LVO Flashcards
When does LVO come into force?
- -550m RVR Arrivals (600m if no 50m reporting avail)
- -400m RVR Departures
What is Alert Height?
RA - Fail Passive to Fail Operational
What is Fail Passive?
In the event of failure, no significant deviations from original flight path
What is Fail Operational?
In the event of Failure, below the Alert Height, the Approach, Flare and Landing can be continued safely by the remaining Automatic system.
What is the A300 Alert Height?
100’ RA
Minimum Visual Reference at the Minima for a CAT2 Approach?
- Approach Environment and Runway Threshold
Minimum Visual Reference at the Minima for a CAT3A Approach?
- 3 Centreline Lights
Minimum Visual Reference at the Minima for a CAT3B Approach with DH?
- 1 Centreline Light
France is the only Country where this occurs
Minimum Visual Reference at the Minima for a CAT3B Approach?
- No Visuals Required
Which RVR’s are controlling during a CAT2 Approach?
- TDZ and MID RVR are controlling.
Rollout RVR advisory
Which RVR’s are controlling during a CAT3A Approach?
- TDZ and MID RVR are controlling.
Rollout RVR advisory
Which RVR’s are controlling during a CAT3B Approach?
- TDZ , MID & RO RVR are controlling.
What Spacing are the Runway Edge Lights?
- 60 metres.
Calculation for takeoff RVR
What is the A300’s Minimum RVR for Takeoff?
- 150 m RVR
Precision Approach Lighting Systems Distance?
- 300m before the runway until 900m into the runway.
Centreline lights are white until 900m remaining.
900-300m remaining centreline lights alternate Red and White.
300m to end of runway remaining centreline lights are all Red.
