OM PART A RG Describe in own words

Question 1

How does KLM see the function of a Commander (1.4)

Answer 1

-Commander presents itself as “Ambassador of the Company”.
-Commander has the role of “Manager of the
Flight”
-The commander is responsible for the safety and welfare of all crew members, passengers and cargo from when he arrives on board until the moment he leaves the plane. He also will ensure the welfare of all crew members between the time of check in and check out at home station. He is ultimately responsible for ensuring a safe and efficient operation by the standards set by KLM and the law.

Question 2

Critical time path (2.4)

Give a description of the critical time path

Answer 2

D-30 Minimum crew required for passenger boarding at aircraft position and
all necessary ground equipment present
D-25 Between D-30 and D-25 meet and greet with TC and latest request for
deicing.
D-23/A+7 Crew on board, after deboarding normal passengers
(crew change, outstation only)
D-19 Latest request for additional catering/servicing (SPL only)
D-17 Ready for boarding
D-6 Load sheet on board
D-5 Doors closed
D-2 Pre Departure Check Completed (by ground handling)
D-0 Off blocks

Question 3

MFA’s (RG 8.1)

Define Minimum Obstacle Clearance Altitude (MOCA)

Answer 3

MOCA
The Minimum Obstacle Clearance Altitude (ICAO) is the minimum altitude for a
defined segment of a route that provides the required obstacle clearance.
The minimum obstacle clearance value is:
1000 ft in areas not AIP-designated as mountainous, or
1500 ft in designated mountainous areas with terrain and obstacle elevations
between 3000 - 5000 ft, or
2000 ft in designated mountainous areas with terrain and obstacle elevations
greater than 5000 ft.