Dispatch Flashcards
When are visual approaches not allowed?
Control tower is closed
What flight conditions must be avoided?
Turbulence - severe or extreme Icing - severe Freezing rain - moderate or heavy Volcanic ash Winds 50 - 65kts with DO approval
When are flight releases available?
Dispatch release - 90 minutes prior
Flight release - 59 minutes prior
Flight plan - 30 minutes prior
What is the furthest distance a takeoff alternate can be from departure?
One hour, normal cruise, still air, single engine.
250nm
When is an alternate required?
1 hour before and after eta
Weather is below
2000’ ceiling and
3 miles visibility
When is a second alternate required?
Weather at the destination and alternate are marginal.
Less than 800’ ceiling and 2 miles visibility.
What are landing minimums for high mins captains?
Increase ceiling 100’
Increase visibility 1/2 mile
Never below 300’ and 1 mile
Exemption 3585
Destination vis only main body full remarks 1/2 1st alternate ceiling and visibility Main body full remarks 1/2 2nd alternate ceiling and visibility Main body remarks both full