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 2017 Contact your GWOps O, for Date and Time of your Gliding Wing Annual Briefings. Read the instructions on the next page. 1/15

2 Annual Proficiency Check (APC) Program 2017 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 2017 (PIQS 2017) 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 Flight Crew Recency Requirements Self-Paced Study Program. 4. Complete this APC Tow Pilot Open Book Exam with a mark of 85% or higher. 5. Attend an APC briefing and complete the APC Tow 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. 2/15

3 Open Book Exam Instructions References: (a). A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005 dated JAN 2017 (ACGPM2017), (b). A-CR-CCP-301/PT-001 Air Cadet Gliding Program How to Glide Manual (c). A-CR-CCP-402/MB-001 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 Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI s) (g). Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM), (h) Flight Crew Recency Requirements Self-Paced Study Program, and Access ref s (a-f) at: ref (g) at: and ref (h) at: Complete the exam, using the answer sheet that is found on page 15 of this exam booklet. You are required to bring your answer sheet and 2016 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 tow pilot will debrief you on your answers. You will receive an annual mandatory briefing and write the APC TOW PILOT Closed Book Exam. All tow pilots shall complete Sections 1, 4, and 6. Tow check and standards pilots shall also complete Sections 7. All LCO qualified personnel shall complete Section 5. 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 TOW PILOT 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. 3/15

4 GENERAL OPERATIONS KNOWLEGE Section 1: All Pilots (This section is duplicated in the APC Glider Open Book exam booklet) NOTE: IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE GLIDER OPEN BOOK EXAM YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION AGAIN. 1. According to the O&I Vol 2, the glider hook-up person shall check, [Ref: RCAOps (Pac) O&I, Vol 2, Regional Flying Orders,] 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. 2. Hook-up Procedures for Schweizer 2-33 Gliders. Which of the following statements about the hookup procedures is true? [Ref: A-CR-CCP-402/MB-001] 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 d. all of the above are correct 3. 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: A-CR-CCP-402/MB-001] A. Yes B. No 4. Release Arm. Which of the following illustrations represents the proper seated position for the tow hook against the release arm? [Ref: A-CR-CCP-402/MB-001] Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 a. Figure 1 b. Figure 2 c. Figure 3 d. Each of these figures illustrates a correct and safe hook-up arrangement 5. ACGP personnel shall not conduct flight duties while under the influence of medication, whether prescribed, herbal, or over-the-counter (OTC),. [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] 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. 4/15

5 *6. You are towing a glider with a vehicle, your radio is on and you have received a clearance from ATC to enter the runway. The taxiway you are on is equipped with flashing red stop bars. The stop bars are still red, this means you: [Ref: ] a. go ahead and proceed as you have already been cleared by ATC; b. stop on the taxiway and advise ATC that the stop bars are red and wait for further clearance; c. proceed as cleared by ATC but and advise ATC that the stop bars are red; or d. carry out a 360 degree scan and proceed if the way is still clear. *7. You are a gliding instructor, with a valid check pilot qualification, and tasked with doing an APC on a very senior pilot. After checking weight and balance, and briefing the trip, you proceed on the flight. During the recovery from an incipient spin, the senior pilot makes no effort to prevent the airspeed from reaching 110 MPH. Following this, during the turn from downwind to base, the pilot seems distracted and allows the airspeed to bleed down to 42 MPH in the turn. What do you do? [REF: for 2017 edition: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005 Chapter 1 Section 2 p 1-2-2, 1-5-2, and Chapter 2 Section 6 p ] a. Fail the ride and report the overspeed as an abnormal occurrence. b. Debrief the senior pilot and pass the pilot but report the overspeed. c. Fail the ride but do not report the overspeed as with instrument error, you probably didn t actually overspeed. d. Pass the senior pilot and report nothing. *8. Continuing the scenario in Question 7; the scheduled squadron arrives for their gliding day. They have 35 very excited cadets and have endured a 4 hour bus ride to get to the field. Considering that you are a one glider, one tow plane operation, can you conduct the glider flights as planned? [REF: for 2017 edition: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005 Chapter 1 Section 2 p 1-2-2, 1-5-2, and Chapter 2 Section 6 p ] a. Yes. b. No. c. Not enough information. d. Conduct a really thorough inspection and carry on with the day s activities. *9. The tow plane is on final and you are strapped into the glider, prepping for launch when the cadet who is carrying out hook-up duties shows you the rope. You observe that the rope looks shiny, almost glossy in fact and that there seems to be some areas where it is stiff and melted. You can go ahead and launch and replace the rope on the next flight. True or False? [Ref: A-CR- CCP-242/PT-005] a. True. b. False. *10. You are flying the tow aircraft (equipped with a carburetor) in August at the National Capital Airshow for the Canada 150 celebrations. This marquee event demands that you take off right at 11Z in order to get the glider on stage at 1130Z. You check the METAR just prior to start: [REF: METAR CYOW Z 06003KT 6SM FEW045 OVC060 25/24 A2993 RMK CIG VRB 2-5 SLP139 Is carburetor icing possible? a. yes; b. no; c. only at a low power setting; or d. due to its design, the tow aircraft is not capable of encountering carburetor icing in the Summer. 11. Practice Emergencies. Select the correct statement from the following: [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] a. Pilots may only practice compound emergencies while participating as a candidate on a glider instructor pilot course. b. Pilots will not practice compound emergencies in flight. c. Pilots will not practice compound emergencies in flight unless at or above 400 feet AGL. d. Pilots may only practice compound emergencies at the discretion of the CFI or flight commander. 5/15

