16 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the pre-flight briefing conducted by the cabin crew?
To ensure passenger safety by conducting pre-flight demonstrations and securing the cabin
What is the critical phase of flight where the aircraft gains altitude and transitions from ground to flight?
Take off
During which phase do pilots perform final checks and communicate with air traffic control?
Phase 3: Taxxing
What is an important aspect of the pre-flight planning and briefing phase?
Weather assessment and aircraft inspection
What is the primary role of air traffic control during the taxxing phase?
Guiding the aircraft on the ground
What is the purpose of the climb phase in aircraft operations?
To ascend to cruising altitude
What is the primary reason for performing cabin checks every 15 minutes during night flights?
To reduce the risk of pilot hypoxia and potential unconsciousness
What is the responsibility of the Cabin Instructor during a flight?
To instruct and manage the cabin crew
What should be done with the window slider (raamschuifje) during preparation for landing?
Opened to allow emergency traffic to see inside
What determines the seniority of cabin crew members?
Work experience and age of initial hire
What is the consequence of a plane being out of balance during takeoff?
The back of the plane will come up (tail tipping)
What is the primary purpose of the flight safety demonstration?
To familiarize passengers with emergency procedures
What is the maximum number of pets allowed in the cabin?
4
What is the purpose of arming the doors and slides?
To ensure the doors are securely closed
What is the purpose of the crosscheck after the doors are armed?
To ensure the doors are properly armed
What is the primary responsibility of the flight attendants after the safety demonstration?
To complete the cabin and pantry check
Study Notes
Pre-Flight Phase
- The plane must be in balance to avoid tail tipping or tail strike during takeoff.
- Special category passengers (SCP) include wheelchair users, babies, pets (max 4), service animals, and passengers with bad eyesight or hearing impairments, and unaccompanied minors (under 16).
Safety Briefing
- After boarding and taxi, doors are closed and armed, and the slide is activated.
- The crosscheck control ensures doors are armed correctly.
- Passengers must know emergency procedures, including seatbelts, oxygen masks, life vests, and emergency exit locations.
Phases of Flight
Phase 1: Pre-Flight
- Involves pre-flight planning, briefing, weather assessment, aircraft inspection, and flight plan preparation.
- Pilots review navigation charts, calculate fuel requirements, and conduct safety briefings.
- Cabin crew conducts a pre-flight briefing with the entire crew.
Phase 2: Boarding
- Passengers board the aircraft, and the flight/cabin crew completes pre-flight checks.
- Cabin crew ensures passenger safety by conducting pre-flight demonstrations and securing the cabin for takeoff.
Phase 3: Taxxing
- The aircraft moves on the ground under its own power, guided by the airport tower.
- Pilots perform final checks and communicate with air traffic control.
Phase 4: Takeoff
- The aircraft accelerates along the runway, lifts off, and gains altitude.
- Takeoff is a critical phase where the aircraft transitions from ground to flight.
Phase 5: Climb
- The aircraft ascends to cruising altitude.
- Pilots continue communication with air traffic control.
In-Flight and Preparation for Landing
- Cabin crew performs silent checks every 30 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes at night.
- Preparing for landing involves cleaning up, closing luggage bins, and securing the cabin.
- 10 minutes before landing, the aircraft descends to 10,000 feet, and the backrest, trolleys, and PEDs are secured.
After Landing
- Slides are disarmed, and the door is opened by the ground handler.
- Control is given back to the cockpit, and the aircraft is secured.
Crew Hierarchy
- The captain has command, followed by the most senior first officer, then the cabin instructor (purser on duty), and finally, the cabin crew member in order of seniority based on age and work experience.
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