Module 5

Operational Assessment

Instrument scanning, procedures, and emergency response

Overview

This module evaluates your operational competency through three practical assessments. The Instrument Scan test measures your ability to detect anomalous readings in a simulated cockpit instrument panel. The Checklist Sequencing test evaluates your procedural knowledge by requiring you to arrange checklist items in the correct order. The Emergency Procedures test assesses your decision-making under pressure with realistic emergency scenarios.

15-25 min

Duration

3 assessments

Questions

Accuracy + Speed

Scoring

Instructions

  1. 1You will complete three assessments: Instrument Scan, Checklist Sequencing, and Emergency Procedures.
  2. 2Instrument Scan: A simulated six-pack instrument panel is displayed. Identify the anomalous reading as quickly as possible.
  3. 3Checklist Sequencing: Drag or click to arrange checklist items in the correct procedural order.
  4. 4Emergency Procedures: Read emergency scenarios and select all correct immediate actions.
  5. 5Select your difficulty level (Easy, Medium, Hard) before starting — this affects the number of rounds and complexity.
  6. 6Both accuracy and response time are measured and contribute to your score.

Example Questions

Q1: Instrument Scan: Six instruments are displayed. The altimeter shows 15,200 ft but the flight level is FL150.

Answer: Identify the altimeter as anomalous

At FL150, the altimeter should read approximately 15,000 ft. A 200 ft discrepancy indicates a potential instrument error.

Q2: Checklist: Arrange the engine start sequence in order.

Answer: Battery ON → Fuel pump ON → Throttle idle → Starter engage → Monitor gauges

Correct sequencing prevents engine damage and ensures safe startup.

Q3: Emergency: Engine fire during takeoff roll before V1.

Answer: Reject takeoff, throttle idle, maximum braking, fire checklist

Below V1, the safest action is to reject the takeoff and follow the engine fire on ground procedure.

Tips for Best Performance

  • •For instrument scans, develop a systematic scan pattern (e.g., inverted-T scan).
  • •Pay attention to cross-checking instruments — altitude, airspeed, and attitude should be consistent.
  • •For checklists, think about the logical flow: what must happen before what?
  • •In emergencies, prioritise: Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.
  • •Speed matters, but accuracy matters more — a fast wrong answer scores lower than a slow correct one.

Once started, the timer cannot be paused. Ensure you are in a quiet environment.