AOT60 Flashcards
How long is a TAF valid At Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Ohakea?
30hrs
When a routine update is issued it’s valid for 27hrs (because the update is made 3hours after the old TAF’s issued and 3hrs before the new TAF’s issued.
How long is a TAF valid in Hamilton?
24hrs
How long is a Domestic TAF valid not including AA,WN,CH,OH,HN?
When issued between 11pm and midnight - 18hrs
When issued between 11am and midday - 12hrs
When are TAFs issued at AA, WN, CH, OH?
Every 6 hours (total of 4 per 24hrs)
A routine update will be issued between each TAF (total of 4 per 24hrs)
When added together there is an updated TAF every 3hrs
When are TAF’s issued at HN?
Every 6hrs
When are TAF’s issued at domestic Aerodromes not including AA, WN, CH, OH, HN
Every 12 hrs
1 at midnight and 1 at midday
How often are sigwx charts issued and how long are they valid?
4 times daily
2 are always issued and each is valid for 6hrs
1400z valid 1500-2100z and 2100-0300z
2000z valid 2100-0300z and 0300-0900z
0200z valid 0300-0900z and 0900-1500z
0800z valid 0900-1500z and 1500-2100z
How often are AAW’s issued and valid for?
Issued at 1100z valid from 12z-06z
Issued at 2100z valid from 21z-12z
(Issued twice daily at same time as grafors)
How often are GRAFOR’s issued and valid for?
Issued twice daily in sets of 3 at 1100z and 2100z (same times as AAW’s)
Issue 1 is valid 18z, 00z, 06z
Issue 2 is valid 00z, 06z, 12z
How long is a metar valid?
Only for the exact time it’s issued at. A metar is just a snapshot of current conditions
When and where are METAR and SPECI reports issued?
WP, OH, MF only during hours of attendance by atc or flight service.
They are issued hourly
What’s a SPECI?
A special report issued off METAR hours in METAR format
When must an airep special be reported?
Anytime hazardous met conditions are experienced which in the pilots opinion are or may become severe enough to warrant a sigmet. Must be reported to nearest ats unit.
How long is a sigmet valid?
4hrs
Is wind direction true or magnetic in a BWR (basic weather report)?
Magnetic
“If it’s written it’s true”
Is wind direction true or magnetic in a BWR (basic weather report)?
Magnetic
“If it’s written it’s true”
When and how is RVR reported
When viz drops below 1500m at AA and CH
Broken up into touchdown zone (TDZ) runway midpoint (MID) runway stop-end (END)
It will be added to the ATIS and reported to aircraft by ATC when commencing an approach or when requested by approach control.
Also touchdown zone RVR is automatically added to metar auto when viz below 1500m
What is MRA?
Minimum reception altitude
Lowest height VOR reception is guaranteed above MSA
What is MFA?
Minimum flight altitude
The lowest height an aircraft can fly considering terrain, airspace (special use such as restricted and volcanic hazard zones) and Nav aid reception.
It’s the highest out of MSA, MEA, MRA
What is MEA?
Minimum enroute altitude
It’s the lowest safe altitude along a route taking into account NDB reception and MSA
What is MSA?
Minimum safe altitude
The lowest safe altitude ensuring terrain clearance.
Typically:
1000ft terrain clearance in non mountainous terrain
2000ft clearance in mountainous terrain
What do we use contingency fuel for and how much is it?
6% of the a-b burn or 5 minutes whichever is higher
It’s for any unforeseen changes such as delays, weather or emergencies
Is a TAF AGL or AMSL?
AGL
What’s our wake separation behind an a320?
None
Medium to medium
Time and distance based Wake separation behind 777?
2 minutes (3 minutes if it’s from an intermediate departure point)
5nm
Wake separation behind a380
3 minutes or 4 if from and intermediate departure point
7nm
On approach what deviation on our instruments is allowed before we carry out a missed approach?
• LOC ¼ scale
• GS ¼ scale
• VOR 3°
• NDB prolonged deviations of 5°
• RNAV - an ANP of >0.5 (POS uncertain warning) or a GPS INTEG
Circling minima as per company SOP’s?
-Day only
-no lower than published MDA or 1,000 ft AAL, whichever is the higher.
-Visibility greater of 5,000 m or published minimum visibility.
We can do circling at night for places like Rotorua on the RNP B if it states it in the route guide
Take off minima when no minima is prescribed?
300ft ceiling
1500m viz
Below what viz must the captain fly? Approach & departure
800m departure
1000m approach
What are the requirements to fly a reduced take off minima departure with a 0ft ceiling and 800m viz?
• RWY has centre line markings or lights.
• Nose Wheel Steering is serviceable.
• A departure alternate aerodrome is nominated if weather conditions or operational considerations preclude a return to land.
• Minimum of 14 RWY lights are visible.
• Full runway length is used.
• The PIC can confirm that the minimum visibility is present. (By observation of the RWY lights from the take-off position. Where RVR is reported, the minimum required visibility must achieved in all RVR zones (TDZ/MID/END).)
• Aircraft has operative autofeather system
What are the additional requirements to fly a reduced take off minima departure below 800m viz?
• The RWY lighting has a serviceable secondary power supply and automatic switch-over.
