GOM Subjects Flashcards
Departure Alternate Requirements
2 engine aircraft-not more than 1 hour from departure airport at normal cruise speed in still air w/1 engine inop.
How many miles is 1 hour flight time in still air?
375nm
What time period do Alternate minima apply?
ETA estimated time of arrival
What are the ceiling/visibility requirements for Apt’s with 1 operational Nav facility providing a non precision/precision approach?
Ceiling/visibility of 400’/1sm or 1600m added to the approach minimums.
What are the ceiling/visibility requirements for Apt’s w/2 operational Nav facilities providing straight-in app. to different suitable runways?
Ceiling/visibility of 200’/1/2sm or 800m added to the higher minimums of the 2 approaches being used.
What does different suitable runways mean?
One piece of pavement with an approach to each end. Ex: rwy 9/27.
What are the minimums if no approach procedure is available?
Wx must allow descent from the MEA to landing under basic VFR at the ETA.
What is the normal flight planned destination arrival fuel for the 767/757?
767 - 12,000lbs
757 - 9,000lbs
What is the minimum arrival fuel for the 767/757?
7,000lbs
What are the Max holding speeds in the US?
MHA to 6,000’ - 200kts
6,001 to 14,000’ - 230kts
14,000’ - above - 265kts
What is the Max holding speed while climbing in a holding pattern?
310kts
How long are holding pattern legs?
At or below 14,000’ - 1 minute
above 14,000’ - 1 1/2 minutes
What are the minimums for a side-step procedure?
1,000’/3sm or published circling minimums, whichever is higher.
When should you begin the side-step procedure?
As soon as the runway environment is in sight.
What are the lowest visibility minimums for CAT 3 approaches?
RVR 600/600/600
