Bahrain CAA PPL case studies
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The Bahrain CAA Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is a civil aviation credential issued under the oversight of the Civil Aviation Affairs, the body described on the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications website as responsible for developing and regulating the Kingdom of Bahrain's aviation industry. It is intended for individuals who wish to act as pilot-in-command of aircraft carrying passengers privately, without remuneration, and who must therefore demonstrate both flying competence and a sound theoretical foundation. The Bahrain CAA PPL case studies are 5 cases and about 3,780 words.
1Diversion Decision with Fuel and Weather Pressure
You are pilot-in-command of a single-engine piston aircraft on a VFR flight from Bahrain International (OBBI) to a private strip 180 NM south. Departure fuel was 180 litres, cruise burn is 38 litres/hour at 120 KTAS, and you are 70 NM from destination with 95 litres indicated.
859 words, about 4 min2Density Altitude and Runway Performance on a Hot Gulf Afternoon
You plan to depart a 1,400 m asphalt runway at an airfield with elevation 1,200 ft. The afternoon temperature is 44 °C and the QNH is 1002 hPa.
721 words, about 4 min3Hypoxia and Decision Quality in a Pressurised Cabin Failure
You are flying a light twin at FL180 with three passengers. The cabin altitude warning illuminates and the cabin climbs to 14,000 ft.
696 words, about 3 min4Radio Failure and Airspace Entry at a Controlled Field
You are VFR in a Cessna 172 approaching a controlled airport in Bahrain Class D airspace. You have been cleared to enter and to report on downwind.
734 words, about 4 min5Crosswind Limit, Contaminated Runway and the Go-Around Decision
You are approaching a 1,800 m runway in a light twin. Reported wind is 310°/18 kt gusting 26 kt; the runway is 27 (270° magnetic).
770 words, about 4 min