Briefing pack for

Alsim ALX simulator assessment

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................2

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1. Simulator profile ..................................................................................................................................................4
1.2. Simulator briefing ................................................................................................................................................4
1.3. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) .................................................................................................................5
1.4. Flight Instruments and Controls Familiarization ...............................................................................................10
1.5. Checklist Handling Instructions ..........................................................................................................................17
1.6. Hints ...................................................................................................................................................................17
1.7. Debriefing...........................................................................................................................................................17
1.8. Attachments .......................................................................................................................................................17

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Dear Candidate,

We would like to congratulate you for being selected for an assessment with LOT Polish Airlines. This document will explain
all the details concerning simulator part of the selection process. Read it carefully before the screening date. Should any
questions arise, do not hesitate to ask your assessor before the session begins.

The assessment will take place at our LOT’s headquarters in Warsaw, KOR St. 43, around 20 minutes’ walk from Chopin
Airport. Have in mind that there is limited parking space available around the office. When in the building, wait at the
reception desk for the recruitment team member who will meet you at settled hour.

We look forward to meeting you and we wish you a good luck!

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INTRODUCTION

1.1. Simulator profile

The simulator assessment is the part of the selection process. The assessor will be checking if the applicant can demonstrate
the expected level of competence with regard to flying the aircraft and the ability to use CRM principles in areas of
situational awareness, leadership, team building, decision making and effective communication.

1.2. Simulator briefing

The simulator type used for the assessment will be Alsim ALX, a generic FNPT II MCC class device. As the assessment is built
around a non-type specific aircraft, there is no advantage to have any particular type of simulator assigned. The flight model
used will be Medium Jet, resembling a typical category C short-haul jet.

The candidate will be given a briefing incorporating equipment available in the simulator being used. It will also brief Thrust
Lever Settings and Pitch & Thrust settings as appropriate.

Flight Director (F/D), Autopilot (A/P) or Autothrust (A/T) will not be available during the session.

There will be two different scenarios available for the assessor to choose from. Other type will be briefed individually as
required.

EPWA - RWY 29 EHAM – RWY 24

ROUTE EPWA - EPWA EHAM - EHAM

FLT No LOT 001 LOT 001

CRZ ALT FL80 FL70

ALT AERODROMES EPMO EHRD

WX 1 340/7 R33/0800 VV002 15/14 Q1018

WX 2 290/5 R18C/0600 OVC002 -20/-20 Q1030

V1, VR, V2 135, 138, 140

FLAPS 1

The simulator assessment will be comprised of the following exercises: Take off, General handling, ILS approach, Go around,
Landing, Simple failure handling.

When acting as PF, the candidate must assume he is the commander of the aircraft.

The plane will be positioned at the threshold of the departure runway with engines running and all pre-departure checks
completed.

Once the sessions starts, the assessor will act as an air traffic controller, purser etc. All ATC instructions must be read back by
PM using standard R/T phraseology. Try to act in the simulator as if it was a real environment.

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1.3. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

The operating procedures that crews will be expected to use are those detailed below. The procedures are deliberately
designed to be general and applicants will be expected to familiarize themselves with them prior to the assessment exercise.
Adoption of these procedures will be evaluated.

Take off briefing

Applicants are expected to perform a standard takeoff briefing. This is also the last time any questions to the assessor may be
asked regarding technical details of the simulator.

Checklists
The applicant will be expected to call for the following normal checklists.

Checklist Condition

Once aircraft is in clean configuration

and above transition altitude.
After Take off If climb above transition altitude in not
anticipated, the checklist may be called
for after climb sequence.

Once aircraft has been cleared to an

Approach altitude below transition level, with
approach briefing performed.

Once the flaps are in the landing

Before Landing
configuration (FULL).

Take off procedure

The take-off will be conducted with Flight Directors Off. The applicant is expected to set the thrust levers initially to 50% N 1,
then to TOGA position (last detent). The target N1 should be around 94%. The speed selected should be at V2+10kts.

Target pitch attitude will initially be around 15° nose up what should give a speed between V 2 and V2+10kts.

Thrust reduction altitude

The TRA is 1000 ft AFE. PF will set climb thrust by retarding the thrust levers to CL detent.

Acceleration altitude
AccA will be at 3000 ft AFE. When in clean configuration do not allow speed to increase above 210 knots. A significant
reduction of thrust may be required.

