OKE (200) Flashcards
- When is a takeoff alternate required?
If weather conditions at departure airport are below landing minimums for that airport. (Including CA high mins) (GOM 5-72)
- What requirements and distance does the takeoff alternate need to comply with?
2 hours at normal cruising speed in still air with one engine inoperative (GOM 5-72)
- What phases of flight require use of headsets and boom microphones?
Anytime below 18000’ and all critical phases of flight (GOM 5-4)
- If an approach requires TACAN equipment, may that procedure be used if it is in the FMS database?
TACAN approaches may only be used if entire procedure can be loaded from FMS database, including MAP’s (GOM 5-122)
- What are the domestic and international holding speeds? When is the earliest you may slow to the appropriate maximum holding speed?
Domestic (FAA): (GOM 5-48)
- up to and including 6000’ - 200kts
- above 6000’ up to and including 14000’ - 230kts
- above 14000’ - 265kts
International (ICAO): (GOM 5-48)
- up to and including 14000’ - 230kts
- above 14000’ up to and including 20000’ - 240kts
- above 20000’ up to and including 34000’ - 265kts
- above 34000’ - Mach 0.83
You may slow 3 minutes prior to entering hold
Jeppesen airway manuals have individual country requirements
- Where are the touchdown zone lights located on the runway and how far do they extend?
Begin 100’ from the threshold and extend in 100’ intervals to 3000’ (FAR 2-1-5B)
- Above what altitude must one pilot don and use oxygen when the other pilot is absent from his duty station?
Above FL410 (GOM 5-9)
- When must one pilot be on oxygen at all times? Should Normal or 100% oxygen be used?
- Above FL410
- Normal (GOM 5-9)
- What is the maximum distance from the airport you may accept a visual approach?
35 miles (GOM 5-126)
- What is the maximum speed when conducting a procedure turn course reversal maneuver in the US?
200kts (AIM 5-4-9)
- What is the only scenario that allows you to begin an approach (prior to the final approach fix) when reported visibility is below published minimums (excluding PIC emergency authority)?
Both ILS and PAR available and used
- On a CAT III approach, to continue below AH (Alert Height) what conditions must be met?
No throttle faults and “LAND 3” must be displayed (GOM 5-139)
- Are you authorized to conduct circling approaches or circling maneuvers? If so, under what conditions?
Circling Approaches not authorized, but Circling maneuvers are approved. Weather must be at least 1000’ and 3sm or higher published minimums (GOM p345/352)
- If visual reference is lost during a circling maneuver, describe the missed approach procedure.
Make initial turn towards landing runway and continue turn until established on published missed approach procedure. (GOM 346)
- What is the maximum distance from the runway you may fly during a circling maneuver?
2.3 miles (GOM p346)
- What is the validity period for the FDE summary on the flight release?
20 minutes prior to 2 hours after scheduled departure (GOM p553/554)
- When may a flight depart early?
Coordination must occur with flight follower unless AMC, you may depart up to 20 minutes early. (GOM p437)
- If a First Officer has less than 100 hours in type can he/she perform the TAKE OFF when the reported RVR is 1800?
No, unless with a check airman, a FO cannot make a T/O or Landing with visibility below 4000 RVR or 3/4 sm. (GOM p225)
- Who is jointly responsible for initiating, continuing, diverting and/or terminating Company flights IAW the FAR, Company procedures and Company OpSpecs?
The Director of Operations and the PIC (GOM p221)
- If the Director of Operations delegates the functions for initiating, continuing, diverting and terminating flights to Flight Following personnel, does flight following also bear the responsibility of those functions?
No, the Director of Operations may delegate functions for flight followers but not responsibility (GOM p221)
- The PIC has full control and authority for the operation and safety of the aircraft, without limitation. TRUE or FALSE?
True (GOM p222)
- What is the GOM’s definition of standardization of flight procedures?
Standardization is crucial in maximizing flight safety and reducing pilot confusion in the cockpit. (GOM p226)
- What is the purpose of the aircraft loading checklist and who can review and sign the document?
Used to inform pilots the aircraft has been loaded correctly and is configured for departure. It is signed by the loadmaster / station representative and then signed by the PIC. (GOM p283)
- After the weight and balance computations are generated on the computer, what steps must be completed once the forms are printed?
Captain signs the load sheet, circles ZFW, TOGW and Takeoff CG, compares TOGW is no more than 1000lbs less than PTOW or more than PTOW PLUS (TLR). (AOM I p114)
- What FAA approved computerized runway analysis system is used to compute real time takeoff and landing data for air crews and flight following personnel?
Aerodata (AOM I p321)
- What are the limitations on the use of the CMV (converted meteorological visibility)?
Should not be used:
- when reported RVR is available
- for calculating T/O minima
- for other RMR minima less than 800m (GOM p293)
- Under what circumstances can you select DRY for Dispatch Landing performance?
