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The funniest question was; So you flew a twin Otter last? Yes sir. Tell me about the landing gear system.. is it electric or hydraulic ?
You are holding short and have just been cleared for takeoff and you notice a discrepancy that may make departing unsafe. You notify the captain and he elects to continue the takeoff, what do you do?
Describe a high bypass engine IFR holding speeds Jepp Chart questions Jet aircraft electrical system
HR discussion intros/ tell me about background worst flight you've had, best flight time when you disagreed with a student what do you think will be the biggest difference from what you are doing now vs 121 flying Technical When do you need an alternate 121 alt minimums 121 derived minimums dispatch under 121, exemption 17374 FAR 91.175 Critical engine- what identifies (prop moment creating increased arm) what else- (blanked on this one, guessed rudder authority) Can you stall at any airspeed? turbine theory hot start, what is it, what to look out for hung start? uses of bleed air accumulator- describe and what is uses critical mach mach tuck dutch roll, how its fixed what are slats for describe or draw electrical system on plane of your choice what is difference between volt and amp NiCad vs lead acid battery discussion basic taxiway and runway signage Weather What is the standard lapse rate What kind of air is stratiform clouds associated with Visibility in stable air microburst, what happens to instruments in one thunderstorm avoidance TAF- how long and intervals More HR stuff are you a criminal, etc.anything you didn’t disclose in app discussion about ready reserve, short, long. Can you accept Then questions you want to ask the interviewer. Whole process lasted about 1 hour, we didn’t go over Jepp plates or CRM scenario
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1-Scenario: RAP-ORD: ORD below minimums; what do you do? Now, MKE (filed alternate) below minimums, what do you do? Provided fuel remaining and weather at nearby stations. 2-HR: What are your strengths? Why SkyWest? Have you ever disagreed with your supervisor? What would you do if you saw someone drinking on the job? What do you like to do for fun? 3-Technical: Brief this approach (ILS 16R DEN). Where is the MAP? What are the approach minima? What do you do if the weather deteriorated below minima before crossing the FAF? What if it happens after? What do you need to see to land? What do you do if you are the PM and reach minimums and don’t see the lights? What if the PF continues the landing after you call, “no contact; go around?”
What do you know about the Navy and what are you interested in?
Describe the landing gear system on the aircraft I was currently flying
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