Block 1 Stage Check

Winter Clothing for Crewmembers (2.9)

When the temperature is below freezing you must wear: Winter jacket, hat, gloves, boots

Frost or Snow on Aircraft (3.2)

no pilot may take-off in an aircraft with frost, ice, or snow on it

Fuel Sampling (3.4)

When checking fuel look for proper color and any contaminates

Preflight Actions (3.10)

Briefings must be done in a quiet focused area, weight and balance, and performance must be completed prior to all flights

Student Currency for Solo Operations (5.7)

Students must have logged a dual flight in the same make and model at least 14 days prior to the solo

Redispatching After Unprogrammed Landings (5.2)

If a student lands at an unapproved airport for that flight they must re-dispatch the SOF

Local Weather Minimums – SOLO (6.4)

Traffic Pattern

Local Flight

Traffic Pattern: 1,400ft ceiling/5sm visibility

Local flight: 2,100ft/7sm visibility

Fuel Reserves – Local (5.5)

All flights must land with 45 minutes of fuel reserve

What are the UND departure procedures and why do we have them?

We climb to 2,500 the turn 30 degrees away from the airport, the at 3,500ft or 4,000ft we turn on course. This is so every aircraft can maintain proper separation every time and have proper coordination with ATC.

Why do we yell “clear prop” before starting the engine?

So that those near or close to the aircraft are aware the propeller is starting and should use caution

What frequency can you contact SOF on?

123.5

Can you do touch and go’s?

For private pilot no unless directed otherwise by ATC

61.3 Requirements for Certificates (Pilot and Medical)

No pilot may fly without a pilot certificate and exercises the privileges authorized, has photo ID, and a FAA approved medical

61.19 Duration of Pilot Certificates (Student Pilot Certificate)

The student pilot certificate does not expire unless it is revoked or surrendered

61.23 Duration of Medical Certificates (Required for Student Ops, Class and Duration)

For student operations a first, second or third class medical will work. A first class medical for a person under 40 lasts 12 calendar months then exercises the affect of a second and third class medical for another 48 months.

61.53 Prohibitions on Operations During a Medical Deficiency

A person who does not have a medical certificate may not fly. If a person is taking medication to be able to fly and does not interfere with operation can fly

61.87 (N) Solo Req’ts: Limitations on Student Pilots Operating an Aircraft in Solo Flight

A student pilot may not solo until receiving an endorsement from their cfi within 90 days of the flight

61.89 General Limitations of a Student Pilot

A student pilot may not fly

Passengers

For pay

Poor weather

Without permission

Internationally

What does it mean to be PIC?

The PIC or pilot in command is in charge of making final decisions, maintaining safe flight for people and property.

Does your SPC expire?

Never

When does your medical expire?

For a first class medical under 40 it is 60 calendar months to the end of the month of its issue date

Which airports may you take off and land at with a solo endorsement?

The home airport or approved airport

How far from GFK may you fly with your solo endorsement?

25 miles

How long is your endorsement valid?

90 days

Which aircraft may you solo with your current endorsement?

Only on the specific aircraft approved

May you fly at night with your current endorsement?

Only if it is a night flight endorsment

91.7 Civil Aircraft Airworthiness

No pilot may fly an aircraft in an un-airworthy condition and if the PIC is comfortable with the condition of the airplane

91.9 Civil Aircraft Flight Manual, Marking, and Placard Requirements

No pilot my fly an aircraft without complying with the aircrafts limits of operation, has a flight manual and is registered

91.17 Alcohol or Drugs

No person may flight an aircraft with drugs in their system. It must be 8 hour since last drink for alcohol for an pilot to safely fly

91.103 Preflight Action

A pilot must be familiar with weather, fuel, plans, runway lengths, performance, weight and balance before the flight takes place

91.105 Flight Crewmembers at Stations

Must be at their correct station and using a seat belt

91.111 Operating Near Other Aircraft

You cannot fly too close so that a potential hazard is made, pilot may not fly information unless coordinated with both pilots, cannot fly in formation with passengers for hire

91.113 Right of Way Rules: Except Water Operations

Aircraft to the right have right of way, passing must be made to the right and lower and less maneuverable aircraft have right of way. Aircraft in distress has highest priority.cThis cannot be abused

91.119 Minimum Safe Altitudes

Any safe altitude if an engine failure occurs. 1,000ft above the highest point of a congested area and 2,000ft away. 500ft minimum over surface or any obstacle

91.126 Class G Airspace (uncontrolled airport operations)

In an uncontrolled airport all turns must be to the left unless specified otherwise, must use full flaps, Communications must be established 4 miles away and at least 2,500ft AGL

91.127 Class E Airspace (uncontrolled airport operations)

Must comply with airport traffic patterns, communications must be made 4 miles away and by at least 2,500ft AGL

91.129 Class D Airspace (requirements to enter GFK)

Must comply with ATC commands, must contact tower before entering the airspace, must enter the traffic at least 1,500ft AGL until descent, must comply with departure procedures and be aware of noise ambient limitations.

