Minima and Planning Questions Flashcards
Which condition and minima does the FUEL ERA need to have when you plan your flight with 3% contingency
condition: suitable
Minima: the same as for DEST ALTN
What are the DEST ALTN Minima for EAT?
CAT II/ CAT III —> CAT I RVR
CAT I —> NPA RVR/VIS, Ceiling shall be at or above MDH
NPA —> NPA RVR/VIS + 1000m, Ceiling shall be at or above MDH + 200ft
Circling —> Circling
What are the ETOPS ALTN Minima for EAT?
PA (CAT I) —> Authorized DH/DA plus an increment of +200ft: authorized visibility plus an increment of +800m
NPA or Circling Approach —> Authorized MDH/MDA plus an increment of +400ft; authorized visibility plus an increment of +1500m
CAT II/ CAT III Approach —> special approval required
Does an 60min ERA need to be suitable or adequate?
adequate
Do I have to consider wind gusts in my ETOPS ALTN planning if they are forecast?
Forecast winds plus any gusts should be within the operating limits, and within the maximum crosswind limitations taking into account rwy conditions plus any reduced visibility limits
Do conditional forecast elements need to be considered in my ETOPS ALTN planning?
No; except that a PROB40 or TEMPO condition below the lowest applicable operating minima should be taken into account
What are the FAA ETOPS and DEST ALTN WX Minima?
airport with at least 2 operational navigational facilities, each providing a straight-in approach procedure to different suitable rwys —> ceiling + 200ft to the higher MDA(H)/ DA(H) of the 2 approaches; visibility + 1/2 SM ( 800m) to the higher authorized minimum of the 2 approaches
airport with at least 1 operational navigational facility, providing a straight-in non-precision-approach procedure, or CAT I precision approach, or, when applicable a circling manoeuver from an IAP —> ceiling + 400ft to the higher MDA(H)/ DA(H) as applicable; visibility + 1 SM ( 1600m) to the landing minimum
What RFFS category do my ETOPS ALTN need to have? (at 30mins notice)
RFFS 4/B (principle and min acceptable)
What RFFS category does my DEPART/DEST station of my ETOPS flight need to have?
RFFS 6/B (principle) 5/B (min acceptable)
What RFFS category does my DEST ALTN/ TO ALTN/ ENROUTE ALTN of my ETOPS flight need to have?
RFFS 6/B (principle) 5/B (min acceptable)
What RFFS category do my DEPART/DEST/ALTN of my Non-revenue/ Training/ Maintenance ETOPS flight need to have?
RFFS 4/B (principle and min acceptable)
When you plan an ETOPS flight - where are turbulences to be expected?
- close to the tropopause
- with a temperature difference of 10°C at an area of 10° (geographically speaking)
When you plan a flight, do wind gusts for ENROUTE ALTN/ DEST ALTN or ETOPS ALTN need to be considered?
ENROUTE ALTN: no; may be disregarded
DEST ALTN: no; may be disregarded
ETOPS ALTN: yes; gusts exceeding crosswind limits should be fully applied
When you plan a flight, do wind gusts for TAKE OFF ALTN need to be considered?
TAKE OFF ALTN: no; gusts exceeding required limits may be disregarded
