Endeavor Gen Subs UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Ways to Recognize Wind Shear - CORRECT ANSWER - Airspeed - 15 kts
Vertical Speed - 500 FPM
Pitch - 5 degrees
Glideslop - 1 dot
Unusual thrust lever positon
runway incursion - CORRECT ANSWER - Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the
incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated
for landing and take-off of aircraft.
What is SMGCS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Surface Movement Guidance and Control
Systesm
When must you make a position report at un-towered airport? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
NM out. Make sure to give time frame side to high speed
What are enhanced taxiway centerline markings? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dashed lines
on either side of centerline 150 ft prior to hold short line to increase situational awareness
*only at the 72 busiest airports, others optional
What are RWSLs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Runway status lights
- Automated system showing runway is occupied
- Red in-pavement lights
- Consists of:
- REL (runway entrance lights)
,- THL (takeoff hold lights)
* These take precedent over ATC Clearance instructions
Stop bar lights are required at which airports? - CORRECT ANSWER - With takeoffs
authorized below 600 RVR
What lights must be on when entering the runway? - CORRECT ANSWER - All exterior
light
How many hours of rest are required within a 168 hour periods? - CORRECT ANSWER -
30 Hours
Has to be PLANNED, can not be inadvertent
How many hours of rest and sleep is required before the start of any duty period? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10 rest
8 sleep
* This can never be waived
What are the max Duty and Flight hours? - CORRECT ANSWER - Duty:
60 in 168
190 in 672
Flight:
100 in 672
1000 in 365 consecutive days
,How to make a fatigue report - CORRECT ANSWER - Inform crew scheduling
Complete fatigue report by end of next calendar day
*If fail to submit report, call within 72 hours to make one. Otherwise pay maybe forfeited
Low Pressure System is a ___________________ system, the air flows ___________________,
____________________, and _____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cyclonic, Counterclockwise, Inward, Upward
High Pressure System is an ____________________ system, the air flows ________________,
_____________________, and ____________________ - CORRECT ANSWER - Anti-
cyclonic, Clockwise, Outward, Downward
What is an indication of windshear? - CORRECT ANSWER - At or below 1000 ft the
approach becomes unstable while maintains steady parameter that exceeds:
- 15 kts IAs
- 500 FPM
- 1 dot GS
- 5 Degree pitch attitude
What is the max speed that can be used during high winds? - CORRECT ANSWER - Vref
+ 10 KTS
* Top of the airspeed bug
What are SLDs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Supercooled large droplets , larger than 100-
150 microns
What should be included in an icing pireps? - CORRECT ANSWER - Temp, ALT, type
and intensity of ice
, What is a sign of severe icing and what is rule of thumb to escape? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Side windows begin to freeze up
20 min/25 NM Horizontally/6000 ft vertically
What constitutes severe icing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Droplets 175 microns and larger,
a visual cue is ice forming on side cockpit windows
On approach, with severe icing caution must be taken knowing icing can be heavy and a go
around may ______________ be an option - CORRECT ANSWER - Not
Delta shares turbulence plot advisories with EDV. Where will you be able to find these
turbulence plot advisories? - CORRECT ANSWER - On the release just above the TLR
What are the hazards of turbulence? - CORRECT ANSWER - Injury to passengers and
crew
damage to the aircraft or systems
engine flameout
negative effects on performance during critical phases of flight
What are the difference intensity levels of turbulence? - CORRECT ANSWER - Light -
momentary slight changes in attitude or altitude, cabin operations are normal
Moderate - Changes in attitude/altitude with slight IAS variation, aircraft remains in positive
control, cabin operations become slightly difficult things start to move
Severe - Large changes in altitude/attitude/IAS, airplane may momentarily be out of control,
cabin operations become impossible
Extreme - control is practically impossible, structural damage possible
Microbursts can cause significant windshear, up to a _______ knot shear and up to ___________
feet per minute downdraft - CORRECT ANSWER - 90, 6000
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Ways to Recognize Wind Shear - CORRECT ANSWER - Airspeed - 15 kts
Vertical Speed - 500 FPM
Pitch - 5 degrees
Glideslop - 1 dot
Unusual thrust lever positon
runway incursion - CORRECT ANSWER - Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the
incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated
for landing and take-off of aircraft.
