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.
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.
Why are the indications on an FMA preferred over an MCP?
Why are the indications on an FMA preferred over an MCP?
Always make sure to update yourself with the latest information on these type of questions.
CFM56-7 series with a max takeoff thrust of 27,300lb.
These engines have higher thrust, improved efficiency, and lower maintenance costs than its predecessor, the CFM56-3 series.
180 minutes extended range (ETOPS).
Bypass ratio 5.5:1
Why do the fuel gauges read in kg, but fuel is delivered in litres?
Why do the fuel gauges read in kg, but fuel is delivered in litres?
Because the specific gravity can change with temperature.
What is the formula for Lift?
What is the formula for Lift?
L = 1/2 * rho * Cl * A * V^2
When does speed change from IAS to Mach?
When does speed change from IAS to Mach?
At FL260
What is an orographic cloud?
What is an orographic cloud?
An orographic cloud is formed as the air rises up the slope and will often envelope the summit.
When the air is humid, some of the moisture will fall on the windward slope and on the summit of the mountain.
What is the role of Pilot Monitoring?
What is the role of Pilot Monitoring?
To monitor the flight management and aircraft control actions of the Pilot Flying and carry out support duties such as communications and check-list reading.
Tell us what ranges the glideslope and localiser beams are checked out to?
Tell us what ranges the glideslope and localiser beams are checked out to?
Glideslope: 329.15-335Mhz UHF 8 degrees either side, 10NM
Localiser: 108.10-111.95Mhz VHF 35 degrees either side, 17NM
What is a METAR?
What is a METAR?
A METAR is an observation of the actual weather given by a meteorological observer at that aerodrome.