Chap 8.1 FLIGHT PREPARATION Flashcards
001- During flight what is the Minimum Vertical Separation for DragonAir Aircraft?
(8.1.1.1)
- 1000 Ft from Obstacle or Terrain Up To 5000 Ft AMSL
- 2000 Ft from Obstacle or Terrain Higher than
5000 Ft AMSL
002- During flight what is the Minimum Lateral Separation for DragonAir Aircraft?
(8.1.1.1)
- 10 NM from Obstacle or Terrain on Either Side of the Track defined by 2 Separated Navigational Aids
- 20 NM Elsewhere.
003- When Line Operation does provide Route Briefing? (8.1.1.1)
- When there are Various High Terrains or Special
Procedures on a Specific Route
- An En-Route Diversion Guide might also be Provided.
004- What the Definition of MRA?
FOP OPS PART C
(GEN 1.1.1 p 9)
(GEN 1.1.1 p 5)
Minimum Route Altitude (MRA)
- The MRA shown on the CFP are Based on 1000 Ft
Above the NavTech MORA (with a 30 Kt Wind)
- The MRA shown on the En-Route Diversion Guides
(EDG) are based on Obstacles Within 10 NM of Track
with a 50 Kt Wind
- The EDG figures Allow Flight < MORA Provided:
the 10 NM Allowance is NOT Exceeded
- For Higher Wind Speeds:
* The CFP/EDG’s MRA must be Increased as
Described in Table GEN 1.1.1 P5.
005- What are the En-Route Safe Altitude available? (8.1.1.1)
FOP OPS PART C
(GEN 1.1.1 p 9 for MRA)
- MRA (Minimum Route Altitude)
Found on CFP = 1000 Ft Above the NavTech MORA
(with a 30 Kt Wind).
- MEA (Minimum En-Route Altitude) Lowest Minimum
Altitude between RNAV
- MOCA (Minimum Obstacle Clearance Altitude) providing
Terrain and Obstacle Clearance within the Width of
the Airways ≥ the MEA
- Grid MORA (Defined by Coordinates) if Flying Off Route
In ALL the above cases the Commander must be at
All-Time Satisfied with the Navigational Accuracy.
006- What are the 5 Restrictions Linked to the MSA?
(8.1.1.1)
1) 25 NM Radius Protection
2) 1000 FT Protection from the Obstacles
3) Not Guaranteed Navaid reception
4) MSA beacon, if any, must be Tuned and Identified
Or
MSA Reference Point is on the PROG page
And NAV ACCURACY is HIGH
Or
MSA Ref. Pt as a Fix on the ND (Blue Circle)
5) For RNAV/RNP/GPS Approaches the Aircraft is within 25 NM of the MSA Reference Point.
007- When can we Apply Lower than Standard Separatio in Flight?
(8.1.1.1)
- On Published and Approved Procedures
- When in IFR under Positive Radar Control
- When under IFR Flight Plan in VMC with 1000Ft
Separation from Ground or Ground in Sight
- When in VFR Conditions.
008- What “TAA” stands for?
(8.1.1.1)
Terminal Arrival Altitude (TAA)
- Ensure the transition from En-Route Airways to RNAV
Approaches
- When Published, it Replaces the MSA for that Approach.
009- What is a “Straight In Area”?
(8.1.1.1)
- Semicircle of 25 NM (ICAO) / 30 NM (FAA) based on IF/IAF
- with a Minimum Obstacle Clearance of 1000 Ft
* Found in the TAA.
010- What is a “Base Area”?
(8.1.1.1)
- Area of 25 NM (ICAO) / 30 NM (FAA) Bounded by
Straight In Area based on IAF
- with a Minimum Obstacle Clearance of 1000 Ft
* Found in the TAA.
011- What are the Constraints of Radar Control?
