Prepare for Your Airline Pilot Interview

The altitude at or below which aircraft use local QNH. Above it, pilots set standard pressure (1013.25 hPa); it is used during climb. Apply the published procedure for your airspace.

The lowest usable flight level at or above which aircraft use standard pressure. It is used during descent and normally varies with the QNH.

There are 3 TRs: TR1 supplies DC BUS 1, TR2 supplies DC BUS 2, and ESS TR can power the essential DC circuit from the emergency generator, if the engine and APU generators all fail, or if TR 1 or TR 2 fails.

RVSM applies 1,000 ft (300 m) vertical separation between FL290 and FL410 inclusive in designated RVSM airspace.

The aircraft must meet the applicable equipment and approval requirements. After an equipment failure, inform ATC and coordinate a revised clearance; a descent below FL290 is not automatic.

Balanced V₁ is the takeoff decision speed at which the takeoff distance required equals the accelerate-stop distance required.

V₁ is the latest point to initiate a rejected takeoff. Apply the approved aircraft performance data for the actual conditions.

A microburst is a strong, localised downdraft that spreads horizontally when it reaches the ground.

An initial headwind can increase airspeed, followed by a downdraft and then a tailwind that reduce airspeed and increase descent. Microbursts can exceed aircraft performance capabilities and must be avoided.

Give a short progression from relevant background to training or current flying, then explain your next career step. Select two or three facts that connect directly to the role.