Bob Tait
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Fuel Calculations

Under the current CAAP for fuel requirements - CAAP 234-1(2), you do not need variable reserve for the flight to an alternate. So the minimum fuel re...

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Revision Exercises on ETP and PNR

Here is the current book version [attachment=1696]Screen Shot 2020-05-29 at 7.52.25 am.png[/attachment]

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LAW - Alternate minima

You will find that message is a TTF/METAR. TTFs do not require the 30 minute buffers.

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stall speed vs minimum speed

You would have to assume the question is talking about level flight. Providing the aircraft is maintaining level flight, the minimum possible speed t...

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Effect of weight on a descent RPL/PPL Vol. 1

Of course in light aircraft the different speeds for different weights is ignored because the weight range of the aircraft is quite small so one avera...

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CAO 48.1 Instrument 2019 Private Operations

Lucy I have run your question by our Air Law expert. Here is his answer. Enjoy! ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS BY LUCY IN EMAIL OF 25 MAY 2020 General ...

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Trying to recognise aft vs foward limit problem

The best way to deal with this problem is to make a quick rough check on the envelope (just with your fingertip will do). Even if you don't use the e...

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Effect of weight on a descent RPL/PPL Vol. 1

There is only one angle of attack that produces the best lift/drag ratio. However the lift required varies with the weight of the aircraft. If th...

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HUF - 80% pass

Congratulations Dave that's a good solid mark. I don't see the point of having so many questions on TEM. So many of those questions relate to simply...

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Which 48.1 appendices to expect in the exam

The CPL examination assumes single-pilot charter operations. The only relevant appendices are 1, 4 and 5.

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Errata candidate

Although ATIS and AWIS are approved sources for obtaining the actual QNH, they are not the only ones. An operator can obtain approval for his base to...

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Progress Test 2 Topic 4 Questiin 10

That's odd. My copy of the book gives an answer of 25.3 gallons.

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Exercise 3.1 Pg 194

Looks like your right. The buggers have changed the FPR section again. I've amended the questions - see attached. The answers are the same. Thanks...

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PNR calculation

In the case of this question, the cruise fuel consumption happens to be 60 litres/hr. That's one litre per minute. Since the trip fuel is 64 iitres...

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Minimal with no HIAL’s

You'll have to ask Air Services that one. Maybe they are anticipating the day when HIAL may be added to the system.

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