(8.1.1.1)
- If within 25 NM of an Airport it ensures:
* 1000 FT Vertical Separation
* 5 NM Lateral Separation
- Radar Control does Not Relieve from Knowing
the Actual Position at ALL times
- The Crew must be ready to Assume Responsibility at Any Time in case of a Loss of Communications.
012- What Strategy is to be used in case of Engine Failure
En-Route?
(8.1.1.1)
- If Obstacles are a Problem:
* Obstacle Strategy
- If Obstacles are NOT a Problem:
* Standard Strategy
Both Strategy can be found in FCOM / PER-OEI-GEN-05.
013- What are the Difference between Obstacle Strategy and Standard Strategy regarding the Initial Stabilising Altitude and Ground Distance Covered?
(8.1.1.1)
- Obstacle Strategy:
* End up Higher going Longer
- Standard Strategy:
* End up Lower going Shorter.
014- In case of Engine Failure or Depressurization what kind of Info can we Find On Board?
(8.1.1.1)
- On the MCDU PROG Page:
* Distance to En-Route Alternate
* Engine-Out Maximum Recommended Altitudes
- In QRH PER: In Cruise Quick Check Long Range
* Single Engine Fuel Burn and Time to Alternates.
015- In case of a Pressurisation Failure, What it is Vitally Important in terms of Altitudes?
(8.1.1.1)
The Crew must:
- Be aware of the Recovery Safe Altitude
- Set the QNH on Both Altimeters.
016- What is the Influence of Mountain Waves on the Altimeters?
(8.1.1.1)
As the Wind goes through Peaks and Valleys and Accelerates:
- Local Pressures may Decrease Accordingly
- Indications Errors in Altitudes might Affect the
Altimeters.
017- What to do if Mountain Wave’s Location is known? (8.1.1.1)
- Avoid the Location and eventual Rotor Clouds
- If Mountains ≤ 5000 FT’s
* the Flight Clearance will be:
≥ 5000 FT
- If Mountains > 5000 FT’s
* the Flight Clearance will be:
≥ The Height of the Mountain Above the Terrain
- If possible Maintain 5000 FT Away from Both Side
of the Tropopause.
018- With Mountain Waves Reported,
If you have to Fly within 20 Miles of High Terrain having an Elevation > 2000 FT,
What should be the Increase on the Safe Altitude?
(8.1.1.1)
Apply the Table page 14 of Chapter 8.1.1.1.
019- How is the ISA Temperature related to the Altitude Indications?
(8.1.1.2)
- If the Temperature is Higher than ISA:
* True Altitude will be Higher
- If the Temperature is Lower than ISA:
* True Altitude will be Lower.
020- What Correction should be Applied to MSA, Grid MORA, MEA, MOCA in relation to ISA Temperature?
(8.1.1.2)
If Surface Temperature is Between:
- ISA-16°C and ISA-30°C
* The correction to MSA is +10%
- ISA-31°C and ISA-50°C
* The correction to MSA is +20%.
021- What Correction should be applied to Which Altitude
if Below MSA in Cold Weather Conditions?
(8.1.1.2)
ATC and Pilots should apply Corrections to ALL Altitudes Below MSA if:
- The Airdrome Temperature is < 0° C
(or Chart Temperature Limit, if applicable)
FLIGHT PREPARATION
(MINIMUM ALTITUDE CORRECTIONS)
(Corrections to Altitudes Below MSA)
Table 8.1.1.2 p15
QRH CP AWA 1/2.
022- What Restrictions applies to FINAL APP Mode
when Cold Weather Corrections applies?
(8.1.1.2)
- Final Approach Mode (FINAL Blue) is Prohibited:
* Selected NAV/FPA or TRK/FPA must be used.
023- What Restriction apply to RNAV (GNSS) with LNAV/VNAV Minimum when Cold Weather Corrections applies?
(8.1.1.2)
Each Charts have a Minimum Temp. under which Final Approach Mode is prohibited
- If the Actual Temp. ≥ Chart Min. Temp.
