Envoy Flashcards

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Decode a METAR and TAF

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This is one of the first things they ask, know the abbreviations! They look for you to know this. Know Snow “SN” , Rain “RA”, Mist “BR”, Fog “FG” and Maintenance Required “$”. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer (1) They asked me about FZRA on a TAF and If we could land at the airport at a certain time based on the tempo weather.

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D-ATIS, what’s D stands for?

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Digital

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What does the $ sign mean?

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At end of weather sequence, $ maintenance required

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Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit

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Formula

C→F

(C*1.8)+32

F→C

(F-32)/1.8

Rule of Thumb

C*2+30=F

F-30/2=C

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What are the three types of icing?

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Rime, Clear, and mixed is the answer they want but don’t forget Frost.

Structural Ice. Two conditions for formation: 1. Visible moisture (i.e., rain, cloud droplets), and 2. Aircraft surface temperature below freezing.

▷ Clear ice– The most dangerous type. Heavy, hard and difficult to remove. Forms when water drops freeze slowly as a smooth sheet of solid ice. Usually occurs at temperatures close to the freezing point (-10°to 0°C) by large supercooled drops of water ▷ Rime ice – Opaque, white, rough ice formed by small supercooled water drops freezing quickly. Occurs at lower temperatures than clear ice.

▷ Mixed ice – Clear and rime ice formed simultaneously.

■ Instrument ice – Structural ice forming over aircraft instruments and sensors, such as pitot and static.

■ Induction ice – ice reducing the amount of air for the engine intake.

■ Intake ice – Blocks the engine intake.

■ Carburetor ice – May form due to the steep temperature drop in the carburetor Venturi. Typical conditions are outside air temperatures of -7°to 21°C and a high relative humidity (above 80%).

■ Frost – Ice crystals caused by sublimation when both the temperature and the dew point are below freezing.

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What are the different types of fog?

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Radiation, advection, upslope, evaporation, ice, and frontal fog.

A cloud that begins within 50 ft of the surface. Fog occurs when:

■ The air temperature near the ground reaches its dew point, or

■ when the dew point is raised to the existing temperature by added moisture to the air.

Types of fog

■ Radiation fog – Occurs at calm, clear nights when the ground cools rapidly due to the release of ground radiation.

■ Advection fog – Warm, moist air moves over a cold surface. Winds are required for advection fog to form.

■ Ice fog – Forms when the temperature is much below freezing and water vapor turns directly into ice crystals.

Ice fog is common in the arctic regions, but also occurs in mid-latitudes.

■ Upslope fog – Moist, stable air is forced up a terrain slope and cooled down to its dew point by adiabatic cooling.

■ Steam fog – Cold, dry air moves over warm water. Moisture is added to the airmass and steam fog forms.

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What is required for a thunderstorm to form?

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    1. Unstable air 2. Moisture 3. Lifting Action*
      1. Sufficient water vapor (moisture).
      2. An unstable temperature lapse rate. Stability is the resistance of the atmosphere to upwards or downwards displacement. An unstable lapse rate allows any air mass displacement to further grow vertically.
      3. An initial uplifting force (e.g., front passages, orthographic lifting by typography, heating from below, etc.).
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What are the stages of a thunderstorm?

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cumulus, mature, dissipating

  1. Cumulus - (3-5 mile height) – The lifting action of the air begins, growth rate may exceed 3000 fpm.
  2. Mature (5-10 miles height) – Begins when the precipitation starts falling from the cloud base. Updraft at this stage may exceed 6000 fpm. Downdrafts may exceed 2500 fpm. All thunderstorm hazards are at their greatest intensity at the mature stage.
  3. Dissipating (5-7 miles height) – Characterized by strong downdrafts and the cell dying rapidly.
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Current Aircraft Systems

Engine

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Engine

The Archer is equipped with a Lycoming, 4-cylinder, O-360 (opposed, 360 cubic inch) engine rated at 180 horsepower at 2700 RPM. The engine is direct drive (crankshaft connected directly to the propeller), horizontally opposed (pistons oppose each other), piston driven, carbureted and normally aspirated (no turbo or supercharging). Engine ignition is provided through the use of two enginedriven magnetos, which are independent of the aircraft’s electrical system and each other. Each magneto powers one spark plug per cylinder (for redundancy and more complete combustion), for a total of 8 spark plugs.

