GLA indoc Flashcards
What personal documents must you be concerned about?
- ) medical, must be renewed by the 27th on the month it expires, given to the chief pilot by fax, mail, email, in person (no comat)
- ) address change within 72 hours of new domicile reporting,
- ) marital status
What are the personal items that need to be on board?
- ) headset with boom mic
- ) flashlight with 2 D cell batteries
- ) clipboard (with pax briefings on it)
What is GLA certificate number?
GLBA031A
What do you need in the trip envelope?
Bag sheets All WX packets Load manifest De-ice slips Notice of armed individuals Dispatch release Jumpseat requests
What is the 3-point brief?
“How” - how can I help you without hurting you
“When” - when do you need to move to the emergency exit, I will let you know when…
“Where” - where the emergency exit is located
Who can sit in the emergency exit row?
Be at least 15 years of age or older
Be willing an able to help assist in case of an emergency
Be able to speak and read English
Be able to receive and give commands
Will the FOM take precedence over the FARs?
Yes, if it is more restrictive. Fars will take precedence over FOM if there’s a discrepancy
Who do you need for a 121 operation?
- ) director of operations
- ) director of safety
- ) director of maintenance
- ) chief inspector
- ) chief pilot
What is GLA’s top priority?
Safety!
How long for FOM revisions? And how can you prove it?
Must send the revision acknowledgement form within 14 days
To documents administration
Mail, fax, drop box, or comat
How long for Jepp revisions and how can you prove it?
Jepp revisions 7 days, will be sent to the captain
No acknowledgement form needed
What information is needed to be on the aircraft before flight?
Airworthiness certificate Registration certificate Radio license (GLA does not have this but a fleet certificate) Operation limitations (FSM) Weight and balance (supplemental binder) QRH FSM APG (airport analysis manual) No Carry On Baggage Manual Ground/de-ice manual CG calculator Jepp charts Normal checklists VFR sectional/WAC charts Aircraft Logs Supplemental Binder (3 STC's, aircraft specific W&B, Required Equipment List) FSM
When do you need a full instrument approach briefing?
Called by PF no late than 20 miles prior to landing
When the weather is calling for
Les than 3,000 foot ceilings, less than 5 miles visibility and flights operating at night
Full instrument approach briefing is required
What are the 3 different types of checklists?
Non response (n/r) Verbal response (v/r) Command response (c/r) - PNF calls and PF responds
What are the categories of checklists?
Emergency memory items Emergency items Normal checklists Abnormal checklists Landing checklists
When do we NOT need to communicate with the company?
Within 10 miles of an uncontrolled field Atc requirements Getting ATIS Safety of flight Over 100 miles from a station (monitor Arinc) Frequency Congestion
What are the no carry on baggage allowance?
Seat for child
Overcoat
Umbrella
Reading material
Food
Assist device
Assist animal
How long do you have to file an information report?
Completed within 24 hours of an incident
When would you file an incident report?
Safety
Aircraft damage
Fueling issues
Exceptional employee effort
Flight delay in excess of 30 min (not caused by previous delay)
Injury
Return to gate
Missed trip
Diversion
Duty time problem
Deny boarding due to operational concerns
Passenger dispute
Others: near miss, aborted takeoff, damage to GLA equipment
What are the SIC duties and responsibilities?
Manipulate controls IFR and commercial recency Comply with FARS Exceptional employee effort Navigational Performance (monitor) Current knowledge Operate the aircraft safely Weight and balance Supervise ground operations
Preflight/post flight
Efficient operation
Address change (72 hours)
Can handicapped individuals be seated in a exit row?
NO!
What can GLA not transport?
Medical oxygen bottles
Everything that is HAZMAT we cannot take besides exemptions
What are five hazmat exceptions?
- ) aviation fuel and oil provided it is in the tanks of the aircraft
- ) spare tire, if it is not over inflated
- ) hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas, one per passenger, safety cover over the heating element, refills NOT allowed period!
- ) a mercurial barometer can be brought by a government official a long as it was notified to the PIC
- ) portable electronic devices a spare cell batteries as long as they are protected individually
How old are unaccompanied minors?
5-11 years old,
8 days - 5 years old must be accompanied by someone 14 years old or older
What age is considered adults?
12 years and older are considered adults
What is special handling?
Special handling is the “positive exchange of a person”
What is critical phase of flight?
Below 10,000 feet MSL (except cruise) All ground operations (unless working brake set and stopped) Takeoff and landing \+/- 1,000 feet of assigned altitude Upon completion of descent checklist
Give examples that would violate sterile cockpit?