6 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. Maximum continuous cockpit time for familiarization flying, towing, and instruction, is but not to exceed. Cross-country flights and soaring may exceed two and a half hours [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] a. two hours, three hours b. normally two hours, two and a half hours. c. three hours, three and a half hours. d. normally two hours, three hours. 14. 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. 15. Practice Emergencies. Air tow simulated emergencies may be initiated at a minimum altitude of feet AGL: [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] 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. 17. Which of the following items are required as part of the mandatory cross country detailed pre-flight briefing: [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242] 1 - departure, enroute and destination weather and winds; 2 - phone number of arrival airport 3 - visual signals in the event of radio failure; 4 - phone number of departing airport 5 - glider(s) positioning during the various stages of flight; 6 - emergency procedures, especially initial reactions for take-off abort and premature releases below 500 feet AGL; 7 - confirmation of names entered in passenger manifest 8 - destination arrival, release and landing procedures. a. 1,2,3,4,5 b. 1,2,3,5,8 c. 1,3,5,6,8 d. 3,5,6,7,8 6/15

7 18. Wing-Tip Clearances. How far from the nearest wingtip must all personnel and support equipment forward of the nose of the aircraft be located when an ACGP aircraft is taking off? [Ref: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] a. 25 feet b. 50 feet c. 75 feet d. 100 feet 19. 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: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] a. shall, shall, avoiding. b. may, could, shallow. c. shall, can, avoiding. d. may, shall, gentle. 20. 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. 21. 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 22. 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: A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005] 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 23. 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. 7/15

8 24. 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 25. A pilot indicated as YELLOW on the Pilot Training Record Completion Chart indicates: [Ref: RCAOps (Pac) O&I, Vol 2, Regional Flying Order] a. the pilot is not authorized to fly in any capacity. Details may be shown in the notes column of the chart. b. the pilot has some PTR documentation missing or the pilot may require specific training. The GW Ops O or SC shall refer to the notes section of the chart for details of what is required. Personnel listed as yellow may fly pending submission of the missing documentation, or to complete required training, subject to any stated limitations or conditions. SCs must exercise caution in allowing a yellow status pilot to fly as PIC. SC due diligence may require the pilot to produce a valid licence or medical certificate, their log book showing a valid currency or proficiency sticker, or other proof satisfying the reason for their yellow status. c. the pilot is authorized to fly under dual training only. Details may be shown in the notes column of the chart. d. the pilot is missing documents on their file and is authorized to fly. END OF SECTION 1 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 2016 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 for review 4. Retain your completed Self-Paced Study Program document with your Aviation Document Booklet END OF SECTION 4 8/15

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. Tow Hook-Up. During familiarization flying, the LCO may authorize visiting cadets to perform tow 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 9/15

