Knowledge Flashcards
WANT Brief
Weather
Area/Airport/Arrival
NOTAM
Threats
NTSBO Breif
Nature
Time for prep
Signal for evacuation
Brace
Other pertinent information
ICE Brief
Intro
Communication
Entry Protocol
What is Exemption 17347
- Provides some relief from the conditional language deteriorating weather restrictions for dispatch.
- Considered weather – main body TAF and conditional remarks.
Always add a second alternate when using 17347.
can’t be used for drift down, t/o alt, outside usa, charter, high mins captain, second alternate.
What is Exemption 17203
Baby captain mins. <100hr PIC on type.
FAR requirement is to add 100’ to the MDA/DA/DH and 1/2SM to the Vis.
Does not apply to alternates but the alternate cannot be less than 300’ and 1SM. So published alternate mins or 300’/1SM which ever is higher.
When conducting CAT 1 ILS, the PIC is exempt from high min requirements.
The PIC that has not served 100hr as PIC in the type of airplane the PIC is operating is authorised to use the LOWEST applicable CAT 1 IAP minimum when the following conditions are met:
Autopilot is used and remains on until DA or Missed approach,
CATI initiation is prohibited when the wx conditions are below 4000 RVR (3/4SM) AND the XW exceeds 15knots with a braking action report of less than good or RWY CC of less than 5.
What is opspec C055
Derived alternate mins. Single approach method, add 400’ and 1SM to the DA,DH,MDA or 1600m. for Dual method, add 200’ & 1/2Sm to the most restrictive ceiling and visibility combination. Each approach must be off a separate navaid.
Does not apply to CAT II.
What is opspec C078
Lower than standard takeoff min.
What defines marginal weather?
When the weather conditions or forecast at the ETA are EQUAL to the lowest authorised mins for the destination and alternate.
Vis at the destination is AT MINS
Vis at the alternate is AT MINS
Ceiling at the alternate is AT MINS
If vis or ceiling are > mins, the conditions are not marginal. When conditions are marginal, an alternate IS required.
basic FAR fuel req
fuel for dep to dest and then to most distant alternate + addition 45min at normal crz consumption. SW may add an extra 15min contingency fuel.
Flight Release information
DIMMWIT
dep/arrival/intermediate airport
ID number of aircraft
MEL/CDL
MINTO
WX
IFR/VFR
TRIP number(SW number)
What is C052? Reduced landing min opspec.
C052 reduced landing mins.
The cert holder is authorised to use 1800 RVR (CAT 1 ONLY) without TDZ lights and/or RCL provided that the FD, AP and/or HUD are used to the DA/DH.
1800 RVR must be prescribed on the IAP.
How many times can your FDP be extended?
A flight duty period extension of more than 30minutes may only occur once prior to receiving at least 30 consecutive hours free from all duty within the past 168 consecutive hrs.
A FDP extension may not be applied when the FDP cumulative limits will be exceeded.
FDP can be extended an unlimited amount below 30 minutes.
What is C060?
CAT II ops (refer to the table)
LAHSO requirements?
- WX no less than 1000’ & 1SM with PAPI/VASI or 1500’/5SM without,
- RWY DRY
- NO WS reported in the last 20 minutes,
- Tailwind less than 3 knots on LAHSO runway,
- Stabilised by 1000’ AGL,
- Touchdown must be done within the first 1/3 or 3000’ of the runway (touchdown zone).
- LAHSO lights needed for night LAHSO ops,
- NO MEL items affecting braking,
-Cannot accept clearance below 1000’,
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Critical Phase of flight?
Taxi, takeoff
Flight below 10,000’ Unless at cruise,
on descent, below 18,000’
Sterile cockpit.
RVSM?
FL290-FL410
Reduced separation from 2000’ to 1000’ between RVSM approved aircraft.
Rate of climb limited to 1000FPM with 2000’ and 5NM of other aircraft.
Altimeter tolerances
The difference between the known field height and the height on the altimeters with the local pressure setting set should be within 75’
SIC less than 100hr limitations? The PIC, unless a qualified check airman, must make all Takeoffs and landings in the following conditions
FAA special PIC qual airport or SW special qual airport,
Prevailing vis at or below 3/4SM,
RVR at or below 4000m,
Water, snow, slush etc that will adversely affect braking performance,
Braking action less than good or RCC 5 or less,
XW >15knots
WS is reported
When the PIC deems it not appropriate for the SIC to conduct the TO or landings.
