8.1.3 Aerodrome Operating Minima

Question 1

Can you plan a flight without an inst approach?

Answer 1

• No PIC shall not plan a flight without an instrument approach.
• DFO approval required

Question 2

RNP AR approval

Answer 2

• 8F 0.1
• ERF Not Approved

Question 3

Can you convert Vis to RVR

Answer 3

• Not for TO or Approach
• Not if RVR is reported
• Not if RVR less 800m
• Grey area possibly for planning purposes.

Question 4

When do you need a TO Alt?

Answer 4

• WX below landing minima for appropriate rwy

Question 5

Can you self asses RVR?

Answer 5

• Yes when RVR NOT Reported
• Can only use standard minima from table in OPS A not off Port Page
• count no of lights
• ICAO Rwy edge lights 60m

Question 6

Can you used the [] for RVR

Answer 6

• Yes all 3 Transmiss must be reported above minima

Question 7

When do you need a TO Alt?

Answer 7

• When WX is below landing minima.

Question 8

What’s the distance for TO Alt?

Answer 8

• 1 hr EO Flight time for twins (400nm)
• 2 hrs Flight Time for 3 or more eng (960nm)
• EDTO may use first altnote

Question 9

What are the requirements for TO Alt

Answer 9

• Filed on ATS Flight Plan
• WX meet planning Minima for TO ALT
• EO Climb & ENR performance acceptable

Question 10

Planning Purposes what weather do you consider:

Answer 10

• +/- 1 hr
• TEMPO / INTER / PROB40 / Wind / Gusts

Question 11

Isolated Aerodrome WX

Answer 11

• No Alt 1:30min
• WX above isolated Planning Minima
• Reserve 2hrs flight at cruise alt
• PNR calculated

Question 12

Planning Minima For TO ALT?

Answer 12

• RVR or Vis above landing minima
• Non Precision ceiling above MDH
• LVO May be used

Question 13

How many Dest Alt do need?

Answer 13

• Non if Isolated
• 1 If WX above landing RVR or MDH (if non precision)
• 2 If not as above or no weather available
• LVO may be used at Dest
• WX at Alt above Alt Planning Minima
• Fuel to cover both ALT
• Both flied on ATS Flight Plan

Question 14

Planning Minima for Dest Alt or Isolated (Non US/Canada)?

Answer 14

• LVO - CAT 1 RVR
• CAT 1 -Non Precsion RVR/Vis and MDH
• Non Precision - +1000m and +200’

Question 15

Planning Minima for Dest Alt US?

Answer 15

• 1x Non Precision or CAT 1 add 1sm (1600m) and 400’
• 2x Approached add 1/2 sm (800) and 200’
• 1x CAT 2 add 3/4 sm (RVR1200m / 4000’) and 300’
• 1x CAT 3 add 1/2 Sm (RVR800m / 1800’) and 200’

Question 16

Planning Minima for Dest Alt Canada?

Answer 16

• 2 or more precision approach 400’ 1sm or 200’ 1/2 sm above height above threshold and vis(greater of)
• 1 precision approach 600’/2sm or 300’/1sm above height above threshold and vis(greater of)
• non precison 800’/2sm or 300’/1sm height above threshold and vis (greater of)
• If using the standard number use the table in OPS A for ceiling and vis

Question 17

Planning Minima for EDTO?

Answer 17

• All Except US
• Precision DA+200’ & +800m
• Non Precision +400’ * 1500m
• US uses standard alternate table