RV-12 Specific

Question 1

VR

Answer 1

Rotation Speed - 50 to 55

Question 2

VX

Answer 2

Best angle of climb - 65

Question 3

VY

Answer 3

Best rate of climb - 75

Question 4

VA

Answer 4

Maneuvering Speed at or below - 90

Question 5

VS

Answer 5

Stall speed or minimum steady flight speed for which the aircraft is still controllable - 45

Question 6

VS0

Answer 6

Stall speed or minimum flight speed in landing configuration - 41

Question 7

VFE

Answer 7

Max for flaps extended - 82

Question 8

VNO

Answer 8

Max structural cruise - 108

Question 9

VNE

Answer 9

Never exceed - 136

Question 10

Best glide speed

Answer 10

63 (59 for min. rate of descent)

Question 11

Max Crosswind component

Answer 11

11 knots

Question 12

Max total wind

Answer 12

30 knots

Question 13

Max gross weight

Answer 13

1320

Question 14

Max RPMs for 5 min/Max Continuous

Answer 14

5800/5500

Question 15

VO

Answer 15

Maximum operating maneuvering speed. - same as VA - 90

Question 16

Describe engine

Answer 16

Rotax 912ULS with dual ignitions and Bing altitude compensating carburetors. 100HP.

Question 17

What is the minimum oil temp for engine run-up?

Answer 17

120 degrees

Question 18

What is the normal voltage output of the generator?

Answer 18

12-15

Question 19

What would indicate the generator has failed?

Answer 19

Steady discharge on ammeter and voltage indication under 12 volts.

Question 20

Talk about the spar pin unsafe override switch.

Answer 20

If a fault occurs in the spar pin indication system and an in-flight engine restart is necessary, this switch will override the disabling of the starter.

Question 21

Engine fire during start

Answer 21

If confined to intake or exhaust system (engine flooding) -
Continue cranking engine with starter
Choke - push open
Throttle - full open
Inspect aircraft for damage and cause prior to restart

Question 22

Engine fire during flight

Answer 22

Fuel off
Ignition switches off
Expedited descent and land immediately
Radio
Master off
Airspeed down to 60 (55 minimum) on final
Flaps down after landing assured
Open canopy
Touchdown with minimum airspeed

Question 23

Electrical fire

Answer 23

All electrical switches off (leave ignitions on)
Air vent open if needed
Use extinguisher, if available
Land immediately

Question 24

Generator/Electrical Failure

Answer 24

Failure:
Turn off all non-essential electrical equip to conserve battery power - including avionics. EFIS & GPS will continue on internal batteries for a LIMITED time.
Land asap
Runaway Generator:
Pull 30A main bus fuse immediately
Turn off all non-essential elec equip to conserve battery power - including avionics. EFIS & GPS will continue on internal batteries for a LIMITED time.
Land asap

Question 25

Engine failure on take-off

Answer 25

``` Immediately & aggressively move control stick forward to prevent loss of airspeed. Airspeed 60 (55 min) If airborne w/sufficient runway - throttle close and max breaking after touchdown. If airborne w/insufficient runway - attempt engine restart if altitude permits: Check fuel on Choke - check open/push Ignition switches both on Fuel pump - check fuse If restart is impossible: Select best landing option Flaps full down Fuel shut-off valve - off Ignition switches - off Master off Touchdown w/min airspeed ```

Question 26

Engine air restart

Answer 26

Maintain airspeed - 60 (55 min) Ignitions both on Fuel pump - check fuse Fuel on Choke open If restart not possible: change throttle and/or choke settings in attempt to restart Follow "forced landing procedure" if unable to restart

Question 27

Precautionary Landing Approach

Answer 27

When power is still available but complete power failure is considered imminent. Normal procedures (higher & closer pattern than normal) Airspeed - 60 (55 min) Throttle - closed when in gliding distance of runway Flaps - Lower as needed

Question 28

Forced Landing

Answer 28

``` Complete power failure Max gliding distance airspeed - 63 Fuel shut-off valve - off - pull up Flaps up to maximize glide range Radio - mayday 121.5 (or freq in use) Attempt to position aircraft approximately 1000 feet AGL when on downwind & abeam intended point of landing Ignitions both off On final approach - airspeed 60 (55 min) and flaps down after landing point assured Master off Open canopy Touchdown with min airspeed ```

Question 29

Ditching

Answer 29

Forced landing over water - follow Forced Landing procedures plus: Land into wind if high winds are evident or parallel to swells with calm winds. Flaps up Unlatch canopy Contact water with nose-high attitude After full stop exit aircraft

Question 30

Severe turbulence

Answer 30

Do not exceed 108 kts. To minimize discomfort, decrease CAS below 90 kts. Maintain level flight attitude as pitot-static indications may become erratic.

Question 31

Stall Recovery - what flight control is most effective and what actions should you take?

Answer 31

Rudder is far more effective than ailerons in stalled condition. Lower nose Throttle open Use rudder for lateral control

Question 32

Spin Recovery

Answer 32

``` PARE Power out Ailerons neutral Rudder opposite Elevator Forward Once rotation stops, Rudder - neutral Raise nose to level flight ```

Question 33

Runaway Trim Motor

Answer 33

Pull trim fuse ASAP Stabilator - hold against out of trim condition Airspeed may be reduced to lessen amount of force required for level flight Land as soon as possible

Question 34

Soft Field Take-Off

Answer 34

Flaps - 1st detent Do not stop - remain on the move into take-off roll Raise nose to take-off attitude (keeps weight off front wheel) Lift off as early as possible Remain in ground effect until airspeed allows for climb Flaps up after 500 AGL

Question 35

Slow Flight

Answer 35

Reduce power and allow a/c to decelerate to 60 kt IAS while maintaining altitude. Trim Adjust power to achieve target airspeed while maintaining altitude

Question 36

Power-Off Stalls

Answer 36

Power to idle | Maintain wings-level flight while increasing nose-up attitude to maintain target altitude until aircraft stalls

Question 37

Power-On Stalls

Answer 37

Establish full power, wings level climb at 65 kt IAS | Increase nose-up attitude by approximately 15 degrees an maintain that attitude as airspeed decays to stall

Question 38

What are the Primary Flight Controls?

Answer 38

Ailerons (Flaperons on RV12) (roll) Rudder (yaw) Elevator (Stabilator on RV12) (pitch)

Question 39

What are the Secondary Flight Controls?

Answer 39

``` Flaps (Flaperons on RV12) Trim Systems Leading Edge Devices Spoilers Secondary flight controls improve performance characteristics ```

Question 40

What do the flaps do?

Answer 40

Create the lift necessary to maintain flight at a slower speed. They also increase drag.

Question 41

What does the Stabilator do?

Answer 41

It's an upside down airfoil - a pitch control surface. | Creates downward lift/force

Question 42

Landing gear/Brakes/Steering

Answer 42

Tricycle gear Brakes?? Castering nosewheel allows for steering using brakes

Question 43

Fuel/Oil/Hydrolic

Answer 43

100LL or avgas only - a/c holds 19.8 gallons | Oil - sport weight - must be up to indentation on stick

Question 44

Electrical system

Answer 44

Not sure what to say about this yes. Backup batteries?

Question 45

Avionics

Answer 45

Dynon Skyview system - not sure what else to say about this either??

Question 46

Pitot-Static system, vacuum/pressure and associated flight instruments

Answer 46

Pitot system is comprised of the pitot tube, static port and instruments: Altimeter Vertical Speed Indicator Airspeed Indicator

Question 47

What are the 3 gyroscopic instruments?

Answer 47

Altitude Indicator Heading Indicator Turn Indicator/Coordinator