Lycoming

Horizontally Opposed

Air Cooled

Normally Aspirated

Direct Drive

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Current Aircraft Systems

Landing Gear

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Landing Gear

The landing gear is a fixed, tricycle-type gear, with oleo (air/oil) struts providing shock absorption for all three wheels. The nose wheel contains a shimmy dampener, which damps nose wheel vibrations during ground operations and centers the nose wheel in the air. The nose wheel is linked to the rudder pedals by a steering mechanism which turns the nosewheel up to 20° each side of center.

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What is a critical engine?

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The engine that when failed, most adversely affects the airplane.

The critical engine is the engine that, when it fails, most adversely affects the performance and handling qualities of the airplane.

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What is V1?

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The speed where you decide if the flight is to continue if there’s an engine failure. -basically, if you got an engine failure before hitting v1 you can abort T/O - and if you have an engine failure after hitting V1 you have to takeoff.

V1 means the maximum speed in the takeoff at which the pilot must take the first action (e.g., apply brakes, reduce thrust, deploy speed brakes) to stop the airplane within the accelerate-stop distance. V1 also means the minimum speed in the takeoff, following a failure of the critical engine at VEF, at which the pilot can continue the takeoff and achieve the required height above the takeoff surface within the takeoff distance.

Boldmethod

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What Is “Accelerate-Stop Distance”

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includes the total distance to accelerate from a standing start, lose the critical engine just before V1, recognize the engine failure as you hit V1, and stop the airplane using idle thrust, brakes and spoilers.

the distance required to accelerate to V1 with all engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1, and abort the takeoff and bring the airplane to a stop using only braking action without the use of reverse thrust

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“accelerate-go distance”

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is the total distance it will take you to start your takeoff roll, lose an engine, continue the takeoff, and reach 35 feet at V2. V2 is your takeoff safety speed - the speed you’ll initially climb at after an engine failure.

includes the total distance to accelerate from a standing start, lose the critical engine just before V1, recognize the failure as you reach V1, and continue the takeoff to cross 35 feet at your takeoff safety speed (V2).

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Balanced Field Length

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V1 usually “balances the field.” V1 identifies an engine failure speed where the distance to abort and the distance to continue the takeoff are the same. That’s called a “balanced field.”

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How do the flaps work on your current aircraft and how many degrees?

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Flaps

The Archer is equipped with a manual flap system. The flaps are extended with a lever located between the two pilot seats. Flap settings are 0°, 10°, 25°, and 40°, and are spring-loaded to return to the 0 ° position.

Plain?

Boldmethod - Flaps

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Define Altitudes of Class B airspace.

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Class B airspace Altitude varies from one airport to another

Careful, DFW goes to 11 / ATL 12.5 / MIA 7
Individually Tailored

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What are the dimensions of class D airspace?

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Generally, that airspace from the surface to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower. The configuration of each Class D airspace area is individually tailored and when instrument procedures are published, the airspace will normally be designed to contain the procedures.

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What are the dimensions of C?

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5 NM radius core extends SFC-4,000AGL 10NM radius shelf extends 1,200-4,000AGL

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What are the cloud clearances in D, B airspace?

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D 3 - 152, B 3- COC

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What is the speed limit below 10,000’

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250

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What is the speed restriction in class b and d airspace?

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Within 4NM of the primary airport of a class C or D airport, the speed limit is 200KIAS. There is NO speed restriction inside class B airspace, the only limitation is the 250KIAS restriction below 10,000MSL. At airports where the class B goes above 10,000, there is no speed restriction above 10,000 within the class B. Reference FAR 91.117

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Speed restriction within class c and b airspace.

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250 kts max class B and below 10,000 MSL. 200 kts max in a VFR corridor through class B and below it’s lateral limits. 200 kts in class C and D within 4NM when below 2,500 AGL.

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Airspace altitudes and airspeed

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250 KIAS below 10,000’ MSL. 200 KIAS below corridor of Class B 200 KIAS within 4 NM of Class C or D primary airport and inside.

