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

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.

Hold over time is calculated from the FCOM tables.

Hold over time is provided for generic fluids only.

The TCAS OFF flag must always be called as part of the Preflight, Instrument Cross Check?

False, this is an EGPWS call

No. It is normally indicating at this point

True, called by the PF

True, called by the PM

When hearing the EGPWS ‘minimums’ call on a NPA using V/S with no visual contact having been confirmed:

The CPT will always take control.

The PM set the MAA and then take control to perform the GA

The F/O will set the MAA and commence the G/A immediately

The PF will push TO/GA and call "Go-around, flap 15" etc.

Wing anti-ice shall be used:

On the ground only when slush or standing water is present

Always on the ground when icing conditions exists unless the aircraft is or will be anti-iced using type II or type IV fluid

Always when icing conditions exists

Always when de/anti-icing fluid has been applied to the aircraft

How can you improve the Captains visual ‘cut-off angle’ during low visibility approaches?

Vertical adjusting pilots seat height up, using flap 40, ensuring crosswind from the right if possible

Use flaps 30 as this greatly improves the cut-off angle

No need for this since Ryanair aircraft have HUD displays

FO should look outside if possible to aid the Captain, i.e. more eyes looking outside

Which statement is true regarding visual approaches conducted during night time?

Visual approaches must be completed.

Visual landing are permitted only if there is a published approach procedure.

Visual approaches are only permitted if an ‘Rx’ point is generated in the FMC.

Visual approaches are only permitted where an existing approach for the runway exists in the FMC.

When should the recirculation fan switches be turned off?

Anytime at the crew’s discretion

During the taxi-in procedure

Never, unless following a QRH procedure

During the shutdown procedure

When operating in freezing conditions and taxiing for takeoff on surfaces covered with slush and/or standing water:

Recycle the ailerons three times in either direction

Delay flap selection until reaching the holding position

Always do a static run up of the engines to 90% N1 for 30 seconds

Taxi as fast as possible to increase aerodynamic steering capability

Which statement is true regarding operation above the optimum cruise altitude in LNAV?

The aircraft may be operated safely up to and including maximum altitude indicated in the FMC with prior consideration

Crews may not fly in heading select above FL300

Crews should not fly faster than 10 knots above the minimum manoeuvre speed (lower amber band)

Crews should never fly above the optimum altitude

The initial welcoming PA to passengers:

Should be done by the First Officer prior to pushback

Should be done by the Captain prior to pushback

Should be done by the Pilot Non Flying (PM) prior to pushback

Should be done by the Pilot Flying (PF) prior to pushback

Under which conditions may crews plan to fly high speed below FL100?

Never

Only in the climb if you are in Class A, B or C airspace and have been authorised to do so by ATC.

Only if running behind schedule.

To improve fuel burn.

When do the pilots need to do a Takeoff Emergency brief?

Not required at a pilot’s base

Only needed when there is an ET

ach pilot on their first flight of the day as PF

Only at unfamiliar Airports

When completing the tech log fuel section, what is the standard fuel density used according to RYR procedures?

0.79

0.8

0.78

0.81

Which Take Off speeds should be used?

Always the RTOW/OPT speeds

Always the FMC speeds

The lowest speeds of RTOW/OPT and FMC

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

Where do P-RNAV arrivals terminate at?

Final Approach Waypoint

Final Approach Fix

Glideslope intercept point

Initial Approach Fix

The PF completes the ‘Before Taxi’ scan flow and BLANKS the lower display completely by pushing the MFD

This is not correct as engine parameters will not be visible for the takeoff roll making an exceedance impossible to spot

This is correct as the ‘Pop up’ feature will reveal the lower display in case of an exceedance or Engine failure

This is correct as it will always bring up the ‘Compact Engine Display’ on the Upper DU

This is not correct as all engine parameters must be monitored for takeoff and flight

Who checks the “Takeoff CONFIG” warning and when?

The First Officer ONLY

The Captain ONLY

The PF during Preliminary Flight Deck Procedure

The PM during Preliminary Flight Deck Procedure

The landing gate for a circling approach is 300ft AAL. What must be established by 500ft AAL on a circling approach?

Vertical path and landing configuration

None of the above as the landing gate is 300ft AAL

Lateral path and landing configuration

Landing configuration only

After the DAR-01 form has been completed it should:

Be clipped on the Captains control column to serve as a reminder to check that holdover time is still valid prior to departure (Pre-Takeoff Check).

Be discarded as soon as the amount of de-icing fluid has been noted on the EFL

Be faxed to Dublin Operations.

Immediately be placed next to the QRH by the captain.

When below FL300 during a climb out, crew will reduce rate of climb to 3000 FPM if in excess at 3000 feet to level off, 2000 FPM if in excess at 2000 feet to level-off and 1000 FPM if in excess at 1000 feet to level-off. This restriction will be observed:

Below FL200 when operating in busy TMA’s or high-density traffic areas

Flight crews can change the rate of climb using VS anytime they wish

According to RVSM regulations

At all times. VNAV performance shall be used and monitored if within the above limits

After de-icing with a Type IV fluid, if the Holdover Time expires, what should one do?

Taxi back and apply another coat of Type IV, no inspection is needed.

Hold Over Time is only advisory, there is no need to de-ice again.

Taxi back and ask for backpack de-icing.

Carry out a pre-takeoff contamination check.

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

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

PM ‘Set STD, passing XXX

PM ‘Set STD’

PF ‘Set STD, passing XXX, climbing XXX’

An aircraft must be fully stabilized (as defined in the FCOM) passing;

1000 feet (always)

The FAF

The Landing gate

Ten miles

During the climb, how are the ‘Ten Checks’ performed by the PM?

Performed aloud ‘Fuel, Lights, APU, Pressurisation & Air Con, Seatbelts, Recall'

Performed aloud ‘Air Con & Pressurisation, Recall’

Performed silently ‘Lights, APU, seatbelts, Air Con & Pressurisation, Recall’

Performed aloud ‘Lights, Fasten Belts, Air Con & Pressurisation, Recall’

When does a Ryanair flight declare a fuel “Mayday”?

Only on a diversion to an alternate field

When the calculated fuel on arrival will be less than final reserve & alternate

Ryanair never declares a “Mayday” for fuel emergencies

When the calculated fuel on the arrival will be less than final reserve

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