards

VISNAV FG Flashcards

1
Q

Route planning considerations

A
  • terrain
  • PRDs and controlled airspace
  • VFR routes, inbound/outbound points, aerodrome procedures
  • high traffic and drone areas
  • circuit areas of non-controlled aerodromes
  • fly neighbourly/noise avoid/environmental areas
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Turn-point planning

A
  • obvious, unique locations with funnel features leading to them
  • natural topographical features over man-made
  • balance between good feature vs efficient route
  • too far features that trigger a turn onto next track if turn point is missed
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Altitude selection

A
  • terrain elevation
  • VFR hemispherical cruising altitudes above 3000ft AMSL
  • VMC requirements
  • controlled airspace and PRDs
  • wind strength
  • range increases with altitude but favourable winds usually more important
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Climb planning

A

Add 1 min to leg climb for every 2000ft of climb
- YSNW to 4500 AMSL, add 2 min to leg time
- slower speed and greater fuel burn

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Airspeed planning

A

Standard 120KTAS for med. level nav
- 2kts/1000ft

120KTAS at 4000’ AMSL = 112KIAS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Holding fuel requirements

A

INTER = 85kg
TEMPO = 170kg

For ops in training area with dual radio comms, INTER/TEMPO fuel requirements may be waived at autho direction if VFR/SVFR applies in the circuit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

MET considerations

A

Is the weather suitable for VMC departure?
Is the weather suitable for VMC at planned cruising levels?
Is the weather at the destination above the VFR alternate minima?
- If weather is below alternate minima, what holding/alternate fuel is required?
Calculate ETI’s based on winds?
Calculate min fuels based on ETIs and holding/alternate requirements?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Away base ops to RAAF bases

A

ESTTR to air base command post on DRN

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Away base
How long does EC135 before flight service last?

A

24hrs
Not adhering to this when away requires prior coordination through ops

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is track crawling?

A

Tracking to ID’d ground features as opposed to flying a drift corrected heading

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Basic Nav technique

A

Clock - time since last fix, or est to next turn point

ND - distance to next TP and L/R of track

Map
- based on time + ND
- what should my position on the map be? - identify features around this

Ground - look outside to find the features (big to small)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

ID, and describe a feature

A

Direction
Distance
Description

Right 2 o’clock, middle ground, a tower on top of a hill. Left 300m, a sharp drop off down to a plateau. Track for the plateau.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Pre departure workcycle

A

AAABC

AIDS - confirm route loaded and GTNs configured correctly

Brief:
“We’ll taxi to runway 26 via holding point A. Expect a right turn after take off and crosswind departure. Track is 350, altitude 4500, time 12-minute leg and speed 111 indicated”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Controlled departure workcycle

A
  • comply with ATC
  • intercept track as per airways clearance by 5nm
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Non controlled departure work cycle

A

a) Extend a leg of the circuit
b) helicopter departure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

After take off workcycle

A
  1. Note time and fuel
  2. Intercept track

TOPO
Track - confirm on ND, identify tracking feature for FP

Obstacles - brief obstacles on the leg

Points of interest - brief significant features, airspace, etc

Other admin - FCLEARM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Top of climb work cycle

A
  1. Set cruise power to achieve IAS
  2. Fix position on map and note time
  3. Update ETA for turn point
  4. Cruise work cycle - FCLEARM
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Pre turn point work cycle

A

Brief: describe physical features of the turn point

TATS
Track - brief and set course bar
Altitude - brief altitude
Timing - brief next leg time
Speed - brief IAS needed to maintain 120KTAS

19
Q

Overhead turn point work cycle

A

TTF

Time - note time over head TP
Turn - direct FP to new tracking feature
Fuel - note fuel

20
Q

Post turn point work cycle

A

TOPO

21
Q

Cruise work cycle

A

TATSTOPO

Track - clock, ND, map, ground

Altitude - correct altitude, QNH, airspace

Time - update ETA

Speed - confirm IAS to ground speed

Track - update if required

Obstacles - PRDs and hazards

Points of interest - airspace boundaries & frequency changes

Other admin - FCLEARM

22
Q

Descent work cycle

A

AAABC

23
Q

Diversions work cycle

A

DIAFARE

Divert point - select, and calculate track, alt, distance, time, fuel for new legs

Info - check wx + notams if going to an aerodrome

Airspace - check for controlled airspace and PRDs

Fuel
- do we have enough fuel?
- Is holding/alternate fuel required?

