Deviation Calls

Question 1

ILS

Answer 1

• «LOC» Loc deviation > 1/2 dot
• «GLIDE SLOPE» Glide deviation > 1/2 dot

Question 2

VOR Approach

Answer 2

«COURSE» Track > 1/2dot or 2.5°

Question 3

NDB Approach

Answer 3

«COURSE» Track > 5°

Question 4

Approach using FINAL APP guidance

Answer 4

• «CROSS TRACK» Track > 0.1NM
• «VDEV» Vertical deviation > 1/2dot

Question 5

Flare parameter calls

Answer 5

• «PITCH PITCH» Pitch > 10°/7.5° (A320/A321)
• «BANK BANK» Bank angle > 7°
• «CONTINUE or G/A» Touchdown beyond marks

Question 6

Missed Approach parameter calls

Answer 6

• «PITCH» Pitch < 10° or > 20°
• «BANK» Bank angle > 7°
• «SINK RATE» If no climb rate

Question 7

Strategy to challenge the PF if an unsafe or potentially unsafe condition exist?

Answer 7

• Supportive statement: express concern using standard calls,
“we’re a bit high on profile”
• Question: determine PF’s plan,
“Will you be stabilised by 1000ft?”
• Solution: offer an alternative,
“Would you like extra track miles?”
• Action:
“you MUST LISTEN”, take over if required

Question 8

Approach parameter calls

Answer 8

• «SPEED» Speed < VAPP-5 or >VAPP+10
• «SINK RATE» Rate of descent > 1000ft/min
• «PITCH» Pitch < -2.5° or >10°/7.5° (A320/A321)
• «BANK» Bank angle > 7°