- Smooth or grooved surface and runway reported dry with scattered showers forecast
- Runway is grooved and reported dry with:
- Drizzle no greater than moderate forecast prior to ETA
- Light rain above freeing forecast prior to ETA
- Light snow surface temps below -2.25*C forecast prior to ETA (GOM p295)
- What are the required documents in the trip envelope at the completion of the trip?
(GOM p368)
- Aircraft flight log (yellow and pink)
- Flight release/plan
- Fuel tickets and receipts
- Hazmat form
- Aircraft security reports
- Air waybill
- COMAT form
- Bill of Lading
- Permit to preceed
- Plotting charts
- SAFA report
- W&B load sheet
- Livestock form
- Event logs (hand written)
- Can a flight be released based on METAR?
Yes, conditions must be above minimums and METAR’s indicate a reasonable trend of weather at or above minimums. Must be able to land prior to next scheduled METAR (GOM p296)
- Pertaining to alternate airport weather minimums, can aircraft without baro-VNAV use the minimums contained in the LNAV/VNAV column for computations?
No (GOM p297)
- Minimum required fuel calculations are based on what 4 factors?
- Destination fuel
- Additional fuel
- Reserve fuel
- Alternate fuel
DARA
(GOM p299)
- When determining that the aircraft gross weight is suitable for takeoff, which 3 weight limits must be considered?
- Maximum structural takeoff weight
- TOGW limited by takeoff performance
- TOGW which will permit a landing at the maximum landing weight
(GOM p )
- How much “shiny strut” needs to be showing?
Polished area needs to be showing
(AOM I p )
- Recite the Exterior Safety Inspection
- Chocks in place
- Gear door positions
- APU fire handle stowed (APU off)
- Condition/position of flight controls
- APU exhaust area clear (APU off)
(AOM I p)
- Minimum Oxygen limits for dispatch; passenger, crew and walk around bottle?
- Crew/Passengers - 1400psi
- Walk Around Bottle - 1200psi
(AOM I p)
- Recite the Cockpit Safety Inspection
- Battery Master - ON
- STBY PWR Selector - ON
- HYD Demand Pumps - OFF
- Windshield Wipers - OFF
- Gear Handle - DOWN
- Flap lever/indicator - AGREE
- Alternate Flaps - OFF
- RADAR - TEST
- Transponder - STBY
(AOM I p)
- Must you carry and use a flashlight for preflight during daylight hours?
Yes
(AOM I p)
- Do additional preflight procedures exist for cold weather operations? If so, where can they be found?
Yes, in AOM I (p298)
- For DHL flights, who assumes responsibility for accomplishing the final walk-around?
Loadmaster
(AOM I p)
- When operating outside the United States, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standard procedures apply, except where a country files a Statement of Differences with the ICAO. Where can these differences be found?
Jeppesen Airway Manual
(GOM p)
- What are the international basic fuel requirements?
Designation burn + 10% of destination burn + alternate burn + 30 minutes holding 1500’ HAA
(GOM p)
- What are B-43 fuel requirements?
Destination burn + 10% of destination burn while in class II navigation + alternate burn + 45 mins normal cruising consumption
(GOM p)
- What are B-44 fuel requirements?
Destination burn + 10% of re-release point to destination burn + alternate burn + 30 minutes holding 1500’ HAA
(GOM p302)
- What are the international No Suitable Alternate fuel requirements?
Kalitta does not utilize this fuel provision
(GOM p)
- Under B43 and B44, what deviations from flight plan must be reported to flight following?
- ETA + 15 minutes
- Altitude deviation of 4000’ or more or 100 miles off planned route
(GOM p302)
- At US stations, when is it acceptable to open the cargo doors upon arrival?
When cleared to do so by CBP
(GOM p)
- At US stations, when is it acceptable to leave the aircraft upon arrival?
After CBP clearance unless required by a specific station procedure
(GOM p)
- While taxiing into a stand a ground crewman begins to move the light wand in his right hand in a rapid horizontal figure-eight motion while pointing at the ground below your right wing with his left arm. What is the problem?
You have a brake fire
(Safety Manual 4-7)
- WARNING: IF NO CLIMB GRADIENT IS PUBLISHED FOR A DEPARTURE, A MINIMUM CLIMB OF ____ FEET PER NAUTICAL MILE MUST BE MAINTAINED.
200 feet per nautical mile
(GOM p)
- If a flight is vectored off of a noise abatement procedure, what crew action is required?
You should note it on the flight release
(GOM p)
- When are you considered “established” on course?
- For RNAV operations: When you are within the accuracy of the segment (IE RNP 2: when you are within 2nm of course centerline) (GOM p)
- For Approach: 1/2 full scale deflection (GOM p)
- What navigation errors in the Long Range Navigation Units need to be recorded after landing?
Residual ground speed is greater than 21kts and position errors that exceed 2nm/hr or greater than the table in AOM NP-102
- Are flight crews required to review the information in the Aeronautical Information Publication prior to operating in a particular host country, or is it sufficient that Operations Control Center personnel have reviewed the information?
Yes, flight crews are required to operate in accordance with the rules of the country they are in.
(GOM p)
- Where can the entry requirements (required permits, customs and immigration procedures, etc) for a particular host country be found?