* FINAL APP Mode + LNAV/VNAV Minima + DA
OR
* NAV/FPA Mode + LNAV Minima + MDA
* No Temp. Corrections required Below MSA
- If the Actual Temp. < Chart Min. Temp.
* Standard APP Mode + LNAV Minima + MDA
* Temp. Corrections required Below MSA
- For Temp. Corrections refer to:
Table 8.1.1.2 p15 OR QRH CP AWA 1/2.
Please Note:
“FINAL APP” Blue is Forbidden when Cold Weather Corrections applies.
024- What are the Difference between
CAT A, B, C and CAT X Airport?
(8.1.2.1)
Cat A -> No restrictions
Cat B -> 13 month Aerodrome Competency Certificate
Cat C -> 12 month Aerodrome Competency Certificate
+ Need a Simulator Check
+ Signed by a Training Captain
+ Validation is Lost if Fleet or Rank Changes
Cat X -> Neither a Destination or an Alternate on the
Flight Plan But can be used if Required (EMER)
IE: Subic Bay, Philippines.
025- Rescue and Fire Fighting facilities (RFF):
Who and How is it defined?
(8.1.2.3)
- The Operator is Responsible for this Evaluation
- RFF Category are Based on a Critical Aircraft Type
* Critical Aircraft being defined by:
Aircraft with the greatest nb. of mvt. during the
busiest Consecutive 3 months of the year.
026- What are the Required RFF Categories for A320/21? (8.1.2.3)
A320/ A321
For Departure 6(4) / 7(5)
For Destination 6(4) / 7(5)
For Alternates 4 / 5
In ( ) is the Allowed Degradation for 72h Max.
027- What is the Minimum RFF allowed by DragonAir? (8.1.2.3)
The Minimum RFF is 4.
028- Can a Captain decide to Land Regardless of the RFF? (8.1.2.3)
Yes …
- IF to do so is Safer Than to Continue.
029- What are the Different Colours/Distance for RWY Lights?
(8.1.2.4)
300 m Before the RWY = White Centered Lights
Threshold to 900 m RWY End = White Centered Lights
900 - 300 m from RWY End = Alternate Red / White Lights
300 m from RWY End = Red Centered Lights
Fast Exit = Alternate Green and Yellow Lights
Taxiways = Green in the Middle Blue on the sides.
030- Can a Commander Flight to an Airport with NO Serviceable Instrument Approach?
(8.1.3.1)
It’s Forbidden to do that!
The only Exception is to be Specifically Authorized by the GMF.
031- If there is a Conflict between a Publication and DragonAir data who will prevail?
(8.1.3.1)
DragonAir has Overriding Priority.
Please Note:
Notams due to their temporary nature have priority over any documentations (Published or KA).
032- What Units are used for RVR, VIS and Ground Miles? (8.1.3.1)
RVR = Meters
VIS = Kilometres
Ground Miles = Status Miles (NOT NM).
033- When can VIS be factored to obtain an RVR for the Minima at Destination?
(8.1.3.1)
- It can ONLY be Done at Planning Stage
* Before Break Released
- It must NOT be done in Flight
* If RVR is Not available, Visibility = RVR.
034- Depending on the Approach type,
What are the Minimum DH/MDH to be used?
(8.1.3.1)
CAT 1 ILS = 200Ft
LOC / RNAV = 250Ft
VOR / NDB = 300Ft
* The Commander can apply Higher Minima if Required.
035- What are the Circling Minima for DragonAir?
(8.1.3.1)
- 1000Ft / 4600m
OR
- Chart Minima
Whichever is Higher.
036- Under what conditions a Circling at 1000Ft AAL
might NOT be possible?
(8.1.3.1)
Adverse Weather / Strong Winds within:
- FAA / Japan TERPS Circling area.
037- At Ports where Circling is NOT in Accordance with PANS-OPS, What will be the Entry on the KA Port Pages?
(8.1.3.1)
On “Arrivals: FIR Restrictions” section:
- The TERPS Circling Areas in use will be Specified.