91.151 Fuel Requirements: VFR

Must have enough fuel to complete the flight. During day VFR requires 30 minutes of reserve. During night VFR requires 45 minutes of reserve.

91.203 Civil Aircraft: Certifications Required

No aircraft may fly without: displayed airworthiness certificate, US registration(federal and state), proper fuel tank location, proper exhaust emissions

What documents must you have on your person when you solo in the local area?

Pilot license, medical certificate and photo ID

What preflight planning must you complete prior to flying?

NWKRAFT

NOTAMS

Weight and Balance and weather

Known traffic delays

Runway lengths

Alternatives

Fuel requirements

Take-off and landing performance

How can you tell if you have enough fuel for today’s flight? What is our minimum fuel requirement?

We must have enough fuel to complete the flight and have at least 30 minutes of reserve

How long must you wait to fly after consuming alcohol?

8 hours

What is a stabilized approach? (Explain CFLAPS)

Checklists are complete

Flight path is on the correct slope and on centerline

Landing configurations/flaps set

Airspeed is safe

Power setting is correct

Sink rate is safe

What altitude must I be stabilized by?

200ft AGL

What do I do if I am not stabilized at any time during the approach and landing?

Go around

Where is my aiming point for each of the following runways?

Next to the PAPIs

What is a round out?

The point right before you touch down where you maintain level with the horizon and float down the run way till you touch down

How do I know when to reduce power to begin the roundout?

When you are over the runway

What will likely happen if I flare too soon?

You will have to much speed gaining lift and then will slam into the runway surface

What should I do if a bounce occurs?

Maintain centerline and safe attitude but if feels unsafe go around

What is porpoising?

A bounce during touchdown when the nose points up and down before coming to a smooth stop

When I go around at what point should I declare to tower that I have gone around?

When you have a safe rate of climb and tower is not talking to anyone else

What is Vs and Vso and how are they different?

Vs is stall speed Vso is stall speed with flaps full

What are the differences between Vx and Vy? When would you use them?

Vx is 64kts and is the best rate of climb in shortest distance while Vy is 76kts and is best rate of climb in shortest amount of time

During an Engine Fire on Start, why do we continue cranking and put throttle all the way open?

We want to have as much airflow in the engine to help extinguish the fire

Explain why you perform each step of the Engine Failure in Flight checklist

Airspeed: maintain 76kts: best glide rate

Fuel selector: switch tanks: in case one tank is malfunctioning or empty, the other may work

Fuel pump: on: pushes fuel into the engine to hopefully get it started again

Moose: Mixture rich: gives the most amount of fuel to the engine

Alternate air: Open: if there is debris or icing it will bring hot air to hopefully remove the blockage and have smooth air flowing

Engine instruments: Check: maybe there is another issue causing the engine failure that is unseen

If we lose electrical power, will our engine fail?

No

Why is calculating performance important?

So that we know if we have enough runway to takeoff and land at at the desired airport

What is pressure altitude? How do we calculate it?

Pressure altitude is the altitude corrected for temperature and the pressure of the air, giving us correct instrument readings

(29.92-altimeter setting) x 1000 + field elevation

Will an upsloping runway affect performance?

Yes

Why do we do weight and balance before every flight?

So that we know if we can fly safely throughout the flight

What is “CG”?

Center of gravity the balancing point

What is the Archer’s max takeoff weight? Ramp weight? Landing weight?

Max takeoff weight: 2558

Max ramp weight: 2550

Max landing weight: 2550

How much fuel can our aircraft hold, and how much is usable?

48 gallons 45 of usable fuel

What type of fuel?

UND uses 100LL

NWKRAFT

NOTAMS

Weight and Balance

Known Traffic Delays

Runways lengths

Alternatives

Fuel Requirements

Take-off and Landing Performance