X. Scenario-Based Training Flashcards
Scenario: How will you determine if your flight is for compensation or hire?
A flight is for compensation or hire if:
a) There is no common purpose (the reason to fly to a particular destination).
b) I am exercising operational control OR there is reimbursement in excess of my pro-rata share.
Scenario: Your flight assignment is a 30 minute commercial sightseeing flight for 2 passengers around Chicago. What requirements must you meet to be PIC on this flight for hire?
a.) Current flight review (24 mo)
b.) Current Second Class Medical
c.) 3 takeoff/landings in the same cat/class/type of aircraft in the preceding 90 days.
d.) Drug testing program
Scenario: During preflight of your Cessna 206T, you find that the ALT STATIC is inoperative. What must you do to legally fly the aircraft with inoperative equipment?
QUESTIONS TO ASK…
- Does the aircraft have an MEL? Follow procedures outlined.
- Is it required in 91.205 (ATOMATOEFLAMES)?
- Is it required for the type certificate?
- Is it required on the KOEL?
- Is it required by AD?
- Can I fly safely without it?
IF YES, then deactivate, placard INOP. Have it removed by maintenance, and update w/b data.
Scenario: Your company has asked you to reposition the aircraft for it’s 100-Hour inspection at a maintenance base in Gary which is 50nm away. You will overfly the 100 Hour during the flight. What are some concerns with this?
- This is not a flight for hire, so having the flight within the 100Hr is not required.
- The hours flown beyond the 100hr inspection will need to be deducted from the next inspection time.
- Many ADs come due with the next scheduled inspection, so make sure you are not overflying any of those. Otherwise, you will need a special flight permit.
Scenario: The company has asked you to reposition a plane to a maintenance base to have an inoperative landing light fixed. Your landing is expected to be around sunset. NOTAMS indicate the runway lights are U/S. What are your thoughts about this flight?
IF CHOSE TO GO:
- Consider external pressures (rushing to arrive before dark)
- Consider risk of landing on a dark runway.
- Make sure landing light is properly deactivated and placarded
DO YOU HAVE TO GO?
- Is the problem a burnt out lightbulb? Can I drive to pick up a bulb and technician to replace it? Fly him back home?
- Can the flight be postponed until tomorrow?
Scenario: Your boss has dispatched you to pick up an airplane next week that just had an engine overhaul, and an upgraded suite of avionics. What will you do?
- Prior to flight – familiarization with the new avionics (manuals, online)
- Check maintenance records are signed off:
a. A new pitot/static/transponder inspection
b. FAA Form 337 for new avionics - Talk to technician about engine break in procedures
- Plan route of flight over alternative airports
- During flight, pay close attention to engine gauges (oil temp, fuel consumption)
- Depart and fly day VFR for the trip.
Scenario: On a VFR night flight, weather includes scattered, isolated thunderstorms. You are on a 1 mile final to KARR, when a lightning strike from an approaching storm hits the ground control box, knocking out the airport lights (beacon, runway, taxi). However the FBO and ramp are still lit. What will you do?
*Bad situation!
- Confirm radio still works
LANDING - gets the airplane on the ground ASAP and away from storms. Be prepared for wind shear, strong gusts
ABORT AND ENTER THE PATTERN
- Assumes you can remain clear of thunderstorms
ABORT AND WAIT FOR STORMS TO PASS - Better option
ABORT AND DIVERT TO ALTERNATE - Best option, assuming I have radio and reserve fuel.
Scenario: Your aircraft is not inspected for IFR, and you are not IFR current. Company dispatches you on a for-hire cargo flight from Big City (Class C) to an un-towered Class G airport 25nm away.
METAR/TAF: 2SM HZ CLR
How will you conduct this flight legally?
REQUEST SVFR FROM ATC to depart from Big City (1sm, Clear of Clouds)
- Pick altitude that allows you to stay in Class G once clear of the Charlie airpsace (below 1200 AGL)
- Be mindful of CFIT, Obstacles, and E airspace that dips down to 700AGL.
Scenario: It’s a very hot summers day with high humidity. Your Cessna 206H is loaded to the max gross weight with your client’s camping gear. What are your expectations for this takeoff and any deviations from normal takeoff you might choose to use.
HIGH TEMP = HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE
- Expect longer ground roll, and degraded takeoff/climb performance.
- I might choose to use Short-field takeoff procedure to ensure enough runway available
- Ensure the gear is properly secured, since we will likely encounter turbulence on a hot humid day.
Scenario: You make a fuel stop, and to remain within max gross weight you can only take a total of 30 GAL. The POH says 30 GAL is just enough to make it home with the legal reserve. Is it ok to takeoff?
YES BUT BE READY WITH A FUEL ALTERNATE
- Fuel gauges may not read accurately, and any change in winds could cause greater than expected fuel burn.
- Us calibrated fuel stick to ensure line service actually put the correct amount in the tanks.
Scenario: As a professional pilot, in what ways do you think you should alter your normal flight procedures when you are carrying passengers on board for hire?
*Theoretically, I would make no changes. I fully prepare for every flight, utilize all resources available, maintain my skills, and fly to the best of my abilities.
*Having said that: passengers expect me to be aware of their needs, so will need to communicate with them.
Scenario: You are a close-in base at Whiteside County Airport (Non-towered), when suddenly you see a crop-duster on final which will conflict. What will you do?
ALWAYS FOLLOW RIGHT-OF WAY RULES! (Approaching aircraft at the lower altitude.)
- Always be prepared to give up right of way in the name of safety.
- In this situation: add full power and climb straight ahead or to the right of the runway and re-enter the pattern.
- Announce intentions on the CTAF
Scenario: You just got your commercial certificate, the ink is still wet. A buddy wants you to fly him and his wife up to Mackinac Island for the weekend, and says he will pay for the aircraft rental. Can you take this flight?
No, this requires a AOC.
We can do the flight if we share the rental cost (Pro-rata share, meaning pilot needs to pay 1/3 of the cost).
Scenario: Your flight school operator says you can conduct a tour and give instruction at the same time. That way you are not limited to the 25 mile limitation of the tour. What will you say?
No. Can’t mix the two. The test becomes, what is the passenger’s purpose. Tour or flight instruction?