038- What are the Protections for PAN OPS Circling Area?
(8.1.3.1)
- 394Ft above the Highest Obstacle
- Radius of 5.02 NM at Sea Level
- Radius of 5.28 NM at 1000Ft.
039- What are the Protections for FAA TERPS Circling Area?
(8.1.3.1)
- 300Ft above the Highest Obstacle
- Radius of 2.3 NM
- Valid for some port in Korea.
040- What are the Protections for Japan TERPS Circling Area?
(8.1.3.1)
- 300Ft above the Highest Obstacle
- Radius of 2.5 NM
- Valid for some port in Korea.
041- What are the Protections Linked to an ILS Approach?
(8.1.3.1)
- LOC = 25 NM -> 10° / 17 NM -> 35°
- G/S = 10 NM -> 8°
* Values Depending on Speed and Angle of Entry.
042- What is the Meaning of a Notamed ILS saying: “Awaiting Flight Check”?
(8.1.3.1)
It means:
- Recommended Flight Check is Overdue
- The ILS is working Fine
* Should a Real Problem Appears it will be Notamed
as “UNSERVICEABLE”.
043- What is the Definition of “Dispatch” for DragonAir? (8.1.4.1)
“Dispatch” Starts when:
- The Park Break is Released prior Push Back or Taxi.
044- What is an “Adequate Airport”?
(8.1.4.1)
- It has a Runway Compatible with Aircraft Performance
- It’s Open with ATC, Lighting, Weather Reporting,
Emergency Services, etc.
- At least 1 Navaid OR RNAV/GPS Approach is Available.
045- What is a “Suitable Airport”?
(8.1.4.1)
It’s an “Adequate Airport” where:
- The Weather meets the Planning Minima for the Time
Period in accordance with:
* APP in Use and RWY Limitations
* Aircraft and Crew Capabilities (CAT I, II, III).
046- At Planning Stage, What’s the Relevant Time Period to evaluate the Weather at Destination and Alternates?
(8.1.4.2)
- For Destination Airport
* ETA (except Island Reserve)
- For Alternates Airports
* -1h / +1h of Alternate ETA.
047- What are the Planning Minima for the Take Off Alternate Airport?
(8.1.4.2)
Weather Conditions ≥ L/D Min for the T/O ALTN APP.
048- What are the Weather Planning Minima for DEST / ALTN Airports?
(8.1.4.2)
Look at Recap Tables Q- 049
049- What are the Weather Required Minima at Planning Stage
Table of the Required Minima at Planning Stage
050- What Are the Weather Minima for an ILS APP at DEST?
(8.1.4.2)
- Visibility ≥ the Landing Minima
- The Ceiling is Evaluate but Not Restrictive
- The Visibility can be Converted to an Equivalent RVR
(Planning Stage ONLY).
051- What Are the Weather Minima for a Non Precision APP at DEST?
(8.1.4.2)
- Visibility & Ceiling ≥ the Landing Minima
- The Visibility can be Converted to an Equivalent RVR
(Planning Stage ONLY).
052- What Are the Limitation associated to
PROB / TEMPO / INTER for an ILS APP at DEST?
(8.1.4.2)
- Visibility & Ceiling = No Limitation
IF
* PROB of Any Value
* TEMPO (Changes < 60 Minutes)
* INTER (Changes < 30 Minutes).
053- What Are the Limitation associated to
PROB / TEMPO / INTER for a Non Precision APP at DEST?
(8.1.4.2)
- No Limitation on the Visibility
- Ceiling ≥ the Landing Minima
IF
* PROB of Any Value
* TEMPO (Changes < 60 Minutes)
* INTER (Changes < 30 Minutes).
054- What Are the Weather Minima if DEST is LVO?
(8.1.4.2)
- LVO Minima can be used for the DEST Airport
- The ALTERNATE must be ≥ CAT 1.
055- What Are the Weather Minima for a T/O ALTN & an ERA 2 ENG?
