Flight 548 Operational Procedures

The video tutorial covers the final preparations and takeoff of British European Airways Flight 548, piloted by Captain Stanley Key and his crew. The flight experiences turbulence during the climb, and the crew must carefully manage engine power to maintain altitude. Despite initial success, the plane unexpectedly begins to lose altitude, prompting an urgent response from the crew.

Who was called in at the last minute to pilot Flight 548?

• A new pilot

• Simon Tiur

• Jeremy Keeley

• Captain Stanley Key

What is the role of Simon Tiur on Flight 548?

• Captain

• Flight Attendant

• Co-pilot

• Second Officer

What is the role of Jeremy Keeley on the flight?

• Captain

• Co-pilot

• Flight Engineer

• Navigator

What is the required rotation speed for takeoff?

• 139 knots

• 120 knots

• 150 knots

• 100 knots

What happens if the engines are throttled back too soon during the climb?

• The plane will speed up

• The plane will maintain altitude

• The plane will not have enough power to climb

• The plane will descend rapidly

What was the initial reaction of the passengers during the climb?

• They were rocked by turbulence

• They were calm

• They were asleep

• They were served meals

What was the duration of the initial climb before the engines were throttled back?

• 90 seconds

• 75 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 120 seconds

What altitude was Flight 548 cleared to climb to?

• Flight level 120

• Flight level 90

• Flight level 60

• Flight level 30

What was the main concern when the plane began to lose altitude?

• Speed

• Engine failure

• Fuel levels

• Weather conditions

What is the significance of the squawk code 6615?

• It is a communication failure code

• It is a weather alert

• It is a clearance to a higher altitude

• It is a distress signal