Checkpoint 1

Question 1

Tell me about your aviation history.

Answer 1

MODEL
START (year, location)
FLIGHT TRAINING
LICENSE & RATINGS
FIRST JOB (airplane, duration)
TODAY (job, flight hours)
INTENTIONS
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EXAMPLE

• My aviation history started in 2010
  I did my private pilot’s flight training in a Cessna 152, in Sao Paulo
• After that, in 2012
  I got my commercial pilot’s license with instrument and multi-engine ratings
• Then,
  I became a flight instructor. I have worked as a CFI for 2 years.
• And in 2015,
  I joined LATAM, flying an A320 as a copilot.
• 7 years later
  I became a captain. I’ve been flying as a captain for 2 years.
• I intend to fly a B777 in the future.

Adapt to your reality

Question 2

What was the first aircraft you flew?

Answer 2

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- The first aircraft I flew was a _______

• It’s a _______ - wing, _______- engine aircraft, powered by a _______.
• It has a ________ landing gear and capacity for _______ people.
• The maximum altitude is around _______ ft and the cruise speed is _______ kt.
• It is used for _______.
  ___________________________________________
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• The first aircraft I flew was a _______
• It’s a _______ - bladed, _______- engine helicopter, with a main and tail rotor.
• It has landing gears/skids and capacity for _______ people.
• The maximum altitude is around _______ ft and the cruise speed is _______ kt.
• It is used for _______.

Question 3

Describe this aircraft (a320)

Don’t worry about being specific.

Answer 3

• The A320 is a low-wing, twin-engine aircraft, powered by 2 turbofan engines.
• It has a retractable landing gear and capacity for around 160 people.
• The maximum altitude is around FL400 and the cruise speed is about Mach .78
• It is used for passenger and cargo transportation.

Question 4

Describe the airport you operate the most.

Answer 4

• The airport I operate the most is ________. (name)
• It is a ________ airport. (regional / domestic / International)
• It has a ________ and _______ runway. (long, short / paved, unpaved)
• The controllers are _________. (good, efficient) // or It is Non-towered.
• There are ______ and _______ procedures. (visual // Instrument)
• It also has a ________ terminal and standard security. (comfortable)

Adapt to your reality.

Question 5

What do you normally do before your flight?

Answer 5

• Before a flight I normally:
• Gather the flight documents;
• I Study the weather forecast;
• Read the Notams;
• I Do a briefing;
• Perform the walkaround;
• Prepare the cockpit.

Question 6

What is the most important part of the preflight procedure?

Answer 6

• For me, the most important part of the preflight procedure is the briefing.
• Because, during the briefing we discuss:
• The weather conditions;
• The Route;
• The Flight duration;
• And Possible problems;
• Then, we make some adjustments for the flight and prepare the aircraft

Try practicing with (walkaround)

Question 7

What do you check during the walkaround?

Answer 7

During the walkaround, I check:

• The airplane’s structure and see if there are any damages;
• I inspect the tire’s inflation;
• Check the wings, leading and trailing edges;
• Verify the fuel and oil levels;
• See the pitot tube and ports;
• Finally, I check the engines intake and the blades.

Question 8

For which reasons would you cancel a flight?

Answer 8

I would cancel a flight for many reasons, for example:

• Bad weather, like strong winds or poor visibility;
• Structural damage;
• System malfunction;
• NOTAM in my origin or destination airport;
• Medical problem with a crew member.

Question 9

Describe your favorite aircraft.

Answer 9

• Model
• _____ - Wing, _____ - Engine, Powered by ______;
• With a _______ Landing gear.
• It has Capacity for ________ people;
• and the Maximum altitude is around _____;
• The Cruise Speed is about _______.
• It is used for ________.