(8.1.4.2)
- Visibility & Ceiling ≥ the Landing Minima
* Valid for ILS & NPA APP.
056- What Are the Limitation associated to
PROB / TEMPO / INTER for a T/O ALTN & an ERA 2 ENG? (8.1.4.2)
- Visibility & Ceiling ≥ the Landing Minima
* Valid for ILS & NPA APP.
057- What Are the Weather Minima for a DEST ALTN? (8.1.4.2)
VIS & Ceiling ≥ the Landing Minima for:
- FILLING as an Alternate
* Valid for ILS & NPA APP.
058- What Are the Limitation associated to
PROB / TEMPO / INTER for a DEST ALTN?
(8.1.4.2)
- Visibility & Ceiling ≥ the Landing Minima
* Valid for ILS & NPA APP
* Does NOT Apply to Island Reserved DEST Airport.
059- What Are the Weather Minima for an ERA N-1, DEPRESS & ETOPS?
(8.1.4.2)
VIS & Ceiling ≥ the Landing Minima for:
- FILLING as an Alternate
* Valid for ILS & NPA APP.
060- What Are the Limitation associated to
PROB / TEMPO / INTER for an ERA N-1, DEPRESS & ETOPS?
(8.1.4.2)
VIS & Ceiling ≥ the Landing Minima for:
- FILLING as an Alternate
* Valid for ILS & NPA APP.
061- What if at Planning Stage the Destination Airport is below Minima or No Weather is available?
(8.1.4.2)
- 2 ALTN Airports must be Selected at Planning Stage
* Weather ≥ Min for Filling as a DEST ALTN
* Fuel for the Most Distant ALTN
* ALL DEST ALTN must be Specified on the FPLN
before DEP.
062- What are the planned Additional Minima for an Alternate Airport and an Isolated Airport?
TABLE A
(8.1.4.2)
With 1 Approach available:
+400 Ft to DH / MDH
+1500 meters to RVR / VIS
With 2 Separate Approaches available:
+200 Ft to DH / MDH
+800 meters to RVR / VIS
* Use of DH Allow Direct Reading Of Cloud Base (in AAL).
063- When planning for Additional Minima at an Alternate Airport, What is considered as “Separated RWY”?
(8.1.4.2)
“Separated RWY”:
- If One of the RWY is Blocked:
* Operations can Continue on the Other RWY
- Each RWY have:
* Separated APP based on Separated NAV AIDS
* RNAV/GPS can be Considered as Separated NAV AID.
064- When planning for Additional Minima at an Alternate Airport, What is considered as “Suitable RWY”?
(8.1.4.2)
“Suitable RWY”:
- It’s Possible to Land according to:
* The “Forecast Weather Conditions”.
065- When planning for Minima at an Alternate Airport, Can LVO Minima be used?
(8.1.4.2)
NO…
066- When planning for Minima at an Alternate Airport, What is the correlation between State Minima and Alternate Minima?
(8.1.4.2)
- In “Part C” some Airports have More Restrictive
Conditions than DragonAir
* They can be Found in “For Filing as an Alternate”
Section
- The Highest of State Minima OR KA Minima shall be used.
067- When planning for Minima at an Alternate Airport,
Can LOC / LLZ Approaches be used?
(8.1.4.2)
YES…
- To calculate the Non-Precision Minima
- Provided that:
* There are 2 or More Separated & Suitable RWY
* The LOC / LLZ is backed up by an Additional
VOR / NDB / RNAV Approach.
068- What are the 5 Criteria to consider for the Minima at Destination Alternate Airport?
