What performance category was your last aircraft? How are airplanes classified?
What performance category was your last aircraft? How are airplanes classified?
Note: this question was asked to a candidate with previous Seneca experience, make sure to be able to answer this question for your previous aircraft type.
Seneca is class A.
Aircraft are classified according to their Vat.
What is RVSM?
What is RVSM?
Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) is the reduction, from 2,000 feet to 1,000 feet, of the standard vertical separation required between aircraft flying between flight level 290 (29,000 ft) and flight level 410 (41,000 ft).
Would you be happy if VMCG is higher than V1?
Would you be happy if VMCG is higher than V1?
No, because if your critical engine fails at V1 you have to continue your takeoff roll, but because you’re under VMCG you are unable to maintain directional control.
Why do we measure speed as a Mach number?
Why do we measure speed as a Mach number?
Mach number describes the speed of sound, which changes with the density of the medium it is travelling through.
When you reach the speed of sound, the compressibility effect creates a supersonic flow along the wing if you exceed a certain mach number.
This causes airflow separation and flutter.
It is therefore much safer and much easier to use a Mach number to express a limit at which compressibility effects start to tear the aircraft apart, as it is a constant value at all altitudes.
What frequency range and band is an NDB in?
What frequency range and band is an NDB in?
Frequency range from 200-1750kHz, medium and low range frequency bands.
What would you do in the event of an engine failure below V1, and what would your initial actions be?
What would you do in the event of an engine failure below V1, and what would your initial actions be?
Assuming I'm performing single pilot operations:
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power idle,
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max brakes (and reversers if available),
-maintain directional control using rudder input,
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After coming to a full stop set parking break.
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Inform ATC 'Stopping'.
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Initiate the appropriate process to diagnose the problem (ECAM, NITS DODAR, checklists....).
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When performing multi pilot operations the actions performed by me will depend with my current role: PF, PM and/or CM1 CM2.
Why does the speed tape on the PFD reads 45kt when the aircraft is stationary?
Why does the speed tape on the PFD reads 45kt when the aircraft is stationary?
The speed is too low for an indication.
What is N1, N2, EGT and EPR?
What is N1, N2, EGT and EPR?
N1= Low pressure compressor spool or fan rotation speed. Usually expressed as a % of Max N1.
N2= High pressure compressor rotation speed.
EGT= Exhaust gas temperature, indicates the temperature at the first stage of the turbine, which is the most critical temperature in the engine.
EPR= Engine pressure ratio of the inlet to the jet pipe, displayed on the EPR gauge to use as a parameter for setting engine thrust
What are the dangers of flying into thunderstorms?
What are the dangers of flying into thunderstorms?
Dangers of flying into thunderstorms:
Severe wind shear and turbulence (with a risk of structural problems, loss of altitude, loss of airspeed) Severe icing Hail Lightning strikes (with a risk of damage to electrical systems) Radio Communications and Navigation interference from static electricity in thunderstorms
What is the movement of the center of pressure during/approaching a stall?
What is the movement of the center of pressure during/approaching a stall?
Center of pressure moves forward when approaching a stall.