General Knowledge Flashcards
What is the main concept of the Southwest Airlines Operational Philosophy?
Southwest Airlines prospers when we are safe, low cost, reliable, and hospitable.
What guidance does the Southwest Airlines Operational Philosophy provide when operations do not go according to plan?
When the operation does not go as planned, we will always be safe and hospitable while balancing low cost and reliability.
Describe how the Flight Ops/Dispatch Operational Priorities align with the SWA Operational Philosophy?
The most important Flight Operations/Dispatch decision-making priority is Safety. No Priority at SWA takes precedence over the well-being of our People, Customers, and equipment.
Why are operational priorities and standardization important?
Operational standardization creates predictable performance that allows Pilots to quickly recognize deviation from normal performance and apply appropriate corrective action.
When might a deviation from company policies be acceptable?
- Compliance with Company policies is required unless safety necessitates another course of action.
- In an emergency situation that requires immediate decision and action, the Captain may take any action necessary under the circumstances. In such a case, the Captain may deviate from Southwest Airlines’ operations procedures.
Who is responsible for standardization on the Flight Deck?
Captains are expected to demonstrate disciplined use of standard procedures and ensure First Officers understand and use standard procedures. First Officers are expected to remain vigilant and alert to ensure that the Captain has not overlooked anything of importance. Both Flight Deck Crew Members should consistently support each other in every phase of flight.
What is the definition of Clean Aircraft Concept?
No person may take off in an aircraft when frost, ice, or snow is adhering to the wings, (to include winglets) control surfaces, engine inlets, or other critical surfaces of the aircraft. There are three exceptions.
What are some of the exceptions to the Clean Aircraft Concept?
- Thin hoarfrost on the upper surface of the fuselage provided all vents and ports are clear.
- CSFF up to 1/8” on lower wing surfaces.
- CSFF on the upper wing surface in accordance with the Deice/Anti Ice Procedures Card.
After referencing the Deice Information Page (DIP) for a station, it is determined deicing/ anti-icing is preferred with engines off. With engines off and APU on, when can the bleed air sources be configured for takeoff?
- APU Bleed -one minute after deice complete
* Engine Bleed Switches -one minute after rollback
What are the only conditions in which Pilots are authorized to perform a Pilot Precipitation Assessment?
- When the current weather report is reporting precipitationwhich is not being observed from the Flight Deck
- Adequate lighting and visual cues are available to perform an accurate assessment
What must the Crew accomplish, when conducting a Pilot Precipitation Assessment, departure is imminent, no precipitation is present and a new weather observation is not issued confirming no precipitation?
- Send a message to Dispatch through ACARS (or via radio) stating “No Precipitation.”
- Confirm the aircraft is free of precipitation by performing a Flight Deck Check.
Describe the One-Step method.
- Type I Fluid is applied section by section on the entire aircraft for deicing and anti-icing protection
- Provides a limited HOT
- Used when type IV is not required
Describe the Two-Step method.
- This method consists of deicing the entire aircraft with Type I Fluid
- Type IV Fluid is then applied on the horizontal surfaces only (wings & horizontal stabilizer) for enhanced anti-ice protection
- Provides maximum HOTThe application of Type IV fluid is not required on the vertical stabilizer, winglets, and scimitars during a Two-Step method.
What resources are available to determine engine run-up requirements in icing conditions during taxi and before takeoff?
Engine Run-up in Icing Conditions During Taxi and Takeoff TableNote: The path to locate the table is: SIP > DEICE > DIP > HOT/Allowance Times hyperlink > Winter Operations Reference Page