• The PIC can confirm that the minimum visibility has been met:
• 400m - 7 runway lights
• 350m - 6 runway lights
• Or an RVR report from the ATIS or control tower
• Both pilots have carried out simulator training on reduced visibility take-offs to 350m, and have carried out a reduced visibility take-off in the simulator within the previous 13 months.
• Left seat pilot must be PF
• Maximum crosswind component 20kt
Runway edge light spacing?
60 metres
During low viz ops what are the 3 conditions that must be met by both pilots? (How do we confirm we are on the correct runway?)
• Refer to the appropriate Airport Arrival/Departure pages for any specific Low Visibility Operations procedures.
• The Airport Ground Chart is to be used for taxi guidance.
• Both pilots must confirm the aircraft is lined up on the correct runway for take-off by reading the runway designator painted on the runway beside the threshold markings, or by tuning the appropriate LLZ freq.
Privileges of an ATPL?
All the privileges of an IR and CPL plus;
Can act as PIC of an ATO operating for hire or reward requiring multi crew
When do we require an alternate?
+-1hr eta at destination weather is forecast below
1000ft ceiling
5km or 2kmviz above minima whichever is greater
Alternate minima/requirements?
Weather at eta must be at or above;
-precision app 600ft or 200ft ceiling above DA and 3000m or 1000m viz above minima
-non precision 800ft or 200ft above DA and 4000m or 1500m above minima
A weather alternate requires the following:
• Weather forecasts and NOTAM available for flight planning.
• Weather conditions at the expected time of arrival, equal to or better than the alternate minima for the planned approach.
• Runway lighting for operations occurring beginning 30 mins before ECT until 30 mins after MCT. Lighting may be either pilot activated, remotely activated or manned.
• Notification and agreement of the Regional Ops Centre of the selected alternate.
Restrictions:
-When planning for a precision approach at an alternate aerodrome based on precision alternate minima, two serviceable ILS receivers are required and for ILS approaches that require DME, two serviceable DME receivers are required (AA, WN, CH and DN).
-Secondary back up power and auto-switchover (for Navaid and lights as req)
WX Alt AD does not require ATC or Rescue Fire (SOP)
Tech and departure Alt AD also doesn’t need traffic or ground staff
Duties of PIC
(1) A pilot-in-command is responsible for—
(a) the safe operation of the aircraft; and
(b) the safety and well-being of all passengers and crew; and
(c) the safety of the cargo carried.
(2) The pilot-in-command has final authority to control the aircraft while in command and for the maintenance of discipline by all persons on board the aircraft.
(3) The pilot-in-command is responsible for compliance with all relevant requirements of civil aviation legislation.
(4) Subsection (3) is subject to sections 15 and 16. (Can breach the legislation if it’s safer to do so)
Minimum holding speed in icing?
Vclimb + 20
(Performance manual)
During an engine failure in the cruise what’s the first step to mange the aircraft’s energy?
Condition levers max (close to max continuous power)
What are the required documents to be carried on board the aircraft? (SOP’s and NZ civil aviation rules)
● Technical Log
– Q300 Daily Check Records
– Certificate of Airworthiness
– Certificate of Maintenance
– Certificate of Registration
– Open/deferred items
– Notices to crew
– Damage Register Table
– Cabin Condition reports
– Maintenance Log
– Aircraft radio station approval levels CAA 2129
– Weight and balance data CAA form 2173 or ANZ form ET5329
● MEL/DDG
● AMS
● SOPs
● CSM
● Route Guide – Part 1 & 2
● FCOM1*
● QRH
● Checklist (two copies)
● Performance Manual*
● AIP Flip – Q300 #
● Navigation Charts # - two copies of each
● ICAO Emergency Response Guidance (Doc 9481)
● Flight Log/ Trip Record
● Operational Flight Plan
● Meteorological Briefing
● NOTAMs and other briefing documents
● GPS RAIM Prediction
● Loadsheet
● NOTOC (if applicable)
● Flight Deck Observer Briefing Card
- Equivalent document to Aircraft Flight Manual
# Senior Manager Aircraft Operations or Duty Pilot may approve limited use of alternative documents or despatch with non relevant set missing.
What is the max fuel discrepancy on a load sheet?
50kg
Oxygen required 3 crew
1800psi
Oxygen required for 2 crew
1300psi
Can you dispatch to an uncontrolled airport with tcas and/or egpws inop?
No unless only one is inop and you get approval by the senior manager of air operations
What is the standard ifr seperation in uncontrolled airspace?
1000’ vertically
Or
10nm horizontally
In uncontrolled airspace when passing opposite direction traffic how much distance do you need once traffic has passed to climb through its level?
5nm
In uncontrolled airspace when following anther ifr aircraft what height do you have to remain above until the preceding aircraft is visual?
1000ft above published missed approach altitude
Uncontrolled separation on departure?
At least 1 minute separation provided the tracks do not cross and are at least 45 degrees apart. At least 10NM separation if the tracks are separated by less than 45 degrees but this may be reduced to a minimum of 1 minute separa-tion if at least a 1,000ft vertical separation is maintained and the preceding aircraft is climbing to a higher altitude.
In uncontrolled airspace who has right of way?
Arriving aircraft has right of way over departing aircraft on the ground
If both are arriving the lower aircraft has right of way
