Annual Proficiency Check. Tow Pilot Open Book. Exam

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1 ` Comox Cadet Flying Training Centre Home of Air Cadet Flying Training Regional Cadet Air Operations (Pacific) 19-Wing Comox Box 1000 Station Main Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 Telephone x7044 Annual Proficiency Check Tow Pilot Open Book Exam 2018 Contact your GWOps O, for Date and Time of your Gliding Wing Annual Briefings. Read the instructions on the next page. 1/17

2 Annual Proficiency Check (APC) Program 2018 Instructions For authorization to participate in the Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP), members must complete the following steps: 1. Submit a completed Pilot Information and Qualification Summary 2018 (PIQS 2018) Form. a. If you didn t receive this excel form, a request to: 19WRCAOps@forces.gc.ca. This step is completed at least once per year (at the end of the fall flying season). Note: Re-submit when your contact information or qualifications have changed. 2. Forward digital colour images of your Aviation Document Booklet (ADB). a. Send images to 19WRCAOps@forces.gc.ca. All pilots are required to have current ADB images on file. b. Required images are: 1. the inside front page (laminated photo page that has your birthdate and ADB expiry date), 2. the license page (signed left page- bottom), and 3. the medical page. Note: Re-Submit if you have had an ADB renewal, upgrade to your license, medical or a request to do so. Tips for sending images: scanner: -set the resolution to 300 dpi -scan in colour -attachments must be less than 5 MB in size digital camera: -set the quality to good (not fine or super fine) -be sure that there is good light, but do not use the flash -check for blurriness -choose a file size of approx kb to send via attachments -attachments must be less than 5 MB in size NOTE: We have a size limitation of 5MB for receiving files. If necessary, one image per will be acceptable, providing that they are of good quality JPEG and must be sent as attachments. NOTE: As part of the CAF, access to internet sharing programs like; Flicker, Photobucket, any ZIP file or other types of online albums are completely inaccessible to us. DO NOT USE A HYPERLINK IN YOUR FOR ALLOWING ACCESS TO YOUR IMAGES! 3. Complete the 2016 or most recent Flight Crew Recency Requirements Self-Paced Study Program. 4. Complete this APC Glider Pilot Open Book Exam with a mark of 85% or higher. 5. Attend an APC briefing and complete the APC Glider Pilot Closed Book Exam with a mark of 85% or higher. Attendance at an Annual APC briefing is a MANDATORY requirement to participate in the ACGP. Contact your GWOps O for details on Date, Time and Location. 2/17

3 Open Book Exam Instructions References: (a). Air Cadet Gliding Program Manual 2017, (b). Air Cadet Gliding Program How to Glide Manual, (c). Air Cadet Gliding Program 2-33 Schweizer Aircraft Operation Instructions, (d). Pacific Region Flying Orders published Feb 2017 (O&I Volume 2), (e). Pacific Region Aircrew Information Files (AIF s), (f). C-182 Air Craft Operating Instructions (AOI s), (g). f.u.n.k.e AVIONICS GmbH - FSG 2T radio manual, (h). Microair-T2000-Transponder-Pilots-Guide, (i). Flight Instructor s Handbook (j). Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM), (k). Aeronautical Information Circular 3/17, (l) Flight Crew Recency Requirements Self-Paced Study Program, or most recently published, (m). Civil Aviation Safety Alert (CASA) No , and (m). A-GA /AA-001 Flight Safety for the Canadian Armed Forces Complete the exam, using the answer sheet that is found on the last page (page 19) of this document. You are required to bring your answer sheet and 2017 or most recently published Flight Crew Recency Requirements Self-Paced Study Program, to your Annual Proficiency Training. Your answer sheet will be marked, and a check pilot or standards pilot will debrief you on your answers. You will receive an annual mandatory briefing and write the APC TOW Closed Book Exam. All tow pilots shall complete Sections 1, 4, and 6. Tow check and standards pilots shall complete Sections 1, 4, 6 and 7. All LCO qualified personnel shall complete Section 5. Section 2 and 3 is found in the Glider Pilot Open Book Exam booklet. NOTE: 1. This exam is not intended to cover every piece of knowledge that is required to participate in the ACGP. 2. Asterisks(*) are found beside nationally mandated questions. 3. This exam meets the requirements for the APC OPEN BOOK EXAM set out in the A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005 (ACGPM2017)-Chapter 2 STANDARDS and FLIGHT RULES Section 3 CURRENCY and PROFICIENCY STANDARDS - ANNUAL PROFICIENCY CHECK, Written Exams. 3/17

