ETOPS

Question 1

What’s the standard SLOP distance?

Answer 1

.1 to 2 nm right of course

Question 2

ETOPS

How might a flight crew increase the likelihood of a weather deviation?

Answer 2

Request for the deviation by offset versus a heading. “Weather deviation required” or “PAN PAN” may help a rapid response.

Question 3

ETOPS

What is the transponder code after transferred to AIRINC?
Which frequencies go in which radio?

Answer 3

2000

VHF #I: 121.5
V Hf #2: 123.45

Question 4

ETOPS

If a deviation is required within 5 miles of course, the flight level should be _____________

If a deviation is over 5 NM from the course, the flight level should be _____________. The change should be initiated when?

Answer 4

Within 5 miles maintain altitude.

Exceeding 5 miles: once exceeding 5 miles, initiate a level change to the altitude listed in the reference cards based on MAGNETIC heading.

PRC OCEANIC PROCEDURES pg18