CRJ Flight Planning Flashcards
Who is responsible for aircraft flight planning?
It is a joint responsibility. Both PIC and Dispatcher are responsible for the preflight planning, and Dispatch release of a flight
Is a flight release required for a maintenance ferry flight?
Yes, when operating under the authority of a Ferry Flight Permit
What is the time limitation for an originating dispatch release?
No limit.
When are you required to have either a new or an amended dispatch release?
All revenue flights operated under part 121. Any flight that remains at the blocks for more than one hour, at an intermediate stop listed on the dispatch release. Before departing any station where and unscheduled landing has been made. When an aircraft returns to land after being airborne. When a change of any crewmember or aircraft takes place. MEL items which restrict the dispatch of an aircraft. Maintenance ferry flight permit. A change in the weather forecast at the destination such that an alternate becomes required.
The PIC is responsible for ensuring compliance with the FOM. How does the PIC perform a dispatch release check?
The PIC’s signature on the release signifies the acceptance and concurrence with the planned operation including the receipt of the Computer Flight Plan/Release, Weather briefing. And that the crewmember verification process has been completed, the aircraft is loaded in accordance with ExpressJet’s approved aircraft loading/weight and balance program. It is against FAR’s to depart without a signed Dispatch Release/Load Manifest. The primary means of signing the release is the pilot’s digital signature in the ACARS system. The PIC must complete a two step process to digitally sign for the release. The first step is to input the Captains five digit employee number into the CAPT ID field of the ACARS initialize page. The second step is to enter the Captain’s ACARS passowrd into the CERT ID field of the ACARS LOADSHEET page.
When is the PIC required to notify the Dispatcher about a change from the planned release?
Enroute or arrival holding of more than 15 minutes, route deviations adding more than 15 minutes to the ETE, or flight altitude changes if fuel-planning computations increase the planned fuel burn that will cause depletion of the Contingency and any Extra fuel not burned prior to takeoff.
What determines if a destination alternate is required?
If weather at destination 1 hour before and 1 hour after ETA is less than 2000ft ceiling and visibility is less than 3 miles
How are alternate airport weather minimums determined?
FOM Chapter 4
When is a takeoff alternate required?
When the departure airport is below landing minimums.
List the minimum Fuel Requirements for a Domestic Dispatch Release.
Fly to the airport to which dispatched. To fly to and land at the most distant alternate airport to which dispatched thereafter to fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption. Fuel for any known or expected delays.
What is not listed in the fuel planning requirements?
Fuel for Ground Operations
If you have a release with two destination alternates, how much fuel must be on board?
Fuel to fly to the airport to which you have been dispatched and then to the most distant alternate for the airport to which dispatched, and then for 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption.
How is reserve fuel planned?
Based on the last cruise burn rate.
What is the acceptable fueling overage above ramp fuel?
200 lbs
What performance guarantees does the MFPTW provide?
Maximum Flight Plan Takeoff Weight accounts for all non-runway/airport related weights including Structural Takeoff, EnRoute, Takeoff Alternate, Structural Landing (fuel burn), Zero Fuel, and several others.
What does the PMRTW take into account?
Planned Maximum Runway Takeoff Weight accounts for Accelerate-Stop, Accelerate Go, Obstacle Clearence, and Minimum Takeoff climb Gradient. The PMRTW is indicated only for the runway as listed under PRWY in the Planned Takeoff Data section of the TLR.
What is your source for temperature while on the ground?
ATIS, ASOS, or AWOS, or tower reported temperature.
Can the indicated SAT or TAT be used for takeoff data?
No. The indicated SAT and TAT on EICAS does not provide an accurate temperature reading on the ground and cannot be used for outside air temperature prior to takeoff.
What information is contained in the Header of the TLR?
The header contains speceific flight identification information. At the top is the flight number and local departure date. The TLR-# is provided for matching flight release and Takeoff Report versions. SEQ# is a unique tracking number followed by the UTC date and time the report was created. Next, the tail number and engine/airfram combination.
What are the V-Speeds listed in the Planned Line?
These are the takeoff speeds based upon the runway, conditions, and Planned Takeoff Weight as listed in the Planned Takeoff Data section of the TLR.
When is Reduced Thrust used for takeoffs?
Reduced thrust can be used for ALL takeoffs except for when the wing or cowling anti-ice is on, when there is a contaminated runway, or when windshear warnings are in effect.
What is the PTOW PLUS 1000 section used for in the TLR?
This is where the Max Allowable Takeoff Weight is determined for the runways up to the Max Temperature for the given runway.
After takeoff in IMC, all turns will be delayed until 1000 except:
When cleared for a SID and the SID directs a turn below 1000 AFE, the turn must be accomplished when the procedure indicates. If an altitude is not listed, begin the turn at 400’ AFE. When an ODP exists for the runway: ATC vectors are not available- compliance with the ODP is required, turn below 1000’ AFE as directed by the ODP. ATC headings or vectors are available- ATC headings or vectors below 1000’ AFE for obstacle clearance may be accepted. When the TLR states “Early ALL ENG OPERATING TURN ABOVE 400 FT AFE OK” turns may be accomplished below 1000 AFE. IF an engine fails. This is addressed in the Engine Failure Path section.
What is the minimum Reduced thrust value?
85% N1.
Can reduced thrust be used for takeoff on a Wet Runway?
Yes, provided wet runway performance data is used.
How do you know that the performance adjustment for a MEL/CDL item has been accounted for in the TLR?
Whenever there is a deferral on an airplane that affects performance, it must appear on the TLR as planned by the dispatcher. However, it is the crew’s responsibility to verify that the dispatcher has chosen the correct data to be displayed. Within the TLR, the most pertinent sections to this subject are the Remarks in the planned data and the Title Lines of the Max Effort data. The remarks section lists non-standard airplane configurations or runway conditions. the general rules for reading anything in the Remarks section are: listed configuration or conditions in the takeoff remarks apply to the entire takeoff report unless specified otherwise in the individual section title lines of the takeoff portion of the TLR.
According to the OM, what is the definition of a “wet” runway?
A runway is considered to be wet when there is sufficient moisture on the runway surface to cause it to appear reflective but without significant areas of standing water.
When is a runway considered to be contaminated?
When more than 25% of the runway, within the required length and width to be used, is covered by more than 1/8 inch of standing water, sluch, or loose snow.
What is the primary method of weight and CG computation?
ACARS
Explain the back up weight and balance procedure.
The system utilizes the Dispatcher to determine W&B and takeoff data for the flight using data provided by the crew.
Under what circumstances would you have to use the Maximum Permissable Quick Turn Land Weight chart?
If the BTMS is inoperative
At what visibility does ExpressJet consider Low Visibility Taxi in effect?
1200
