8 - Flt Ops Flashcards
How long is an ofp valid for before departure in modified for flight watch
2 hours after retrieval, must confirm with dispatch notams and wx still valid
Can you plan a flight to a destination with no TAF?
Yes as long as alternate has valid TAF
When do you need a new OFP?
Delay of 2 hours or more to original departure time
Do you need to file a report if you request modification to the flight plan?
Yes a voyage report must be filed
Can you use altn fuel without proceeding to alternate?
Yes as long as pic thinks aircraft can be landed safely at destination airport. Must file ASR.
Can you use Cont fuel?
Yes but shall not take off with less than cont 5 min
737 average fuel burn
2.2tons/ hr in the air
700kg/hr taxi
Reserve fuel definition
Hold for 30 minutes at destination airport at estimated landing weight at 1500 asl.
Naifr definition (Fuel)
12 minutes at 1500asl (for second approach)
Supp fuel definition
Fuel to ensure planned minimum is available at destination
When do you need a takeoff alternate
Less than rvr 2600 or 1/2 sm
Or
Reported wx is below landing minima (can’t use cat II/III)
Take off alternate definition
Distance flown in 60 minutes one engine inoperative cruise speed (no wind)
Take off alternate distance (b737)
343nm
686 for 120 min etops
Alternate Minima
2 precision - 400-1 or 200 1/2
1 precision - 600-2 or 300 1
Non precision- 800-2 or 300 1
No Alternate IFR requirements
No risk of fog or vis restrictions, thunderstorms
Forecast ceiling of 1000’ above FAF
Vis of at least 3 miles
Or ceiling of at least 1500’ vis of 6sm
Define INFO alternate
If two alternates are filed, the alternate requiring less fuel will be the INFO alternate
Define VIA alternate
Used when wx at destination is marginal. Fuel is added to proceed to destination and then to VIA then to alternate.
(VIA is better for commercial reasons)
Contents of aircraft document pouch
C of A
C of R
Aircraft radio license
Noise compliance certificate
Max fuel Load error without advising dispatch/load
300kg
A go around shall be initiated when:
A pilot calls unstabilized
Stable approach policy cannot be met
Stable landing policy cannot be met
Visual reference is not obtained at DA
1000’ configuration gate
Should be fully configured with landing check completed
500’ stable gate
Airspeed +10/-5
Vertical speed not more than 1000fpm
Thrust stabilized
200’ Go around Gate
1000’ and 500’ gates met or go around
Automatic landing during cat I operations (outside Canada)
Permitted if runway has cat II/III minima
When must an approach be captain flown
Below 1/2sm or all cat II/III
Visual approach wx requirements
1500’ agl ceiling and 5sm
Thunderstorm avoidance
5000’ over tops (10000’ if Winds >100kts)
20nm lateral
Takeoff not authorized in (precip)
Hail
Heavy ice pellets
Moderate or heavy freezing rain
Landing not authorized (precip)
Moderate or heavy freezing rain