Above 10000 mach 1

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What are the holding speeds at different altitudes?
At or below 6,000' MSL - 200 KIAS 6,001' - 14,000' MSL - 230 KIAS Above 14,001' MSL - 265 KIAS
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How long are pilot certificates valid for?
Pilot certificates do not expire, and are valid if flight currency is maintained along with a current and appropriate medical certificate.
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When is it required to have an FCC license?
Fly international
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When must you notify the FAA of an address change?
Within 30 days
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What does ARROW stand for?
Airworthiness Certificate, Radio Station License, Registration Certificate, Operating Limitations, Weight and Balance
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What are IFR fuel requirements?
Enough fuel to fly to the destination then to alternate then thereafter for 45 mins at normal cruise
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What regulation determines the limitations between flying and alcohol consumption
FAR 91.17 You cannot be under the influence of alcohol, taken a drink in 8 hours, or have a BAC of .04 or greater
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What are flight time limitations for part 121 per day per week per month per year
FAR 121.471 1,000 hours in any calendar year 100 hours in any calendar month 30 hours in any 7 consecutive days 8 hours between rest periods
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How long is a temporary FAA Certificate good for?
(61.17) 120 days
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How long do you have to notify the FAA if you lose your certificates?
61.29 - Replacement of a lost or destroyed airman or medical certificate or knowledge test report. Must notify immediately...actual question is two parts, the other is how long is a temporary certificate good for, answer: 60 days A person who has lost an airman certificate, medical certificate, or knowledge test report may obtain, in a form or manner approved by the Administrator, a document conveying temporary authority to exercise certificate privileges from the FAA Aeromedical Certification Branch or the Airman Certification Branch, as appropriate, and the: (1) Document may be carried as an airman certificate, medical certificate, or knowledge test report, as appropriate, for up to 60 days pending the person's receipt of a duplicate under paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of this section, unless the person has been notified that the certificate has been suspended or revoked.
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What are the oxygen requirements for part 91?
91. 211 Supplemental oxygen. (a) General. No person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S. registry - (1) At cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet (MSL) up to and including 14,000 feet (MSL) unless the required minimum flight crew is provided with and uses supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight at those altitudes that is of more than 30 minutes duration; (2) At cabin pressure altitudes above 14,000 feet (MSL) unless the required minimum flight crew is provided with and uses supplemental oxygen during the entire flight time at those altitudes; and (3) At cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000 feet (MSL) unless each occupant of the aircraft is provided with supplemental oxygen. (b) Pressurized cabin aircraft. (1) No person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S. registry with a pressurized cabin - (i) At flight altitudes above flight level 250 unless at least a 10-minute supply of supplemental oxygen, in addition to any oxygen required to satisfy paragraph (a) of this section, is available for each occupant of the aircraft for use in the event that a descent is necessitated by loss of cabin pressurization; and (ii) At flight altitudes above flight level 350 unless one pilot at the controls of the airplane is wearing and using an oxygen mask that is secured and sealed and that either supplies oxygen at all times or automatically supplies oxygen whenever the cabin pressure altitude of the airplane exceeds 14,000 feet (MSL), except that the one pilot need not wear and use an oxygen mask while at or below flight level 410 if there are two pilots at the controls and each pilot has a quick-donning type of oxygen mask that can be placed on the face with one hand from the ready position within 5 seconds, supplying oxygen and properly secured and sealed. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, if for any reason at any time it is necessary for one pilot to leave the controls of the aircraft when operating at flight altitudes above flight level 350, the remaining pilot at the controls shall put on and use an oxygen mask until the other pilot has returned to that crewmember's station.
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If I leave the cockpit, and the flight attendant is occupying my seat, do you have to be on oxygen?
