GOM Stuff (OAI only)

Question 1

FUEL REQUIREMENTS– Supplemental Operations within the 48 contiguous states

Answer 1

A. To fly to and land at the airport to which it is released plus;

B. Thereafter, to fly to and land at the most distant alternate airport specified in the flight release plus;

C. Fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption.

Question 2

Supplemental Operations outside the 48 contiguous states:

Answer 2

A. To fly to and land at the airport to which it is released plus;

B. Fly for a period of 10% of the total time to fly from the airport of departure to and land at, the airport to which it was released plus;

C. Thereafter, to fly to and land at the most distant alternate airport specified in the flight release, if an alternate is required plus;

D. Fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 1,500 feet above the alternate airport under standard temperature conditions.

Question 3

Flag Operations:

Answer 3

A. To fly to and land at the airport to which it is released plus;

B. Fly for a period of 10% of the total time to fly from the airport of departure to and land at, the airport to which it was released plus;

C. Thereafter, to fly to and land at the most distant alternate airport specified in the flight release, if an alternate is required plus;

D. Fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 1,500 feet above the alternate airport under standard temperature conditions

NOTE: For Flag operations not more than six hours, the alternate may be omitted if certain weather criteria are met. (see GOM 5.19)

Question 4

Domestic Operations:

Answer 4

A. To fly to the airport to which it is dispatched plus;

B. Fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption.

C. Thereafter, to fly to and land at the most distant alternate airport specified in the dispatch release.

NOTE: The alternate may be omitted for Domestic operations if certain weather criteria are met. (see GOM 6.19)

Question 5

TAKEOFF ALTERNATE- FAR 121.617

Answer 5

If weather conditions at the departure airport are below the landing minimums for that airport:

• Within one hour flying time with one engine inoperative and not greater than 370 NM for two-engine aircraft.

The selected alternate airport must be forecast or reported to be at alternate minimums at the time of arrival. The alternate airport required minimums can be found in Ops Specs C055.

NOTE: Omni’s policy is to file a takeoff alternate any time the reported departure airport weather is below CAT I minimums.

Question 6

HEADSET AND MICROPHONE USAGE (FAR 121.359)

Answer 6

During all critical phases of flight and below 18,000 feet, headsets and boom microphones will be used by all flight deck crewmembers.

Question 7

When a DME hold is not assigned, the inbound leg of the holding pattern shall be:

Answer 7

1) At or below 14,000 feet, 1 minute.

2) Above 14,000 feet, 1 and 1/2 minutes.

Question 8

Holding Airspeed U.S. Procedures

Answer 8

• MHA thru 6,000 feet: 200 Kts
• 6,001 feet thru 14,000 feet: 230 Kts (210 KIAS where published)
• Above 14,001 feet: 265 Kts

Question 9

Four levels of precipitation

Answer 9

“LIGHT”— Rainfall rate of .01- .10 inches per hour.

“MODERATE”— Rainfall rate of .175- .50 inches per hour.

“HEAVY”— Rainfall rate of .5- 2.0 inches per hour.

“EXTREME”— Rainfall rate of 2.0- 16+ inches per hour.

Question 10

When is a takeoff alternate needed?
GOM 3.15

Answer 10

If weather conditions at the departure airport are below the landing minimums for that airport

Question 11

How far can a takeoff alternate be?
GOM 3.15

Answer 11

Within one hour flying time with one engine inoperative and not greater than 370 NM for two-engine aircraft.

Question 12

What are the weather requirements for a takeoff alternate?
GOM 3.16

Answer 12

The forecast weather for that alternate airport at the estimated time of arrival shall meet the alternate weather requirements of the operations specifications for that airport.

Exception: Aircraft operated outside of the Continental United States and meeting the fuel requirements of no alternate listed, but having two hours of addition fuel FAR 121.645.

Question 13

What are the fuel requirements for an Ops Specs B043 flight?

