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SkyWest CRJ Checkrides – Core Concepts & Procedures

AQP Grading System

  • Electronic Grader (SP 2520)
    • Accessible on SWOL → Info Center → Manuals → Flight Standards.
    • All sessions entered immediately after training/checking.
    • Grader path examples supplied for each curriculum (Initial, Upgrade, CQ, Recheck, etc.).
  • Grade Codes for Training Sessions
    • P = Proficient – meets/ exceeds Qualification Standard (QS).
    • T = Training – progressing toward QS, additional practice required.
    • D = Deficient – no progress/ regression after repeated attempts.
    • Modules never closed with a “D”; completion standard determined by Fleet Mgr.
  • Recommendation Requirements
    • All tasks “P”, syllabus items accomplished.
  • Leadership, Command & Professionalism (LCP) Behavioral Markers
    • 5 major areas: Situational Leadership, PIC Mentoring, Command Ability, Professional Expectations, TEAM usage.
    • 4-point scale (Grade 4 = Standard +, Grade 1 = Unsat) with detailed referents for CQ LOE, Qual LOE (Legs 1/2), Recheck LOE scenarios.
  • Four-Point Grade Scale (Validations)
    • 4 = error-free within QS.
    • 3 = errors within QS, self-corrected.
    • 2 = debrief to standard; outside QS but correctable.
    • 1 = unsafe/ undesired aircraft state; repeat required.
  • Event-Set Logic
    • Any task graded 1 → entire event set 1.
    • Unsat task not in set may still downgrade the set.
  • Grader/ Session Status Flags
    • Incomplete (non-Unsat disruptions) – reported to FAA.
    • Unsat – unsafe or QS not met within time; FAA reported.
    • Grader inop → use paper form on SWOL.

Simulator Inoperative Equipment (MMI)

  • Instructor Responsibilities
    • Verify MMI list in FFS logbook & IOS placards.
    • MEL parallels: training allowed if aircraft MEL permits; checking/ LOFT requires operability if scenario needs the item.
    • Major components down (motion, visuals, control loading, sound, intercom) → contact Fleet Training Mgr.
  • Pre-flight
    • Logbook pre-flight due-time countdown timers displayed on IOS/ device.
    • Flight Simulator Record sheet completed each session.

IROPs / Unsats Handling

  • In-Training in lieu of Recommend
    • Review Student Detail Report & SP 3015 hours.
    • Training Coord contacts pilot; instructor files Training Irregularity (estimated extra sessions, comments).
  • Unsatisfactory Validations
    • Pilot de-qualified until re-qualified; 5 days off (LOE) unless waived.
    • Tier 1/2 special tracking triggers (unsats & extra hours).
  • Equipment Failures / Sick Calls
    • Notify techs & email crjtraining@skywest.com; mark session Incomplete.
    • Sick: call coordinators or email/ phone Fleet Mgr.

Checkride & Curriculum Architecture

Chapter 04 – Qualification

  • MV (Initial/Upgrade/SC) – full maneuver validation script (crosswind TO/LND, LOC, CAT I/II, holding, windshear, RTO, SE ops, evac, FO taxi).
  • KV – oral validation; tasks include fuel planning, deice/ anti-ice, TLR performance, memory items, limitations, dispatch release, airworthiness; graded via dedicated paths.
  • LOE 5/6 – scenario-based flights (SLC–BOI–SLC); detailed ATC scripts, LCP grading embedded.
  • LOE 7 – recheck scenario (GEG–PDX–SEA) with emphasis on threat management and LCP remediation.

Chapters 05–07 – Continuing Qualification (2023, 2022, 2021)

  • CQ flow: KV → LOE → MV; SPOT module precedes LOE for maneuver refresh.
  • Each year supplied: simulator briefs, SPOT scripts (slow flight, stalls, UA, windshear, TCAS, etc.), MV maneuver tables, LOE event-set scripts.
  • CQ notes: 2-hr briefings, 4-hr sim sessions (15 min break, fuel freeze rules), LOE repeat limits, English-language proficiency observation.

Maneuver & EET Highlights

  • Stall Profiles (per Appendix A)
    • Departure (TO), Clean (cruise), Approach-to-Land (conf F45). Recovery at shaker; demo to pusher in MV SPOT.
  • UPRT / Bounced Landing Tool
    • IOS functions to trigger wake/ pitch/ bank upsets and bounce for TTP training.
  • Windshear Models
    • T/O Model 3 (40 % ΔV), Landing Model 2 (35 %) — trigger heights set per script.
  • EGPWS Escape – fly-over-idle until GPWS warning, execute published procedure (PUSH-TOGA-ROLL-CLIMB).
  • TCAS – “MONITOR VS” RA emphasised; breakout procedures for PRM.
  • Crosswind Ops
    • Continuous ignition (CRJ 200) if crosswind > 10 kt on TO.
    • CAAT crosswind limits: 200 = 27 kt TO / 32 kt LDG; 700/900 = 28 kt TO / 32 kt LDG (further restricted for RCC ≤ 3).