121. 333 Supplemental oxygen for emergency descent and for first aid; turbine engine powered airplanes with pressurized cabins. (c) Use of oxygen masks by flight crewmembers. (1) When operating at flight altitudes above flight level 250, each flight crewmember on flight deck duty must be provided with an oxygen mask so designed that it can be rapidly placed on his face from its ready position, properly secured, sealed, and supplying oxygen upon demand; and so designed that after being placed on the face it does not prevent immediate communication between the flight crewmember and other crewmembers over the airplane intercommunication system. When it is not being used at flight altitudes above flight level 250, the oxygen mask must be kept in condition for ready use and located so as to be within the immediate reach of the flight crewmember while at his duty station. (2) When operating at flight altitudes above flight level 250, one pilot at the controls of the airplane shall at all times wear and use an oxygen mask secured, sealed, and supplying oxygen, in accordance with the following: (i) The one pilot need not wear and use an oxygen mask at or below the following flight levels if each flight crewmember on flight deck duty has a quick-donning type of oxygen mask that the certificate holder has shown can be placed on the face from its ready position, properly secured, sealed, and supplying oxygen upon demand, with one hand and within five seconds: (A) For airplanes having a passenger seat configuration of more than 30 seats, excluding any required crewmember seat, or a payload capacity of more than 7,500 pounds, at or below flight level 410. (B) For airplanes having a passenger seat configuration of less than 31 seats, excluding any required crewmember seat, and a payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or less, at or below flight level 350. (ii) Whenever a quick-donning type of oxygen mask is to be used under this section, the certificate holder shall also show that the mask can be put on without disturbing eye glasses and without delaying the flight crewmember from proceeding with his assigned emergency duties. The oxygen mask after being put on must not prevent immediate communication between the flight crewmember and other crewmembers over the airplane intercommunication system. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (c)(2) of this section, if for any reason at any time it is necessary for one pilot to leave his station at the controls of the airplane when operating at flight altitudes above flight level 410, the remaining pilot at the controls shall put on and use his oxygen mask until the other pilot has returned to his duty station. (4) Before the takeoff of a flight, each flight crewmember shall personally preflight his oxygen equipment to insure that the oxygen mask is functioning, fitted properly, and connected to appropriate supply terminals, and that the oxygen supply and pressure are adequate for use.
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What is the 1-2-3 rule?
§ 121.619 Alternate airport for destination: IFR or over-the-top: Domestic operations. (a) No person may dispatch an airplane under IFR or over-the-top unless he lists at least one alternate airport for each destination airport in the dispatch release. When the weather conditions forecast for the destination and first alternate airport are marginal at least one additional alternate must be designated. However, no alternate airport is required if for at least 1 hour before and 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival at the destination airport the appropriate weather reports or forecasts, or any combination of them, indicate - (1) The ceiling will be at least 2,000 feet above the airport elevation; and (2) Visibility will be at least 3 miles. (b) For the purposes of paragraph (a) of this section, the weather conditions at the alternate airport must meet the requirements of § 121.625. (c) No person may dispatch a flight unless he lists each required alternate airport in the dispatch release.
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When is an alternate landing airport required?
When the weather conditions forecast for the destination and first alternate airport are marginal at least one additional alternate must be designated.
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When do you need a take-off alternate?
§ 121.617 Alternate airport for departure. (a) If the weather conditions at the airport of takeoff are below the landing minimums in the certificate holder's operations specifications for that airport, no person may dispatch or release an aircraft from that airport unless the dispatch or flight release specifies an alternate airport located within the following distances from the airport of takeoff: (1) Aircraft having two engines. Not more than one hour from the departure airport at normal cruising speed in still air with one engine inoperative. (2) Aircraft having three or more engines. Not more than two hours from the departure airport at normal cruising speed in still air with one engine inoperative. (b) For the purpose of paragraph (a) of this section, the alternate airport weather conditions must meet the requirements of the certificate holder's operations specifications. (c) No person may dispatch or release an aircraft from an airport unless he lists each required alternate airport in the dispatch or flight release.
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What is the zipper line on the airport diagram?
It's the boundary between the ground frequencies when you switch between them
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Are there any Hot Spots at the DFW airport?
No
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KDFW 18R takeoff distance available
13082 is only correct for an intersection departure. 13,400' is the full length available for takeoff.
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KDFW 18R landing distance available
12,240' Listed under "Additional Runway Information, Usable Lengths, Landing Beyond Glide Slope"
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On a low-altitude enroute chart: If you are on V123 (on the 250 radial) what radial would you be on if you crossed over the VOR?