AVRM - ACMEE

R/T
a) controlled - request onwards clearance for new route
b) non controlled - advise route changes to ATS

Execute - conduct diversion

24
Q

Normal poor weather + recovery plan

A

1000ft cloud base, 3km vis

No recovery plan

25
Q

Limited poor weather and recovery plan

A

Clear of cloud, 800m vis, in sight of ground/water, speed to avoid cloud/obstacles/aircraft

Weather must allow visual recovery at approach minima where IAP is available, or enroute LSALT

26
Q

Poor weather poor conditions + recovery plan

A

Worse than limited (SVFR)

No take off. If conditions deteriorate to poor in flight than;
a) land
b) initiate IMC recovery

27
Q

IMC recovery considerations

A

Consider how to climb to LSALT clear of terrain
- freezing level
- airspace
- fuel

28
Q

Poor weather options

A

A) fly lower
B) slow down
C) divert/turn back

29
Q

Lost procedure

A

Lost
- announce that you are lost

Climb
- to NB 500ft AO

Time
- note time(med. level, TOT)/stop the clock (ET)

Orbit
- direct FP to hold (orbits, racetrack, cardinal)

Area
- determine area of uncertainty based on time + heading

ID
- big to small; ID features to determine position

If still lost:
A) fly reciprocal to last known position
B) climb higher
C) confirm with GPS
D) use nav aids, ATC, or radar services

30
Q

FCLEARM

A

Fuel - monitor fuel flow rate and compare to plan
Compass - confirm correct HDG/TRK flow, and orientation with ground features
Log - annotate nav logs
Engine - CAD, OAT, Ts & Ps
Alt/airspeed - maintaining cleared alt or LSALT. Next altitude considered and set. Review VNE if needed
Radio/nav - radios and transponders set for current and next event, review next R/T call
Mission equip - switches configured to support next event

31
Q

CEFR (revised FCLEARM for CP/PSR and before ops normal)

A

Compass - aligned and review nav indications
Engines - CAD, OAT, Ts & Ps
Fuel - remaining and assess against plan
Radios - revise R/T and navaid frequencies

32
Q

HASEL (low level and auto)

A

Height - confirm entry height, NB, DH settings
Area/authorisation - area is suitable for sequence and authorised
Security - crew harnesses locked and no loose articles
Engines - no warnings/cautions, advisories, Ts and Ps
Lookout - confirm location of pertinent traffic

33
Q

Low level hazards

A
  • wires
  • towers
  • birds
  • aircraft
  • turbulence
  • controlled flight into terrain
34
Q

Low level ground speed

A

90kts

35
Q

Fuel burnt on taxi

A

50kg

36
Q

Cruise fuel burn

A

200kg/hr

37
Q

Holding fuel burn

A

170kg/hr

38
Q

OEI fuel burn & total fuel

A

140kg/hr
Total - 50kg (supply tanks)

39
Q

Minimum fuel to get back

A

Fixed reserve (20min = 70kg) + variable (leg fuel + 10%)

40
Q

Ideal features for low level track crawling

A

Hills
Valleys
Plateaus
Ridges

41
Q

Timing corrections:

90KIAS and 10 sec late

A

Fly 100KIAS for next 90 secs

42
Q

Timing corrections:

100KIAS, 40 sec late

A

120KIAS for 180 seconds

43
Q

How to divert for large time error

A

60/120

Left 60 degrees for 1min
Right 120 degrees for 1 min

Takes 2min for a 1min leg

44
Q

Wire obstacle brief

A

During TOPO: “there is a set of high tension wires in 4nm”

“Wires in 2nm, crossing from rear left to front right”
“Wires in 1nm, should be prior to the next ridgeline in the low ground”

If not seen:
“Climb not below 500ft”

A (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions