Flight Planning & Preparation

Question 1

What is required under PArt 91 for preflight relevant information? (8)

Answer 1

• Met
• Fuel
• Alternates
• Traffic delays
• Status of comm/nav facilities
• Conditions of aerodromes and runway lengths
• Take off and landing distance data in AFM
• In case of multi engine - engine inop procedures and performance data

Question 2

When must nominate an alternate?

Answer 2

• 1hr either side
• Less than 1000ft above published minima in approach likely to be used
• Below 5km vis or 2km more than prescribed minima whichever is greater

Question 3

Part 121 & 125 IFR departure alternate criteria when weather above IFR take off minima but below landing minima? (2) Big difference between 121 & 125?

Answer 3

• twin engine = one hour flying time still air one engine inop
• three or more engine = two hours flying time still air one engine inop
• Part 125 must be multi-engine aircraft

Question 4

IFR alternate needs what weather? (3)

Answer 4

• Published alternate minima
• Precision approach - ceiling 600ft or 200ft above MDA/DA, and vis 3000m or 1000m more than prescribed minima
• Non-Precision approach - ceiling 800ft or 200ft above MDA/DA, and vis 4000m or 1500m more than prescribed minima

Question 5

What aerodrome equipment requires secondary power to be used as an IFR alternate?

Answer 5

• ground based NAVAIDS necessary for the instrument approach

- aerodrome lighting for night ops

Question 6

If not published what is IFR take off minima?

Answer 6

• 300ft and 1500m

Question 7

What is MDA referenced to?

Answer 7

• Height above AD ELEV or TH ELEV if it is more than 7ft below AD ELEV

Question 8

Part 91 Fuel reserve required for IFR turbine when alternate required and not required?

Answer 8

Turbine - no alternate = 30min @ 1500ft

Turbine - alternate = fly to alternate then 30min @ 1500ft

Question 9

Part 91 Fuel reserve required for IFR non-turbine when alternate required and not required?

Answer 9

Non-Turbine - no alternate = 45min @ 1500ft

Non-Turbine - alternate = fly to alternate then 45min @ 1500ft

Question 10

Part 121/125 air operationwho must ensure a flight plan is prepared?

Answer 10

• The holder of the certificate

Question 11

Can the holder of the AOC file a flight plan for Part 121/125?

Answer 11

• Yes, but the PIC must be informed of the contents

Question 12

When is Part 125 not needed to file a flight plan VFR?

Answer 12

• If depart and arrive same aerodrome and within 25nm but must be covered under a flight following service

Question 13

Min notification lead time for filing IFR plan?

Answer 13

• 30min

Question 14

PIC must adhere to flight plan unless?

Answer 14

• request for change and clearance by ATC

- emergency and notify ATS as soon as practical

Question 15

Inadvertent departure from current flight plan must notify ATS when what deviations? (3 - track, speed, ETA)

Answer 15

• Any deviation from track
• variation of more than 5% of TAS or +/- 0.01 Mach
• ETA difference of more than 2min

Question 16

When must terminate IFR flight plan when landing non ATS aerodrome?

Answer 16

• As soon as practical

Question 17

Can Part 121 AO go below 500ft VFR if for bona fide reason?

Answer 17

• No

Question 18

What flying time under Part 121 can a two engine aircraft be before being EDTO and aircraft is certificated to?

Answer 18

• 60min (one engine inop cruise speed still air ISA) from an adequate aerodrome (no met criteria)