Wayne Jericho
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CPL Ops: Fuel as ballast ... how is the "MINIMUM FUEL for the flight being calc

Hi t117tim. The answers in the current text book are the same as your copy. For question no 1. The fuel required at TAKE OFF is 80 kg plus 10%...

1 year ago
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Are the CFPA practice exams up to date?

Hi Will, Part 135 MOS chapter 7 describes the fuel reserves needed. The CFPA exams should be up to date. However due to the huge number of exam ...

1 year ago
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PNRs?

According to the MOS, PNRs are only mentioned in CPL performance.

1 year ago
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Calculating track change

Hi Kejt, The distance given OFF track is used for both calculations TE and CA. Review page 88/89 (electronic copy)in the NAV text book and exercise...

1 year ago
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ROC and ROD Questions

Here is one reference to minimum height in controlled airspace. (there are several) AIP 1.5 - 15 para 1.16.1 a. Unable to post it, but 500FT above...

1 year ago
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ETA cpl nav

It always pays to draw a picture Plan A 25 nm B ...

1 year ago
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Calculating track change

Hi Kejt, The basics of the 1 in 60 is Heading change is the Track Error (TE) plus Closing Angle (CA). TE is calculated on your first distance D1 an...

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CPL performance exam 2 Q1

We do tend to Take-Off into wind, but some times we may need to take-off with a small tailwind for noise abatement/ ATC requirements etc. If we also c...

1 year ago
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Take-off minima when returning after an engine failure

My understanding from memory, is that if the cloud and visibility are above the instrument approach minima, a take-off alternate is not required. Othe...

1 year ago
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When to reduce minima by 100ft for shaded charts

[attachment=2558]Screenshot 2025-02-10 at 12.03.19 pm.jpg.pdf[/attachment] As a matter of interest, Jeppesen charts list the minima with actual or fo...

1 year ago
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When to reduce minima by 100ft for shaded charts

Hi ejem, Naturally a pilot will use the actual QNH, be it from ATC, ATIS or AWIS, because with a lower minima there is greater chance of landing. ...

1 year ago
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Practice exam number 1 (untimed)

Nixor, Thanks for posting the question where it simply states fuel at Take-Off. Care is needed with these type of load questions as the fuel can...

2 years ago
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CPL performance exam 2 Q1

Hi Nixor, I have just redone my Take-off chart and get an answer for 2% downslope and 5 kts of tailwind of 2,540 kg. Often, if you have a choice, T...

2 years ago
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CPL performance exam 2 Q1

Hi Nixor. Correct pressure height is 3,000ft There is no surface correction for short dry grass. Using 2% down slope and 5 kts tailwind, I get ...

2 years ago
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Practice exam number 1 (untimed)

Hi Nixor Can you please post Question no 3 so that we can compare? Re question No 11, we consider that the start up/taxy fuel is burnt before Ta...

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