8.1.1 Minimum Flight Altitudes

Question 1

AC under IRF not flown below MSA, MRA, MORA MOCA except:

Answer 1

• ATC vectored (MVA)
• Published approach or holding procedure
• Climb after departure
• Company EO procedure
• Visual App
• Diverting on company EDG

Question 2

Minimum Clearance

Answer 2

• Published routes or OFP within 10nm
• Off route within 20nm
• 5000’ & below 1000’
• Above 5000’ 2000’

Question 3

Wind Additives

Answer 3

• If MSA above 2000’ and within 20nm
• see table
• Max 2500’ added

Question 4

Digital EDG Clearnace

Answer 4

• Lowest MRA is 10’000 with terrain at 7000’
• 20nm each side of Track
• Regional QNH

Question 5

Lowest you would descend to in emergency?

Answer 5

• Chart MSA +2500’ for 70kt wind.
• Gives 4500’ clearance

Question 6

How far can you divert around WX when on EDG Track?

Answer 6

• 20nm
• Do not direct to after clear of WX

Question 7

EDG Preflight Check?

Answer 7

• Single Alternate provided, Check airport is adequate (not suitable)

Question 8

MSA Reference

Answer 8

• 25nm (Canada 100nm)
• Approach Aid normally
• GPS MAP
• RNAV RWY Waypoint