General knowledge Flashcards by Kyle Crosley

What documentation is required to be carried on flights inside australia

Flight crew licence 
Medical certificate
Aircraft flight manual
Maintenance release
(G1000 quick reference guide & all aircraft check-lists)

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In addition to the documents needed for flights in Australia, what documents are needed for flights internationally

Certificate of airworthiness

certificate of registration

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What documents are to be left at the departure point

Passenger/cargo manifest

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When does a MR expire?

one year after issue or 100 hours flight switch time

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Describe the sections of the maintenance release

#1 Maintenance release validity
#2 Defect history and endorsements
#3 Certification of daily inspection

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how many hours prior to commencement of duty should a pilot stop consuming alcohol

8 hours

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Can you act as PIC under the effect of narcotic drugs?

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What is the legal maximum BAC allowed

0.02

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Can 100/130 (green) and avgas 100LL (blue) be mixed?

Yes

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What are the 3 approved methods for water detection

#1 visually with a fuel drain
#2 Litmus paper
#3 Using water detecting paste

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When must aircraft be tested for water contamination

first flight of each day and after each refuelling

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What precautions should be taken during refuelling

No smoking
No passengers on board at all times
Aircraft or truck must be able to be moved rapidly
Shoes of non-sparking type
All electrics must be off
Keys on dash (mags earthed)
aircraft must be earthed 
fire extinguishers

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What distance requirements are in place for fire extinguishers and refuelling

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what are the mandatory instruments of vfr flight

airspeed indicating system
Altimeter
compass
timepiece

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In addition to the mandatory instruments for vfr flight, what instruments are required for aerial work

Outside air temperature gauge

Turn and slip indicator

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What instruments does Cessna say are mandatory (FEAST FFO)

Flap position indicator
Elevator trim indicator
Ammeter
Stall warning annunciator
Tachometer

Fuel quantity gauge
Fuel flow indicator
Oil Ts and Ps indicator

What systems does Cessna say are mandatory (9 things)

g1000 reference guide
FWD/AFT avionics fan
24v battery
28v alternator
seat belt assembly
anti-collision strobe light
g1000 ASI
g1000 altimeter
oil dipstick

definition infant

someone who hasn’t reached their 3rd birthday

definition child

reached 3rd birthday but not 13th

can infants be carried on the lap of an adult

Yes, but they must not be restrained by a seatbelt

what are the bassinet requirements

wont move under the maximum accelerations expected in flight

children may be seated side by side so long as

their combined weight does not exceed 77kg

When must seatbelts be worn

below 1000ft AGL
Takeoff and Landing
Turbulent conditions
discretion of the PIC
(note, at least one flight crew member must wear)

What items must be included in the passenger briefin? (FESHSS)

Smoking
Seatbelts
Exits
Flotation devices
Hand luggage 
Survival equipment

What are the sections in the POH (GOEN PWE AAS)

``` General Operating limitations Emergency procedures Normal procedures Performance Weight and balance equipment list Airplane and systems description Airplane handling, service and maintenance Supplements ```

What does the AHRS system comprise of

Attitude indicator Horizontal situation indicator (source from magnetic flu valve located in the left wing) Turn and slip coordinator

What does the ADC provide

altimeter Airspeed indicator VSI outside air temperature gauge

Describe the Cessna 172sp engine

4 cylinder horizontally opposed naturally aspirated 182 bhp (at 2700 rpm) textron lycoming

How do we get best range

By flying for minimum drag

How do we get best endurance

flying for minimum fuel flow

What safety buffer is put on a TEMPO, INTER, or FM period

30 minutes before and after if weather is getting worse | 30 minutes late if the weather is getting better

What are the alternate requirements

``` more than 4/8ths below 1500ft AGL (BKN) 8km vis prob that visibility will drop below minimums Crosswind greater than allowable limit Thunderstorms Provisional forecast ```

How far away from an aerodrome can we travel before we must plan for an alternate

50nm

What are the special vfr reqs?

1.6km vis | clear of cloud

If you suffer a radio failure and you are given altitude or route restriction, what must you do

Maintain last assigned level for 3 minutes and hold at the nominated location for 3 minutes. Then fly as in accordance with the latest ATC route clearance.

If you suffer a radio failure while being radar vectored, what must you do?

Maintain last assigned vector for 2 minutes, proceed in accordance with the latest ATC route clearance acknowledged. stay in VMC and land at the most suitable aerodrom