(8.1.4.2)
1) Forecast Visibility and Cloud Ceiling shall be:
≥ “Minima for Filing as an Alternate”
2) Provided “Prob, Tempo 60, Inter 30” are:
≥ Landing Minima at the Alternate,
They might be Ignored (Except for Island Reserve)
3) X-Winds Forecast:
≤ Aircraft / Crew Limitations
4) If - FZDZ / - FZRA at ±1 H of Destination:
* - FZDZ / - FZRA Max OR NO FZ** at ALL
within ±1 H of the Alternate ETA
5) If - FZDZ / - FZRA at ±1 H of the Alternate:
* - FZDZ / - FZRA Max OR NO FZ** at ALL
within ±1 H of the Destination ETA.
069- Where to find the Minima for Filing as an Alternate?
(8.1.4.2)
- On the CFP page 2
- They are calculated by the Navigation Services Unit
* Representing the highest of Company Calculated or
State Operating Minima.
070- Why can we sometimes found 2 Sets of Alternate Minima on the CFP for the Same Airport,
Which one to choose from?
(8.1.4.2)
- This might be due to Large Differences in Runways
or Associated Aids
- The crew shall Decide the Most Probable One
* Before selecting the one with the Lowest Minima.
071- What is an “Island Reserve” Airport?
(8.1.4.2)
It is an Airport where NO Alternate are Available within 1h45 of the Destination Airport.
072- At the Planning Stage what are the Requirements to Fly to an Island Reserve?
(8.1.4.2)
The Same Requirements as for a Normal Flight with:
1) Minus ½h / +2h of ETA:
- The forecast at Destination ≥ the “Minima for
Filing as an Alternate”
- Crosswind < Aircraft / Crew Winds Limits
2) Fuel wise: - 2h Holding Fuel at Cruise Consumption Overhead
the Destination Airport
3) A Critical Point (CP) for N-1 and Depressurization as
well as a Point of No Return (PNR) will be provided
on the CFP.
073- Can the Island Reserve policy be Applied at Any Time?
(8.1.4.2)
NO…
- It requires the Authorization of the Duty Ops Manager
or Line Ops Department.
074- What are the requirements at Planning Stage for the En-Route Alternate Airports (ERA) in case of N-1 or Depressurization?
(8.1.4.2)
They use the Same Minima as:
“Minima for Filing has an Alternate”.
075- What to do if the Alternate Minima are Not shown on the CFP but we Need Them for the Flight?
(8.1.4.2)
We can ask Flight Dispatch
OR
Use “Table A”:
Calculation of Minima for Filing as an Alternate
8.1.4.2
(Flight Preparation)
(Flight Planning)
(Pre Dispatch)
Planning Minima for ALTN & Isolated DEST Airports.
076 (Bis)- What are the Twin-Engine Aircraft additional Requirements?
(8.1.4.2)
8.1.4.2
(Flight Preparation)
(Flight Planning)
(Pre Dispatch)
Also refer to Q- 049.
076- What are the Twin-Engine Aircraft additional Requirements?
(8.1.4.2)
They are to:
- Remain within 60 Min Flying Time of an Adequate Airport
(Unless KA ETOPS Operations)
* A320 = 424 NM
* A321 = 404 NM.
077- What are the Additional Requirements for
Twin-Engine Aircraft for “En-Route Adequate Airports” which are Not Specified under “En-Route Alternate Airports” or “ETOPS Nominated Airports”?
(8.1.4.2)
At the Planning Stage, such Airport must have:
- A Forecast ≥ Published Landing Minima
- A Crosswind ≤ the Aircraft / Crew Limits at ETA.
078- Can an Arrival be Planned during Forecast of FZDZ/RA?
(8.1.4.2)
Yes if…
079- What are the requirements Post-Dispatch?
(8.1.4.3)
At All-Time Landing Minima and X-Winds limits
(Crew + Aircraft) must be assessed to:
- Evaluate the adequacy of Any Airports En-Route.
080- What are the Crew Requirements regarding the Weather In-Flight?
(8.1.5.1)
The Crew shall Monitor Destination, Destination Alternate and En-Route Alternate by Any Means Available.
081- Weather wise, What may Forbid a Flight to Continue Towards the Intended Destination?
