Holding & Alternates

Question 1

When do we need to plan for a Alternate or Holding fuel?

ATC AU-304 (3.3)

Answer 1

Alternates Could Very Well Prove Life Savers

AIDS
2 in the air & 1 on the ground
OR
1 of each in the air & 2 on the ground

CLOUDS
Instrument Approach - Alternate
minima on the
approach chart

No approach - LSALT for the
last route
segment + 500
feet with a 8km
Vis

VISIBILITY
Instrument approach - Minima on the
approach chart

No approach - LSALT + 500 ft
and 8km Vis

WIND
Not greater than the aircraft crosswind component for all runways

PROBABILITY - Any probability
reducing below the
stated minima

PROVISIONAL - Forecast endorsed as
provisional

LIGHTING P E P E S P A L S

1 Portable
2 Electric + Portable
3 Electric + Standby
4 PAL + Standby

Responsible person required for all scenarios or
otherwise an alternate

STORMS

When thunderstorms are forecast for your arrival you must provide for a alternate
OR
Inter or Tempo holding fuel