Name *

First Name

Last Name

QUESTION 1 *

Training for EFB needs to satisfy requirements in Australia & New Zealand in which documents:

CASA CAO 82.0 Appendix9 + CAA AC91-20

CASA CASR1 35 + CAA AC81-40

CAAP 233-1(1) + CAA CAR 175

CASA CAR 78 + CAA CAR 91.111

QUESTION 2 *

Applications like OzRunways EFB can be used for weather briefing, planning, and in flight for Situational Awareness, but are not to be used as the primary means of navigation.

True

False

QUESTION 3 *

The Advisory Publication in Australia explaining all things EFB and equivalent to AC91-20 in New Zealand is:

CAAP 174

AC 233-1 (1)

CAAP 233-1 (1)

CAR 231

QUESTION 4 *

The “Class” of an EFB device describes:

How expensive it is

What it’s capable of

The software

How it is secured/mounted

QUESTION 5 *

Functionality of a Device describes:

What it’s capable of

How it is secured/mounted

How efficient it is

Any damage

QUESTION 6

OzRunways and other similar EFB applications are Approved Data Service Providers. Which CASA / CAA document contains the required details?

CASR 175.295 / CAR 175

CAR 233/ CAR 170

CAO 20.18/ CAR 201

AIP ENR 1.5 / AC91-20

QUESTION 7 *

OzRunways as part of an approved EFB program allows aircrew to satisfy their responsibility of PIC before flight as it relates to CASA CAR 233 and CAA CAR 91.11. Which of the following does this apply to?

The aircrew have an up-to-date EFB

The aeronautical data and aeronautical information are carried in the aircraft and is readily accessible to the flight crew. (Applicable to the route to be flown and to any alternative route)

Law documents are close at hand

Pre-flight responsibilities have been carried out

QUESTION 8 *

For commercial operations, what are the acceptable redundancy options required in case your EFB fails?

A second EFB device identically configured

Required paper charts and documents for the route being flown & any alternate

Smart phone

Both (a) and (b)

QUESTION 9 *

EFB Hardware consists of:

The Device only

The relevant Apps loaded onto the device

The backup paper charts

Device, case, screen protector, mount, cables, batteries, power sources, ADS-B receiver, GPS Booster

QUESTION 10 *

What is the name of the GPS feature in most EFB devices which allows faster acquisition of aircraft position when connected to the internet?

TC-GPS (TelcoTower GPS)

A-GPS (Assisted GPS)

A-GPS (Automated GPS)

Galileo

QUESTION 11 *

Mounts used in an aircraft must comply with the relevant regulations. Generally, what are the main ergonomic considerations?

No physical or visual obstruction of aircraft controls, instrument console, or excessive obstruction of external lookout.

Control Full and Free check should not bump the EFB

EFB should not contact the windshield

EFB should not limit vision of the instrument console

QUESTION 12 *

Some ways to Maximise short-term EFB Battery-life include:

Turn on Battery-monitoring App

Open all Apps prior to flight

Increase screen brightness

Put screen to sleep when not in use, close un-needed background activity, adjust the screen brightness, charge in aircraft if possible

QUESTION 13 *

Some key iOS settings to consider for a reduction in distraction include:

Notifications set to Visual only

Auto-lock, passcode, and notifications OFF

Auto-Lock ON, Passcode OFF

Control Centre locked and loaded

QUESTION 14 *

It’s common for a device to Over-Temp if not set-up and cared for correctly. This risk can be reduced through:

Remove EFB from parked aircraft, Orientate screen out of direct sunlight, dim the screen, put screen to sleep & Cover when not in use, direct internal vents onto the device, purchase a cooling case.

Purchase a cooling case.

Put EFB under a towel in a parked aircraft

Remove EFB from parked aircraft, Orientate screen into direct sunlight, dim the screen, put screen to sleep & Cover always, direct internal vents onto the device, purchase a cooling case.

QUESTION 15 *

Main causes of error with improper use of EFB include:

Dependence, distraction, fixation, complacency, lack of awareness

Distraction only

Dependence, Fixation, Sublimation

Lack of teamwork, fatigue, Norms, Pressure

QUESTION 16 *

Non-Technical Skills which should be maintained, and in some cases improved through proper use of an EFB include:

Co-Operation of all involved

Lookout, Situational Awareness, Decision Making, Task Management, Communication

Ability to make decisions under pressure

All Human Factors

QUESTION 17 *

Over-dependence on the Traffic Function could lead to:

Confirmation Bias plus reduced Lookout

Reduced Lookout only

Confirmation Bias only

TCAS functionality

QUESTION 18 *

Ways a device can fail include:

Overheating

Battery flat/failed

Device/app malfunction

All of the above

QUESTION 19 *

Emergency Procedures for a failed EFB include:

Slow the aircraft to stall speed/hover and throw out the window

Stow device and get your spare EFB/Paper alternative

Trouble-shoot to fix the device

Point vents onto device

QUESTION 20 *

Some of the contributing factors to the A345 case-study in Melbourne were:

Lack of assertiveness, Pressure, Fatigue, Norms

Over-reliance on automation, insufficient cross-check, distraction, complacency, did not follow SOP

Over-communication

Crew resource Management fatigue

QUESTION 21 *

The goal of TEM is to move threats from the Latent/Unexpected category to the category, therefore allowing counter-measures to be implemented.