(8.1.5.1)
- A Flight may Not Continue towards the Intended
Destination or Pass the PNR Unless:
* the Latest Information for ETA indicates a Landing
can be made at Destination Airport or One of the
Alternates’ Airport.
082- What is the Implication of receiving Weather by ACARS?
(8.1.5.1)
- That Alleviates the Requirement to Transcribe it
on the CFP
- A Printed Copy shall Stay in the Flight Envelope.
083- Where to find a List of available ATIS Frequencies? (8.1.5.2)
NavTech SUP - MET Sup (Green Cover)
Section: Meteorology-ASIA 3-1.
084- What are the requirements if D-ATIS is used?
(8.1.5.2)
A Copy of Arrival and Departure ATIS shall be put in the Flight Envelope.
085- For How Long a D-ATIS Auto Update will Last? (8.1.5.2)
- It is Pre-Defined and depends on ATC Servers
- Auto Update must be Cancelled Before Leaving
the Aircraft.
086- Where to find VOLMET service information?
(8.1.5.2)
NavTech SUP - MET Sup (Green Cover)
Section: Meteorology-ASIA 2-1.
087- What the Signification and Implication of a “PROV” Forecast such as “PROV TAF”?
(8.1.5.2)
- “PROV” means Provisional and also means Not Issued by
the Designated Airport
- The Validity is the Same as a Classic TAF
- The Data are simply Compiled from Other Sources.
088- Where to find Weather Decodes?
(8.1.5.3)
NavTech SUP - MET Sup (Green Cover)
Section: Meteorology-General
And PART C – GEN I - Section 5.8
089- Where to find Snowtam Decodes?
(8.1.5.3)
- PART C – GEN I
Section 5.3 RWY Operations in Snow/Ice
OR
- NavTech SUP - MET Sup (Green Cover)
Section: Meteorology-General.
090- What is the Difference between PIREP and AIREP?
(8.1.5.4)
- PIREP = Pilot In-flight Report
* Encountered Conditions which were Not Reported
and Useful to other Pilots
* Mandatory List: Table 8.1.5.4 p30
- AIREP = Automatic In-flight Report
* Usually made over area where Weather Information
is Non-Existent.
091- What “TAPS” means?
(8.1.5.5)
Turbulence Auto PIREP System.
092- What are the “TAPS” Criteria to be Transferred to Other Aircrafts?
(8.1.5.5)
- Flight > FL 100
- “Root Mean Square of G” (RMS-G) ≥0,1
- Within 75 NM Radius, +/- 2000 Ft of an Event
- Within 30 Min of an Event
- No Previous Report being sent.
093- What are the 3 types of “TAPS” message?
(8.1.5.5)
TAPS Alert message
TAPS Own ship Notification
TAPS Turbulence advisory.
094- Are all Aircraft in DragonAir equipped with “TAPS”?
(8.1.5.5)
BHTF is Not Equipped with TAPS
But Can still Receive them.
095- Above which “TAPS” indication Seatbelts are Recommended?
(8.1.5.5)
- Moderate = RMS-G ≥ 0.2
- TI (Turbulence Indicator) ≥ 4.
096- What are the Crew Actions upon Receipt of a Taps Message?
(8.1.5.5)
TAPS Alerts are based on Real-Time Events:
- Seat Belt Sign is ON
* RMS-G of ≥ 0.2g, the CPT should Consider
Seating the Cabin Crew and Securing the Cabin.
097- Are the Significant Weather Charts Mandatory for the Flight?
(8.1.5.6)
No…
- They are Not Required for Dispatch.
098- What to expect if a Typhoon is Affecting Hong Kong?
(8.1.5.6)
The ACARS will be Update Every Hour with:
- Airport Status
- Weather
- Preferred Diversion Ports.
099- How many Zones for the Airport Lightning Warning System (ALWS)?
(8.1.5.6)
2 Zones:
- Zone A) Passenger and Cargo Apron
- Zone B) Outside Zone ‘A’ but within the Airport Island.