flight planning Flashcards
how is MSA calculated?
max terrain or obstacle elevation +:
- 1000ft for elevations up to 5000ft
or
- 2000ft for elevations above 5000ft
where can we find MFA for company flights?
the MSA’s shown on NAVBLUE enroute charts
what does the MSA figure on NAVBLUE approach charts cover?
25nm radius from ARP unless otherwise stated
what is our 1 engine cruise speed?
1.8Vsr
what is the minimum required RFFS category for the DO228?
A3
what issues may a cat B aerodrome have?
- non standard approach aids or patterns
- MDA/H above 1000AGL
- unusual weather conditions
- unusual characteristics or performance limitations
- any other relevant consideration including obstructions, physical layout, lighting etc
what do category B airfields require the commander to do beforehand?
verbal or written brief
what must the captain have done before operating to a CAT C airfield?
- observed or flown an approach and landing at the airfield or in the sim
- complied with any restrictions, limitations and training requirements imposed by the state or competent authority
when can takeoffs and landings in wet conditions be considered?
when the distances available equal or exceed those required for a slippery or icy runway
when do we take slope into account when landing?
when more than 2%
what is assumed runway wise when dispatching the aeroplane?
- the plane will land on the most favourable runway in still air
- the plane will land on the most likely runway in the forecast conditions
what is OEI cruising TAS?
150 at FL50 at MTOM
When is a destination alternate not required?
when both:
- planned duration of the flight from T/O to landing does not exceed 6 hours
- 2 separate runways are available with forecasts 1 hour either side of ETA witha ceiling of 2000ft or circling+500, whichever is higher and 5km vis
when do we need 2 destination alternates?
when forecasted conditions are below planning minima or no weather info is available
what is the criteria for a takeoff alternate?
- weather forecast above applicable landing minima for 1 hour either side of eta
- if only 2D/circling are available ceiling must be taken into account
- any one engine limitations must be taken into account
what do we require in the forecast for the destination?
1 hour either side of ETA we have:
- RVR/VIS in accordance with AOM for the approach aid
and
- ceiling at or above DA for a 2D or circling approach
or
2 destination alternates selected
what planning minima do we use if we expect a CAT 1/3D approach at the alternate?
2D RVR+VIS and ceiling shall be at or above MDH
what planning minima do we use if we expect a 2D approach at the alternate?
2D RVR/Vis+1000m
ceiling MDH+200ft
what is the minimum met vis for a visual approach into Guernsey Alderney or Southampton?
10k
at what point can we commence a visual approach
when within 15nm of the aerodrome
when flying a visual approach into Guernsey Alderney or Southampton what is the minimum altitude before commencement?
1500ft
what is the minimum length of final on a visual approach?
4nm
on a visual approach what is the minimum altitude before descent at non-channel island airports?
1200ft
what shall contingency fuel consist of?
5% of planned trip fuel or 3% of trip if en-route fuel alternate is available
or
an amount to fly for 5 minutes at holding speed at 1500ft above the destination
