Chapter 3 FlightStar Operations Manual (81-100)

Question 1

Light Chop

Answer 1

Slight, rapid, and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness occurs.

Question 2

Light Turbulence

Answer 2

Momentary, slight erratic changes in altitude or attitude occur.

Question 3

Moderate Chop

Answer 3

Rapid bumps or jolts without changes in altitude or attitude

Question 4

Moderate Turbulence

Answer 4

Changes in altitude and/or attitude occur, but positive control is maintained

Question 5

Severe Turbulence

Answer 5

Large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude, aircraft control may be lost momentarily

Question 6

Extreme Turbulence

Answer 6

Aircraft violently tossed about. Practically impossible to control. May cause structural damage.

Question 7

Occasional
Intermittent
Continuous

Answer 7

Less than 1/3 of the time
1/3 to 2/3 of the time
More than 2/3 of the time

Question 8

Aircraft classes:
Super
Heavy
Large
Small

Answer 8

Super- A380
Heavy- Takeoff weight above 300,000 lbs
Large- Takeoff weight 41,000 to 299,999 lbs
Small- Takeoff weight below 41,000 lbs

Question 9

Where should the Weight and Balance be emailed too?

Answer 9

w&b@flightstar.com

Question 10

What are the 8 parts of a load manifest?

Answer 10

• Number of passengers
• Total weight of loaded aircraft
• Max allowable takeoff weight for the flight
• CG and takeoff weight
• CG
• Flight number
• Origin and destination
• Identification of crewmembers and their crew position assignments

Question 11

How much weight should be added to a passenger when they give you a solicited weight?
What is the summer seasonal weight constant?
What is the winter seasonal weight constant?

Answer 11

10 lbs
Add 5% to the weight
Add 10% to the weight

Question 12

How much time should you add, during the following situations, for fuel planning purposes?
- Instrument approach
- Missed approach
- Approach

Answer 12

6 minutes

Question 13

What factors should be taken into account when determining maximum allowable takeoff weight? (5 items)

Answer 13

• Airport pressure altitude
• Temperature at the airport
• Surface winds
• Runway conditions and gradient
• Obstructions in the flight path

Question 14

Arm

Answer 14

Horizontal distance from the reference datum to the center of gravity

Question 15

Basic empty weight

Answer 15

Standard empty weight plus optional equipment

Question 16

Basic operating weight

Answer 16

Basic empty weight plus operational items. Operational items:
- Crew necessary to operate the aircraft
- Equipment and supplies necessary to operate the aircraft.

Question 17

Center of gravity

Answer 17

The point at which the plane would balance if suspended.

Question 18

CG arm

Answer 18

Moments/weight

Question 19

CG limits

Answer 19

the extreme center of gravity locations within which the aircraft must be operated

Question 20

Maximum landing weight

Answer 20

Is the maximum weight approved for the landing configuration

Question 21

Maximum takeoff weight

Answer 21

Is the maximum weight approved for the start of the takeoff run

Question 22

Maximum ramp weight

Answer 22

Is the maximum weight approved for ground maneuvering

Question 23

Maximum zero fuel weight

Answer 23

Is the maximum weight excluding usable fuel

Question 24

Moment

Answer 24

Weight x Arm

Question 25

Payload

Answer 25

Weight of