Normal Flying Drills

Question 1

What does the F in the ‘FEEL’ check require?

Answer 1

FUEL. The auxiliary fuel pump is to be on or off as required. Contents, balance and consumption should be checked against expected values based on using 40LPH or 10/15mins airborne and required landing fuel. The fuel selector should be set as required.

Question 2

What does the first E in the ‘FEEL’ check require?

Answer 2

ENGINE. The RPM should be set to HIGH. The Mixture and Altern. air should be as required. Temperature and Pressure should be normal. The CO detector should be ‘Normal’.

Question 3

What does the second E in the ‘FEEL’ check require?

Answer 3

ELECTRICS. Volts and amps should be normal. The CWP captions should all be out (‘CWPs clear’).

Question 4

What does the L in the ‘FEEL’ check require?

Answer 4

LOCATION. What is your current position? Where is the nearest airfield? Where do you want to be? The EHSI should be cross-checked against the magnetic compass and your map. There should be no failure flags?

Question 5

What does the M in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?

Answer 5

MIXTURE - Check the BPM is set to the correct value.

Question 6

What does the first A in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?

Answer 6

The AUXILIARY fuel pump should be OFF (1000ft AGL minimum). Fuel pressure should be within limits.

Question 7

What does the N in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?

Answer 7

NAV AIDS. Identify the navigation aids and ensure they are on and set them as required.

Question 8

What does the T in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?

Answer 8

TRANSPONDER/TAS. Ensure the transponder and TAS are set as required.

Question 9

What does the second A in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?

Answer 9

ALTIMETERS. Ensure they are set as required.

Question 10

What does the C in the ‘MANTAC’ check require?

Answer 10

CO DETECTOR. Check the carbon monoxide detector

Question 11

What frequency do you use to get ATIS?

Answer 11

You get the ATIS on UHF #10 or 126.32 prior to the altimeter checks.

Question 12

On weekdays is Cranwell on UHF or VHF?

Answer 12

Cranwell is normally on UHF exclusively on weekdays.

Question 13

At weekends is Cranwell on VHF or UHF?

Answer 13

Cranwell is normally on VHF tower only at weekends.

Question 14

On weekdays how do you make your PRE TAXY departure call?

Answer 14

Select UHF #1 and call: ‘C/S TAXY DUAL/SOLO WITH “Info Code” (Remaining/SID).

Question 15

At weekends how do you make your PRE TAXY departure call?

Answer 15

Select VHF 125.05 and call: “C/S TAXY DUAL/SOLO WITH “Info Code”.

Question 16

To what should you set NAV 1?

Answer 16

117.4 (CWL DME) and 108.5 (CWL ILS) as standby.

Question 17

To what should you set NAV 2?

Answer 17

112.8 (Gamston VOR/DME).

Question 18

At the Holding Point what is required for the ENGINE TEST CHECKS?

Answer 18

Position the aircraft into wind with the nose wheel straight.

1. SET the Parking Brake
2. Ensure the canopy is closed and locked
3. The flying controls should be central
4. Set the Fuel Selector to BOTH
5. Check the Oil Pressure is 25 PSI minimum
6. Set the Throttle to 2000 RPM
7. Exercise the RPM lever 3 times. Allow the RPM to decrease by 500. Return it to HIGH and check the RPM is restored.
8. Set the Altern Air to HOT, watch for visible RPM decrease. Set COLD and check the RPM is restored
9. Ignition check- in this order check R/BOTH/L/BOTH. Min drop 50 RPM, max drop 175 RPM. The max difference between the magnetos is 50 RPM. Check the RPM is restored at both.
10. Oil Temperature should be 40C minimum
11. The Throttle should be set to FULL
12. Set mixture at placard BPM (59ltrs)
13. The RPM should be at least 2550
14. Set the Throttle to IDLE, check the idling RPM is 800+-50, then set 1200 RPM.

Question 19

At the Holding Point what is required for the PRE TAKE OFF CHECKS?

Answer 19

1. Set Fuel Selector to BOTH
2. Trim to TAKE OFF
3. RPM lever to HIGH
4. Set BPM on RPM and gate
5. Altern. Air to COLD
6. Flaps to TAKE OFF
7. Auxiliary Fuel Pump to ON
8. Ignition to BOTH.
9. Pitot heat ON
10. Landing lights ON
11. Nav lights ON
12. Strobe lights to WHITE
13. Mute switch to OFF, lights out
14. Check the fuel contents and balance
15. CO should be ‘NORMAL’
16. Set QFE on Altimeters (0+-60ft) cross check +-50ft
17. AI erect, flags retracted
18. EHSI cross checked and no failure flags
19. DME set as required, to NAV 1
20. TAS is ON, check the display then switch OFF
21. T&S Indicator warning flag retracted
22. Test Transponder, get clearance then set as required.
23. Set NAV 1 to 117.4 (CWL DME) and 108.5 (CWL ILS) standby. Set NAV 2 to 112.8 (Gamston VOR/DME)
24. Set GPS as required, 2 clicks right to get CWL displayed.
25. Check CWP captions are out
26. Close canopy and lock
27. Visors down
28. Secure harnesses
29. Check flying controls have full and free range of movement.
30. Complete Take-off and emergencies brief

Question 20

What checks should you complete DURING take-off?

