OMA 8.3 Flight Procedures

Question 1

Can a flight be operated as VFR ?

Answer 1

Normally always IFR and with ATC and generally not allow, VFR only when authorized by the duty pilot

Question 2

When should a commander not take off or continue to dest with respect to the wx condition ?

Answer 2

• should not continu or take off unless the expected wx at dest or alternate are above/at planning minima
• nor continue toward dest unless at ETA wx at dest or 1 alternate is above applicable minima

Question 3

Upon landing what wind information should be used to determine the wind limit ?

Answer 3

All references to tailwind limitations and maximum demonstrated crosswinds in Operations Manuals and FCOMs are referenced to the ATC reported wind.

Question 4

Does easyjet hold the approval to flight all NAT HLA route ?

Answer 4

NAT HLA Operations are approved on special routes only:

• Blue Spruce Routes between Europe and Iceland
• Tango Routes between Northern Europe and Spain/Canaries/Lisbon FIR

Refer to Lido eRM GEN Part RSI NAT RAR section 2.2.2.13.2.2 Routes within the NAT HLA

Question 5

What are the lateral requirements for NAT HLA ?

Answer 5

PBN RNP 4 and RNP 10

One long range navigation system (GNSS, IRS)

Question 6

What are the longitudinal requirement for NAT HLA?

Answer 6

One accurate master clock

Question 7

What does the number associated with RNP mean ?

Answer 7

nav position error shall be less or equal to RNP value for 95% of the time

Question 8

What should be done prior to enter NAT HLA ?

Answer 8

A Time check shall be done. Flight Crew shall ensure that Aircraft main clock is set to GPS time if available.

A NAV accuracy check shall be done if not GPS Primary.

An RVSM Altimeter check.

A SELCAL check shall be done (if HF is to be used for primary communication).

As applicable an Oceanic Clearance shall be obtained and acknowledged prior to NAT HLA entry, on VHF if possible.

Question 9

When RNAV substitution is allowed ?

Answer 9

As long as the FMGS display :

SID/EOSID : GPS Primary/Nav accuracy High

STAR/MIssed approach : Nav accuracy High

Question 10

From which FL the RVSM start and finish ?

Answer 10

From FL290 to FL410

Question 11

What is the vertical separation in RVSM airspace ?

Answer 11

1000ft instead of 2000ft in normal airspace

Question 12

During flight preparation what is the maximum altimeter difference for RVSM operation ?

Answer 12

Max 75ft

Question 13

What are the equipment required for RVSM ?

Answer 13

• 2 primary altimeters
• one automatic altitude control system (AP)
• One altitude alerting system
• one SSR transponder with alt reporting

Question 14

Before entering RVSM airspace what is the max altimeter difference ?

Answer 14

200ft before entering

Question 15

When can you not follow GPWS ?

Answer 15

• Daylight
• VMC condition
• positive visual verification that no hasard exist
• and possibility of nuisance has been brief

If triggered, any GPWS must be reported with an ASR

Question 16

What has precedence over a TCAS RA ?

Answer 16

• Stall
• Windshear
• GPWS

Question 17

What is landing assured ?

Answer 17

A landing is “assured” if, in the judgement of the Commander, it could be completed in the event of any forecast deterioration in the weather and plausible single failures of ground and/or airborne facilities, e.g. CAT II/III to CAT I.

Question 18

When can you declare “minimum fuel” ?

Answer 18

when you are committed to land at the aerodrome and any changes to the clearance may result in landing with less than final reserve

Question 19

When do you declare mayday fuel ?

Answer 19

when the calculated usable fuel predicted to be available upon landing at the nearest aerodrome where a safe landing can be made is less than the planned final reserve fuel.

Question 20

How should you avoid thunderstorms ?

Answer 20

• Avoid by at least 20NM upwind
• In terminal area avoid by at least 3 NM
• Do not overfly unless minimum 5000ft above the top
• do not fly below envil

Question 21

What are the three major categories of aircrafts with respect to wake turbulence ?

Answer 21

• Heavy
• medium (easyjet)
• light

Question 22

What are the wake turbulence separation minima for departure ?

Answer 22

same position :

Heavy leading : 2 min

A380 : 3min

Medium not necessary

Different position :

Heavy : 3min

A380 : 4min

Medium not necessary

Question 23

What are the wake turbulence separation for final approach ?

Answer 23

A380 ICAO 7NM, UK 7NM

Heavy ICAO 5NM, UK 5

Upper medium N/A, UK 4

Medium, not necessary but minimum radar separation is 3NM or 2,5 depending on radar

Question 24

What are the rules for controlled rest ?

Answer 24

• One at a time
• less than 45min
• recovery 20min
• should terminate at least 30min before top of descent
• Fatigue report

Question 25

What are the two way to recognise crew incapacitation ?

Answer 25

No answer to two verbal com 1 verbal com and deviation from standard profile

Question 26

What are the restriction associated with the automation policy ?

Answer 26

Should use the highest level of automation reduction should be done while considering the crew recency: * both crews have completed two easyjet flight duties in 14 days period * appropriate wx