Block 6 Flashcards

1
Q

When do we start cross-country instruction?

A

Right away from the very first lesson because the POINT of flying is the get from point A to point B

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What subject areas should you cover with a student in preparation for cross-country flight? (name atleast 5)

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  1. Aircraft performance
  2. Weight and Balance
  3. Wx theory
  4. Publications(charts, etc)
  5. Airspace regulations
  6. Radio communications
  7. 3 Navigational Methods
  8. Flight planning/calculations WITH E6B
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3
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What Experiences should you provide the student on dual cross-country flights? (6)

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  1. Teaching calculation of ATE/GS/etc. on E6B
  2. Go to NEW airports and w/ different communications
  3. Varying navigation methods
  4. Emergencies (lost, diversion)
  5. Open/close flight plans
  6. Refueling the a/c
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What are some common student ERRORS you will see when teaching cross-country operations? (4)

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  1. Locating and operating at new airports
  2. Over reliance on GPS
  3. GS checks on E6B
  4. Efficiency
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5
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What are the standards for cross-country (navigation) for Private Pilot?

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Within 3nm of planned route

+/-5 min to checkpoints

+/-200 altitude!

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6
Q

What are the required experiences for xc flight under Part 61 and Part 141?

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Both:

  • 3 hours dual
  • Night xc

Part 61:

  • 5 hours solo
  • 150nm trip with 3 points and 1 segment over 50nm

Part 141:

  • Solo xc flight
  • 100nm trip with 3 points and 1 segment over 50nm
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Why do we need to teach wx services to primary pilots?

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  1. FAR requirement
  2. Performance
  3. Safety
    - Student must know how to obtain, analyze and recognize critical wx situations before soloing
    - Use wx reports and forecasts to make competent go/no go decisions
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What AREAS of weather services do primary pilots have to know?

A
???
METARs
TAFs
Ceilings/visibility
AIRMETs
SIGMETs
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What are common ERRORS associated with weather services?

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  1. Don’t know the 4 types of wx briefings
  2. Dont know the sources
  3. Trouble reading reports/forecasts
  4. Can’t put MEANING to what they are reading
    - Unsure on how to make a go/no-go decision
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What are standards for wx KNOWLEDGE of primary pilots?

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Applicant demonstrates understanding of:

  • Acceptable sources of wx for flight planning
  • Required sources of wx for planning
  • Meteorology applicable to the flight such as wind, turbulence, clouds, precipitation, icing levels etc)
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What AREAS of weather services do student pilots seeking cross country privileges have to know?

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???
METARs
TAFs
Ceilings/visibility
AIRMETs
SIGMETs
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12
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What is SMS? What are the 4 components?

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  • A general aviation term used to describe a safety management system where everyone is involved
    1. Policy
    2. Risk Management
    3. Assurance
    4. Promotion
  • Trying to become PREDICTIVE
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13
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Explain the Assurance component of SMS

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Gathering data to see if we can change things to mitigate the risks better

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Explain the Promotion component of SMS

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Raising awareness and promoting a Safety Culture

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15
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What is FOQA?

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  • Flight Operational Quality Assurance
  • Approved program for airlines (Part 121)
  • VOLUNTARY to improve safety through PROACTIVE use of Flight Data
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What are the 4 steps of FOQA?

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  1. Data Recording/Retrieval
  2. Data Processing/Analysis
  3. Corrective Action
  4. Monitoring
    * a continuous loop*
17
Q

Explain Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP).

Why was ASAP created?

A
  • So pilots can report anonymously things they saw or did that are a safety concern
  • Info is used by review committee to determine changes that need to be made and what reports will be involved
  • Cost human and fiscal resources
18
Q

Who does the TSA Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP) apply to?

A
  • Alien seeking flight training inside or outside the US for a US airmen cert
  • In a/c 12,500lbs or less
19
Q

What are the steps involved with the AFSP Process? (6) VNVELAA

A
  1. VISA
  2. Notify the school
  3. Valid email
  4. Create login on TSA AFSP website
  5. Apply for training
  6. Wait for school so acknowledge request
20
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What must a US citizen do based on the“US Citizens Seeking Flight Training” TSA requirements? (4)

A
  1. Proof of citizenship
  2. Logbook/record keeping
  3. Security awareness training
  4. Initial security awareness training (w/in 60 days of hiring)
21
Q

What must a Flight Training Provider do based on TSA requirements before any flight instruction can take place? (2)

A
  1. Security awareness

2. Record keeping

22
Q

What should you and your students do to support the Airport Watch Program?

A
  • Be on the lookout for odd things
  • Be wary of people asking specific questions
  • IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
23
Q

Explain the PRINCIPLES of Risk Management (4)

A
  1. Accept no unnecessary risks
  2. Make risk decisions at appropriate level
  3. Accept risk when it benefits/out weighs the cost
  4. Integrate risk management into planning
24
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Explain the Risk Management PROCESS (6 Steps)

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  1. ID the hazard
  2. Assess
  3. Analyze
  4. Make control Decisions
  5. Implement Controls
  6. Supervise and review
25
Q

What is PAVE and what kind of model is it

A
  • Risk Assessment model
    1. Pilot
    2. Aircraft
    3. EnVironment
    4. External Pressures
26
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What is DECIDE and what kind of model is it

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  • DECISION making model
    1. Detect
    2. Estimate
    3. Choose
    4. ID
    5. Do
    6. Evaluate
27
Q

What are 2 other ADM models used?

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- 3P 
(perceive, process, perform)
- CARE
(Consequences, alternatives, reality, external pressures)
- TEAM 
(Transfer, eliminate, accept, and mitigate risk)
- OODA 
(observe, orient, decide, act)
28
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Explain the 5 hazardous attitudes

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Anti-Authority: "Don't tell me"
Impulsive: "Do it quickly"
Invulnerability: "It won't happen to me"
Macho: "I can do it"
Resignation: "What's the point"
29
Q

Explain the methods of teaching ADM to your students? (5)

A
  • Let them make decisions
  • Give real life scenarios
  • Online courses
  • Think out loud so they can observe you thought process
  • Dual flights into controlled environments