Answer 20

The Oil Pressure should be in the GREEN sector.

RPM should be 2550 to 2700.

Question 21

What checks should you complete AFTER take-off?

Answer 21

Flaps to UP.
Engine ‘RPM governing, Temperatures and Pressures Normal’.
TAS as required.

Question 22

What does the H in the ‘HASELL’ checks require?

Answer 22

HEIGHT. Calculate sufficient height to recover by minimum height. For stall and aeros minimum height is 3000ft +ht of ground or 1000ft clear of cloud. SOLO stalling/aeros is 4000ft + height of ground.

Question 23

What does the A in the ‘HASELL’ checks require?

Answer 23

AIRFRAME. Select the Flap as required.

Question 24

What does the S in the ‘HASELL’ checks require?

Answer 24

SECURITY. Ensure the canopy is closed and locked. Harnesses must be tight, pockets should be fastened and check for any loose articles.

Question 25

What does the E in the 'HASELL' checks require?

Answer 25

ENGINE. Set RPM to HIGH Altern. Air to COLD Ts & Ps Normal CO detector 'Normal

Question 26

What does the first L in the 'HASELL' checks require?

Answer 26

LOCATION. What is your current position? Where is your nearest airfield? Check you are clear of active airfields, built up areas, controlled airspace and cloud.

Question 27

What does the second L in the 'HASELL' checks require?

Answer 27

LOOKOUT. Ensure you are clear of other aircraft.

Question 28

What is the ENGINE START procedure?

Answer 28

1. Strobe light is set to RED 2. Ignition is clicked to OFF 3. Auxiliary Fuel Pump is selected ON, confirm fuel pressure is in the green sector 4. For a COLD ENGINE push Mixture Lever to RICH for 3-5 secs max then LEAN For a WARM ENGINE push Mixture Lever to RICH for 1-3 secs max then LEAN 5. Now switch Auxiliary Fuel Pump OFF 6. CLOSE the Throttle and open the lever 1cm Give the start-up signal to ground crew. When clear, select: 7. Ignition switched to L 8. Press the START BUTTON firmly When the engine starts: 9. RELEASE the Start Button 10. Set Mixture Lever to RICH 11. Switch ignition to BOTH 12. Confirm CWP captions are OUT 13. Set the Throttle to 1000-1200 RPM 14. Ensure the Oil Pressure is at 25 PSI minimum within 30 secs ``` If the STARTER caption does not go out: Gen switch - OFF Bat switch - OFF Engine - SHUTDOWN Warn ground crew and have the fault investigated. ```

Question 29

What is required for the INITIAL cockpit checks to be carried out before the external checks?

Answer 29

1. Check the ELT is ARMED with the light extinguished 2. Check the Turn & Slip Indicator has its WARNING FLAG displayed 3. Bat switch is OFF 4. Gen switch is OFF 5. Ignition is OFF 6. Landing Lights are OFF 7. Strobe Lights are OFF 8. Voltmeter reads ZERO VOLTS 9. CO detector is NORMAL 10. Flap selector is ALIGNED and is indicating correctly 11. The Mixture Lever is UNGATED and set to LEAN Then check: 12. The Hammer is SECURE 13. The Fire Extinguisher is SECURE, with the tell-tale wire INTACT 14. The First Aid Kit and any baggage are SECURE 15. Your Seat has the appropriate cushions fitted 16. Harnesses are CONDITIONED and SECURE. If flying Solo, ensure the left harness is connected and tightened 17. Ensure there are no loose articles

Question 30

What is required for the PRE-START checks after the external checks have been completed?