4 GENERAL OPERATIONS KNOWLEGE Section 1: All Pilots (This section is duplicated in the APC Tow Open Book exam booklet) NOTE: IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE TOW OPEN BOOK EXAM YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION AGAIN. *Questions 1-3: In the following scenario, read ACGPM page xxix Definitions to determine who is the passenger(s), who is the crew member(s), and what type of flight is being conducted? Use this information to answer questions 1 through 3. A basic glider pilot and a glider instructor standards pilot are assigned to Glider 4 by the CFS Commander and asked to confirm whether the upper winds are acceptable to fly the visiting squadron. The basic glider pilot has not completed the solo checkout at this CFS. The CFS Commander tells both pilots that the glider standards pilot is the PIC for the entire trip. Select all applicable responses. *1. The Passenger(s) is/are: a. the basic glider pilot; b. the glider instructor standards pilot; c. there are no passengers for this flight; or d. both the basic glider pilot and the glider instructor standards pilot are passengers. *2. The Crew Member(s) is/are: a. the basic glider pilot; b. the glider instructor standards pilot; c. there are no crew members for this flight; or d. both the basic glider pilot and the glider instructor standards pilot. *3. This flight is a mutual flight? a. True b. False *4. A Safety Check must be completed prior to: (ACGPM ) a. final approach b. detaching from the air tow rope c. conducting stalls, unusual attitudes, spins, or spiral dives d. the All-Out command being given *5. Air tow ropes shall be replaced: (ACGPM ) a. daily b. weekly c. after 2 spontaneous rope breaks within a 10 launch period d. if any spontaneous rope break occurs *6. Instructions on how to fly ACGP gliders or tow planes are no longer in the ACGPM, but are now in the: (ACGPM page xi) a. How to Glide Manual b. Aircraft Operating Instructions c. Glider Pilot Scholarship Training Plan d. Glider Pilot Instructor Course Qualification Standard 4/17

5 7. According to the O&I Vol 2, the glider hook-up person shall check, a. the full length of the tow rope prior to each launch. b. the condition of the glider skid while performing the hook-up. c. the tow rope log sheet to ensure the rope is authorized for use. d. the first 15 feet of the tow rope for knots, wear and general condition as this section of rope is not normally visible to the glider pilot. 8. Hook-up Procedures for Schweizer 2-33 Gliders. Which of the following statements about the hookup procedures is true? [Ref: AOIs - Hook-up Procedures] a. the glider nose shall be raised during the glider hookup b. the release mechanism must be inspected from a 90 degree angle c. if, after applying tension, the release mechanism is found to have opened only partially, re-connect and if seated continue with the flight e. all of the above are correct 9. Hook-up Procedures for Schweizer 2-33 Gliders. After the hook-up, you have visually confirmed from a 90 degree side angle that the step of the tow hook is seated against the release arm. Do you have to re-inspect the release assembly after completing a tension test? Yes or No [Ref: AOIs - Hook-up Procedures] a. Yes b. No *10. The concept of a stabilized approach to land has been cited in a multitude of aviation accidents. A stabilized approach means: [Ref: Civil Aviation Safety Alert (CASA) No html] a. stable speed, descent rate, and vertical/ lateral flight path. b. speed variation, decent rate, and vertical/lateral flight path. c. stable speed, variable descent rate, and vertical/lateral flight path. d. a soft landing 11. ACGP personnel shall not conduct flight duties while under the influence of medication, whether prescribed, herbal, or over-the-counter (OTC),. [Ref: ACGPM] a. without approval of their respective RCA Ops O. b. without approval of a Civilian Aviation Medical Examiner (CAME) or CF Flight Surgeon. c. without approval of the NCA Ops O. d. within 24 hours of giving blood. 12. Tow rings that are judged as unserviceable due to wear or damage, [Ref: RCAOps (Pac) O&I, Vol 2, Regional Flying Orders] a. may be given to cadets or staff as souvenirs. b. may be used for general utility purposes at glider sites. c. shall be returned to RCAOps supply for disposal. d. may be used as training aids. 13. Following an abnormal occurrence, an RCAOps AME may grant a maintenance release allowing the aircraft to be returned to flight, [RCAOps (Pac) O&I, Vol 2, Regional Flying Orders] a. only after inspecting the aircraft. b. only after the aircraft has been released from flight safety quarantine. c. only if the aircraft sustained no damage. d. only after a successful test flight by a qualified maintenance pilot for the aircraft type. 5/17

