Route to command

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Which statement is true regarding takeoff flap settings?

Flap 15 departures are prohibited

With flap 5 for departure no assumed temperature reduction is allowed

A flap 1 departure must be performed by the Captain

Flap 1 departures are prohibited

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

PF ‘Set STD, passing XXX, climbing XXX’

PM ‘Set STD’

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

PM ‘Set STD, passing XXX

If a conflict occurs between a TCAS RA and an ATC advisory information, which should the PF follow?

ATC

TCAS

Maintain Visual separation

Either TCAS or ATC

As part of the evacuation checklist, the F/O will:

Not pull any fire switches unless a fire switch is illuminated.

Pull and rotate engine fire switches only, unless the APU fire switch is illuminated.

Pull all engine and APU fire switches and only rotate a fire switch that is illuminated.

Pull and rotate all engine and APU fire switches.

The correct point to select Landing Gear Down and Flap 15 on a VS NPA is?

VMC: 4nm prior to RWxx

VMC: 6nm prior to RWxx

IMC: 6nm prior to RWxx

5nm prior to RWxx

What is the planning minima for a destination alternate with a Type B Approach?

Minima from the Approach Chart

DA/H +400ft

MDA/H +800ft

DA/H +200ft

During your walk around you see a missing security seal. Which of the following statements is true?

The requirement to check for missing seals is now removed from the exterior inspection procedure.

Contact Maintrol or get an on duty engineer to replace the seal.

You must obtain a new security seal from the crew room.

Replace the seal on the commander’s authority.

The maximum approach speed additive is:

Vref +7 or landing flaps placard speed – 5kts

Vref +15 or landing flaps placard speed – 5kts

Vref +25 or landing flaps placard speed – 5kts

Vref +5 or landing flaps placard speed – 5kts

What weight must be recorded on the MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR TAKE OFF section of the load sheet?

The estimated takeoff weight from the OFP

Whichever the Captain decides

There is no MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR TAKE OFF section on the load sheet

The lower of the placard weight (MTOW) or the performance limiting RTOW

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:

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

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

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

Lights - Press and Air Cond - Seatbelts - Recall

Which is the correct roll mode at 400ft during a GA (providing routing is available)?

VNAV

LNAV

No selection is required if you have pressed TOGA

HDG

The circuit breaker panel located behind the Capt. seat is referred to as:

The P-6 Panel

The P-12 Panel

The P-3 Panel

The P-18 Panel

You are on ILS CAT I approach with a cloud base of 600ft and visibility of 2000m, what is the latest point to select the landing gear down on approach?

5nm

6nm

FAF

4nm but no later than 3.5nm

Appropriate Cold Temperature Altitude Corrections shall be made to any published instrument approach procedure altitudes when these are at or below the corrected MSA whenever;

The surface temperature is at or below 0 degrees Celsius.

Icing conditions exist.

Landing in IMC conditions only.

The temperature is below ISA.

When should the recirculation fan switches be turned off?

During the shutdown procedure

Never, unless following a QRH procedure

During the taxi-in procedure

Anytime at the crew’s discretion

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

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

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

Only on a diversion to an alternate field

Ryanair never declares a “Mayday” for fuel emergencies

The maximum crosswind component on a CATII/IIIA Approach is?

10kts

25kts

20kts

5kts

The ‘Outer Marker’ call on approach is

“Outer Marker, XXXX feet, No Flags” (PF challenge) “Check, No Flags” (PM response)

“Outer Marker, XXXX feet, No Flags” (PF challenge) : Altitude Checks, No Flags” (PM response)

“Outer Marker, XXXX feet, No Flags” (PM challenge) “Outer Marker Checks, No Flags” (PF response)

“Outer Marker, XXXX feet, No Flags” (PM challenge), “Altitude Checks, No Flags” (PF response)

When the engine is shutdown and the chocks are in place. Normal procedure requires the flight crew:

To release the Parking Brake provided that company procedures are followed

After excessive braking, to release the Parking Brake for 5-6 seconds, then re-set

Do not set the Parking Brake until the brakes have been checked

To release Parking Brake on stand even without chocks

Which is incorrect when you are planning to travel on the jumpseat?

Be travelling in uniform since you are travelling as passive crew

Be in possession of a valid Ryanair ID, have a valid licence and passport

Make yourself known to the handling agent, flight crew and get the Captains approval

You should board the aircraft first and take any seat

To determine the actual tailwind component is within limits for landing:

Use the wind shown on the ND

Use the tower reported wind

Use FMC tailwind component as shown on PROGRESS Page 3

Use FMC tailwind component as shown on APPROACH REF Page

Who gives the ‘Cabin Crew seats for landing’ call?

Nobody

Captain

PF, normally around 6nm from touchdown

PM, normally around 6nm from touchdown

During the Descent and Approach preparation, who is responsible for setting the Vref and the Autobrake setting?

The CPT is responsible for setting the Vref and Autobrake prior to commencing the approach briefing (DALTA).

The PM is responsible for setting the Vref and Autobrake setting.

The FO is responsible for setting the Vref and Autobrake setting during DALTA.

The PF is responsible for setting the Vref and Autobrake setting having handed over control to the PM.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a tail strike?

A tail strike has a dedicated checklist in the QRH entitled ‘Tail Strike’.

The tailskid protects the aircraft on landing.

A tail strike on takeoff requires no action.

A tail strike on landing requires no action.

The Autobrake performance is designed to:

Stop the aircraft in the shortest distance

The use of autobrake is prohibited with a crosswind exceeding 15 knots

Apply auto brakes passing through 80kts

To only use the amount of wheel braking required to achieve the selected deceleration rate

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