FRMS/FTL

Question 1

When does positioning count as a sector?

Answer 1

After reporting but before operating = not a sector

After reporting and operating = a sector

Question 2

By how much can you increase FDP using a split duty?

Answer 2

< 3 hours rest - no extensions

3 - 10 hours rest - extension of 1/2 the rest period

Question 3

When does a commander have to fill in a commander’s discretion report?

Answer 3

1. When FDP is increased, max 2 hours
2. When rest is reduced (min 12 hours at home, 10 hours non home)
3. Exceeds cumulative limits

Question 4

What is the max extension to FDP for discretion?

Answer 4

2 hours

Question 5

What is the minimum you can reduce rest to

1. At home base
2. Away from home base

Answer 5

1. At home 12 hours

2. Away from home 10 hours

Question 6

When does FDP count on a standby other than airport standby?

Answer 6

ADTY - report time to end of duty

Other standbys that finish < 6 hours = max FDP starts from report

Other standbys finish > 6 hours = FDP counts from operating but max FDP is reduced by time on standby exceeding 6 hours.

Question 7

What are the max duty hours limits?

Answer 7

60 hours in 7 consecutive days

110 hours in 14 consecutive days

190 hours in 28 consecutive days

Question 8

What are the max flying hours limits?

Answer 8

100 hours in 28 consecutive days

900 hours in a calendar year