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TAKE-OFF – ACTIONS AND CALLOUTS

PF PM
Airplane on the  advances thrust levers to reach 50%
runway N1 and checks proper engines  Verifies that the N1 reached the
acceleration, target N1 and the engine
 moves the thrust levers to TOGA parameters are normal
detent and calls “CHECK THRUST”  “THRUST CHECKED”
At 80 knots  “80 KNOTS”
 “CHECKED”
At V1  “V1”
At VR  “ROTATE”
 rotates the airplane to reach
approximately 15° pitch up
Plane airborne  checks positive rate of climb and
calls “POSITIVE RATE”
 confirms positive rate of climb and
calls “GEAR UP”
At 1000 feet AFE  “1000”
 sets thrust levers to CLB detent and
calls “CLIMB POWER”
 disconnects autothrust
At acceleration  “ACCELERATION ALTITUDE”
altitude (3000 AFE)  “SPEED 210 KNOTS”
 Retracts flaps on “S” speed
Crossing transition  “TRANSITION”
altitude  “ALTIMETERS”
Both pilots set altimeters to standard
 “AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST”
 Accomplishes the checklist and calls
“AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST
COMPLETED”

Altitude callouts
Within 1000 ft of the assigned altitude PM will call “1000 TO LEVEL OFF”. At this stage it is required by applicant to reduce
Rate of Climb/Descent to 1000 feet per minute or less.

Flight path changes

Despite the unavailability of FD, AP and A/THR, all changes to the flight path must be done in a co-called “closed loop”. All
new heading, speed and altitude bug settings on MCP must be requested by PF and confirmed by PM, i.e. “SET HEADING 230
– HEADING 230 SET – CHECKED”.

Cold temperature corrections

For an ILS CAT I approaches when OAT at the aerodrome is below 0°C, temperature correction shall be applied by adding 10%
of the height to the DA and Missed Approach Altitude.

Approach briefing
The PF will be expected to perform a standard approach briefing.

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DESCENT AND APPROACH – ACTIONS AND CALLOUTS

PF
Transition level
 “ALTIMETERS”
 sets and verifies altimeters settings  sets and verifies altimeters settings
 “APPROACH CHECKLIST”
At first positive inward
movement of CDI needle
 “RUNWAY HEADING”
At first positive downward
movement of glideslope
 “LANDING GEAR
FLAPS 3”
PM
 “TRANSITION”
 “APPROACH CHECKLIST COMPLETED”
 “LOCALIZER/RADIAL ALIVE”
 when localiser or radial captured call
“LOCALIZER/RADIAL CAPTURED”
 sets runway heading or approach heading if
missed approach track is not aligned with
runway centerline
 “GLIDESLOPE ALIVE” for ILS approach or
“APPROACHING FAF” 1nm before reaching
FAF
DOWN,
 sets landing gear down,
 sets flaps 3
 “GLIDESLOPE CAPTURED” or “FAF”

 “SET GO-AROUND ALTITUDE”  sets go-around altitude and calls “(go-

around altitude) SET” i.e. “4000 SET”
 “CHECKED”
Between FAF/FAP and 1000  “FLAPS FULL”
feet AFE  sets flap full
 “FLAPS FULL SET”
 “CHECKED”
 “BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST”
 “BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST COMPLETED”
Outer marker or equivalent  performs outer marker check and calls
position “OUTER MARKER, _____ FEET” or “___ NM,
_____ feet”
 “CHECKED”
1000 feet AFE  checks flight status against stabilization
criteria and calls “1000 STABILIZED” or
“1000 NOT STABILIZED”
 “CHECKED” or performs corrective
action (VMC only)
500 feet AFE  checks flight status against stabilization
criteria and calls “500 STABILIZED” or “500
NOT STABILIZED”
 “CONTINUE” or “GO-AROUND,
FLAPS ONE NOTCH, CHECK
THRUST” if not stabilized
Approaching DA or MAPt  “APPROACHING MINIMUMS”
At DA/MAPt  “MINIMUMS”
 “CONTACT” if visual reference and
aircraft position against runway
enable safe landing or “GO-
AROUND, FLAPS ONE NOTCH,
CHECK THRUST”

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FLAP EXTENSION SCHEDULE

Minimum manoeuvring speeds for given flap setting are listed below:

 Clean configuration – 200 kt,

 Flaps 1 – 180 kts,
 Flaps 2 – 160 kts,
 Flaps 3 – 150 kts,
 Flaps FULL – VREF.

