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AWOPS/SELECTIONS OF AIRPORTS Flashcards

1
Q

What is the RFF category is needed for Destinations and Alternates for the A320/A321?

A

A320: Dest RFF 6
Alt RFF 4

A321: Dest RFF 7
Alt RFF 5

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2
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Define “Adequate Airport”

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  • Runway length sufficient
  • RFF category is compatible with the aircraft
  • Pavement strength is compatible with aircraft weight
  • Has sufficient lighting
  • Has ATC
  • Has NAV aids
  • Weather reporting service
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3
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Define “Suitable Airport”

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Is an airport that is adequate and Met conditions meet the planning minima for the expected landing time and meets the approach, runway and aircraft capabilities and crew qualifications needed.

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4
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For what Runway Conditions Braking action is take-off and landing prohibited?

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POOR, NIL or UNRELAIBLE

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5
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What is the definition of a Category A airport?

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Has:
- An approved instrument approach procedure
- At least one rwy with no performance limits
- Published circling minima not higher then 1000
ft AAL
- Night operation capability

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6
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Who can operate into a Category A airport?

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All line pilots

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7
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What is the definition of a Category B airport?

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An airport that does not satisfy Category A requirements or that requires additional operational considerations such as:
- Non-standard approach aids
- Unusual weather conditions
- Unusual characteristics or performance
limitations

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8
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What is the Aerodrome Reference Code for the A320/A321, and what does it mean?

A

4C
4 = Reference field length is 1800m or more
C = Wingsspan 36-24m
Outer Main Gear Wheelspan = 9-6m

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9
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What is the standard spacing between runway edge lighting and runway center line lights?

A

60m for Runway edge lighting
15m for runway center line lights

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10
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What Category of aircraft is the A320/A321 on approach plates?

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A320 is Cat C
A321 is Cat D

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11
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If no minimas are published for take-off, what minimas should be used for the A320?

A

Rwy Edge Lights AND Center Line Lights + multiple RVR reports = 150m

Rwy Edge Lights AND Center Line Lights =
200m

Rwy edge Lights and/ OR Center Line Markings = 250m

Nil (Adequate Visual Reference day) = 500m

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12
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What does
1. “550M/0,8KM” mean?
2. “800M” mean?

A
  1. Means RVR is 550m and VIS is 0,8km
  2. RVR and VIS is the same value, here 800m
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13
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What are the minimas for a CAT I approach?

A

DH 200 ft
RVR 550 m

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14
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What are the minimas for a CAT II approach?

A

DH 100 ft
RVR 300 m

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16
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What type of approaches are we allowed to perform?

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LOC or LDA
RNAV(GNSS), RNAV(GPS), GPS and RNP
VOR or VOR/DME
NDB or NDB/DME

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17
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What type of RNAV approaches are we not allowed to perform?

A

RNAV(RNP) and RNP (AR)

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18
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Can all pilots do a VOR A approach?

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No, only Captains

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19
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What are the lowest allowed Circling Minimas for HKE?

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CAT C Aircraft = 600 ft / 3700 m
CAT D Aircraft = 700 ft / 4600 m

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20
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What are the required visual references at Minimas for a CAT I approach?

A
  • Elements of the approach lighting system
  • The threshold
  • The touchdown zone, zone markings…
  • PAPI/VASI
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21
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What are the required visual references at Minimas for a CAT I approach?

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3 consecutive lights being:
- The center lights of the approach lights or
- Touch down lights or
- Rwy center line lights or
- Rwy edge lights or
- a combination of all the above

Must also include a lateral element:
- An approach lighting crossbar or
- The landing threshold or
- A barrette of the touchdown lighting

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22
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What is the difference between:
a) Operational Minimas and
b) Planning Minimas

and when are they to be used respectively?

A

a) Operational Minimas:
Chart minimas

b) Planning Minimas:
Operational minimas +company approved
buffers

Planning minimas are used for planning before the flight and Operational minimas apply when in-flight

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23
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Define the “Relevant time period” in the planning stage for Destination and Alternate Airports?

A

Destination Airports: ETA
Alternate Airports: ETA +/- 1 hour

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24
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What are the Planning Minimas to be used for a take-off alternate?

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Weather has to be above CAT I minima or the minima for the approach in use if no CAT I ILS is available

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25
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What is the maximum distance that a take-off alternate can be for the A320 and A321?

A

A320: 380 nm
A321: 330 nm

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26
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How do you convert VIS into RVR?

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HIALS+Runway lighting = Day: VIS x 1,5 Night: VIS x 2,0
Other light installation = Day: VIS x 1,0 Night: VIS x 1,5
No lights = Day: VIS x 1,0 Night: N/A

27
Q

Are we allowed to factor VIS into RVR for a CAT II approach?

A

No

28
Q

What type of minima are used in the planning phase for your Destination Alternate?

