Flight Planning, Feb 2019

Question 1

When do you perform a max thrust Takeoff?

AOM Vol 1, Aerodata

Answer 1

1) When indicated by the TLR conditions.
2) When indicated by the ACARS or EFB.
3) When shown on the flight release.

Question 2

When is a Takeoff alternate required?

GOM, Ch 5

Answer 2

• If weather conditions at the airport of departure are below landing minimums or the captain landing minimums or the operational conditions preclude a return to the airport.

Question 3

What weather is required to designate an airport as a takeoff alternate, when that airports has only one operational , straight in, approach?
(OpSpec C-55) (GOM, Ch 5)

Answer 3

400 feet and 1 statute mile added to the landing minima.

Question 4

What weather is required to designate an airport as a takeoff alternate, when that airports has only one operational , straight in, approach?
(OpSpec C-55) (GOM, Ch 5)

Answer 4

200 feet and 1/2 SM added to the landing minima.

Question 5

What weather is required to designate an airport as a takeoff alternate, when that airports has a usable, authorized Category II approach?
(OpSpec C-55) (GOM, Ch 5)

Answer 5

300 feet and 3/4 SM, or RVR 4000

Question 6

What weather is required to designate an airport as a takeoff alternate, when that airport has a usable, authorized Category III approach?
(Ops Spec C-55) (GOM, Ch 5)

Answer 6

200 feet and 1/2 statute mile, or RVR 1800.

Question 7

What requirements, and distance does the takeoff alternate need to comply with?
(GOM, Ch 5)

Answer 7

• Three engines

* Two hours flying time, still air

Question 8

Where can the aircraft BOW listed on the flight plan be verified?
(GOM, Ch 11)

Answer 8

• Weight & Balance Program, F-1.

* Weight & Balance Manual.

Question 9

When is a new flight plan required?

GOM, Ch 9

Answer 9

• Aircraft Change.
• Aircraft has landed at an airport that was not on the release.
• Air turn-back.
• Change in destination while on the ground.
• DMI that restricts the flight from operating above 25,000 feet.
• A new flight plan must be generated and provided to the crew if the air-
craft weight exceeds the flight plan weight by more than 10,000 lbs. If logistics prevent the timely receipt of a new flight plan, the flight may still depart provided the PIC is made aware of any pertinent differences from the original flight plan, and the PIC agrees to operate the flight with the available data. Coordinate with the Flight Follower and obtain time and initials.

Question 10

When determining the required weather conditions at your ETA are PROB and TEMPO conditions controlling in a TAF?
(GOM, Ch 4)

Answer 10

Yes, when PROB or TEMPO are used in a forecast, these conditions are
controlling.