GOM Dispatch

Question 1

What Minimum information is required on a release?

Answer 1

1. AC Identification Number
2. Flight or Trip Number
3. Departure, Intermediate, Destination, Alternate and Mid-Point Alternate airports
4. Type of Operation (IFR/VFR)
5. Minimum Fuel Supply
6. MEL/CDL Items

Question 2

How long is a Disptach Release Valid?

Can it be extended?

Answer 2

2 hours from the time of departure

2 hours

Question 3

Explain the procedure for making a correction or change to a Dispatch Release

Question 4

How much fuel must be carried for a FAR 121 flight?

Question 5

When must a TakeOff Alternate be filed?

Answer 5

Wx conditions at the airport of takeoff are below the landing minimums for that airport, as determined by the Ops Specs.

Question 6

When a takeoff alternate is required, explain what conditions must be met in order for it to be a legal alternate

Answer 6

Not more that 1 hour away at:

1. Normal Cruise in still air
2. One Engine Inoperative
3. Wx at T/O Alt must be standard at the time of arrival

Question 7

When must a Destination Alternate be filed?

Answer 7

1, 2, 3 Rule

1. One hour before / after
2. Ceilings will be less than 2000’ AGL
3. Visiblity less than 3 SM

Must be able to land and come to a full stop within 60% of the effective runway length

Question 8

Explain the process of derving Wx Minimums

Answer 8

One Navaid: Add 400’ to ceilings and 1 SM to visiblity

Two Navaid: Add 200’ and 1/2 SM to visilbity

Must be a Straight in approach

Question 9

Explain the purpose of Exemption 3585

Answer 9

A flight may be dispatched to a Destination and/or Alternate when the TAF for either airport indicates, by the use of “Conditional Phrases” in the Remarks Section that the Wx could be below authorized Wx Mins at ETA.

Question 10

When must a 2nd Alternate be filed under 3585?

Answer 10

When the Wx conditions forecast for both the Destination and 1st Alternate are Marginal.

Mesa defines “Marginal” as adding 500’ + 1 SM to the LOWEST suitable Landing Mins.

Question 11

What is the lowest Wx allowable in the “Remarks” section of the Forecast for the Destination?

Answer 11

If either the Destination or the 1st Alternate TAF contains conditional phrases indicating Wx will be below authorized Wx minimums

For Destination Airport: Wx can be no less than 1/2 of the lowest Visiblity Mins

For 1st Alternate: Wx can be no less than 1/2 Wx for both Vis and Ceilings

For 2nd Alternate: Wx must be ator above Wx minimums

Question 12

What is the lowest Wx allowable in the “Remarks” section of the forecast for the 1st Alternate under 3585?

Answer 12

No less than 1/2 ofthe Wx mins for both Vis and Ceilings

Question 13

What must be added to the Dispatch Release for a flight operating in Exemption 3585?

Answer 13

“Dispatched under Exemption 3585 S Crew will monitor ACARS”

Question 14

Where will you find Mesa’s approved Alternate Airports?

Answer 14

Ops Specs

Question 15

When is a 2nd Alternate required under “Marginal” conditions?

Question 16

Does the Marginal Conditions rule apply to Wx conditions at ETA or +/- 1 hour of ETA?

Question 17

Does the Marginal Conditions Rule apply only to the Remarks Section of the Wx Forecast?

Question 18

When applying Marginal Conditions Rule to your Alternate, do you add 500’ and 1 SM to the Derived Minimums or to the Approach Minimums on the plate?