It is not allowed to fly below these speeds without flaps deployed at certain position. For example, if the speed reduction
below 160 kts is desired, it is necessary to have flaps at least at position 3.

Maximum, structural speeds for given flap setting are listed below:

 Flaps 1 – 230 kts,

 Flaps 2 – 200 kts,
 Flaps 3 – 185 kts,
 Flaps FULL – 177 kts.

These speeds must not be deliberately exceeded.

If flap lever is moved to position 1 at speed between 230 and 210 knots only slots will extend. As soon as speed drops below
210 knots flaps will start extending towards position 1.

The landing must be accomplished with flaps full. Vref speed will be 140 knots, Vapp 145 knots.

STABILIZATION CRITERIA
Flight path Configuration
 precision approach – maximum deviation one dot,  landing gear – down and locked,
 non-precision approach – LOC, VOR, BC – one dot, NDB  flaps – landing flaps, except circling,
- ±5°  indicated airspeed - +10/-5 kts from calculated
 visual approach – along desired flight path approach speed,
 rate of descent – maximum 1000 ft/min
 thrust – more than idle

Should you become destabilized or no visual references are obtained at minimums, a go-around procedure must be initiated.

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GO-AROUND ACTIONS AND CALLOUTS

PF PM
Go-around decision  “GO-AROUND, FLAPS ONE NOTCH, CHECK
made THRUST”
 set thrust levers to TOGA position,  decreases flap position by one detent to
 rotate the airplane towards GA attitude (at position 3,
least 15 degrees nose up).
 verify thrust setting (~95% N1),
“THRUST CHECKED”.
Positive rate of climb  verifies positive rate of climb “POSITIVE
 confirms positive rate and calls “GEAR UP, RATE”
SPEED UP”,
 execute published missed approach  selects gear lever up,
procedure or ATC instructions if given.  increases speed by 10 knots,
 informs ATC,
 monitors missed approach procedure.
At 1000 feet AFE  “1000”
 sets thrust levers to CLB detent and calls
“CLIMB POWER”
At acceleration  “ACCELERATION ALTITUDE”
altitude (1500 feet  “SPEED 210 KNOTS”
AFE)  Retracts flaps on “S” and “F” speeds
Crossing transition  “TRANSITION”
altitude  “ALTIMETERS”
Both pilots set altimeters to standard
 “AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST”
 Accomplishes the checklist and calls
“AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST COMPLETED”

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1.4. Flight Instruments and Controls Familiarization

Cockpit overview

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Overhead panel

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Pedestal view

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Primary Flight Display (PFD)

1. Line select keys options.

2. ADI – attitude director indicator.
3. ESD – Engine and Systems Display (displayed on PFD with Backup mode set to FULL).
4. HSI – Horizontal Situation Indicator.
5. FMA – Flight Mode Annunciator.
6. Wind data.
7. System backup display (displayed on PFD with Backup mode set to FULL).
8. Annunciator panel (displayed on PFD with Backup mode set to FULL).

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LSK functions:

1. IAS/MACH mode.
2. Flight Path Vector.
3. Display backup mode activation.
4. HSI mode – rose/arc.
5. Bearing 1 source – OFF, ADF, FMS1.
6. Bearing 2 source – OFF, ADF, FMS2.
7. ATT/HDG source (AHRS1 or AHRS2).
8. Baro settings.
9. Minimums settings.
10. HSI scale in NM, available only in arc mode.
11. CDI source (FMS1 or NAV1).
12. DME source (NAV1 or NAV2).

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1. Target speed.
2. Speed scale in kts.
3. Current speed.
4. Speed bug (equal to target speed).
5. Speed trend, showing value to be attained in 10s provided acceleration remains constant.
6. Tuning knob. Turn to change stby COMM frequency, press to switch and tune NAV frequencies.

Several other information can be displayed on speedtape:

 V1, VR, V2 speeds,

 Green dot – optimal speed for N-1 condition,
 Flaps retraction speed “F”,
 Slats retractions speed “S”.

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Mode Control Panel (MCP)

Throttle quadrant

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1.5. Checklist Handling Instructions

This introduction gives guidelines for use of the checklists during the assessment session.

The NC is organized by phase of flight. The NC is used to verify that critical items have been done. All checklists shall be called
out by PF and read by PM, using challenge-and-response method. The normal checklists are do-and-verify checklists. There
are just three in flight checklists:

 After Takeoff,
 Approach,
 Before Landing.