Reciprocal 070
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Dashed Lines on chart arrivals?
Transition
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Identify and explain restricted areas
A restricted area is identified as a red hatched area labeled with R before a number. As long as they are not active they are under the control of the FAA, you may be able to fly thru them. However they are active and you may need permission from the controlling body, otherwise plan not to fly thru one, or expect ATC to reroute your flight plan
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Does this VOR have DME?
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High/Low altitude enroute charts
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How wide is a Victor airway?
4NM either side of centerline 8 Miles
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What is a green/blue airport?
On a Jepp chart it is a VFR only airport. On a FAA chart it means there are instrument approaches blue More precisely, these are airports that have published, Instr. approaches
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What does CL RCLM mean?
CL = centerline lights; RCLM = runway centerline markings
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Runway lighting questions
a. Runway Centerline Lighting System (RCLS). Runway centerline lights are installed on some precision approach runways to facilitate landing under adverse visibility conditions. They are located along the runway centerline and are spaced at 50-foot intervals. When viewed from the landing threshold, the runway centerline lights are white until the last 3,000 feet of the runway. The white lights begin to alternate with red for the next 2,000 feet, and for the last 1,000 feet of the runway, all centerline lights are red. a. Runway edge lights are used to outline the edges of runways during periods of darkness or restricted visibility conditions. These light systems are classified according to the intensity or brightness they are capable of producing: they are the High Intensity Runway Lights (HIRL), Medium Intensity Runway Lights (MIRL), and the Low Intensity Runway Lights (LIRL). The HIRL and MIRL systems have variable intensity controls, whereas the LIRLs normally have one intensity setting. b. The runway edge lights are white, except on instrument runways yellow replaces white on the last 2,000 feet or half the runway length, whichever is less, to form a caution zone for landings.
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What lighting is associated with a MALSR?
The MALSR (Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights) is a medium approach intensity lighting system (ALS) installed in airport runway approach zones along the extended centerline of the runway. The MALSR, consisting of a combination of threshold lamps, steady burning light bars and flashers, provides visual information to pilots on runway alignment, height perception, roll guidance, and horizontal references for Category I Precision Approaches HIRL – High Intensity Runway Light system MALSR – Medium intensity Approach Light System with Runway alignment indicator lights TDZ/CL – runway Touchdown Zone and Centerline Lighting system ALSF 1 – high intensity Approach Light System with Sequenced Flashing lights, system length 2,400 to 3,000 feet ALSF 2 – high intensity Approach Light System with Sequenced Flashing lights and red side row lights the last 1,000 feet, system length 2,400 to 3,000 feet SALS/SALSF – Short Approach Lighting System, high intensity (same as inner 1,500 feet of ALSF 1) SSALF – Simplified Short Approach Lighting system with sequenced Flashing lights and runway alignment indicator lights, system length 2,400 to 3,000 feet MALD/MASLF – Medium intensity Approach Lighting, with and without Sequenced Flashing lights, system length 1,400 feet ODALS – OmniDirectional Approach Lighting System with sequenced flashing lights, system length 1,400 feet RAIL – Runway Alignment Indicator Lighted sequence flashing lights (which are only installed in combination with other light systems) REIL – Runway End Identifier Lights (threshold strobes) LDIN – sequenced flashing LeaD-IN lights VASI – Visual Approach Slope Indicator PAPI – Precision Approach Path Indicator
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when do the runway edge lights change? What color are they?
The runway are white until the las 2000 feet or half of the runway, which is ever less, then they become yellow
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Tell me about Centerline Lights, and Standard Runway Lights
Runway centerline lights are installed on some precision approach runways to facilitate landing under adverse visibility conditions. They are located along the runway centerline and are spaced at 50-foot intervals. When viewed from the landing threshold, the runway centerline lights are white until the last 3,000 feet of the runway. The white lights begin to alternate with red for the next 2,000 feet, and for the last 1,000 feet of the runway, all centerline lights are red. The runway edge lights are white, except on instrument runways yellow replaces white on the last 2,000 feet or half the runway length, whichever is less, to form a caution zone for landings
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How is a displaced threshold depicted?
A ten feet wide white threshold bar is located across the width of the runway at the displaced threshold. White arrows are located along the centerline in the area between the beginning of the runway and displaced threshold. White arrow heads are located across the width of the runway just prior to the threshold bar
