General Flashcards
What defines separate runways?
Runways at the same aerodrome that are separate landing surfaces. These runways may overlay or cross in such a way that if one of the runways is blocked, it will not prevent the planned type of operations on the other runway. Each runway shall have a separate approach procedure based on a separate navigation aid.
What are the Critical phases of flight?
take-off run, the take-off flight path, the final approach, the landing, including the landing roll, and any other phases of flight at the discretion of the commander.
Under what unusual circumstances can a commander deviate from SOPs?
If he has urgent and compelling reasons to depart from them.
What is the difference between parts A, B and C in the aircraft manuals?
Part A includes general policy across all fleets.
Part B provides aircraft specific procedures.
Part C provides route and airfield information.
What is the general minima you get for CAT 1 approaches
DH not lower than 200’ RVR not less than 550
What is the minima you can operate down to with CAT 2
DH below 200’ but not lower than 100’
RVR not less than 300m
What kind of minima do you get in on with a CAT 3a approach?
DH lower than 100’
RVR not less than 200m
What kind of minima can you use for a CAT3b approach?
DH lower than 100’ or no DH
RVR lower than 200m but not below 75m
When is an aerodrome considered to be contaminated?
More than 25% of the required surface is covered by:
more than 3mm of water, slush, or loose snow. The limit is 15mm
Any dry snow compressed into a solid mass. Limit is 60mm
Any ice.
Typically what kind of minima can you use on a non precision approach?
Minimum descent height or DH of not less than 250’ and an RVR of not less than 750m
In terms of passenger classification what are the age divisions for adult child and infant?
Adult= over 12 Child = 2-12 Infant = under 2
Where does the authority of a BA commander come from?
The law of the United Kingdom and his position within BA.
What are the responsibilities of the Captain?
And how does he demonstrate taking responsibility for an aircraft?
The safety & security of the aircraft.
The expeditious and cost effective operation of the flight.
The welfare of the passengers and crew.
Signing the tech log confers his responsibility for the aircraft.
In managing situations the captain must also consider the further consequences of decisions. Expand?
Particularly relevant down route where BA support is from all the relevant departments.
Assessing the impact on safety of personnels reactions to significant events.
In all cases must lead a debrief of the event at the earliest opportunity after the aircraft has been shut down and secured.
What must a captain do if he sees an issue / concern about performance or behaviour of any member of his crew?
In all instances try and resolve with the crew member there and then. If considers further training / management intervention is required discuss concerns with the crew member before submitting a report to fleet management.