The abnormal and emergency checklists should be treated as read-and-do checklists. While reading these checklists, PM
transfers radio communication to PF. All memory items, if present, are put inside a box and must be completed without
delay.

1.6. Hints

The plane is very sensitive in pitch axis, only minor deflections of control wheel are needed. Avoid the tendency to over
control the aircraft. As a typical jest it has also a tremendous amount of power, so use throttles gently and make use of
speed trend indications.

1.7. Debriefing

There will be no debriefing after session. The assessors will not provide any information regarding your performance during
the check ride.

1.8. Attachments

The following chapter contains attachments used during simulator assessment. These are Normal/Abnormal/Emergency
checklists and approach charts.

The set is obviously incomplete, but is found to be sufficient for the purpose of simulator assessment.

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Normal checklists

AFTER TAKEOFF
LDG GEAR ..................................................................................................................... UP
FLAPS ............................................................................................................................ UP
CLIMB POWER ............................................................................................................. SET
ALTIMETERS ............................................................................................ SET&X-CHECKED

APPROACH CHECK
ALTIMETERS ............................................................................................ SET&X-CHECKED
LANDING DATA ............................................................................................................ SET
CABIN SIGNS ................................................................................................................ ON
AUTOBRAKE .................................................................................................... as required

BEFORE LANDING
LDG GEAR ...............................................................................................................DOWN
SPEEDBRAKES ....................................................................................................... ARMED
FLAPS ......................................................................................................................... FULL

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Abnormal/emergency checklists

APU FIRE
Button lit Annunciator Panel Message Description
- APU fire condition
detected.

APU FIRE PUSH light

APU FIRE PUSH ......................................................................................................... PUSH

If warning persists
APU EXTING AGENT BOTTLE SQUIB .......................................................................... PUSH
APU BLEED .................................................................................................................. OFF
APU GEN ..................................................................................................................... OFF

GENERATOR 1/2 FAULT

Button lit Annunciator Panel Message Description
GEN 1/2 FAULT One of engine driven
electrical generators has
faulted.

GEN 1/2 FAULT light

BUS TIE ...................................................................................................... ON/PUSHED IN

GEN 1/2 (affected side) ..................................................................CYCLE OFF AND RESET
GEN 1/2 CB (affected side).......................................................................... CHECK/RESET
IF WARNING PERSISTS
GEN 1/2 (affected side) ........................................................................ OFF/PUSHED OUT
APU ......................................................................................................................... START

ENGINE BLEED FAULT

Button lit Annunciator Panel Message Description
GEN 1/2 BLEED FAULT Engine 1/2 is running and
BLEED ENG pressure is
below 55 PSI or BLEED
ENG temperature is
above 260°C
ENG 1/2 FAULT light
on BLEED AIR panel
IF ENG 1/2 BLEED LEAK IS ALSO LIT
ENG BLEED (affected engine) .......................................................... ON/PUSHED IN
IF FAULT PERSISTS (PRESSURE NOT RESTORED)
ENG BLEED (affected engine) ..................................................... OFF/PUSHED OUT

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BLUE ELECTRICAL PUMP OVERHEAT

Button lit Annunciator Panel Message Description
B ELEC PUMP OVHT Fluid temperature in
reservoir has overheated.

FAULT light on
HYDRAULIC BLUE
pump pushbutton
If the two other hydraulic systems are operational:
System PUMP pushbutton switch ............................................................................... OFF
If one of other hydraulic system becomes not operational:
System PUMP pushbutton switch .................................................................. REMAIN ON

GEAR NOT DOWNLOCKED FAULT

Button lit Annunciator Panel Message Description
- GEAR NOT DOWNLOCKED One of the gears has not
locked in down position.
LANDING GEAR ................................................................................................... RECYCLE
IF FAULT PERSISTS:
SPEED .......................................................................................................... 220 KIAS MAX
HYD GREEN PUMP ................................................................................... OFF AND RESET
IF FAULT STILL PERSISTS:
LANDING GEAR GRAVITY EXTENSION PROCEDURE ..................................... ACCOMPLISH

LANDING GEAR GRAVITY EXTENSION

LANDING GEAR LEVER............................................................................................ DOWN
LANDING GEAR CB .................................................................................................... PULL
EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION SWITCH .............................................................. PULL UP
GEAR INDICATIONS ................................................................................ CHECK 3 GREENS

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Approach charts

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