1-20 Flashcards
How long is a release valid?
2 hours from proposed departure time
Reasons why a release would need to amended or would need a new one?
Crew change, expires, new MEL, major wx change, aircraft change
When must a takeoff alternate be on the release?
If minimums are lower than the approach to get back in
What are operational restrictions associated with a takeoff alternate
1 hour in single engine normal cruise in still air, includes Cat II.
When is a destination alternate required?
How can you determine if the destination alternate is legal?
If 1 useable approach add 400-1. If 2 usable approach add 200-1/2
When does the release require an additional alternate airport?
If using the exemption 17347 or if wx is marginal
What is MINTO fuel and how is it calculated?
Absolute minimum fuel required for take off
Burnoff, most distant alternate, holding, and reserve added together
How is release fuel calculated?
Minto + taxi out + contingency
How is planned reserve fuel calculated?
15000ft 250kts and burn adjustments made specific to environmental conditions and aircraft’s burn and weight. We will always have minimum reserve of 2450
What is minimum contingency fuel amount for the ERJ under normal flight conditions?
Contingency Fuel calculated at planned landing weight and 15,000 feet above the destination airport.
How is holding fuel calculated?
Planned landing weight and 10,000ft above airport elevation
What would a Sabre Windshear value of >07 indicate on the release? Considerations?
Possible moderate turbulence. Windshear values were removed from the release
Where is your planned TOC with respect to the tropopause? Why is this important to note?
Look at MWL (max wind level) on release for tropopause. This is important because temperature no longer follows the standard lapse rate.
What is the filed true airspeed and why is important to reference during flight?
Required report to ATC if TAS varies by 5% or 10kts, whichever is greater
Are all MEL, CDL, and NEF items required to be on the release?
MEL and CDLs are required
If an item is deferred after block out and prior to takeoff, is the deferred item required to be reflected on the release?
Yes, release can be amended to reflect the change
Have students check NOTAMs and determine and operational considerations for the flight
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Is there anyway you can determine how much fuel you are predicted to burn per hour for this flight?
Check F/FLOW on release
You decide to add fuel because of the possibility for convective activity at your ETA. Are you required to notify anyone?
Yes, all fuel increases must be coordinated with dispatch
