Flight procedures Flashcards
Which approach types have exceptions to Stable Approach Criteria?
Sidestep Offset NPA, SOIA approaches, RNAV Visual with RF Leg final, Circle to land and Visual Circuit approaches.
What is the OM-A limit for taxi speeds? When may the limit be exceeded?
30 kts. 10 kts if slippery. When backtracking on an active runway.
Can the purser intiate an evacuation?
Yes, if the need for an immediate evacuation is evident.
Does a visual approach have a published missed approach procedure?
No, if a visual approach is accepted, the go around requirements must be established.
Is it permitted to land an aircraft overweight?
It is permitted to land an aircraft exceeding the:
- MLW during Non-normal
- MLW and/or RLW in an Emergency.
How often should in-flight fuel checks be made?
Every 60 minutes or less.
What is the minimum cleared or treated runway width?
30 m.
What are the meaning of the terms “Note”, “Caution”and “Warning” throughout Emirates documentation?
a. “Note” advises when an operating procedure, technique, etc. requires emphasis or gives information that is particularly important or useful.
b. “Caution” indicates information that might have an impact on flight safety if not acted upon.
c. “Warning” indicates information that is directly related to flight safety. Ignoring a warning will lead to a reduction in safety margins and injury or loss of life may result.
What must the PNF do during an approach other than ILS if cold weather corrections have been made?
Call out every hard altitude before reaching so the PF can crosscheck with his altimeter.
Is the simulation of abnormal or emergency situations requiring the application of part or all of abnormal or emergency procedures and the simulation of IMC conditions by artificial means acceptable during Emirates operations?
They are forbidden.
When is Sterile Flight Deck in effect?
During all ground operations involiving taxi, below 10000 ft AAL and within 1000 ft of an assigned level.
When can cargo compartment be opened on the ground for inspection after a Fire/Smoke warning occurs? Which precautions must be made regarding doors?
If the Fire/Smoke warning is believed to be non-fire related, eg afer insecticide spraying. Aerobridge must be connected and/or passenger doors armed.
Where is the approach ban point for CAT I or better conditions?
Outer marker or equivalent point or this does not exist, 1000 ft AAL.
Which weather minima need to be fulfilled to commence an approach?
The approach may only be commenced if the reported visibility/RVR meets the relevant minima.
What should be done if no enroute points are available for time intervals exceeding 60 minutes?
A recording of an intermediate lat/long and Estimated Fuel On Board (EFOB) at destination should be made.
What is an TA intended to do?
TAs are intended to alert the pilot to the possibility of a Resolution Advisory (RA), to enhance situational awareness, and to assist in visual acquisition of conflicting traffic.
Where can delay reporting procedures be found?
OM-A 8.3
Can a circling approach be done during night time?
No.
When may a EGPWS warning be considered cautionary?
When a warning occurs during daylight VMC conditions, and positive visual
verification is made that no hazard exists
In regards to in-flight fuel management, when can a landing be said to be assured?
A landing is “assured” if, in the judgment of the Commander, it could be completed in the event of any forecast deterioration in the weather and plausible single failures of ground or airborne facilities. Forecasts should be used to assess the probability of landing success when more than two hours from the relevant airport. Within two hours, actual weather reports and trend information may be used.
What should be in the first line of an ACARS delay report message? To what SITA address should the message be sent?
The first line of the message requires the code “EKDR”. Should be addressed to SITA address “DXBOWEK”.
Once airborne, which minima needs to be considered for choosing an alternate?
The charted landing minima.
May an approach be flown in VNAV if the temperature is outside of the VNAV temperature limitation?
Yes, but only to the LNAV minimums.
When may visual circuit approaches be used?
Visual Circuit Approach shall only be used for Base Training Flights and expeditious returns following take-off.

Who should the crew contact within the company in the event of an operational contingency? When should it be done?
In the event of an operational contingency, the crew shall contact Network Control by the most expedient means available.
What are the actions in case of a pilot incapacitation?
a. Assure a safe condition of flight.
b. Take over the controls immediately.
c. Ensure that autopilot is engaged.
d. Declare an emergency.
e. Summon a cabin crew member immediately for assistance.
f. Remove the incapacitated pilot from the controls if practical.
g. Evaluate all operational aspects of the flight.
h. Determine the suitability of en-route airfields for an emergency landing.
When does the Stable Approach Criteria need to be met for CAT II and CAT III approaches?
1500 ft AAL.
Can augmenting crew members do the takeoff performance calculations?
No.
What is Emirates policy in regards to foam carpets?
It is Company policy not to request a foam carpet for an emergency landing with a defective landing gear. There is little evidence that this practice has any advantage for large commercial aircraft. If, however, the service is available and is offered without delay by ATC the Commander may elect to use it.
When can a turn be initiated below 500 feet?
When specifically required by the SID, by obstacles or NAP.
If windshear is reported or expected, which precautions should be considered?
a. Delayed take-off or landing.
b. Selection of the most favourable runway considering length, obstacles and climb-out direction.
c. Use of maximum thrust for take-off.
What are the rules for instrument approaches in IMC in regards to ceiling and vertical visibility?
An instrument approach in IMC may be commenced or continued down to the applicable approach minima irrespective of the reported ceiling/ vertical visibility.
Which commands will the cabin crew use in the event of an evacuation?
Open seat belt, leave everything, this way.
What are the rate of descent limitations?
5000 fpm to 5000 ft, 3000 fpm to 3000 ft, 2000 fpm to 1000 ft, 1000 fpm to landing.
During FANS operations does ATC instructions issued over VHF or HF supersede digital communication?
Yes.
When shall the purser be informed prior to top of descent?
The Purser shall be informed via interphone or personally, when twenty minutes remain to Top of Descent.
When should the Stable Approach Criteria be met?
At 1,000 ft AAL: if the criteria in Section 8.3.0.8.5.1 Stable Approach Criteria are not met then a go-around shall be flown, unless:
a. The aircraft speed does not meet the criterion but can reasonably be expected to be achieved by 500 ft AAL and the power set is appropriate to achieve this; or
b. The aircraft is in the planned landing configuration and all landing actions have been completed but the landing checklist has not yet been completed.
What is the policy on subsequent approaches following a missed approach?
If a second approach is unsuccessful, the aircraft should divert to the alternate airport, or hold until the weather conditions improve sufficiently for a third approach, and the Commander deems that there is a high likelihood of a successful landing from that approach. If a third approach is unsuccessful, the aircraft shall divert to the alternate airfield.
What WX needs to be considered in regards to a NPA, CAT I or GNSS approach?
Only the visibility or touchdown RVR.
If the fuel check trend is negative, what should be done?
Aircraft fuel consumption should be further investigated. If a fuel leak can be categorically excluded, appropriate corrective actions as follows should be considered.
a. Decrease aircraft speed (down to Max Range Speed/Cost Index minimum).
b. Obtain a more direct route.
c. Fly closer to the optimum FL (taking the wind into account).
d. Select a closer alternate airport.