Max XW for SIC?
20knots at 90 degrees.
Pilot operating experience/operating limitations
When the PIC has not served 100hr as PIC in the type they are operating, the MDA/DA and vis in the SkyWest opspec for regular, alternate and refuelling airpots are increased by 100hr and 1/2SM.
The 100hr PIC experience required above may be reduced (not exceeding 50%) by substituting 1 landing in ops under part 121 for 1 hour of flight time in another part 121 type aircraft.
CAT II mins aren’t authorised,
Alternate mins are derived as per opspec, however when conducting an approach to an alternate, the charted MDA/DA/HA and vis are used as long as they are no less than 300’ and 1SM (or charted which ever is higher)
When conducting CAT 1 ILS, the PIC is exempt from high min requirements.
The PIC that has not served 100hr as PIC in the type of airplane the PIC is operating is authorised to use the LOWEST applicable CAT 1 IAP minimum when the following conditions are met:
Autopilot is used and remains on until DA or Missed approach,
CATI initiation is prohibited when the wx conditions are below 4000 RVR (3/4SM) AND the XW exceeds 15knots with a braking action report of less than good or RWY CC of less than 5.
When is an alternate required?
Within an hour before to an hour after the arrival ETA the weather will be less than 2000’ ceiling and less than 3SM vis.
Alaskan airport that do not have more than 1 separate suitable runway,
Destination has no IAP available,
Freezing precipitation in the forecast,
TS or TSRA at the ETA regardless of the intensity,
RCC less than 3,
max XW greater than AC capability
How often do you need to sync your manuals?
Within the preceding 4 days.
What is an IOR?
Irregular operations report. Fill out for any diversion for anything except weather. Must be completed within 24hours.
C075 Circle to land
The 121 operator is authorised to conduct circle to land without training provided the ceiling is at least 1000ft and the vis is at least 3sm or the reported weather is at least equal to the charted circling minimus for the approach whichever is higher.
(not below 1000’ and 3SM)
FDP Limits
60hr in 168hr
190hr in 672hr (28 days)
Flight time limits
100hr in 672hr
1000hr in 365 calendar days
Rest requirements?
Require 10 hours rest period with 8 hours of sleep opportunity.
30hr rest in the previous 168hr
Reserve availability period (RAP) max?
14 hrs
Short Call reserve
RAP + table b
Duty + b + 4hr
RAP + 16hr
Take the most restrictive of the three.
When do we need a takeoff alternate?
When the conditions are the departure aerodrome are below minimums of landing in case of a return.
TO alternate must be within 1hr flight time assuming OEI in still air for an aircraft with 2 engines.
Minimum altitude?
1000ft above all obstacles within 4 miles for non-mountainous terrain
2000ft above all obstacles within 4 miles of mountainous terrain.
What us required to cancel IFR?
Within Class B,C or D airspace.
Within 10 miles of class E airspace
Maintain contact with ATC
Maintain basic cloud clearance VFR mins
Uncontrolled airports
flight is within 10miles of the destination
Visual reference with the landing surface is maintained
monitor CTAF
Departing VFR?
Maintain basic VFR (1000ft ceiling and 3SM vis)
IFR clearance within 50NM from airport.
C077 Visual approach?
Visual approach or charter approach procedure can be accepted
Within class B,C,D, within 35miles of destination within class E
under control of ATC
maintains basic VFR cloud clearances
must have the airport or preceding aircraft in sight
FAA inspector ID?
Form 110A
Minimum Fuel?
Not able to accept any undue delays
Emergency Fuel?
Land with less than 30 minutes of fuel
Split Duty
Rest opportunity between 2200-0500
Atleast 3 hours
Rest opportunity is scheduled prior to the beginning of the FDP
Must not be less than what was scheduled
not provided until the first segment of the FDP has been completed
The combined time of the FDP and rest does not exceed 14hr.
WOCL flights?