The entry section of the Jeppesen Airway Manual and OCC personnel.
(GOM p377)
- When arriving into a foreign country by commercial airline, your passport was stamped for entry. If you are departing the country as an operating crew member, does your passport need an exit stamp, or may you depart using a General Declaration Form?
If you get a stamp coming into/out of a country, you must get a corresponding stamp for the opposite procedure
(GOM p)
- When do you need a permit to proceed?
When you make a tech stop and the detailed entry inspection for the cargo will be completed at the final destination
(GOM p284)
- If disinfection is required prior to entry into a particular country, who is recommended to disperse the spray?
It is preferred that a supernumerary perform the dispersal of the spray
(GOM p)
- How must a flight crew determine the appropriate holding speeds for a given country?
The Jeppesen Airway Manual, ATC section for the specific country
(GOM p)
- When should flight crews default to ICAO holding speeds for a given host country?
All international countries except where an applicable statement of difference is published
(GOM p)
- When operating outside the US, and cleared to a point with no routing specified, what action must be taken by the flight crew?
Clarify the routing with specific phraseology
(GOM p)
- If a flight is approaching an FIR boundary and has been unable to establish communication with the appropriate controller, what action should be taken?
Either hold at the boundary (not recommended as it could cause a separation issue), continue in and attempt to establish communications as soon as possible or consider a broadcast to other aircraft.
(GOM p)
- Is Kalitta Air authorized to operate in areas designated as “No FIR”? If so, what special procedures should be utilized?
Kalitta is not authorized to operate in “No FIR” areas
(GOM p)
- When verifying routing on a flight plan consisting of Class II segments, what specific check is required in addition to the checks performed on all international flights?
- Plotting charts required
- Fuel reasonableness check
- 2/10 minute check
(GOM p398/399)
- List some of the approved methods for a reasonableness check prior to entry and after exiting MNPS airspace.
- Select and tune VOR/DME and compare present position with displayed bearing and distance.
- Overfly a VOR and verify needle swing and DME bottom out coincide with FMS leg change.
- Obtain an ATC radar fix overhead a station or intersection and verify FMS leg change occurs simultaneously
(GOM p)
- When should 2000 be set in the transponder?
- When leaving an area which transponder has not been used and entering an area in which the transponder will be used.
- In the absence of any ATC instruction or Regional Air Navigation Agreements
- 30 minutes after coast out fix
(GOM p)
- What is “SLOP” or Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure, and what are the 3 positions the aircraft can be flown in?
- An offset of up to 2nm to the right of course centerline to obtain lateral spacing from nearby aircraft for wake turbulence and reduce the risk of head on collision when outside of radar coverage
(GOM p420)
- Can a Kalitta Air 747-400 be flown in the “NAT Tracks” with 1 HF radio deferred?
Yes, but SATCOM must be operational
(GOM p)
- What is the Worldwide Air to Air frequency?
123.45
(GOM p)
- What are the Maximum holding speeds international (ICAO)?
- 0-14000: 230kts
- 14001-20000: 240kts
- 20001-34000: 265kts
- Above 34000: Mach .83
(GOM 5-48)
- What are the Maximum holding speeds International?
(PANS-OPS)
GOM p269
- What are the standard holding pattern times based on altitude?
- 14000’ and below: 1 minute legs
- above 14000’: 1.5 minute legs
(AIM 5-3-8?)
- List 3 examples of observed or encountered phenomena requiring a special air report to ATS.
- Moderate or Severe Turbulence
- Severe mountain wave
- Moderate or Severe Icing
- Volcanic Ash Cloud
(GOM p)
- At airports that have approved “SMGCS” procedures, below what RVR will the procedure go into effect?
1200 RVR
(GOM p315)
- You are at your re-release point and you were unable to communicate with the company to coordinate your re-release when dispatched under B044, what do you do?
It is mandatory to divert to the released airport
(GOM p)
- Unless otherwise listed on the chart, the maximum speed for IFR turning departures is ___, with a minimum bank angle of ___.
- 290kts
- 15 degrees bank
(GOM p)
- Should a crew member suspect they may have exceeded and local noise restrictions, what action should be taken?
Pilots must submit an event log
(GOM p)
- Whenever a clearance is received en-route during non-radar operations, what flight plan annotations must be made by the flight crew?
Revised clearance should be noted on the plotting chart and master flight plan with the time and frequency in which it was received
(GOM p)
- During Class II operations, within ___ minutes of each waypoint, both pilots should verify that the subsequent waypoint in the navigation display agrees with the current ATC clearance. What specifically must be checked?
- 2 minutes
- must check next 2 waypoint coordinates and the heading and distance match the flight release
(GOM p)
- Describe the check required after passing a waypoint in Class II airspace. What is being determined by this check?
- 10 minutes after waypoint passage you must plot LRNS position
- determines aircraft is headed towards the next waypoint
- Does a straight line drawn on a Jeppesen Lambert Conformal en-route or plotting chart represent a great circle or rhumb line?
Great Circle
(GOM p)