Flight Preparation

Question 1

The crew will verify the technical state of the aircraft with regard to:

Answer 1

Airworthiness, acceptability of malfunctions (MEL), and influence on the flight plan.

Question 2

Other weather factors at flight planning that could affect aircraft routing?

Answer 2

• Enroute weather
• Runway contamination
• ISA deviations
• Enroute icing conditions
• Holding due to weather

Question 3

The flight crew must examine NOTAMS to determine any changes to:

Answer 3

• Routings
• Unserviceable NAVAIDS
• Availability of runway and approach aids

In order to prevent damage to the trimmable horizontal stabiliser and elevators, it is not recommended to take off from a runway in bad condition.

Question 4

The crew will check the company flight plan for:

Answer 4

Routing, altitudes and flight times.

Question 5

The captain will check the ATC flight plan and ensure that:

Answer 5

It is filled in and filed in accordance with correct procedures.

It agrees with the fuel flight plan routing.

Question 6

The crew will check the estimated load figures and:

Answer 6

Calculate the maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights.

Question 7

The crew should choose a flight level that is as close to the optimum as possible. This can be obtained from the?

Answer 7

QRH PER-G

Question 8

As a general rule, an altitude that is 4000ft below the optimum will produce a fuel penalty of approximately:

Answer 8

5%