No more than 3. (0200-0559)
At least 2 hours
Rest is provided between 2200-0500
rest opportunity is scheduled before the beginning of the FDP
Rest opportunity is no less than what is scheduled
Not provided until the end of the first segment of the FDP
Deadheading before a flight segment…..
DOES count towards the FDP
Deadheading after a the last flight segment of the day…
DOESNT count towards FDP
Diversions do not…….
add additional flight segments for table b
Who can carry weapons on board SkyWest aircraft?
LEO
Fed Air Marshals
Fed Flight deck officers (inside FD only)
What must be done enroute if the exemption 17347 is used?
Monitor METARS and TAFs
Fuel requirements outside of the USA?
Destination then 10%, then most dist alternate +30 min at holding speed.
If no alternate listed, destination +2hr
Fuel requirements outside of the USA?
Destination then 10%, then most dist alternate +30 min at holding speed.
If no alternate listed, destination +2hr
When is a new release needed vs an amended release
A new release is needed when
There is a captain change,
Aircraft change
Return to field after TO
Unshed stop
USA time zones?
Pacific, mountain, central and eastern.
10am,11am,12pm,1pm
Determining the aircraft is airworthy?
Verify the aircraft is in service (IS) eAML
Review DMIs for complience
Ensure all MEL & CDL are documented on the release
Review maintenance log.
Can we do contact approaches?
SkyWest does not conduct contact approaches.
When do we need a special flight permit?
When the aircraft no longer meets airworthiness standards to carry revenue customers but it still airworthy to be flown to another base for maintenance.`
When do SMGCS plans come into effect at airports?
1200 RVR down to 600RVR
PRM/SOIA breakout procedure
Disconnect autopilot
follow ATC lateral instructions
follow TCAS vertical instructions
HAND FLY!
RVSM equippment? b046?
The vert holder shall not takeoff an airplane for flight within RVSM unless specific systems are operational;
Two independent altitude measurement systems
Altitude reporting transponder
One altitude alert system
One automatic altitude control system
Lost certificates? A063
Skywest may issue a 72hr temp proof of airman or med cert under A063.
Pilot must apply for a replacement to the FAA within 72hr. The written temp auth to exercise the priv must be carried in place of the lost cert and expires after 60 days.
NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL USE.
Who is responsible for the flight?
PIC and dispatcher
When is the dispatcher relieved of any responsibility regarding the flight?
At the termination of the flight
What is the maximum amount of time you can stay on the aircraft during a layover in Canada?
90 minutes. After this time, all crew and pax must clear customs.
Can a high mins captain use exemption 17347?
No
What is EDR?
Eddy dissipation rate. range 0-9
- Can you continue an approach if weather goes below minimums inside the FAF?
Yes
- What are the approved weather sources?
a. AWOS/ASOS/NWS/GOVT/WSI
After being cleared for an approach to an airport, no aircraft may descend below the MEA when on an airway, or the last assigned altitude if on vectors……
Until firmly established on an approach segment as depicted on the approach charts which indicates a lower authorised altitude.
The PIC SHALL NOT operate an aircraft at any airport BELOW the minimum descent altitude (MDA) or derived MDA, or continue an approach below the authorised decision altitude/decision altitude unless:
The aircraft is CONTINUOUSLY IN A POSITION from which a descent to a landing on the intended runway can be made using normal rates of descent and manoeuvres
That descent rate will allow touchdown to occur within the touchdown zone
The flight visibility is not less than the prescribed in the IAP, and
At least one of the following visual references for the intended runway is distinctly visible and identifiable to the pilot
The approach lighting system ( the pilot may not descent below 100’ above the touchdown zone elev using the approach lights as reference, unless the red terminating Bars or the red side row bars are also distinctly visible and identifiable
The threshold
The threshold markings
The threshold lights
The runway end identifier lights
the Visual approach slope indicator
The touchdown zone or touchdown zone markings
The touchdown zone lights
The runway or runway markings
The runway lights
Minimum Cleared width for the rwy? ERJ?
80ft
What are the 2 types of inflight check groups?
1&2. Any qualified pilot and conduct group 1 check but only Checkairman can conduct group 2 checks (post eng change, control surface change etc)
SkyWest regulation regarding alcohol
No Alcohol consumed within 8 hours prior to reporting for duty.
Not under the influence of alcohol,