6 14. Practice Emergencies. Air tow simulated emergencies may be initiated at a minimum altitude of feet AGL: [Ref: ACGPM] a. 250 b. 300 c. 350 d Flight safety occurrence investigations often contain a preventative measure (PM) requiring personnel to be briefed regarding the occurrence, how it happened, and how to safe guard against experiencing a similar situation. These occurrence reports are kept in a Flight Safety (FS) briefing binder with a certification record, and: [Ref: RCAOps (Pac) O&I, Vol 2, Regional Flying Order] a. Aircrew are required to read the report and sign the certification record before flying. b. Posted on the FS bulletin board. c. Aircrew are required to receive a face to face briefing and sign the certification record prior to participating in flying operations. d. Aircrew are required to receive a one-on-one personal briefing and sign the certification record prior to participating in flying operations. 16. Passengers be escorted to and from the aircraft and strapped in by qualified ACGP personnel. Famil flights be flown with a view to making the passenger as comfortable as possible by stalls, roller-coasters, spins or any other manoeuvres outside normal gliding that involve abrupt bank or altitude changes. [Ref: ACGPM] a. shall, shall, avoiding. b. may, could, shallow. c. shall, can, avoiding. d. may, shall, gentle. 17. An aircraft involved in any flight safety occurrence shall be placed in quarantine. The aircraft can only be released from quarantine by: [RCAOps (Pac) O&I, Vol 2, Regional Flying Orders,] a. the person who placed the aircraft in quarantine. b. an RCAOps AME. c. the gliding Site Commander or CCFTC Flight Commander as applicable. d. the Flight Safety Investigator In-Charge or the RCAOps O. 18. While doing a glider DI, it is determined that the panel mounted radio is unserviceable, and a handheld radio must be used in its place. As a result, which of the following statements is true? [Ref: RCA Ops (PAC) O&I, Vol 2 Regional Flying Orders,] a. the radio should be marked unserviceable and the battery removed b. the battery should be removed to reduce the risk of shorting c. the glider cannot be flown if the Micro Air Radio is unserviceable, even with a handheld radio d. for weight and balance reasons the battery must be properly installed, even if the radio is not serviceable 19. Any aircraft that, as defined in Standard 625, Appendix G, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), or that has must be to retain its Certificate of Airworthiness. [Ref: ACGPM] a. has been subject to an abnormal occurrence, sustained damage, inspected. b. undergoes structural repair, been subject to an abnormal occurrence, flown. c. has been subject to an abnormal occurrence, undergone structural repair, flown. d. undergoes structural repair, received minor repairs, inspected 6/17

7 20. Select the most correct statement for ACGP Pilots: [Ref: RCA Ops (PAC) O&I, Vol 2 Regional Flying Orders,] a. Pre-Takeoff briefings are a recommended best practice and an aviation industry standard. b. Pre-Takeoff briefings are not required for ACGP pilots, however; it is a recommendation from Transport Canada that a Pre-Takeoff briefing should be completed during a flight test. c. Pre-Takeoff briefings are mandatory for all ACGP pilots on check rides only. Pre-Takeoff briefings can be evaluated as part of Airmanship with four key Human Performance in Air Cadet Aviation (HPACA)/Human Performance in Military Aviation (HPMA) elements being considered. i.e. Threat and Error Management/ Decision Making / Compliance with Rules, Regulations, and SOP s / Situational Awareness. d. Pre-Takeoff briefings are mandatory and a pass / fail item on training and check flights. The Pre-Takeoff Brief is normally conducted after the pre-takeoff checklist is completed, using the format: Runway and Winds, Departure Plan, Threats and Decision Gates. 21. You are installing a battery in a glider in order to power the radio and transponder for the days flying operations. Is a journey log entry that reflects the new battery installation required before flight? Yes or No. [Ref: RCAOps (Pac) O&I, Vol 2, Regional Flying Order] a. Yes b. No *22. Fill in the blanks: (ACGPM 2-3-1) Further to the licencing requirements in Chap 1 Sec 1, and to ensure compliance with, all ACGP personnel shall be able to produce their, or when fulfilling the responsibilities of their ACGP qualification. *23. Fill in the blanks: (ACGPM ) Completed currency check flight cards may be held at the CFS or with the individual s PTR, and must be held for a minimum of or. *24. Fill in the blanks: (ACGPM ) Where the provisions of renewal for ACGP Currency or Proficiency listed in this chapter cannot be met because of operational circumstances, but the member still meets requirements, the may authorize temporary extension action. *25. Fill in the blanks: (ACGPM ) For the purpose of these directives, a spontaneous rope break is a break that attributed to a such as a snag of the rope (i.e. on a light or a drainage grate) or improper launch profile (over rotation on ground based launch or development of slack on air tow) END OF SECTION 1 7/17