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What does MOCA give you?
Obstacle clearance 1000ft non-mountainous and 2000ft mountainous. It also assures acceptable navigational signal coverage only within 22 nm of a VOR
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What altitude you are guaranteed in the MSA?
1000 ft. above highest obstacle.
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Brief this departure (NEYLN.6) using 36R - DFW Departing Runway 36L using the NELYN FIVE departure what are the maximum altitudes and airspeeds you can fly until reach NELYN. What is your top of climb in this departure?
Go over IPAD limb heading 356 to intercept course 340 to GVINE then on course 262 to cross KMART at or above 5500 and at or below 240K, then on depicted route to NELYN, thence... Top Alt 10,000 ft max speed 250K.
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after departing ORD and heading to Boiler VOR, what frequency would we use for departure
126.625 - BVT is boiler see graphi
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What is VDP?
Point at which normal descent can be made on non precision approach
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What is MAA?
The maximum authorized altitude (MAA) is the highest altitude at which the airway can be flown without receiving conflicting navigation signals from NAVAIDs operating on the same frequency. Chart depictions appear as “MAA-15000.”
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Once you have the runway in sight, when can you descend below the MDA on a non-precision approach?
91.175 TTRVRA
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What would you do if the Captain has passed out and is unresponsive at flight level 350?
Check if he just fell a sleep. Then put on an oxygen mask on myself, put one on him and have the passengers wear an oxygen mask, and declare an Emergency ( that is the answer the recruiter wanted)
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You fly at FL210?then you have to descend to 11000 feet MSL within 25 NM. Now, you have to maintain ground speed 300 kts. How many feet per minute do you have to descend?
2000ft/min
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3000T on a V airway in altitude what does the T mean?
MOCA Minimum obstacle clearance altitude.
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What's the lowest we can go to on a VOR approach? and what do we need to continue to land.
MDA 91.175
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When are you established indbound?
when cdi alive and you are flying inbound.pt?
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What happens if the RVR drops below mins inside the FAF?
You may continue the approach unless told not to do so
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What is more controlling, RVR or Vis in SM?
RVR
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You are at FL350. Captain passes out, what do you do?
Put my O2 mask on Provide him O2 Strap him in tight so he does not slump against controls Declare emergency Divert
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What altitude do flight levels start at?
18000
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What does Grid MORA Ensure?
According to Jeppesen, grid MORA is based on an altitude of 5,000 feet: "In order to provide one standard for the whole world, the minimum vertical distance between the MORA and the highest obstacle along the route was determined to be either 1,000 feet or 2,000 feet, depending on the elevation of the terrain and obstacles below. When flying over precipitous terrain and when flying at higher altitudes, the amount of error between indicated altitude and true altitude increases. As a result, 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance was provided for the lower altitudes. For all terrain and obstacles greater than 5,000 feet, it was decided to create an obstacle clearance of 2,000 feet
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What does MCA Ensure?
It ensures you are at a safe altitude before continuing on the airway. It is the lowest altitude at certain fixes at which an aircraft must cross when proceeding in the direction of a higher minimum en route IFR altitude (MEA)
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What does MEA Ensure?
Minimum Enroute Altitude provides 1000 feet obstacle clearance and adequate signal reception
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When is the ILS critical area Hold Short in effect?
WX less than 800 and or 2sm vis
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Know lost Comm
91.185 ## Footnote FLY THE HIGHEST OF: M.E.A – ■ M - Minimum altitude prescribed for IFR ■ E - Expected (as in: “Expect 5000 10 min after departure”) ■ A - Assigned. Last altitude assigned by ATC. SELECT THE ROUTE BY THIS ORDER: A.V.E.F – ■ A - Assigned route, if none: ■ V - Vectored (fly to fix/route/airway last vectored to), if none: ■ E - Last Expected route by ATC, if none: ■ F - Filed route
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What is RVSM airspace? What does it give you?
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) is defined as the reduction of vertical space between aircraft from 2,000 to 1,000 feet at flight levels from 29,000 feet up to 41,000 feet. RVSM was implemented as a means to increase airspace capacity and provide access to more fuel-efficient flight levels.
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On a STAR are "expected altitudes, mandatory?
No. They are for planning purposes and are nt considered mandatory unless given in a clearance
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Where does mountainous terrain start