Expected

Organisational

Environmental

Internal

QUESTION 22 *

Ideally when flying VFR, our eyes should be outside assessing an adequate Lookout, and Attitude (Pitch/Roll) for what percentage of time (approximate)?

50%

30%

70%

90%

QUESTION 23 *

Pre-Flighting your EFB “in-App” includes:

Ensuring up-to-date Subscription, Database, and Downloads.

Topping up your subscription

Downloading the maps required

Making sure you have access to the required Database

QUESTION 24 *

Ways to protect your night vision when using EFB include:

Squint

Dim-screen or invert colours, adjust auto-brightness, put screen to sleep when not in use.

Lock device

Turn screen away to prevent glare

QUESTION 25 *

For advanced training such an initial Instrument Rating, it is best to use the EFB for the entire training

True

False

QUESTION 26 *

In OzRunways if you are having problems signing-in to your User ID, you can:

Email Support immediately

Keep trying as you may remember the password

Access “Emergency Mode” for 3-days, ensuring you notify OzRunways Support

Access “Emergency Mode” for 1-day, and allow to reset automatically

QUESTION 27 *

It’s necessary to download the required aeronautical data before flight. When should this be completed?

At latest on the day of the flight, however new data is available for download 1-3 weeks prior to the renewal date and it’s a good idea to do it early.

At latest on the day of the flight, however new data is available for download 1-3 days prior to the renewal date and it’s a good idea to do it early.

During the flight, however new data is available for download 1-3 days prior to the renewal date and it’s a good idea to do it early.

On the day of the flight either before or after.

QUESTION 28 *

Deleting old document cycle data is necessary because:

You may use the incorrect data

The data will be corrupted

The old data remains on the device from previous cycles, and is using valuable storage space.

The old data would rarely be needed

QUESTION 29 *

Ways to share aeronautical data with a friend/colleague using OzRunways includes:

Peer-to-peer networking, Company Cache Box

Only on Company Cache Box

Email the maps/documents

AirDrop the maps/documents

QUESTION 30 *

Weather/Notam Briefing and Planning should be conducted:

At top of climb

At top of descent

On the ground in a calm manner before flight

During Run-up checks

QUESTION 31 *

EFB Applications like OzRunways depict tracks as Rhumb-lines because the maps used are:

Mercator Projections

Lamberts conical

WACs

VFR charts

QUESTION 32 *

When time pressures present themselves, an EFB application will be more effective if you’ve previously taken the time to:

Clean the screen

Import your friend’s data

Delete all data so that you have a blank-slate to work from

Load pilot, aircraft profile, and weather briefing login data prior to needing them

QUESTION 33 *

Weather Camera images are available in many EFB applications. These images:

Can be used to determine Alternate Requirements

Should be prioritised above aerodrome TTF and METAR information

Are intended to enhance Situational Awareness, but are not to be used for operational decision making

Are used to plan where to park when you arrive at the aerodrome.

QUESTION 34 *

Weather Radar images and overlays within an EFB application can be used for actual storm avoidance.

True

False

QUESTION 35 *

Current plans, aircraft profiles, and User-created waypoints can be shared by aircrew using the following methods on an iOS device:

Airdrop, Email

By holding the devices against each other

Using Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams

Through integrations

QUESTION 36 *

Terrain data when displayed as a “profile view” at the base of the map screen within an EFB application can be used for the following purposes:

For LSALT Calculation

To plan diversions in IMC

To enhance Terrain and Airspace SA only

For all planning as the information includes terrain up to 10nm of track.

QUESTION 37 *

Two aircraft in close proximity using the “Traffic” feature available in EFB Applications would rely on the following items to see each other “in-App”:

GPS functionality of the device, 3G/4G data coverage, EFB application from a different company loaded on the device.

The other aircraft to be at a high enough altitude to get data coverage

Air Services Australia Mode C/ADS-B combined feed

GPS functionality of the device, 3G/4G data coverage, both using the same application, application open (may be sleeping in background), traffic service turned “ON”

QUESTION 38 *

The best way to create your own KML/KMZ overlays to be used in-app is to:

Create them with the annotation feature in-App

Use Google earth, save, and email to end user/EFB administrator to be opened in the EFB Application.

Buy an Apple Pen and draw the required areas in a similar Application

Request AMSA to create for you