KR Dispatch Release Flashcards
Point to the identification number?
Top of release
If the release doesn’t have the aid number, is it legal?
No need (DIMMWIT) D - Departure, destination, alternate airports I - Identification number of aircraft M - Minimum fuel supply M - MEL open and/or CDL items on DMI log W - Weather reports, forecasts or combo I - IFR or VFR flight T - Trip number
What is the flight number of this flight?
Top of the release
FLT - 5477
Point to the ADSB ID number?
Upper right corner of the release.
SKW5477
What is the ADSB ID number for?
A - automatic
D - dependent (requires GPS)
S - surveillance ( provides aircraft position, altitude, speed
B - broadcast ( to ATC ground station)
Do all alternates have to be listed on the flight release?
Yes
What is the alternate for the flight?
See AL1 or AL2 Tab on flight release
Show me where the type of operation is listed?
We only fly instrument flight plans See FPL-SKW5377-IS I - IFR flight plan S - Scheduled service
What is the minimum fuel supply for this flight?
MINTO line
Includes:
Enroute burn, most distant alternate, holding and reserve fuel
How is the minimum fuel determined?
Fuel from departure to destination airport, to most distant alternate, plus reserve and holding fuel
How much fuel is needed to fly to alternate?
See alternate fuel listed on release in fuel breakdown section
When is a takeoff alternate required? How is it determined?
If weather at departure airport is below the landing minimums (visibility only) for that airport
Alternate within 1 hr normal cruise in still air, with one engine inoperative
200- 250nm
700/900- 300nm
When is a alternate required.
1-2-3
1 hr before or after estimated time of arrival
Ceiling must be at least 2,000 ft AFE
Visibility must be at least than 3 sm
When is a second alternate required?
Anytime the conditional weather is below minimums
Exemption 17347 is used
How is reserve fuel calculated?
45 min fuel at 15,000 ft and 250 kts Planned reserve fuel 2 - 1700 7 - 2300 9 - 2350
What weather info is required for the flight?
Must have current weather report and forecast
What weather elements are allowed to be missing?
SKY - unless required by SID/DP or IAP
Temp- estimate found real time mesoscale analysis (RTMA)
Altimeter- only if IAP plate allows use of alternate
What is a METAR?
Aviation Routine weather report
Describes weather at a specific time
How often are METARs renewed
Every hour
If the flight is delayed up to the two hour limit, would a new destination METAR report be available? How often are the METARs updated?
Yes, a new report will be available, but it won’t be on the release
METARs are renewed every hour
If the flight is less than one hour, can the fight depart with a destination METAR that indicates weather below minimums?
No, can’t depart if weather is below minimums
PIC and dispatcher must delay flight until weather is reported at or above authorized minimums
Can you depart to an airport when a METAR is not available?
No
Latest METAR required
Read METAR from release?
Review
Is their a ceiling in the METAR?
Review
Is their a Ceiling in the METAR?
Review
What time was the METAR issued?
Review
When is the METAR valid?
Review
What is a TAF?
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 4x times daily
US, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, and pacific islands
How often are TAFs updated?
Updated every 6 hours
0600, 1200, 1800, 2400
If this flight is delayed up to the 2-hour limit, would a new destination TAF report be available?
It’s possible
Wouldn’t be on release unless new release is issued
Can you depart to an airport if there is not a current TAF?
No, must have current TAF
What TAF terms are used to establish main body? What kind of change would you expected to see with FM?
FM - From
Used when a rapid change, occurring in less than a hour. Prevailing conditions expected
What does TEMP mean in the TAF?
TEMP - Temporary
Last less than an hour
May be forecasted in a block greater than an hour when forecaster not sure when weather roll in
Will cover less than 1/2 period of TAF
Greater than 50% probability of occurrence
What does PROB mean in TAF?
PROB - Probability
Chance of TS, or other precipitation, wind, visibility, sky conditions is at least 30%
Read the TAF?
Review
Is weather in the TAF getting better or worse?
Review
Is their any conditional language in the TAF?
Review
What is the forecast visibility and ceiling at the destination/alternate?
Review