Tips and Tricks

Question 1

VSI and Airspeeds

Answer 1

1. 8 VSI = 250 KIAS

1. 4 VSI = 210 KIAS

Question 2

ISA DEV

Answer 2

15 - (ALT x 2)

then,
SAT - ANSWER

=

ISA DEVIATION

Question 3

WX Radar Test

CFM 6-20

Answer 3

1. Mode : TEST
2. Gain : NORM
3. Tilt : +5 degrees
4. STAB active
5. GCS Off
6. MFD : TEST T+5.0
7. Alternate red/magenta

TAXI OUT:

1. WX mode and 10 mile range
2. Tilt between
\+15 and –5 degrees
3. Observe clutter and weather

Question 4

Radar Usage

Answer 4

T/O: +5.7 and 10 MI range

After T/O: +4.0

10,000: +3.0
20,000: +2.0
30,000: +1.0

Question 5

Estimating Tops

Answer 5

Distance (NM) X Tilt (Degrees) x 100 = Tops (Feet)

60 x 2 x 100 = 12,000 ft

Question 6

Fuel Burns

Answer 6

4400 LBS/HR

for the first hour

Question 7

Fuel Burn On Ground

Answer 7

200 lbs every 15 minutes