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FF106
Traffic Patterns
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05/24/2011
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Term
The overhead pattern consists of?
 Definition
The Break
Inside downwind
The Perch
The Final Turn
Final Approach
Term
The outside pattern consists of?
 Definition
Crosswind
Outside downwind
90 to initial
45 to initial
Initial
Term
What is the radar entry point used for?
 Definition
Sequencing aircraft into the pattern as they return from working areas or the aux field.
Term
What is the VFR entry point used for?
 Definition
Used by aircraft re-entering the pattern after a breakout.
Term
The normal pattern altitude and airspeed is?
 Definition
1000 feet AGL and 200 KIAS
Term
What % Torque will maintain 200 KIAS at pattern altitude?
 Definition
50%
Term
3 knots of crosswind usually requires __ degree(s) of crab at 200 KIAS.
 Definition
1 degree
Term
For turns in the pattern, use _______ degrees bank and add power (normally a _____ % increase) to maintain airspeed.
 Definition
60 degrees, 5
Term
You want to perform _____ turns in the pattern to minimize the time you spend _____ _____ and allow you more time to clear for other aircraft.
 Definition
crisp, belly up.
Term
Points of conflict in the pattern are?
 Definition
-45 to initial
-Break pt
-Perch
-Takeoff Leg
-VFR entry
Term
In the break, you turn 180 degrees while ___________ and maintaining _____________
 Definition
Decelerating, level
Term
The break is normally performed between the __________ _______ and _______ _______ down the runway.
 Definition
Approach end, 3000 feet
Term
In order for traffic not to be a conflict, the aircraft on inside downwind should be?
 Definition
At least abeam or past you before you break
Term
The three situations where you do not normally execute a break.
 Definition
1.) Inside downwind conflicts
2.) When there is an aircraft on a strait in between 5 and 2 miles.
3.) When there is an aircraft flying an emergency landing pattern between the high key and low key pattern positions.
Term
If you are unable to execute a break by the end of the break zone, you should do what?
 Definition
Follow the procedures for the breakpoint strait through.
Term
When breaking strait through, you maintain ____ KIAS then turn ______ at the ________ end of the runwnay.
 Definition
200, crosswind, departure
Term
What bank angle should you roll into during the break?
 Definition
60 degrees
Term
You should slow to ______ to _______ KIAS by reducing power to _______ torque when in the break.
 Definition
120, 150, 10%
Term
With flaps landing, the proper runway displacement can be gaged by placing the runway _______?
 Definition
Just inside the filler cap
Term
For proper runway displacement distance, with flaps up, the runway should align at ______?
 Definition
The end of the wingtip
Term
Flaps T/O runway displacement alignment point
 Definition
Just inside the blue stripe on the wingtip.
Term
You have an undershooting wind while on inside downwind. How should you adjust your pattern?
 Definition
Less downwind displacement
Term
You have an overshooting wind while on inside downwind. How should you compensate?
 Definition
Increase displacement
Term
As a rule of thumb, ______ the crab you had on initial to maintain ground track while on inside downwind.
 Definition
double
Term
With gear and flaps T/O, _____ % Torque will maintain 120 KIAS
 Definition
30
Term
With gear and flaps at LDG, _____ % Torque will maintain 120 KIAS.
 Definition
35
Term
With gear and no flaps, ____ % Torque will maintain 120 KIAS.
 Definition
25
Term
You should be at _____ KIAS as you approach the perch
 Definition
120
Term
With no wind, your perch point will be ______ to you roll out point.
 Definition
Abeam
Term
You should roll out of your final turn approx. ______ miles away from the runway.
 Definition
1/2
Term
If you have a headwind, you will need to adjust your perch point how?
 Definition
Perch early
Term
If you have a tailwind, you will have to adjust your perch point how?
 Definition
Extend
Term
DO NOT START FINAL TURN IF
 Definition
Another aircraft is in the final turn and not in sight
A strait-in is inside 2 miles and not in sight
an ELP is inside low key and normal spacing cannot be maintained
You cannot maintain normal pattern size and safe spacing.
Term
You glide path on final should be ____ -____ degrees.
 Definition
3-4
Term
You should be _____ - _____ feet above the ground on the final turn roll out
 Definition
150, 200
Term
Your final turn should be approx. ____ degrees of bank
 Definition
30
Term
After starting the final turn, slow to (speeds)
 Definition
110 KIAS (LDG)
115 KIAS (TO)
120 KIAS (NO FLAPS)
Term
You should add what call to your gear down call if you are performing a no flap landing
 Definition
NO FLAP
Term
Do not make a gear down call unless
 Definition
the gear indicated DOWN AND LOCKED and have confirmed this position with your IP
Term
Check for the following at the halfway point during the final turn
 Definition
1.)110,115,120 KIAS (LDG, TO, NO FLAP)
2.)Your heading is approx 90 degrees from the runway
3.)600-700 AGL
Term
You may increase your bank angle in the final turn up to _____ degrees. If you exceed this, you should execute a _____ _____
 Definition
45 degrees, go around
Term
Final Approach Speeds
 Definition
100 KIAS (LDG)
105 KIAS (TO)
110 KIAS (NO FLAP)
Term
With flaps landing, your touchdown point should be about _______ ______ up the windscreen
 Definition
half way
Term
Torque settings on final
 Definition
10-15%
Term
Final Approach Objectives
 Definition
Maintain Runway Alignment

Maintain a smooth, constant glidepath
Term
To establish a wing low on final first _______ _______ to align with the runway. Second, apply _______ opposite the rudder to stop the drift. Finally, _______ power to maintain approach airspeed.
