LOFT/general IR

Question 1

Where will we find planning minima for IFR flights?

Answer 1

EU OPS CAT.OP.MPA.185

Question 2

where will we find aerodrome operating minima?

Answer 2

EU OPS CAT.OP.MPA.110

Question 3

where will we find regulations regarding selection of aerodromes?

Answer 3

EU OPS CAT.OP.MPA.180

Question 4

when is a takeoff alternate required?

Answer 4

when it is not possible to return to the departure aerodrome due to weather or performance reasons. therefore minima will depend on the available approach

Question 5

what is required of an take-off alternate?

Answer 5

must be within 1 hours flight time at 1 engine cruise speed. if there is no speed for this in the AFM, use the speed with max engines at MCP

Question 6

What is the required planning minima for a takeoff alternate?

Answer 6

forecast for 1 hour either side of arrival must be above applicable minima

Question 7

when is a destination alternate not required?

Answer 7

when BOTH the flight duration is less than 6 hours and the forecast is for 2000ft or circling plus 500ft whichever is higher and 5km vis

Question 8

when are 2 destination alternates required?

Answer 8

when no weather info is available for the destination or weather reports 1 hour either side of ETA suggest weather will be below applicable minima

Question 9

what planning minima must we use if we want to do a CAT 2 or 3 ILS?

Answer 9

CAT 1 ILS minima

Question 10

what planning minima must we use if we want to do a CAT 1 ILS?

Answer 10

non-precision (RVR and ceiling)

Question 11

what planning minima do we use for a non-precision approach?

Answer 11

MDA/H +200ft/RVR+1000M

Question 12

what perf requirements must be achieved at the planning stage with regard to landing?

Answer 12

the aircraft can land on the most favourable runway in still air, and the most likely runway in the forecast conditions.

Question 13

what does alternate fuel consist of?

Answer 13

fuel to reach the alternate after a missed approach and then perform an approach to land

Question 14

what is reduced single pilot minima with the autopilot?

Answer 14

550m 250ft

Question 15

if we are in controlled airspace and require an emergency descent, what is our course of action?

Answer 15

• initiate a turn away from assigned route or track before descent
• advise ATC ASAP
• Squawk 7700
• turn on all lights
• watch for traffic visually and with TAS
• coordiante with ATC
• don’t descend below MSA

Question 16

where is RVSM applied in the European airspace concept?

Answer 16

FL290-FL410

Question 17

what must we do to the cloud minima if flying an autopilot coupled approach?

Answer 17

increase by 1.25 (so increase from 200ft to 250ft in DA42) but the autopilot may remain engaged until 200ft to keep the approach stable

Question 18

when could the DA/MDA be adjusted?

Answer 18

• pressure error correction
• engine out allowance if ACA/H is above published minima
• cold temperatures which could cause instruments to overread