RPL ground component study Flashcards by harper jenkins

What are the 5 privileges of RPL?

Act as pilot in command of a single engine aircraft
Fly by day under VFR
Fly within 25NM of your departure aerodrome, unless transiting to training area
Fly under private operations
Operate from uncontrolled aerodromes

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What are limitations of RPL

Can carry more than one passengers if you hold a current class 1 or 2 medical, or accompanied by another pilot who is authorised to pilot the aircraft and they hold a current class 1 or 2 medical and occupy a control seat.
MTOW of 1500kg
Not jet or turbine power aircraft
Single engine aircraft only

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What endorsements are required for an RPL holder to exercise certain privileges?

Navigation endorsement required to fly outside the following
25nm from the departure aerodrome, training area and direct route from aerodrome to training area.
Controlled airspace endorsement to fly within a controlled airspace
Controlled aerodrome endorsement to fly within a controlled aerodrome.
Flight radio endorsement to legally operate an aircraft radio to transmit and receive on aviation frequencies.

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What is the Vne

Never exceed speed
160kts

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What is the Vno

Maximum structural cruising speed
128kts

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What is the Va

Manoeuvring Speed
2300lbs = 97kts
1950lbs = 89kts
1600lbs = 80kts

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What is Vb

Turbulence penetration speed
97kts

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What is Vs0

Flap stall speed
41kts

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What is Vs1

Stall speed clean
47kts

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What is Vfe

Maximum flap extended speed
85kts (unless placarded)

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What is the green arch on the ASI

Normal operating range
47kts - 128kts

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What is the white arch on the ASI

Flap operating range
41kts - 85kts

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What is the yellow arch on the ASI

Caution range / only in smooth air
128kts - 160kts

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What is the red radial line on the ASI

Never exceed speed / maximum speed for all operations
160kts

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What to do if you encounter an engine fire in flight

Mixture - idle
Fuel selector - off
Masters - off
Cabin air/heat - closed
Airspeed - 100kts
Execute forced landings

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What to do if you encounter an electrical fire in flight

Masters - off
Fuel selector - off
all switches apart from ignition - off
Vents/cabin air/heat - closed
Activate fire extinguisher if available
After discharging an extinguisher within closed cabin, ventilate cabin

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What to do if you encounter a cabin fire

Masters - off
Vents/cabin air/heat - closed
Activate fire extinguisher if available
After discharging an extinguisher within closed cabin, ventilate cabin
Land ASAP and inspect for damage

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What to do if you encounter an engine fire on the ground and the engine starts

Continue cranking to get engine to start and suck flames and accumulated fuel into engine
Power 1700RPM for a few minutes
Engine shutdown and inspect for damage

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What to do if you encounter an engine fire on the ground and the engine doesn’t start

Continue cranking to get engine to start and suck flames and accumulated fuel into engine
Throttle - full open
Mixture - idle cut off
Cranking - continue
Fire extinguisher - obtain
Secure engine
-masters off
-ignition off
-fuel selector valve off
Extinguish fire
Inspect for damage

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When checking mags in run ups, what is the expected RPM drop

RPM drop should not exceed 125RPM and there should not be a difference of more than 50RPM between the mags

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4 Requirements for grant of RPL

Must be at least 16yrs old
Must have passed the aeronautical knowledge exam for RPL and the associated aircraft category rating
Complete flight training for RPL and associated category rating
Complete at least 25hrs of flight training as pilot, at least 20 dual hours and at least 5 solo hours

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Requirements for grant of RPL endorsements

Passed aeronautical knowledge exam
Completed flight training
If nav endorsement, at least 5hrs of solo cross country flight time in addition to 25hrs required for license
If radio endorsement, have a current aviation English language proficiency.

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What is CASA’s stance on illicit substances

CASA has a zero tolerance policy towards any illegal/illicit substances and anyone is subject to a random drug tested at any time.

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What is CASA’s stance on medication

CASA has a list of approved medications able to be taken while flying. This can be found online on the CASA website.
Anything not found on the list or unsure about, ask your DAME

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What is CASA's stance on alcohol

Alcohol testing can be conducted anytime by CASA A breath sample must be provided under 0.02BAC/100ml of breath CASA rule of thumb 8hrs bottle to throttle Whitestar policy 8hrs bottle to flight plan If feeling hungover or affects of alcohol still = unfit to fly

What are the instruments that must be required for VFR by day for displaying flight information

Indicated airspeed Pressure altitude Magnetic heading Time with seconds Turn and slip (aerial work only) Outside air temp (aerial work only)

When must you carry an ELT

The flight must have a fitted auto ELT or carry at least 1 survival ELT if the aircraft is flown more than 50NM from the departure aerodrome or when flying over water, if your engine were to fail and you are outside of gliding range to execute a forced landing, you must carry a survival ELT

