Enroute Flashcards
1
Q
In flight Reduction of Fuel prior to decent?
A
- Prior to Descent to Destination
- 2 independent runways suitable for landing (2 airports within 60nm)
- WX at or above non precessions planning minima (+1000m & 200’)
- No know or probable ATC delays
- Fuel:
- Trip
- 5% contingency from Abeam last ERA
- Final Reserve (30min @ 1500’)
- Approach and Land
2
Q
In flight Reduction of Fuel after to decent?
A
- Land with Final Reserve (30min)
- Consider reason (WX, Delays, Closure, alternate wx)
3
Q
Protection Final Reserve?
A
- Use TOT
- Must Land with Final or Minimum Reserve
- Request Delay information when looking likely you’ll land with less than min diversion
4
Q
Minimum Fuel
A
- Committed to land at aerodrome
- Any changes to existing clearance will result in landing with less than final reserve
5
Q
Mayday Fuel
A
- Landing with less than Final Reserve
6
Q
Lost Comm Procedure
A
- VMC, Continure VMC and land at nearest suitable
- IMC or IFR:
Non Radar Maintain level/MSA 20min then follow flight plan.
Radar Maintain level/MSA 7min then follow flight plan.
Vectors/Offset Join Route at next significant point
Hold at Airfield until Cleared approach or ETA then approach and land within 30min of ETA.