Route to command

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When performing a NPA using VNAV, at what point does the PM call “Approaching Descent”

2nm before the FAF, always

2nm before the IAF

2nm before the nominated descent point

2nm before the OM

Which Take Off speeds should be used?

The lowest speeds of RTOW/OPT and FMC

The RTOW/OPT speeds if the FMC speed differs by more than 1 knot

Always the RTOW/OPT speeds

Always the FMC speeds

Which of the following is true regarding when a new loadsheet is required for an LMC (Load Instruction Document not available);

LMC exceeds 500kg

LMC exceeds 200kg

LMC exceeds 400kg

LMC equals 500kg

When do we have to adjust all published altitudes using the Altimeter Cold Temperature Corrections chart on the Winter Ops checklist?

Only when the temperature if below -10c or the minimum listed on the approach chart if lower

Below corrected MSA when the surface temperature is at or below 0 degrees Celsius.

Only if using the standby altimeter

Never as the altimeters are corrected for low temperature already

The frequency 121.50 MHz must be monitored

As part of the Ten Checks

On VHF 2 when cleared to cruise level

On VHF 1 when cleared to cruise level

Approaching an FIR boundary

To avoid exceeding flap limit speeds on the approach the maximum approach speed additive is?

During the pre-flight procedure, prior to first flight, who checks the Ships Library?

The Engineer

The PF

The PM

The Captain

The earliest point that flap retraction from F15 to F5 may be commenced on a two engine Missed Approach is?

800ft

1500ft

400ft

1000ft

What is the signal to the Cabin Crew that it is safe for them to move around and get off oxygen after an emergency descent?

“No.1 to the Flight Deck” over the PA and a ding on the cabin ATTEND button

“Cabin crew take your masks off” over the PA

“Situation normal” over the PA

Fasten belts OFF

When tankering fuel?

Always tanker when returning to the same airport as departure

You can tanker a maximum of 10 Tons of fuel on any given flight.

The Lido flight planning system is designed to optimise the use of tanker and will advise the crew of any tanker requirements

The crew have no limitations to tanker fuel on the B737-800

During the exterior inspection the PM will:

Include a visual inspection of both Cargo Holds. Leave hold doors open after inspection.

Include a visual inspection of both Cargo Holds. Close hold doors after inspection.

Include a visual inspection of both Cargo Holds only if doors are opened.

Not check the cargo holds as it’s not a part of exterior inspection.

What should one do in the event of a ‘Engine Failure’ on Take-off?

Always climb straight ahead.

Follow the SID unless there is an ‘Emergency Turn’.

Follow the SID.

Climb straight ahead unless there is an ‘Emergency Turn’ and inform ATC.

When operating the Speedbrake in flight, which pilot selects the Speedbrake?

The PF. He / She also stows it

The PM, but the PF stows it when it is no longer needed

The Captain who must hold the handle until it is no longer required

The FO who must hold the handle until it is no longer required

The PRE-FLIGHT instrument scan is which of the following?

Time, Speed, Alt, QNH, HDG, VSI and FLAGS

Time, Alt, QNH, HDG and FLAGS

Time, FMA, V2, MFRA, VSI, HDG, FLAGS & SBY instruments

Time, QNH, ALT, MFRA, FD’s & SBY instruments

The ‘Landing Gate’ for an IMC approach (Precision or Non Precision) is?

5NM

500ft

1000ft

FAF

Which statement is correct with regard to tail-strikes

Flap 5 is the normal departure flap setting and, in addition, when the crosswind component is in excess of 10 kts assumed temperature thrust reduction is not permitted

Flaps 1 or Flaps 5 may be used for take-off’s in conjunction with assumed temperature thrust reductions

Where the crosswind component is in excess of 15kts, assumed temperature method shall be used

Where the crosswind component is in excess of 15kts, flaps 1 shall be used for T/O

Which statement is true regarding Monitored NPA?

The First Officer can call continue as soon as he/she has the required visual references

The Captain can call continue and continue the approach after ALT ACQ, as long as he/she has the required visual references

At EGPWS call “minimums” with no visual contact a go-around is mandatory

The approach can be flown by either pilot

During the climb above FL100 and after the 'Altimeters' call, the PF will call for the '10 checks' which will be actioned by the PM. These will be said out loud in an unobtrusive manner in the following flow:

Lights - Press and Air Cond - Seatbelts - Recall

Fuel - Lights - APU - Press and Air Cond - Seatbelts - Recall

Lights - APU - Press and Air Cond - Seatbelts - Recall

Fuel - Lights - APU - Press and Air Cond – Seatbelts

What documentation should be retained in the flight envelope at end of duty?

Loadsheets, Operational Flight Plans, Notice to crew for dangerous goods (if any), NOTAMS, fuel receipts, de-icing documents, SAFA inspection forms

Operational Flight Plans, notice to crew for dangerous goods (if any), fuel receipts, de-icing documents, SAFA inspection forms

The Flight Envelope is no longer in use.

Loadsheets, Company NOTAMS containing Crew alerts and Crew Bulletins, weather, fuel receipts, SAFA inspection forms

When cleared to climb above transition altitude, and the aircraft is above 3000 feet AGL, both pilots will set their altimeters to Std. When is the standby altimeter set to Standard?

When passing Transition Altitude

Never, as the standby altimeter is used for QFE reference

When climbing through MSA

As part of the “Ten-Checks”

Airfield classifications in Ryanair are as follows:

Category C is the most restrictive category, requiring additional considerations to Category B.

Category A airfields have no night operation capability.

Category A is the most restrictive category and includes specific operational requirements.

Category B always have an ILS approach.

When cleared to a FL what is the standard callout and by whom?

PF ‘Set STD, passing XXX, climbing XXX’

PF ‘Set STD, and PM calling passing XXX for XXX

PM ‘Set STD’

PM ‘Set STD, passing XXX

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Holdover Time?

Hold over time is provided for generic fluids only.

Hold over time is calculated from the FCOM tables.

Hold over time is calculated from the table in Performance Inflight Vol. 1.

Hold over time is calculated from RA173 Holdover Tables found in Docunet/Techlog.

If a normal Bleeds ON takeoff is planned,

it should be mentioned in the takeoff brief.

it should be written on the OFP.

it needs to be mentioned only on first flight of the day.

it does NOT need to be mentioned in the takeoff brief.

Which statement is true regarding the Flight Director:

The flight director has a built in tail strike avoidance function for the flare mode

The flight director rotation mode should be followed to avoid a tail strike

Flight director cannot be used for guidance during rotation

The flight director should be turned off during take off

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