Answer 30

1. SET the Parking Brake - 'Parking brake set, clear chocks' 2. 'CLEAR PROP' when marshal is safely away 3. Bat Switch to ON 4. Gen Switch to ON 5. Auxiliary Fuel Pump is OFF 6. Avionics Master Switch to ON 7. Pitot Heat to ON, marshall will check, then OFF. Stall Warning System check - will buzz 8. Nav Lights - ON 9. ACS set as required - 'I can hear you, can you hear me?' adjust volume as required 10. Alt Statik is NORMAL 11. VSI - CONDITION 12. Primary Altimeter - CONDITION, set as required 13. Main Attitude Indicator is CONDITIONED, Warning Flag is retracted 14. EHSI - CONDITION, OPERATING 15. DME selector is OFF 16. Clock - CONDITION, check time and stopwatch 17. TAS is OFF, condition mute button 18. Turn and Slip Indicator - CONDITION, warning flag is retracted 19. ASI - CONDITION 20. MP/Fuel Flow Gauge - CONDITION 21. RPM Gauge - CONDITION 22. Accelerometer - CONDITION, reset to +1.0G 23. COM 1 - ON, select frequency: 3 'o' clock 24. Transponder - CONDITION/OFF 25. NAV 1 - CONDITION, OFF 26. COM2/NAV2 - ON, select frequency: 11 'o' clock 27. CWP - CONDITION, Set to DAY, test- hold test button, all captions should light up then 3 stay on 28. Magnetic Compass - CONDITION 29. GPS - CONDITION, OFF 30. OBS - CONDITION 31. Distribution Panel - All CBs IN 32. Fuel Gauges - Check contents and balance are correct 33. Check Voltmeter reads 23.5 V minimum 34. Engine Ts & Ps Gauges - CONDITION 35. Alternate Attitude Indicator - CONDITION, Warning Flag retracted 36. Secondary Altimeter - CONDITION, set as required 37. Main Bus Panel - All CBs IN 38. Avionics Bus Panel 2 - All CBs IN 39. Essential Bus Panel - All CBs IN 40. Cabin Conditioning - AS REQUIRED 41. Avionics Bus Panel 1 - All CBs IN 42. Mute Switch - OFF, Light out 43. Internal Lighting - AS REQUIRED 44. Pitot Heat - OFF 45. Altern. Air - COLD 46. Throttle - FULL 47. Operating Lever Friction - AS REQUIRED 48. RPM Lever - EXERCISE, set HIGH 49. Mixture Lever - EXERCISE set LEAN 50. Trim - Full and free movement, set TAKE OFF 51. Fuel Selector - select LEFT 52. Fuel Cock - ON 53. Flying Controls - Full and Free and Correct movement and indicating correctly

Question 31

What is required for the AFTER START checks once the engine has been started?

Answer 31

1. Check you have a POSITIVE ammeter reading 2. Set the GPS as required - '2 to the right' 3. Turn NAV 1 ON 4. Transponder - Select the FLT ID, confirm identification and then select SBY 5. Attitude Indicators - ERECT 6. Cross-check the EHSI and ensure there are no failure flags 7. Set the DME Selector as required - NAV1 8. Check the Ignition in order - RIGHT/BOTH/LEFT/BOTH, ensure there is NO DEAD CUT 9. Flap - Select FULL, check correct operation and indication. Select UP, check correct operation and indication 10. Select BPM (2/3 RICH) with the RPM Lever 11. Fuel Selector - Set RIGHT 12. Radio check the UHF and VHD Radios. Radio check COM2 then COM1. Select #10 (or 126.32) and listen to the ATIS, then select #1 again 13. Set the Altimeters AS REQUIRED 14. Check Harnesses are SECURE

Question 32

What must you do before you TAXI?

Answer 32

1. Flash the landing lights ON and OFF a few times 2. RELEASE the Parking Brake 3. Check Brakes as soon as you move forward 4. Put Taxi light on as soon as clear of ASP Use the natural turns on the taxiway to check instruments- needle left, ball right, compass decreasing, both attitude indicators steady. Check turn needles returns to the centre once straight. When taxiing on grass keep the speed down and the control column full rearwards to lighten the load on the nose wheel. When the GPS locks on turn the mode knob 2 clicks to the right to get CWL displayed.

Question 33

What does the F in the 'FIRAAS' check require?

Answer 33

FUEL. Set Auxiliary Fuel Pump as required. Check contents, balance and consumption are normal and as expected. Fuel Selector is as required

Question 34

What does the I in the 'FIRAAS' check require?

Answer 34

INSTRUMENTS. Checks AIs are ERECT Cross-check the EHSI, no failure flags

Question 35

What does the R in the 'FIRAAS' check require?

Answer 35

RADIOS/TRANSPONDER. | Check the Radios and Transponder are as required

Question 36

What does the first A in the 'FIRAAS' check require?

Answer 36

ALTERN. AIR | Set the Altern. Air as required

Question 37

What does the second A in the 'FIRAAS' check require?

Answer 37

ALTIMETERS. | Set the altimeters as required

Question 38

What does the S in the 'FIRAAS' check require?

Answer 38

SAFETY ALTITUDE. | Confirm your safety altitude

Question 39

What are the PRE-LANDING Checks?

Answer 39

1. RPM Lever set to HIGH 2. Mixture - BPM is selected 3. Altern. Air is as required 4. Ts & Ps are NORMAL 5. Flap is as required 6. FUEL - auxiliary fuel pump is ON. Check contents, balance and consumption. Fuel Selector is as required 7. Ensure the canopy is CLOSED and LOCKED 8. Secure your harnesses 9. RELEASE the Parking Brake