8 Sections 2 and 3 questions are for GLIDER PILOTS AND GLIDER INSTRUCTORs and are found on the APC GLIDER PILOT OPEN BOOK EXAM BOOKLET. TOW PILOTS WHO ARE NOT QUALIFIDED ON GLIDER DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLETE SECTIONS 2 AND 3. TC SELF PACED STUDY PROGRAM Section 4 TC Flight Crew Recency Requirements Self-Paced Study Program (All Pilots). All pilots shall complete the Transport Canada 2017, or most current, Flight Crew Recency Requirements Self-Paced Study Program Instructions 1. To access online go to: 2. Print and complete the Self-Paced Study Program 3. Bring your completed Self-Paced Study Program document to your annual proficiency training. 4. Retain your completed Self-Paced Study Program document with your Aviation Document Booklet END OF SECTION 4 8/17

9 LAUNCH CONTROL OFFICER Section 5: All LCO Qualified Personnel. (This section is duplicated in the APC Glider Open Book exam booklet) References are the ACGPM2017 and O&I Volume 2. NOTE: IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED SECTION 5 IN THE GLIDER OPEN BOOK EXAM YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION AGAIN. 1. Weather Limitations. As a supervisor, which of the following factors should be among those that form a part of your decision to continue (or discontinue) flying operations in changing wind conditions? [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] a. the number of remaining famil flights that must be completed that day b. the forecast for the following day c. existing crosswind limitations, wind speed and direction, gustiness, local terrain and turbulence d. the availability of alternate landing areas 2. Launch Control Officer. Specific responsibilities of the LCO at a glider familiarization site include: [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005,] a. coordinating and controlling launches and ground movements, recovery of tow aircraft and recovery of gliders. b. supervising visiting cadets, coordinating air operations, monitoring weather. c. control of ground movements, coordinating launches and recoveries, monitoring weather, and keeping all personnel up to date regarding the operational flying schedule. d. coordinating and controlling launches, recoveries and ground movements, monitoring weather, identifying and mitigating flight safety hazards, engaging visiting squadron personnel, and socializing with other aircrew. 3. Emergency Response. In the event of an accident, the priority for immediate actions is: [Ref: RCA Ops (PAC) O&I, Vol 2 Regional Flying Orders,] a. preservation of life, minimization of injuries, preservation of evidence, prevention of further damage to aircraft/equipment, protection of property, initial notifications. b. preservation of life, preservation of evidence, minimization of injuries, protection of property, prevention of further damage to aircraft/equipment, initial notifications. c. preservation of life, minimization of injuries, initial notifications, preservation of evidence, prevention of further damage to aircraft/equipment, protection of property. d. preservation of life, minimization of injuries, prevention of further damage to aircraft/equipment, protection of property, preservation of evidence, initial notifications. 4. Hazardous Weather. In no case shall ACGP air operations commence or continue if weather hazardous to gliding operations is within 5 nautical miles. What other factors must the LCO and/or SC consider when making the decision to continue or shut down air operations when hazardous weather is in the area? [Ref:A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005,] a. storm size, track, speed, number of remaining flights, experience level of the pilots. b. pilot qualifications, presence of lighting, wind gustiness, precipitation. c. storm size, storm track, storm speed, size of operation and number of personnel available. d storm size and intensity, presence of lighting and/or hail, experience level of the pilots. 5. Hook-Up. During familiarization flying, the LCO may authorize visiting cadets to perform hook-up duties without supervision in the following circumstances: [Ref:RCA Ops (PAC) O&I, Vol 2 Regional Flying Orders] a. there is a severe staffing shortage b. an individual cadet has received a complete briefing on the hook-up procedure and demonstrated competency in performing a minimum of 5 hook-ups under direct supervision of an glider instructor. c. both a and b taken together. d. none of the above 9/17