3,000 ft elevation change within 10nm
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How do you know how much runway is left during landing rollout?
Runway distance remaining signs
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What kind of lights should I look for? (looking at approach plate
Next to the missed approach instructions, the lights are mentioned
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What if the weather goes below minimums and we are inside the FAF
if the visibility is 1/4 and the minimum is 1/2, can we land?" I know if you are not yet inside of the FAF fix you can't continue the approach if visibility falls below minimums, but also i know that if your inside of the FAF you can continue the approach
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If you descend from FL290 to 11,000' but don't reset your altimeter how far off will it be?
Depends on the altimeter setting. kollsman window bellow 1000 feet is 1/10 = 100feet higher flight levels would be 1/10= 300 feet
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What is Grid MORA?
MORA stands for Minumum Off Route Altitude. It will provide 1000 feet of obstacle clearance in non-mountainess area, and 2000 feet obstacle clearance in mountainess area.
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What is MCA?
Minimum Crossing Altitud
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What does MAA Ensure?
Maximum Authorized Altitude (MAA) - An MAA is a published altitude representing the maximum usable altitude or flight level for an airspace structure or route segment. It is the highest altitude on a Federal airway, jet route, RNAV low or high route, or other direct route for which an MEA is designated at which adequate reception of navigation signals is assured That you will not get interference from another VOR with the same frequency.
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Go over 1 way airways in jepps
Study the jepps guide, bold black arrow in one directio
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he tire is damaged and thread is showing, the MEL says that you may still fly if the damage is within limits and it is just within limits. The Captain has an A&P and says it's ok but is not in AE maintenance. Can we fly?
I said we should call maintenance and stood my ground on that answer. I think they're looking for you to stand your ground with a decision because he kept pushing for me to change it. He is not operating as his capacity as a mechanic. so we should pass this on to MX team
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What is an MSA, how far is the radius of an MSA?
Minimum Safe Altitude - Typically 25nm unless otherwise depicted Minimum Sector Altitude - If broken into sectors and also 25nm unless otherwise depicted 1000 feet obstacle clearence
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What is missing from a clearance using the C.R.A.F.T method?
DP?
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What does the aircraft need to fly into Mexico?
IFR or ICAO now? DVFR flight plan ADCUS written in remarks (means advise customs) Radio Operating Certificate (both pilots certificate and aircraft) "English proficient" on all pilot certificates All crew and passengers must have valid passports
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How long is a first class medical good for
12mos under 40, 6 mos over 40
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What equipment is required in RVSM?
Generic Equipment Required (FL290-FL410): RVSM-Two independent altitude measurement systems (with ice protection), one transponder (with mode C), an altitude alerting system, and an automatic altitude control system. Altimeter error tolerance is 200ft apart.
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You are at 24000 and you need to be at 18000 by a certain waypoint. You are cruising at 400 kts. When do you need to start down and how fast is your vertical speed.
18NM 2000FPM
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Wx is reported 100’ OVC is that a problem?
no / celiling is not controling
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What is the Maltese Cross?
final approach fix for a non-precision runway.
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Pointed to the beacon, windsock. What color would this beacon flash?
White and green
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On a SID/DP: What would you initially fly? After that?
Just read the 'Initial Climb' section for the correct runway then the 'Routing' section
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What can you expect during departure at an airport with high density altitude?
Reduced available thrust, longer T/O roll, degraded climb performance
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What is an MEL?
MEL stands for Minimum equipment list. It is a list designated to a company approved by the FAA listing equipment that is OK to be inoperative to continue a flight. Usually including steps to ensure safety and steps to ensure it is fixed in the near future
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Interviewer pointed to the ARP on the airport diagram and asked what it was?
Airport reference point. It is the center point of an airport, where the GPS will take you if you go "Direct To" that airport
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What color are the nav lights
Green located on the right wing and red located on the left.
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What does ‘D’ mean on the Airport Diagram?
Runway declared distance information available
