Flight Planning

Question 1

Flight planning rules are governed by rules contained in

Answer 1

IR OPS which incorporates ICAO annex 6 part 1
And
EASA common technical req

Question 2

Take off alternate

Answer 2

Alternate aerodrome at which an a/c can l/d should this become necessary but cannot l/d at the dep airfield

Question 3

En-route alternate

Answer 3

An aerodrome en route which an a/c will be able to l/d after experiencing an abnormal/emerg

Question 4

ETOPS en route alternate

Answer 4

An adequate aerodrome which contains an ATS facility and at least 1 inst aprch

Question 5

Destination alternate

Answer 5

Alternate aerodrome to which an a/c can safely l/d at if it is inadequate/ impossible to l/d at the destination

Question 6

ETOPS

Answer 6

Extended range operations for two engine aeroplanes

Approved by the authority to operate beyond the normal threshold distance (60mins) from an alternate aerodrome

Question 7

ERA

Answer 7

En route alternate selected for the purpose of reducing contingency fuel to 3%

Question 8

T/o alternate must be located within

Answer 8

1 hr flight time 1 eng inop in still conditions
Or
The operators approved ETOPS diversion time up to a max 2 hours

Whichever is the lesser

Question 9

The operator must have at least 1 dest alternate unless

Answer 9

Planned flight does not exceed 6 hours
Or
2 separate r/y are available at the destination - met forecasts for 1 hr before and after are adequate - ceiling is below 2000 and vis is at least 5km
Whichever is the greater

Question 10

The operator must select 2 destination alternates when

Answer 10

Wx forecasts indicate the wx may be below minima 1 hr before and after arrival
Or
There’s not met info available

Question 11

T/o alternate planning minima

Answer 11

Forecast must indicate 1 hr before and after ETA that conditions are above the l/d minima

Cloud ceiling use be taken into account when the only approaches available are n/p or vm(c)

Question 12

Selecting a dest

Answer 12

RVR vis must be as specified in accordance with a/p operating minima

N/p aprch/ vm(c) - ceiling will be at or above MDH

These limits do not apply if 2 acceptable destination alternates have been selected

Question 13

To do an ILS cat 2 and 3

Answer 13

Planning minima = cat 1

Min factor to be taken into account = RVR

Question 14

In order to do an ILS cat 1

Answer 14

Planning minima = n/p aprch

Min factor to be taken into account = RVR with ceiling at or above MDH

Question 15

In order to do a n/p aprch

Answer 15

Planning minima = n/p aprch

Min factor to be taken into account = RVR + 1000m MDH +200ft

Question 16

In order to do a vm(c) aprch

Answer 16

Planning minima = circling

Min factor to be taken into account = vis minima with ceiling at or above MDH

Question 17

Methods to establish min flight alts

Answer 17

Must be approved by the authority

Operator must establish them

Question 18

Possible factors the operator must take into account when determining flight alts

Answer 18

Nav equip fixing accuracy
Probable inaccuracies in altimeter indications
Terrain characteristics
Probability of encountering unfavourable met conditions
Pos inaccuracies with charts

Question 19

Fuel management in flight and what should he do

Answer 19

Carried out each hour - given wrk

Compare the actual consumption with planned consumption

Confirm that there is sufficient fuel to complete the flight

Calc the expected fuel on arrival to the dest

Question 20

If the calc fuel is less than the final reserve fuel

Answer 20

Where no alternate is required - must divert

Found in ops manual part A

Question 21

Operators fuel policy plans must take into account

Answer 21

Procedures contained in the ops manual 
Data provided by the manufacturer 
Current a/c specific data derived from fuel consumption monitoring system 
Realistic fuel consumption data
Anticipated masses 
Expected wx 
ATS restrictions and sops

Question 22

Req for an eng failure

Answer 22

Operator must ensure
A/c can operate above the MSA for the route

2 eng inop - flight path must permit the a/c to continue the flight and clear obstacles within 5nm of the track by at least 2000ft while flying to a suitable diversion a/p