10 6. Glider Circuit Monitoring. As viewed from the ground by the LCO, during a normal glider circuit flown in calm winds the glider will: (Select the best answer) a. appear to be at the steepest angle and greatest distance from the launch site when at the IP. b. appear to have an increasingly shallower angle and be closest to the launch site at the abeam point on downwind. c. appear to be at the shallowest angle and greatest distance from the launch site when turning base. d. appear to be at the greatest distance from the launch site when turning final. 7. Glider Circuit Monitoring. When working as the LCO, you notice a glider appearing to be thermalling at a noticeably lower than normal altitude for its position in the practice area. What is your best option? a. radio the glider to confirm their altitude, position and intentions. b. monitor the situation and radio the glider if it becomes critically low. c. monitor the glider but do not attempt radio contact to avoid distracting the pilot. d. ensure the landing area is clear and hold any pending launches to avoid a traffic conflict should the glider require a downwind landing. 8. Glider Monitoring. In strong wind conditions the LCO should be particularly vigilant when a glider is observed in the practice area: a. flying well upwind of the IP. b. flying well downwind of the IP c. operating below the best LD speed. d. making skidding turns due to the illusions of drift. 9. Under the direction of the CCFTC Flight Commander/Gliding Site Commander, the LCO shall: [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] (1) Coordinate glider and tow plane launches to airspace and landing area traffic; (2) Monitor and provide guidance and/or assistance as required; and (3). Monitor and adapt or suspend operations as required. a. conflict, visiting cadets, weather briefings b. de-conflict, aircraft in flight, weather, c. de-conflict, visiting cadets and staff, winds d. de-conflict, aircraft in flight, winds END OF SECTION 5 10/17

11 AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section 6: All C182 Tow Pilots: Answer IAW the C-182 AOI and AIFs (A/C Checklists often abbreviate AOI content and cannot be used) 1. To avoid scratching the windshield and windows: a. Exercise caution when hanging headsets from the V-brace. b. Use cleaning products certified for use on acrylic plastic and micro-fibre or flannel cloth. c. Use cleaning products certified for use on acrylic plastic and a micro-fibre, flannel, or other clean cloth. d. a and b 2. The cabin door shall be pulled closed: a. Prior to commencing the pre-start checklist b. Only using the D-shaped door handle c. Only using the door latch handle d. Only using the door latch handle with the latch bolt retracted 3. Once at the travel limit, only a application of further pressure will result in the rudder trim mechanism from the track and in the fully deflected position. a. twisting, rotating, stopping b. modest, disengaging, jamming c. forceful, unjamming, moving d. firm, jumping, jamming 4. Reducing throttle in flight: a. Reduces propeller RPM and manifold pressure. b. Does not change propeller RPM or manifold pressure. c. Reduces manifold pressure, but does not begin reducing propeller RPM until the blade angle is reduced to the low pitch stop. d. Reduces manifold pressure, but does not reduce propeller RPM unless the minimum governing power setting is exceeded. 5. The rudder pedals will turn the nose wheel through an arc: a. The equivalent of the wing span b. Of approximately 27 feet. c. Of ±29º of centre. d. Of ±11º of centre. 6. A starter adapter that slips, slowly or intermittently turns the propeller indicates a which immediately renders the aircraft until assessed by an RCA Ops (Pac) AME. a. fault, unsafe b. FS occurrence, quarantined c. progressive breakdown, unserviceable d. serious malfunction, unserviceable 11/17

