Technique

Question 1

When do we cut thrust?

Answer 1

After flare, cut thrust abruptly. If after flare, then approx 20-30ft.

Question 2

Taxi technique. How fast ahead, how fast in turn?

Answer 2

30 ahead

10 turn

Question 3

180 turns. How fast, how much turn and what datums?

Answer 3

No faster than 10kts
Apply smooth NWS, turn full lock once over edge
Start on the CL, or just to the far side of CL. Turn toward the edge you’re sitting on (PF, RIGHT). 25degrees out, go right to edge until bum over edge, then make turn.
Avoid turning on the paint…

Question 4

On approach, what control inputs should you make, manual?

Answer 4

Small movements to arrest trends early. VS is good indicator of glide path.

Question 5

Flying the “bird”

Straight and level.

On a descent.

Answer 5

For straight and level, the horizon should cut the bird in two.

For a descent, the bird should sit three degrees below the horizon, that is top of bird sitting just under 2.5 degree mark on PFD AH.

Question 6

When and how do we flare?

Answer 6

At 30ft.

We DO NOT need to pull too far back at this point, the AC is already flared. Arrest the pitch down, then check the stick back.