 Definition
apply rudder, aileron, increase
Term
The acronym RAP stands for what and is applied when?
 Definition
Rudder, Aileron, Power, proper wing-low technique.
Term
Insufficient aileron during a wing-low approach will cause the aircraft to?
 Definition
Drift with the wind
Term
Insufficient rudder during a wing-low approach will cause what?
 Definition
an uncoordinated turn into the wind.
Term
A headwind on final will cause your pitch to be ________, your power will be ______ and your will assure landing ______.
 Definition
Higher, higher, later
Term
A tailwind will cause your pitch to be ______ on final, your power will be ______ and landing will be assured _______.
 Definition
lower, lower, sooner.
Term
During landing, you have a heading that is gusting from 10 knots to 25 knots. You're final approach speed will increase by ______ knots.
 Definition
10
Term
If crosswinds are greater than ______ knots, use ______ flaps.
 Definition
10, take off or no
Term
What pattern will get your aircraft on the ground the fastest following a go around or touch and go while using the least amount of fuel?
 Definition
Closed pattern
Term
What is the minimum speed for a closed pattern to be an option?
 Definition
140 KIAS
Term
DO NOT request closed if
 Definition
There is a strait in between 5 and 2 miles
There is an aircraft on initial
You do not have the spacing on an aircraft already closed on downwind
There is an aircraft flying an ELP between the request high key or high key and the low key position
Term
Initially, when pulling closed, you should use ____ degrees of bank and set about _____ to ______ degrees nose high.
 Definition
60, 15 to 25
Term
When pulling closed, if you are still turning when your climb has reached the pattern altitude (lead at 200 feet below), you should roll towards ______ degrees without increasing _____ loading.
 Definition
90 degrees, G
Term
After pulling closed and arriving on downwind, maintain _____ - _____ KIAS and delay configuring until abeam the _____ ______.
 Definition
120-150, break zone
Term
Conditions that could necessitate a strait in approach are?
 Definition
Flight control malfunctions, electrical or pitot static problems, and structural damage.
Term
Strait-In key points are?
 Definition
5 mile point
2 mile point
Term
What are the 3 points you can request a strait-in approach?
 Definition
Radar entry
Outside downwind, VFR entry point
Term
Enroute to 5 miles (after receiving approval for a strait in) you should be at descending to what altitude and slowing to what speed?
 Definition
500 Feet AGL and 150 KIAS
Term
Between the 5 mile and 2 mile points, you should be slowing to what airspeed and descending/maintaining/climbing to what altitude?
 Definition
100 KIAS(LDG), 105 KIAS (TO), 110 KIAS(NO FLAP), Maintaining 500 Feet AGL
Term
On a strait-in, maintain 500 feet until?
 Definition
reaching the proper glide path.
Term
Procedures for a go-around
 Definition
Power-MAX
Start a climb
Raise the gear (gear clear)
Climb to 500 AGL and accelerate to 200 KIAS
Term
When on go around, when would you offset?
 Definition
When you are going to overtake an aircraft that is ahead of you or overfly someone that is going to takeoff.
Term
When going around, what bank angle should you use to offset, and when are you offset a sufficient distance?
 Definition
20 degree bank, offset enough to keep any conflicting traffic in sight
Term
Unless local procedures dictate otherwise, offset to the ________ side of the runway.
 Definition
Downwind
Term
After completing a go-around, what options do you have available?
 Definition
Request closed
Turn crosswind
Depart the pattern
Term
A closed turn from a go around requires more ______ and less _____ than a normal closed turn.
 Definition
Bank, Power
Term
If you recognize you need to perform a go around while in the final turn you should usually ________________.
 Definition
Perform the go-around after rolling out on final.
Term
Situations in the final turn that require an immediate go around are:
 Definition
Significant undershooting or overshooting final turn.
Term
To execute a go-around in the final turn:
 Definition
Use power as required to maintain a safe airspeed
Start a climb (or descent) to 500 feet AGL
Raise the gear (GEAR CLEAR)
Accelerate to 200 KIAS
Offset from the runway as required.
Term
Typically, this kind of aircraft has #1 priority in the pattern
 Definition
Emergency Aircraft, regardless of position in the pattern
Term
During a traffic conflict in the pattern, the aircraft with the ________ ________ will breakout.
 Definition
Lowest priority.
Term
To execute a breakout from the pattern, perform a ______ turn ______ from the conflicting traffic.
 Definition
Climbing, away
Term
During a breakout, accelerate to _____ KIAS and proceed to the re-entry point.
 Definition
200
Term
Normally, breakout altitude is ____ or ____ feet above the normal pattern altitude.
 Definition
500 or 1000
Term
When breaking out from the perch, ____ power and begin to _____ away from the runway.
 Definition
add, away
Term
When breaking out from the perch, after turning and climbing, ______ the ______ and accelerate to ______ KIAS and proceed to the _____ point
 Definition
raise the gear, 200, re-entry
Term
Never attempt to breakout once you have started the ______ ______. Execute a ______ ______.
 Definition
final turn, go around
Term
Strait in breakouts are usually performed between the ___ and ____ _____ points when a traffic conflict develops or if directed by the controller.
 Definition
2 and 5 mile
Term
During traffic pattern re-entry, you should be ____ _____ at _____ altitude and _____ no later than ___ NM prior to published entry point.
 Definition
wings level, pattern, airspeed, 1
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