PA announcements
Non-essential communication
Use of personal electronic devices
The flight deck compartment door may be operated except when…?
- ) Aircraft is in motion on the ground
- ) Below 10,000 feet (or until reaching cruise altitude)
- ) Cannot be closed before takeoff until a final cabin check is done passengers are seated and personal items stowed aisle is free
- ) If closing the door excludes company or FAA check airman from viewing the flight deck
What are the 3 classes of jumpseat?
- ) Must Fly ( DOD, FAA, NTSB)
- ) Priority (company business)
- ) Space Available (Can be displaced)
When do you need a new dispatch release?
Crew change Release is more than 2 hours old Aircraft change Plane is on the ground more than 1 hour at an intermediate stop Originating flight Re-routes/flag stop
What are the items on a dispatch release?
Flight number Airports (destination, dep. intermediate) Tail number Weather IFR/VFR Fuel Requirements Flight Plan MEL/CDL
Define aborted takeoff?
A takeoff will be considered aborted regardless of whether power was applied or not, if runway environment was entered (pass the hold short line)
What are the exceptions for returning to the gate?
- ) Initiated by ATC
- ) wildlife
- ) MEL procedure (maintenance) without exiting the aircraft, shutting down an engine
- ) PIC preorgative
Three parties are in agreement the flight can depart: Flight Crew, Dispatch, Maintenance Control
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Regarding dispatch ammendments, what information is needed for PEN and INK changes?
Zulu Time
Name of dispatcher
PIC’s Initials
Name of the ground station if relayed
What are the items that cannot be PEN and INK changed on a dispatch release?
Crew Changes
Unscheduled landings
Tail number changes
What does SET stand for?
Single Engine Turn
How many people are required for a SET? And where are they positioned?
3 people,
someone by the terminal (gate agent)
Someone adjacent captains window
First Officer by the stairs, blocking the prop, keep from windmilling if needed
What are the seatbelt requirements for crew?
Each crewmember must remain at their stations (NEVER) get up unless bathroom breaks
Shall keep on shoulder harness and seatbelt securely fastened for takeoff and landing
When can crew and passengers use PED?
Flight Crew - Never (while in operation of duties, unless directly related to those duties)
Passengers - cannot be used below 10,000’
Are non-cass allowed to fly?
Yes, if they present Company ID FAA Certificate Medical Certificate PIC approval
Can you smoke?
No, smoking is not allowed on ANY Great Lakes flight
What kind of operations is Great Lakes Authorized to conduct?
Supplemental
Domestic
NOT flag
When does search and rescue begin for Great Lakes flights?
30 minutes, Dispatch will start to track the flight
1 hour, search and rescue will begin and official agencies will be notified
Who has final authority over crew, and passengers?
PIC pilot in command
Who will you contact to start and end a shift?
Dispatch
via telephone or message
If you make an intermediate stop for 2 1/2 hours, what needs to be done?
Must be re-dispatched
How can you get a dispatch release?
Telefax, fax, orally (over the phone)
How long are trip envelopes (dispatch releases) kept for?
3 calendar months and second copy will be kept at station for 30 days
how many people are allowed on the airstairs?
only 1 at a time, unless special needs
Explain SET….
# 2 engine running, passengers can be de-planed, and boarded flight crew and ground crew have to be in agreement it can be done safely agreement should be done in the in-range call... if safety is ever compromised flight crew will terminate SET, ground crew will signal for eng. # 2 shutdown if they feel unsafe Passenger briefing shall be given, explaining about SET and do not run after loose articles 3 crew needed, SIC at the bottom of the air stairs (holding prop, helping passengers) ground agent adjacent to Captain window, gate agent by the terminal Passengers shall be directed directly to the terminal
What things should be taken into consideration before conducting a SET?
Small Children, several children with a guardian/parent Special Needs travelers Wind, especially gusty wind Availability of ground Crew Outside air Temperature Hot starts and battery wear and tear
What is the weight of the flight crews overnight luggage?
30 lbs.
Explain the luggage weights regarding to baggage/cargo?
gate checked - 20 lbs gate checked - heavy 30 lbs normal checked - 30 lbs normal checked - heavy 60 lbs Freight - over 100 lbs (actual weight)
CRS - Child Restraint System (Nothing)
Comat - actual weight
AOG - actual weight
AO
When is it required for a high mins sic takeoff?
Special airports Visibility less than or equal to 3/4 sm RVR less than or equal to 4,000 ft Windshear reported in vicinity of airport X-wind exceeds 15 knots Braking action reported less than good Runway contaminated PIC prerogative
What do you do if you lose a medical?
Notify the director of operations, you will get a written letter to fly