United Airlines Technical – FES Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Descent and Slow Down Math - ✔✔3 to 1 Rule = 3NM per 1000ft
1nm per 10 kts
Go around procedures - ✔✔TOGA
Max Power
Flaps 1/2
Positive Rate - Gear up
Follow the flight director
Stabilized Approach - ✔✔Aircraft in appropriate landing configuration
Sink Rate no greater than 1000 FPM
1
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,All briefings and checklist completed
Airspeed +10/-5
Bank Angle +/-15 degrees from target
Rate of Descent +/-300 FPM from target
FPV in confines of landing zone
Low Lvl Wind Shear (LLWS) Procedures / Recovery - ✔✔Do not take off
or land in areas of wind shear (to include PWS in aircraft on taxiway)
<V1 = RTO
>V1 = Max Thrust
400-500 VVI with 15 degrees pitch
Below 200 ft, stick shaker
Do not raise gear until above 1000 ft
Indications include reduced airspeed and increased power
2
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,On landing = Go Around
Considerations - FA remains seated until at altitude
- Monitor airspeed
Thunderstorm Avoidance - ✔✔10 NM below FL 230
20 NM above FL 230
FAA says 5nm and consider 20nm
Minimum landing fuel - ✔✔6000 lbs or 45 min + alternate fuel (destination
MAP, climb, enroute, descent / approach)
Declare "minimum fuel" when, in your best judgment, any additional delay
will cause you to burn below 6000 lbs (reserve plus contingency)
United CRM skills (7) - ✔✔Crew Resource Management - focuses on
behavioral skills used to effectively communicate and manage resources
3
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, PLS CMWA
1. Planning and Decision Making
2. Leadership Effectiveness
3. Situational Awareness
4. Communication
5. Monitor/Cross-Check
6. Workload Management
7. Automation Management
United Threat Forward Briefing Items (13) - ✔✔TFMNT REDD WTET
1. Threats
2. Fuel Plan
3. Maintenance Status
4. NOTAMS
5. Taxi Plan/Hot Spot
6. Rejected Takeoff Criteria
4
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Descent and Slow Down Math - ✔✔3 to 1 Rule = 3NM per 1000ft
1nm per 10 kts
Go around procedures - ✔✔TOGA
Max Power
Flaps 1/2
Positive Rate - Gear up
Follow the flight director
Stabilized Approach - ✔✔Aircraft in appropriate landing configuration
Sink Rate no greater than 1000 FPM
1
100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights
,All briefings and checklist completed
Airspeed +10/-5
Bank Angle +/-15 degrees from target
Rate of Descent +/-300 FPM from target
FPV in confines of landing zone
Low Lvl Wind Shear (LLWS) Procedures / Recovery - ✔✔Do not take off
or land in areas of wind shear (to include PWS in aircraft on taxiway)
<V1 = RTO
>V1 = Max Thrust
400-500 VVI with 15 degrees pitch
Below 200 ft, stick shaker
Do not raise gear until above 1000 ft
Indications include reduced airspeed and increased power
2
100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights
,On landing = Go Around
Considerations - FA remains seated until at altitude
- Monitor airspeed
Thunderstorm Avoidance - ✔✔10 NM below FL 230
20 NM above FL 230
FAA says 5nm and consider 20nm
Minimum landing fuel - ✔✔6000 lbs or 45 min + alternate fuel (destination
MAP, climb, enroute, descent / approach)
Declare "minimum fuel" when, in your best judgment, any additional delay
will cause you to burn below 6000 lbs (reserve plus contingency)
United CRM skills (7) - ✔✔Crew Resource Management - focuses on
behavioral skills used to effectively communicate and manage resources
3
100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights
, PLS CMWA
1. Planning and Decision Making
2. Leadership Effectiveness
3. Situational Awareness
4. Communication
5. Monitor/Cross-Check
6. Workload Management
7. Automation Management
United Threat Forward Briefing Items (13) - ✔✔TFMNT REDD WTET
1. Threats
2. Fuel Plan
3. Maintenance Status
4. NOTAMS
5. Taxi Plan/Hot Spot
6. Rejected Takeoff Criteria
4
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