Deice / Anti-ice Program Essentials

  • Clean Wing Concept – no contaminant on any critical surface; frost allowed ≤ ⅛'' underside wing tank.
  • Cold Weather Pre-flight – required ≤ 5^{\circ}C or visible moisture; within 30 min of push.
  • Hold-Over Time (HOT)
    • Start when final anti-ice fluid application begins.
    • Use GDPM charts; must reduce if mixed precipitation (e.g., SN+FG).
  • Pretakeoff Check vs Contamination Check
    • Check: within HOT, from flight deck, verify fluid effectiveness.
    • Contamination Check: when HOT expired/ conditions change, tactile from outside (CRJ 200 only).

Performance & Fuel Planning Core

  • TLR Data Elements: GTOW, MTOW, max temp, flap/bleed, N1, VR/ V2/ VFTO, flex vs normal thrust, simple/composite EFP.
  • EFP Types
    • Standard, Simple-Special (heading/course → altitude), Complex (FMS stored, Jepp textual), Terrain Escape.
    • Comply to 1 500 AGL (IMC) or 1 000 AGL (VMC) non-radar.
  • TALPA/ RCC
    • Use lowest reported segment; if RCC ≤ 2 and Xwind > 10 kt → TO/LDG prohibited.
    • If PIREP poorer than RCC, use PIREP.
  • Fuel Terms
    • Minimum fuel: CRJ 200 2{,}100 lb, 700 2{,}300 lb, 900 2{,}400 lb (approx – verify release).
    • Emergency fuel: 30 min @ 1500' AFE (≈ 1{,}050 lb 200/ 1{,}350 lb 7/9).
    • Bingo fuel calc uses burn from hold fix → destination → alternate @ planned altitude/route.

Aircraft Systems Quick-Reference

  • Electrical
    • AC priority: on-side GEN → APU → cross-side GEN → EXT.
    • TRUs: 100 A (200) / 120 A (700/900); DC ground limit 5 min.
    • AUTO XFER inhibits if overcurrent/ generator over/ under-freq.
    • ADG: auto deploy < 100\,\text{kt} and complete loss of AC; wet = 330 kt, dry = 250 kt limits.
  • Hydraulics
    • 3 systems, norm 3000 psi; pumps: 1A/2A EDPs, 1B/2B/3B ACMPs.
    • IDG logic (200 only): B pumps auto on with single generator < IDG online.
  • Bleeds / Air Mgt (200)
    • 10th stage (start, packs) & 14th stage (cowl/ wing AI, thrust rev).
    • APU LCV interlock prevents simultaneous APU bleed & 10th-stage cross-bleed.
    • BLEED MISCONFIG triggers for TO/ LDG config errors.

Emergency / Abnormal Highlights

  • Rejected T/O – abort ≤ 80 kt for caution/ abnormal; > 80 kt for fire, engine fail, windshear, unsafe config, REV unlocked, “No T/O” aura.
  • Evacuation
    • CA “EVACUATE, EVACUATE” after assessing.
    • FO grabs firewall handle CB, portable O2 (if time), crash axe; directs pax upwind.
  • Oxygen – masks donned for smoke/ fumes, above FL250 with one pilot O2 removed, > 10 min at FL410.

Leadership, Command & Professionalism – Key Expectations

  • Adapt leadership style to threat phase; solicit/ use input.
  • Mentor FO: reinforce good actions, coach MEL/ cross-bleed starts, CB resets.
  • Commandability: clear direction to ATC/ramp, shared mental model, TEAM brief.
  • Professional image: SOPM/ FOM compliance, PPM dress.

LOFT & MV Scenario Quick-Flow (sample 2023 Qual LOE 5)

  1. Gate SLC: APU MEL; engine start gate/ cross-bleed; LCP graded.
  2. Reduced-vis TO RW34L → LOC 4L GA; CAT I 4R missed to holding.
  3. CAT II 4R; windshear TO; crosswind LDG.
  4. RTO with cabin smoke; FO taxi.
  5. V1 engine fail, SE ILS, cargo smoke, SE evac.

Key Numerical & Formula Snippets

  • \text{Min fuel (GO-AROUND)} = 450\,\text{lb/wing (CRJ 200)}
  • V{\text{REF0}} = V{2} - 5\,\text{kt (Flaps 0 LDG)}
  • Stall buffet onset margin ≈ 1.3\,V_{S}; green line increases with bank n = \frac{1}{\cos\phi}.

Abbreviations & Paths

  • SCA – Simulator Check Airman.
  • EET – Enroute Event Training (TTP maneuvers).
  • SPOT – Maneuver refresher preceding LOE.
  • AQP Grader Paths: Pilot 20XX → CRJ Initial/Upgrade/CQ → KV/MV/LOE; Special Track under ST/RT path.