Carriage of handheld fire extinguishers

Only required for an aircraft with a MTOW above 5700kg or that can seat 7 or more passengers

What are CASA's fuel planning requirements for a flight

For an aeroplane less than 5700kg MTOW and under VFR flight rules Minimum amount of useable fuel at commencement of flight must be the sum of taxi fuel, trip fuel, alternate fuel, holding fuel, contingency, final reserve and additional fuel Final reserve is 30 mins holding fuel Contingency N/A

What are WhiteStar's fuel planning requirements

Taxi and takeoff allowances to 50ft AGL Major aerodromes 12L Regional aerodromes 8L Unlicensed aerodromes 5L Block fuel flow 36L/H Holding fuel flow 25L/H Final reserve fuel 45mins (holding fuel flow) = 18.75L Contingency fuel 15% flight fuel (fuel for flight + taxi) = 6L

How must passengers be seat/secured during flight

The pilot/operator must not assign a pax a seat that is not fitted with a seatbelt or should harness Seatbelts must by worn during taxi, takeoff, landing and whenever instructed to do so by the PIC

How old is an infant

Younger than 2 yrs old

How old is a child

Older than 2 but younger than 13yrs old

How must an infant be restrained

Must be restrained by a supplement loop belt attached to an adults seatbelt while seated on their lap

How is a child restrained

If occupying their own seat, must be restrained by a seatbelt of their own

Can 2 children sit on one seat?

Yes, only if the combined weight of the two children is under 77kg. When fastened, they must be sat side by side and restrained by a seatbelt around both children

4 ways must cargo be loaded onto the aircraft

Pilot/operator must not place cargo in a position where... It could damage, obstruct or cause failure to the aircraft Exceed the load limitations of the aircraft Obstruct an emergency exit or restrict access to one The cargo and means of restraint must not interfere with the safe operation of the aircraft

Can cargo be placed on an unoccupied seat?

Only if it weighs less than 77kg (unless seat manufacturer allows otherwise)

Where must the cargo be placed if a fire were to break out

In a position where the whole compartment can be easily reached by a crew member with a handheld fire extinguisher

What is the VMC criteria for class A, B, C, E or G below 10,000ft AMSL

5km vis 1500m horizontal 1000ft vertical

What is the VMC criteria for class A, B, C, E or G above 10,000ft AMSL

8km vis 1500m horizontal 1000ft vertical

What is the VMC criteria for class G airspace at or below either 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft AGL + operational requirements

5km vis Clear of cloud Insight of ground or water + radio must be carried and used on correct frequency

What is VMC criteria for class D airspace at all heights

Vis 5km 600m horizontal 1000ft above cloud 500ft below cloud

Max Load factor for 172 flaps up

Normal +3.8g and -1.52g Utility 4.4g and -1.76g

Max load factor for 172 flaps down

3g for normal and utility

How long is a class 1 medical valid for

12months

How long is a class 2 medical valid for

4 yrs younger than 40 2 yrs older than 40

With a class 1 medical and you get sick and become unfit to fly, after how many days of consistent symptoms must you notify your DAME

7 days

With a class 2 medical and you get sick and become unfit to fly, after how many days must you notify your DAME

30 days

What is the category, class and type for RPL license we are obtaining

Category (aeroplane) Class (single engine) Type (c172, VFR)

What are the radio communication regulations

Must be fitted with radio capable of - communicating on all frequencies necessary to meet the reporting, broadcast and listening watch requirements - make 2-way voice communications - communicate on the aeronautical emergency frequency 121.5mhz

What are the last light requirements for an aircraft arriving at an aerodrome

CASA 10mins before Whitestar 30mins before

What are the minimum anti-collision lights required

1 red beacon 2 white strobes or a combination of the two

When must an aircraft carrying life jackets

If flown further over water than gliding distance if an engine failure were to occur, life jackets must be carried for all POB that must have a whistle (infant excluded from whistle) If below 2000ft life jackets must be worn at all times during the flight.

When must aircraft carry life rafts

Over 100nm from land or 30mins of cruising speed off shore and must fit all POB 30mins = 52.5nm

What is the min and max oil quantity for 172N and what is the grade of oil used at Whitestar

4 quartz - 6 quartz W100 plus

Make/model of engine

Avco Lycoming

Correct grade of fuel

100LL Aviation fuel (blue)

What are the different transponder modes and what they transmit

Mode A - transponder code + position from a/c to ground station Mode C - Mode A + altitude Mode S - C + rego, course speed

What is the reason for having a manoeuvring speed

So that the aircraft can stall before exceeding the load limits and breaking the airframe

Where can you find info about what maintance you can perform on an aircraft

Part 1 schedule 8 CAR 1998

What are suitable child restraints that are not car seats ?

Automotive car seat Aviation grade car seat

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