2FTS - Student Training

Question 1

When can student unstrap?

Answer 1

After shutdown always

Question 2

When can turnbacks be taught?

Answer 2

Reciprocals - never briefed or taught

Cross RWY - with FLT CDR approval, post-AHT

Question 3

When are students cleared to perform curriculum solo?

Answer 3

When its in sortie curriculum and formative assessed

Question 4

Can the canopy be on the hold open stay solo?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

What radio checks are required solo before takeoff?

Answer 5

Two-way comms with DI, checked both radios SERV (done before taxi or second crack at ORP/holding pt for phase 3 and 4)

Question 6

Crosswind limit solo?

Answer 6

15 kts day and night

Question 7

Can students Max performance takeoff solo?

Answer 7

Not permitted

Question 8

Can students Max angle climb solo?

Answer 8

Not permitted

Question 9

Can students EFATO practice solo?

Answer 9

Not permitted

Question 10

Emergency handling solo?

Answer 10

Initial IA’s, once under control and if time permits contact DI.

Question 11

Practice emergencies solo?

Answer 11

Only PFL’s by setting 5 psi torque to from a position to achieve high key.

Question 12

Engine failure solo Pre-BHT?

Answer 12

track to high key. If below 2500 AGL, must get low key above 1500 AGL with gear down and locked.
- Otherwise Eject

Question 13

Engine failure solo Post-BHT?

Answer 13

track to achieve left or right low key for duty runway with landing gear down and locked by:
1500 AGL or
1200 AGL when assessed

Question 14

Engine malfunction solo?

Answer 14

Rejoin via forced landing pattern if conditions permit. At night, if not EFCU qual’d fly initial and pitch for full stop.
If marginal weather, instrument approach or divert with DI consult

Question 15

How can solo students rejoin Pearce and Gingin?

Answer 15

standard initial and pitch for a normal or flapless
high key for duty runway PFL if <3 AC in circuit
final on instrument approach if curriculum/weather dictates

Question 16

Can solo students do low pitches?

Answer 16

Not unless DI/duty exec approves due circumstances

Question 17

Actions on runway change solo?

Answer 17

Depart circuit and rejoin unless otherwise directed

Question 18

Orbits solo?

Answer 18

Not unless directed by ATC or DI

Question 19

Can solo students conduct parallel runway ops at Pearce?

Answer 19

Not unless assessed safe on RWY 18R/36L. FLTCDR may approve sorties depart/arrive Pearce with Gingin circuits.

Question 20

Solo AoA circuits and approaches?

Answer 20

Not at any time

Question 21

Sideslipping solo?

Answer 21

Post-BHT down to 200ft AO on PFL or glide circuit only once endorsed safe in PT51.

Question 22

Full stop landing solo?

Answer 22

Pre-BHT only normal, low level or glide.

Post-BHT flapless as well

Question 23

When can fullstop solo landings vacate the runway?

Answer 23

4000ft normal
5500ft glide/flapless
(Unless EMERG dictates)

Question 24

Day solo Pre-BHT/Post-BHT requirements?

Answer 24

For first two, have flown dual sortie that day.
For all others, have flown dual sortie within 48 hours.
Post-BHT = none

Question 25

Requirements for first day solo

Answer 25

Be able to fly normal and flapless, overshoot from base and final, full stop.
Complete pre-solo quiz
Thorough knowledge of:
-Fire on start
-EFATO
-EMERG LD GR EXTEN.
-Blown tyre on land
-Ejection drills

Question 26

First day solo PTVA’s?

Answer 26

Conduct stationary in ORP or if unavailable, at holding point of duty runway.

Question 27

Rolling takeoff solo?

Answer 27

IDLE or 20PSI for first day solo. Rolling takeoff when assessed competent for all other sorties.

Question 28

Area solo requirements?

Answer 28

Demonstrate:
Safely depart and rejoin
Safe area operations
complete area solo quiz