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 10/15

11 AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section 6: All C182 Tow Pilots: 1. What is the total fuel capacity and the usable fuel of the Cessna 182? [AOI Page 1-2] a. total: 75 USG, useable: 75 USG b. total: 80 USG, useable: 75 USG c. total: 80 USG, useable: 70 USG d. total: 303 USG, useable: 284 USG 2. 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. [Ref: AOI Page 1-12] a. twisting, rotating, stopping b. modest, disengaging, jamming c. forceful, unjamming, moving d. firm, jumping, jamming 3. Where is oil supplied from for engine lubrication and propeller governor operation? [AOI Page 1-22] a. oil for the engine is supplied from the sump, and oil for the prop governor is supplied from a separate tank. b. oil for both the engine and prop governor are supplied from an oil tank. c. oil for both the engine and prop governor are supplied from the sump on the bottom of the engine. d. oil for the engine is supplied from a sump on the bottom of the engine, and the prop governor does not require oil 4. A starter adapter that slips or slowly or intermittently turns the propeller indicates a which immediately renders the aircraft until assessed by an RCA Ops (Pac) AME. [AOI Page 1-24] a. fault, unsafe b. FS occurrence, quarantined c. progressive breakdown, unserviceable d. serious malfunction, unserviceable 5. How should alternate air for the engine be set during cruise? [AOI 1-25] a. alternate Air should be fully open b. alternate Air should be fully closed c. alternate Air should be fully closed, and opened only when blockage of the primary air intake is suspected d. there is no Alternate Air source on this aircraft 6. Select the most correct statement: [AOI Page 1-29] a. The fuel selector shall be operated in the 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. 7. The auxiliary fuel pump: [AOI Page 1-32] a. Should be used for take-offs and landings as a back-up in case of mechanical pump failure. b. Shall not be used in flight, except in an emergency. c. Is activated prior to engine starting to pressurize the fuel injection system. d. Is located within the header fuel tank. 11/15

12 8. The remote auxiliary display (RAD): [AOI Page 1-35] a. Must be functioning for the aircraft to be airworthy. b. Flashes the RPM and MAP. c. Changes colour to indicate an alarm. d. Records key engine parameters that can be downloaded. 9. A low fuel pressure alert when the throttle is full closed: [AOI Page 1-37] 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. 10. The stall warning system activates: [AOI Page 1-46] 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. 11. Which instruments are driven by an engine-driven vacuum pump? [AOI Page 1-47] 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 12 Which flight instruments operate on power from the aircraft DC electrical system? [AOI Page 1-48] a. the turn coordinator b. the attitude indicator c. the turn coordinator and directional indicator d. the attitude indicator and turn coordinator 13 When manually repositioning the propeller: [AOI Page 2-1] 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. 14 During the pre-flight external inspection, the nose oleo inflation must be: [AOI Page 2-4] a. Cleaned of residual oil and grime. b. 2-4 inches. c. As set by an RCAOps AME d. Sufficient to allow compression and expansion when the nose is pulled down. 15 What are the duty cycle limits on the engine starter? [AOI Page 2-9] 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. 12/15

13 16 For normal engine starting, the throttle should be set to: [AOI Page 2-9] 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 The minimum runway length for executing touch and go landings is: [AOI Page 2-33] a feet b feet c. Determined by the pilot s proficiency level d. Determined by referring to the take-off performance charts 19 Take-off shall not be commenced: [AOI Page 2-37] 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. 20 Before commencing a post tow descent, the glider release is must be confirmed by: [AOI Page 2-40] 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. 21 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? [AOI Page 2-42] a. 90 mph b. 110 mph c. 160 mph d. 180 mph These questions are found on the answer sheet on page 15. END OF SECTION 6 13/15

14 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, 2017 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 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 14/15

15 TOW PILOT ANSWER SHEET Section 1: All Pilots /25 Section 6: Tow Pilots Section 4: /21 This is required to participate in ACGP flying. COMPLETE? YES / NO Section 5: LCO Qualified Personnel /9 Section 6 Fill in the blanks using the AOI s, Part IV as your reference. 22. Oil Pressure: Min at Idle Normal Maximum 23. Oil Temperature: Min for run up: Min for take-off Normal range Maximum 24. Cylinder Head Temperatures: Min for run up Min for take-off Normal range Maximum PSI PSI PSI 25. Fuel Pressure Minimum PSI Maximum PSI 26. Suction Minimum HG Maximum HG /2 27 Fill in the blanks for the following EDM 930 Alerts: Alert Display MIN CLD MAP RPM AMP Indication of 28. 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) 29. Normal Operating Speeds : 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 Optimum Glide MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH /6 /3 /4 /4 /2 /6 Total /32 Section 7: Tow Check/ Standards Pilots /5 /5 TOTAL MARKS Tow Pilot Add section 1, 5 and 6. Physically check section 4 is complete. /87 Tow Check/Standards Pilot Add section 1, 5,6 and 7 Physically check section 4 is complete. /92 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: Date: / /2017 print name of standards or check pilot signature of standards or check pilot 15/15 15/15