Answer 13

1. To fly to and land at the airport to which it is dispatched or released.
2. After that, to fly for a period of 10 percent of that portion of the enroute time (between the departure airport and the airport to which it was released) where the aircraft’s position cannot be “reliably fixed” at least once each hour in accordance with paragraph B032 of the Operations Specifications.
3. After that, to fly to and land at the most distant alternate airport specified in the dispatch or flight release, as applicable, (if an alternate is required by 14 CFR Section 121.621/623, as appropriate).
4. After that, to fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption.

Question 14

When is Engine Anti-Ice selected to ON?

GOM 3.60

Question 15

Explain “Recency of Experience”

GOM 2.27

Answer 15

To remain qualified, each pilot must have made three takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days in his aircraft type.

Question 16

What are the 6 items the GOM list that you are required to notify scheduling?

GOM 2.44

Answer 16

1. Pregnancy;
2. Illness, surgery or use of medication(s);
3. Blood donation;
4. Deep underwater diving;
5. Fatigue;
6. or any other condition.

Question 17

Are all Airports in the Aircraft FMC Database adequate for an emergency diversion?

GOM 2.50

Answer 17

In the event of an emergency requiring a diversion to an airport not listed as the destination or alternate on the flight plan the PIC can select any airport in the airplane’s database. All airports in the database are adequate for emergency diversion.

Question 18

If you suspect a hard landing what should you do?

GOM 2.55

Answer 18

If the Pilot-in-Command determines that a hard landing inspection is needed, a Maintenance Logbook entry must be made. The Pilot-in-Command shall immediately notify the Director of Operations upon completion of flight and forward an Irregularity Report to him within 24 hours, if possible.

Question 19

Do you need to fill out an Irregularity report for an EGPWS?

GOM 2.56

Answer 19

Any EGPWS warning that was not briefed such as “Terrain-Terrain” where the approach chart warns of possible activation shall be reported on the crew Irregularity Report within 24 hours, if possible.

Question 20

How many Pets can be carried in the Passenger cabin?

GOM 2.79

Answer 20

Omni will accept up to twenty (20) in-cabin pets for transportation in the passenger cabin

Question 21

What is the minimum altitude for Fuel Jettison?

GOM 3.49

Answer 21

Minimum recommended altitude for fuel dumping is 6,000 feet AGL.

Question 22

If the aircraft is known to be stuck by lightning, what needs to be done?

GOM 3.57

Answer 22

Any known lightning strike shall be recorded in the aircraft log. A maintenance inspection and release must be obtained before further flight.

Question 23

What is RCC 6, 5, 4?

GOM 3.61

Answer 23

Runway Condition Code

6: Dry

5: Good - Braking deceleration is normal for the wheelbraking effort applied AND directional control is normal.
Frost, Wet (Includes damp and 1/8inch depth or less of water)
1/8inch (3mm) depth or less of: Slush, Dry Snow, Wet Snow

4: Good to Medium - Braking deceleration OR directional control is between Good and Medium.
15°C and Colder outside air temperature: Compacted Snow

Question 24

Is a Derated Assumed Takeoff allowed on a runway with RCC 5? How about RCC 4? GOM 3.78

Answer 24

Omni is approved to conduct reduced thrust takeoffs during both WET and DRY runways conditions using both ATM, DERATE, and/or any combination thereof as installed.

Takeoff on CONTAMINATED (snow, slush, ice, standing water etc.) runways requires the use of Maximum Takeoff Thrust or Fixed Derated Takeoff Thrust as installed. Only Omni B-777 aircraft have the capability for takeoff using Fixed Derated Takeoff Thrust.

Question 25

What are the required B-777 maintenance checks?

GOM 7.5.2

Answer 25

777 ETOPS PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK (77ET-1001)

777 WALK-AROUND CHECK

777 SERVICE CHECK (77SC-1002)

B-777 LINE CHECK (77LN-1001 )