A

For CAT II and CAT III = CAT 1 RVR

For CAT I = NPA RVR/VIS. Ceiling must be at or above MDH

For NPA approaches = NPA RVR/VIS +1000m. Ceiling must be at or above MDH+200ft

Circling = Circling minima

29
Q

How many alternates do we need if weather is below minimas or no MET information is available?

A

2 alternates

30
Q

What is the planning minimas for Enroute Alternates?

A

Same as for Destination Alternates, as below:

For CAT II and CAT III = CAT 1 RVR

For CAT I = NPA RVR/VIS. Ceiling must be at or above MDH

For NPA approaches = NPA RVR/VIS +1000m. Ceiling must be at or above MDH+200ft

Circling = Circling minima

31
Q

What is the difference between TEMPO and INTER in a TAF?

A

TEMPO = changes to occur for periods less than 60 min
INTER = changes to occur for periods less than 30 min

32
Q

When can you convert VIS to RVR?

A

In the planning stage only and not for take-off

33
Q

Can you plan for LVO minimas for your Destination?

A

Yes, but then your destination alternate has to permit CAT I operation

34
Q

Are we allowed to use LVO minimas in the planning phase for Destination Alternates?

A

Yes

35
Q

What is the definition of a LVO take-off and landing?

A

Take-off is RVR less than 400m
Landing is RVR less than 550m

36
Q

When does LVP have to be in force at an airport?

A

For all takeoffs below 550m RVR. Not only for LVO takeoffs that is normally 400m RVR

37
Q

Where can you find out if we are approved to perform LVO procedures?

A

OM-C

38
Q

Is it ok to have Visibility information but not RVR for an LVO approach?

A

No, RVR is required

39
Q

Can we use a factored Visibility to obtain an RVR for LVO operation?

A

No, real RVR is required

40
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A
41
Q

For a CAT II approach, what approach
capability is needed on the FMA?

A

CAT 2

42
Q

For a CAT II approach, what is the min DH and RVR?

A

DH 100ft
RVR 300*/150/ADV

*The required RVR as stated on the approach chart, or 300m, whichever is higher

43
Q

For a CAT III A approach, what approach
capability is needed on the FMA?

A

CAT 3 SINGLE

44
Q

For a CAT III A approach, what is the min DH and RVR?

A

DH 50ft
RVR 200/150*/ADV

  • MID may be inoperative.
    Then RO is controlling
45
Q

For a CAT III B approach, what approach
capability is needed on the FMA?

A

CAT 3 DUAL

46
Q

For a CAT III B approach, what is the min DH and RVR?

A

DH 30ft
RVR 125/125/125*

  • Three transmissometers are required and are controlling
47
Q
A
48
Q

For a CAT II approach, what RVRs are controlling?

A

Normally only TDZ but HKE policy is that both TDZ and MID are controlling

49
Q

For a CAT III A approach, what RVRs are controlling?

A

TDZ and MID

50
Q

On a CAT III A approach, if MID RVR is unavailable, what do you do?

A

RO RVR becomes controlling and shall be at or above the published MID RVR minimum

51
Q

For a CAT III B approach, what RVRs are controlling?

A

TDZ, MID and RO

52
Q

At what distance from the far end of the runway does the center line lights turn alternating red/white?

A

900m / 3000ft

53
Q

At what distance from the far end of the runway does the center line lights turn red?

A

300m / 1000ft

54
Q

How can you satisfy yourself that LVO are in force before conducting an LVO approach?

A

Could be on ATIS
Clearance for an CAT II/III approach satisfy that

55
Q

Describe the approach ban?

A

If above 1000ft and weather goes below minima, you can continue down to 1000 ft

If below 1000ft you may continue down to minima and land if you get visual

56
Q

Do we do a manual landing after a CAT II/III approach or do we perform an Autoland?

A

Plan should be to do an Autoland

57
Q

In what cases can you do a manual landing from a CAT II/III approach?

A

In case of Autoland Warning light and visual references are sufficient the approach and landing may be done manually

58
Q

What are the requirements with regards to:
- Autoland
- Auto thrust
- Auto Roll-out for
CAT II/III approaches?

A

Autoland is required for all approach types

Auto thrust is required for CAT III approaches

Auto Roll-out is required for CAT III approaches

59
Q

If above 1000 ft on a CAT III A approach and equipment fails, can we revert to CAT II?

A

Only if minimas are at or above the minima for a CAT II approach

60
Q

What is the maximum distance for a takeoff alternate for the A320/A321?

A

A320 = 380nm
A321 = 330nm

61
Q

What are the relevant times for when the weather forecast has to be valid for Destination and Destination Alternates?

A

Destinations = At ETA
Destination Alternates = at ETA +- 1h

62
Q

When can you NOT use the Factoring table for VIS to RVR conversion?

A

When RVR is reported and for
CAT II and CAT III operations

63
Q

Is a CAT A Airport easier to land on compared to a CAT C?

A

CAT A is easier

64
Q

What is the Airport Reference Code for the A320/A321 what does that mean?

A

4C

4 = 1800m Field Length
C = Wingspan 24-36m and Wheelspan 6-9m

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