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Where can you find the distances between navaids on an enroute chart?
box en route
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Can you fly through a restricted area?
Only if approved by the agency controlling them. It could be ATC or it could be another agency.
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Are thrust reversers calculated into your stopping distance before V1?
No, since V1 assumes an engine failure most of the time, you cannot assume you have thrust reversers because the thrust would be assymetric and lead to control issues
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What does descend via mean, whats the bottom altitude?
Cleared to descend via the altitudes associated with the STAR, bottom altitude will be depicted on the last point in the sequence
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On a Jepp enroute chart what is the number before the G ,example 2500G on an airway?
MEA on a gps only route
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What are the three types of structural icing? Which one is the most dangerous?
Clear, Rime and Mixed Ice. Clear is the most dangerous not only because is hard to see but because it can change the shape of airfoil
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What is a CDL?
Configuration Deviation List - Identifies any external part of an aircraft type that can be missing at the commence of a flight and the aircraft remains airworthy
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What does an airway bypass mean on a Jepp chart?
he half-circle on an airway that goes around a navaid or intersection means that it is not part of that route's structure.
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Can a low visibility take-off be preformed with various RVR missing or below minima?
With 3, you can take off with one not reporting or missing and the other 2 become controlling. You are not legal to take off with any of them reporting below minimums
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How does density altitude effect take-off performance?
At high density altitude airports, take off performance is diminished. Will require longer take off run, less take off thrust, higher airspeed for take off.
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Does high humidity help or hurt take-off performance?
hurts
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Is an alternate required if the weather is forecasted to be exactly 2000' ovc and 3sm vis?
no
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What are the speed restrictions in Class B , under Class B , and at exactly 10,000' msl ?
In class b no speed restriction except for 250 under 10,000. Vfr corridor thru class b max speed 200 at exactly 10000 no speed restriction
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What does the T group mean on a METAR?
specific temperature. T0032300103 temp 32.3 dew point 10.3
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If you do not have DME on a non precision approach, how do you determine when you have arrived at your MAP?
Use the timing method chart on the approach plate
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Showed me a "shaded" area on the DFW airport diagram, asked what it was and what it means
This is a Non Movement area, easily known by the legend on the airport diagram. Research what it means non-movement ramp / movement taxiways
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Where is field elevation measured from?
he highest point of an airport's usable RWY and is measured in height above MSL
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What is the speed limit below 10,000 in Mexico?
Below 10,000 MSL within Mexican Airspace - 250 KIAS Below 10,000 AGL within 30 NM of any airport - 250 KIAS
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How does high density altitude affect your landing distance/airspeed?
Increases landing distance/TAS
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Pitot-tube blocked, drain hole open, what happens to the ASI?
the ASI reading decreases to zero, because there is no difference between ram and static air pressure
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What is the MSA centered around?
Navaid/FIX/ARP
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IF you are in bravo airspace at 10,000 ft do you have to slow to 250kts?
Depends on altitude if bellow 10000, yes
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What is the 5\*\*\*\* group on a METAR?
Pressure Tendency: 5appp; the character (a) and change in pressure (ppp; tenths of hPa) the past 3 hours EX: 56010 First number 0(increase) to 10 (decrease) - 5 no change Barely decreased. 1.0 hectopascal over the past 3 hours.
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What are the effects of icing?
Reduces lift, increases drag, increases stall speed, and reduces control effectiveness. Can disrupt airflow to engine and cause a compressor stall. Causes instruments to read inaccurately. Obscures visibility
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How does an airfoil generate lift?
Bernoulli's Principle an increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in pressure newtons 3 law.
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What are the fuel requirements if a second alternate is required?
Fuel to destination, then to furthest alternate, then 45 min at cruise / normal cruise settings
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Can you define accelerated start/stop distances?
Distance required to accelerate to takeoff power, have an engine failure at V1 and abort the takeoff without thrust
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