What is SMGCS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Surface Movement Guidance and Control
Systesm
When must you make a position report at un-towered airport? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
NM out. Make sure to give time frame side to high speed
What are enhanced taxiway centerline markings? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dashed lines
on either side of centerline 150 ft prior to hold short line to increase situational awareness
*only at the 72 busiest airports, others optional
What are RWSLs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Runway status lights
- Automated system showing runway is occupied
- Red in-pavement lights
- Consists of:
- REL (runway entrance lights)
,- THL (takeoff hold lights)
* These take precedent over ATC Clearance instructions
Stop bar lights are required at which airports? - CORRECT ANSWER - With takeoffs
authorized below 600 RVR
What lights must be on when entering the runway? - CORRECT ANSWER - All exterior
light
How many hours of rest are required within a 168 hour periods? - CORRECT ANSWER -
30 Hours
Has to be PLANNED, can not be inadvertent
How many hours of rest and sleep is required before the start of any duty period? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10 rest
8 sleep
* This can never be waived
What are the max Duty and Flight hours? - CORRECT ANSWER - Duty:
60 in 168
190 in 672
Flight:
100 in 672
1000 in 365 consecutive days
,How to make a fatigue report - CORRECT ANSWER - Inform crew scheduling
Complete fatigue report by end of next calendar day
*If fail to submit report, call within 72 hours to make one. Otherwise pay maybe forfeited
Low Pressure System is a ___________________ system, the air flows ___________________,
____________________, and _____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cyclonic, Counterclockwise, Inward, Upward
High Pressure System is an ____________________ system, the air flows ________________,
_____________________, and ____________________ - CORRECT ANSWER - Anti-
cyclonic, Clockwise, Outward, Downward
What is an indication of windshear? - CORRECT ANSWER - At or below 1000 ft the
approach becomes unstable while maintains steady parameter that exceeds:
- 15 kts IAs
- 500 FPM
- 1 dot GS
- 5 Degree pitch attitude
What is the max speed that can be used during high winds? - CORRECT ANSWER - Vref
+ 10 KTS
* Top of the airspeed bug
What are SLDs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Supercooled large droplets , larger than 100-
150 microns
What should be included in an icing pireps? - CORRECT ANSWER - Temp, ALT, type
and intensity of ice
, What is a sign of severe icing and what is rule of thumb to escape? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Side windows begin to freeze up
20 min/25 NM Horizontally/6000 ft vertically
What constitutes severe icing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Droplets 175 microns and larger,
a visual cue is ice forming on side cockpit windows
On approach, with severe icing caution must be taken knowing icing can be heavy and a go
around may ______________ be an option - CORRECT ANSWER - Not
Delta shares turbulence plot advisories with EDV. Where will you be able to find these
turbulence plot advisories? - CORRECT ANSWER - On the release just above the TLR
What are the hazards of turbulence? - CORRECT ANSWER - Injury to passengers and
crew
damage to the aircraft or systems
engine flameout
negative effects on performance during critical phases of flight
What are the difference intensity levels of turbulence? - CORRECT ANSWER - Light -
momentary slight changes in attitude or altitude, cabin operations are normal
Moderate - Changes in attitude/altitude with slight IAS variation, aircraft remains in positive
control, cabin operations become slightly difficult things start to move
Severe - Large changes in altitude/attitude/IAS, airplane may momentarily be out of control,
cabin operations become impossible
Extreme - control is practically impossible, structural damage possible
Microbursts can cause significant windshear, up to a _______ knot shear and up to ___________
feet per minute downdraft - CORRECT ANSWER - 90, 6000
