LVO

Question 1

Recency for LVTO and LVA is maintained by?

Answer 1

Participation in the recurrent training program. Competency is achieved when a rejected takeoff and a V1 engine failure is completed.
LVA - a go-around and an autoland from a CAT II or CAT III approach.

Question 2

If not current in LVTO what are the limitations?

Answer 2

Restricted to 550M RVR/RV.

Question 3

How does CASA define low visibility operations?

Answer 3

Landing with a minima less than CAT I or take-off in less than 550M RVR/RV.

Question 4

What is the definition of CAT I operations?

Answer 4

DA not lower than 200ft and RV not less than 800M or RVR not less than 550M.

Question 5

What is the definition of CAT II operations?

Answer 5

DH between 100 - 200ft and RVR not less than 300M for TD and 125M for MID. TDZ and MID zones required, however use END if MID not available.

Question 6

What is the definition of CAT IIIA operations?

Answer 6

DH lower than 100ft and RVR not less than 175M for TDZ and 125M for MID. TDZ and MID zones required, however use END if MID not available.

Question 7

What is the definition of CAT IIIB operations?

Answer 7

DH lower than 50ft or No DH and RVR less than 200M but not less than 75M. TDZ, MID and END all controlling.

Question 8

What is the definition of CAT IIIC operations?

Answer 8

No DH and no RVR limitations.

Question 9

Define Runway Visibility (RV)?

Answer 9

Visual range derived by the PIC or observer using runway lights or markings.

Question 10

Reports of RV apply to which minima on an approach chart?

Answer 10

Reports of RV permits the use of the chart VIS minima only.

Question 11

When does RV apply?

Answer 11

When the visibility is 350M or more. See Note 2 QRH Low Vis Take-off Checklist.

Question 12

Define Runway Visual Range (RVR)?

Answer 12

Is the visual range measured by instruments (transmissometers) over which the pilot on the centreline of a runway can expect to see runway markings or lights delineating the runway or identifying the centreline.

Question 13

What is Fail Operational?

Answer 13

An autoland system that can sustain an autopilot failure leaving the aircraft under the control of the operational autopilot(s) with no noticeable change of flight path.

Question 14

What is Fail Passive?

Answer 14

The failure of one autopilot channel which results n no significant immediate deviation from the previously established flight path.

Question 15

What must ATC advise before operating with a visibility less than 550M?

Answer 15

Low Vis Procedures and in force.

Question 16

Company take-off minima for all Network and Alternate Aerodromes are listed where?

Answer 16

Take-off Minimum Visibility/Autoland Approved Runways (FOD-391) in the AAM.

Question 17

Where can the take-off minima and zones required for a LVTO be found?

Answer 17

QRH - Low Vis Take-off Checklist.

Question 18

What is the minimum visibility at non-ATC aerodromes or outside tower hours?

Answer 18

550M RV by day or 800M RV by night as assessed by the pilot.

Question 19

If less than 550M RV/RVR but not less than350M RV/RVR what are the visibility and light markings required?

Answer 19

• HIRL (max 60M spacing)
• Runway centreline markings; or
• Runway centreline lights.

Question 20

If less than 350M RV/RVR what are the visibility and light markings required?

Answer 20

• HIRL (max 60M spacing)
• Runway centreline markings; AND
• Runway centreline lights (max 15M spacing).

Question 21

Explain the RVR format?

Answer 21

Format RDD/VVVVi or RDD/VVVVVVVVV. R and V are fixed, DD = runway, VVVV = RVR value and (i), upward (U), downward (D) or nil (N) tendency over the averaging period (preceding 10 mins). e.g. R36/0900U.
RDD/VVVVVVVVV is reported when the RVR has varied significantly during the averaging period. It gives the 1 minute mean minimum RVR followed by ‘V’ followed by the 1 minute mean maximum RVR. e.g. R16R/0500V1100.
When the RVR is greater than the max value, which can be assessed by the system, a ‘P’ will prefix the value. e.g. R32L/P1900. The opposite of this in the minimum case is R32L/M0100.

Question 22

What are the FO restrictions for LVO?

Answer 22

PM duties for LVTO down to 125M.

PF duties down to 550M only.

Question 23

When is a take-off alternate required and what restrictions are placed upon this alternate?

Answer 23

The takeoff alternate must be above CAT I minima, within 60 mins (410Nm) of the departure aerodrome, be a Network Aerodrome and be suitable from 30mins prior to ETA to 30mins after ETA.

Question 24

What are some of the preflight considerations for LVO?

Answer 24

• Crew Quals
• Aerodrome approved for LVTO.
• Wx.
• Fuel – additional for delays taxiing
• Review Notams
• Runway approach lighting
• Nav Aids
• RVR Equipment

Question 25

When is the Low Vis Checklist be completed?

Answer 25

The LVTO checklist (OPS Info QRH) should be completed as part of the departure briefing when the aerodrome visibility is below 800M and shall be completed for LVTO below 550M RV/RVR.

Question 26

What is the taxi speed during LVO?

Answer 26

Less then 10Kts.

Question 27

What is the primary responsibility of the PM when taxiing in LVO?

Answer 27

Aircraft’s position with reference to the airport chart. Rejected take-off? Where?

Question 28

Can a reduced thrust take-off be performed during LVO?

Answer 28

Yes but an assumed temperature method.

Question 29

Rolling starts are permitted during LVO?

True/False

Answer 29

False.

Question 30

Should the take-off be continued if the visibility suddenly reduces below 80KIAS?

Answer 30

No.

Steer left/right?

Question 31

When do the runway edge lights change to amber/yellow?

Answer 31

600M from the end of the runway.

Question 32

When do the centreline lights change to alternate red and white? (x2 interleaved cct)

Answer 32

900M from the end of the runway.

Question 33

When do the centreline lights change to all red?

Answer 33

300M from the end of the runway.

Question 34

What distance does the TDZ lighting extend on the runway?

Answer 34

900M and denotes the “landing mat”.

Question 35

Can a manual landing in CAT II conditions be carried out?

Answer 35

Yes - if the equipment fails after DA/DH, provided the aircraft is correctly aligned and visual cues are established.