12 7. The EDM Fuel Totalizer: a. Measures the fuel level in each tank. b. Requires the pilot to enter the total fuel load at the start of each flight. c. Calculates the useable fuel remaining through monitoring the fuel flow. d. Displays the total fuel remaining. 8. Select the most correct statement: a. The fuel selector shall be operated in Both position at all times. b. The fuel selector is a four position rotary valve with Left, Both, Right and Off positions. c. The fuel selector should be operated in the Both position except to correct a significant fuel imbalance. d. The fuel selector should be operated in the Both position at all times. 9. Simultaneously operating the auxiliary and engine driven fuel pumps: a. Provides redundancy in case of either pump failing. b. Will cause excessively rich fuel mixture resulting in rough running and possibly engine failure. c. Is used prior to engine starting to pressurize the fuel injection system. d. Should only be done when experiencing air intake system icing. 10. The remote auxiliary display (RAD): a. Must be functioning for the aircraft to be airworthy. b. Flashes the RPM and MAP. c. Changes colour to indicate an alarm. d. Is a back-up to the main EDM display. 11. A low fuel pressure alert when the throttle is full closed: a. Requires no immediate action from the pilot. b. Is a yellow card emergency. c. Indicates a low fuel level. d. Will be triggered when fuel pressure drops below 3.0 psi. 12 The stall warning system activates: a. When the stall angle is reached. b. When the stall speed is reached. c. During slow flight. d. At 5-10 mph above the stall speed. 13 Which instruments are driven by an engine-driven vacuum pump? a. The attitude indicator and the directional indicator b. The clock and the attitude indicator c. The ASI and the directional indicator d. The attitude indicator and the turn coordinator 14 The GPS: a. Should not normally be turned off using the unit s power switch b. Touch screen should be cleaned with a soft cloth and windscreen polish c. Is unserviceable if it does not automatically power up when the avionics master switch is selected on d. Is certified for VFR navigation, therefore maps and a VFR Flight Supplement are not required onboard the aircraft IAW CARs Part VI General Operating and Flight Rules 12/17

13 15 When manually repositioning the propeller: a. It may be rotated in either direction. b. The propeller control must be in the full fine position. c. It must be rotated in reverse to prevent the magneto impulse coupling from firing. d. It must only be rotated forward to prevent damage to the starter adapter. 16 For normal engine starting, the throttle should be set to: a. ¼ b. ½ c. ¾ d If there is no indication of oil pressure within of start, shut down. a. 60 seconds, ASAP b. 30 seconds, ASAP c. 60 seconds, immediately d. 30 seconds, immediately 18 When conducting a Between Flight Inspection (BFI): a. A release check shall be performed. b. Cowl plugs, pitot cover, and control locks shall be removed as the first step. c. Passengers shall first be disembarked due to the risk of fire when checking the fuel quantity. d. The aircraft keys shall be carried by the pilot so as to avoid an accidental engine start. 19 What are the duty cycle limits on the engine starter? a. 15 seconds cranking, 3 minute wait b. 30 seconds cranking, 3 minute wait c. 30 seconds cranking, 1 minute wait d. 30 seconds cranking, then wait for the propeller to fully stop before re-cranking. 20 Engine damaging kickback can be detected by: a. Hearing the engine backfire. b. Observing the propeller blades reverse direction immediately prior to stopping upon engine shutdown. c. Observing the propeller blades abruptly stopping and rotating backward following a partial engine start. d. Observing the propeller blades abruptly stopping or rotating backward while the starter switch is still activated. 21 If aborting a landing and executing an overshoot is necessary, the pilot shall: a. Retract the flaps, smoothly apply full power, and establish a climb attitude. b. Smoothly apply full power, establish a climb attitude and raise flaps to 20º. c. Smoothly apply full power, trim to control pitch-up, raise flaps to 20º and establish a climb attitude. d. Apply partial power to prevent rapid pitch-up, raise flaps to 20º, re-trim, smoothly apply full power and establish a climb attitude. 13/17

14 22 Take-off shall not be commenced: a. If a fuel alarm has been triggered. b. With less than 9 USG useable fuel in either tank. c. With less than 20 USG useable fuel as indicated by the totalizer. d. With less than 15 USG useable fuel as indicated by the totalizer, or with the combined totals of the two fuel tank gauges indicating less than 20 USG. 23 Before commencing a post tow descent, the glider release is must be confirmed by: a. Feeling the glider climb above high tow followed by the release of tow rope tension. b. Using the rear view mirrors to observe the glider commence a climbing turn. c. Hearing the glider request release clearance or make a release advisory radio call. d. Using the rear view mirrors to observe the tow rope fall and the glider commence a climbing right turn. 24 To reduce the risk of stress cracking in the flap track brackets, pilots should not normally extend the first 10 of flap above what indicated speed? a. 90 mph b. 110 mph c. 160 mph d. 180 mph 25 You are planning a flight with full fuel, passengers and cargo totaling max take-off weight. How many US gallons of fuel must you burn before landing, and about how long will this take at the typical cruise power setting of 24 MAP and 2400 RPM? a. 25 USG & 1.5 hours b USG & 1.8 hours c. 25 USG & 1.2 hours d USG & 1.8 hours These questions are found on the answer sheet on page 17. END OF SECTION 6 14/17

15 TOW CHECK AND STANDARDS PILOTS Section 7: All Tow Check and Tow Standards Pilots. Reference is the ACGPM2017, Flight Instructor s Handbook A-PD /PF Annual Proficiency Check Validity. A tow or glider pilot finished his/her APC on March 31, Assuming that the pilot has not previously completed an APC, which of the following is correct: [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] a. their APC anniversary date is April 1 (following the same guidelines as aviation medicals) b. they must complete their APC on or between March 1 and April 29, 2018 to maintain their APC anniversary date of March 31 for following year c. their APC is valid for 13 months from the date of completion of all required APC items. d. none of the above is correct 2. Proficiency Levels. Select the answer that accurately completes the statement about the proficiency level: [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] PL2: The student completed the task but required to avoid making major errors. Further is required. a. verbal and or minor physical assistance/instruction b. verbal/instruction c. verbal and or minor physical assistance/practice d. physical/instruction 3. Proficiency Levels. Select the answer that accurately completes the statement about the proficiency level: [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] PL3: The student completed the tasking making only. Trainee required cues to analyze and/or correct errors. a. minor errors/verbal b. major errors/minimal verbal c. minor errors/minimal verbal d. major errors/verbal 4. Proficiency Levels. Select the answer that accurately completes the statement about the proficiency level: [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] PL4: The student completed the task, making only. The trainee was able to self-analyze and correct errors. a. without assistance/minor errors b. with assistance/minor errors c. without assistance/major errors d. with assistance/major errors 15/17

16 5. Major and Minor Errors. What is the difference between a major and a minor error? [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] a. a major error detracts from the ideal, but doesn t jeopardize the successful completion of the task, and a minor error significantly detracts from the ideal or jeopardizes the safety of the task b. a major error significantly detracts from the ideal and/or jeopardizes the safety or successful completion of the task, while a minor error detracts from the ideal but does not jeopardize the successful completion of the task c. a major error significantly detracts from the idea, but doesn t jeopardize the successful completion of the task, and a minor error significantly detracts from the ideal or jeopardizes the safety of the task d. a major error detracts from the ideal and/or jeopardizes the safety or successful completion of the task, while a minor error detracts from the ideal and jeopardizes the successful completion of the task END OF SECTION 7 16/17

17 TOW PILOT ANSWER SHEET Section ,, or 23, 24, 25, /31 Section 6: Tow Pilots /25 Section 4: COMPLETE? YES / NO 26. Oil Pressure: Min at Idle Normal Maximum 27. Oil Temperature: Min for run up: Min for take-off Normal range Maximum Section 5: LCO Qualified Personnel PSI PSI PSI degrees F degrees F degrees F degrees F 28 Oil: Acceptable grade is found in the. Maximum Capacity. Top Up if below. 29. Cylinder Head Temperatures: Min for run up Min for take-off Normal range Maximum 30. Fuel Pressure : Minimum Maximum degrees F degrees F degrees F degrees F PSI PSI /3 /4 /3 /4 /2 31. Suction Minimum Maximum Section 7: Tow Check/ Standards Pilots /9 /5 HG HG 32. Fill in the blanks for the following Maximum Air Speeds for: Stall - 0 Flaps - 0 deg AOB Vne Pilots window open Va lbs Flaps Down (10 degrees) Flaps Down (> 10 degrees) 33. Normal Operating Speeds: MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH Best rate of climb, flaps 0 MPH Best angle of climb, flaps 20 MPH Final Approach, flaps 0 MPH Final Approach, flaps 20 MPH Final Approach, flaps 35 MPH In gusty winds, add. /2 /6 /6 TOTAL MARKS Tow Pilot Add section 1, 5 and 6. Physically check section 4 is complete. /95 Tow Check/Standards Pilot Add section 1, 5, 6 and 7 Physically check section 4 is complete. /100 Name: Rank: Unit/Wing: TOTAL MARK: % print name of pilot (your name here) Exam corrected to 100% in face to face debrief with the following check pilot or standards pilot: Name: Rank: Signature: 17/17 Date: / /2018 print name of standards or check pilot 17/17 signature of standards or check pilot