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OMA Flight Policy OMA 8 Flashcards

1
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How much will you add to MSA/MGA/MEA in windy conditions?

A

Wind Speeds above 20kts add 2000ft.

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Generally, when are cold weather temperature corrections required?

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At 0deg or below at the Airport.

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When are cold weather corrections NOT required?

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ATC Radar Vectored Altitude
ATC assigned FL.

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4
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What is the approved method for calculating cold weather corrections?

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Fly Smart

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Can you use VNAV minimums below 0 deg?

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Yes, only if the chart specifies a minimum temperature and the actual temperature is above this.

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If the temperature is below the minimum for the 3D approach (VNAV) what must you do?

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Correct all of the altitudes and fly in NAV/FPA or LOC/FPA.

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7
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What is the definition of an adequate aerodrome?

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Can be used by the aircraft type.
Performance
Runway Characteristics
RFF cat etc.
Nothing to do with weather yet.

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8
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What is the definition of a suitable aerodrome?

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And Adequate aerodrome becomes Suitable when wether indicated that it will be above minima and the runway condition is within limits.

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9
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What is the RFF for the A320/319 and A321

A

A319/320 6
A321 7

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10
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Can the RFF be reduced?

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Can be reduced by 1
A319/320 becomes 5
A321 becomes 6
Can go below but need approval.
Not below 4.

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11
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What is the distance for a Take-off alternate in the Airbus?

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380nm
1 hour flight time at OEI
Must be suitable to land OEI so CAT 3 SINGLE!

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12
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When do you NOT need a destination alternate?

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Planned flying time does not exceed 6hrs
Ceiling at least 2000ft or circling +500ft
Viz 5km or above
For one hour before and after
AND
2 separate runways. NOT LGW

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13
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When do you need 2 destination alternates?

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When weather below minima or when no met information is available.

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14
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When considering a Non-precision approach wrt landing minima and weather what must you do?

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Ceiling must be above MDA.

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15
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If there is a Non-precision approach at the destination alternate what additions are made?

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MDA +200ft
RVR/VIS +1000m

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16
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When does the Approach Ban come into focre?

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1000ft AAL
Or Final approach track if MDA/DA is above 1000ft AAL

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17
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What is the minimum RVR for Midpoint?

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125m or Touchdown if lower. So could be 75m. If equipped with Rollout guidance then can be 75m.

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18
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What is the minimum RVR for Rollout if relevant?

A

75m

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19
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What is Relevant wrt LVOs

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60kts

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20
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What is the RVR limit for a visual approach?

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800m

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21
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What do you need to see at MDA for CAT 1/2 or Non-Precision?

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Elements of the airfield or lighting system. including a lateral element

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22
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What do you need to see at DH for CAT 3A

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3 Lights

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23
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What do you need to see at DH for CAT 3B with DH

A

1 light.

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24
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What is the minimum Viz for a Visual Approach?

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5km
800m RVR once established on centreline

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25
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Can you fly a Visual Approach at an airfield with no Radar coverage?

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Only provided no other procedure is available or stated in the OM C.

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26
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What is the minimum cloud base for a Visual Approach?

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Circling minima or 1500ft AAL whichever higher.
If no Circling minima then MSA

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27
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When can you NOT convert Viz to RVR

A

Cat 2/3
When RVR minima less than 800m
Take-off Minima
When RVR is reported (although reporting above 1500m is not considered reported)

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28
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Can you operate in Class F and G airspace?

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Yes, but need the highest ATC service available.

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29
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What is Final Reserve Fuel?

A

Fuel to fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 1500ft AAL.

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30
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If dispatching without an Alternate what is the minimum additional fuel to carry?

A

Fuel for 15 minutes holding at holding speed 1500ft AAL.

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31
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What are the Tankering restrictions?

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Planned 1:15 or more
OAT between -2 and 10deg C
Precipitation or High Humidity
Limit to max 6T on arrival.

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32
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What should you check on the Loadsheet?

A

Date, Flight no.
EDNO, REG, CREW,
Take-off and Trip Fuel
Weights
Signature or Licence No.

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33
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If ACARS has failed can you use the OFP figured to load the FMGC?

A

Yes according to OMA.

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34
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Are LMCs approved?

A

No

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35
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If there is a fuel spill during boarding/disembarking what should you do?

A

Hazzard Call. Attention crew at stations
Call ATC
Cabin Crew need to put all closed doors to armed.

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36
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Can we fuel on the LHS of the aircraft whilst boarding?

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Only with direct communication to the Fueller, FO or someone needs to be outside.

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37
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Can we refuel with one engine running?

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Only with NPFO approval.

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38
Q

Can you let the SCCM go from the aircraft during disembarking?

A

Yes. They need to be there for boarding though. Or a SCCM trained CC.

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39
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Can you board without flight crew?

A

Need 1 in the flight deck at all times.

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40
Q

Can you disembark or board only through the rear?

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Yes. Need to make sure not more than 75% of the pax are at the rear of the aircraft. Do it in rows of 10 at a time or something.

41
Q

What is the minimum age to travel alone?

A
  1. a 16yr old can take someone below 14.
42
Q

What Wx conditions prohibit take-off.

A

Mod/Hvy Freezing Rain
Heavy Ice pellets
Snow Pellets
Hail
Heavy Wet Snow around 0deg C.

43
Q

WRT Holdover Times, what does the lower and upper time limit signify?

A

Lower time indicates holdover in moderate precipitation. Higher in light precipitation.

44
Q

If the cabin crew inform you of ice on the wings what do you need to do?

A

On the ground you MUST do a check from inside the cabin.

45
Q

When does the sterile flight deck end?

A

10000ft

46
Q

What is the speed limit for taxi below 400m Viz?

A

10kts

47
Q

What is the maximum taxi speed for crossing rigged up cables?

A

25kts need and engineering inspection above 60kts.

48
Q

What are the FO restrictions for Take-off?

A

20kts X-wind
1800m Runway
600m RVR
200ft Ceiling
Cat C

49
Q

What is NADP1 and 2?

A

NADP 1 - 1000/3000
NADP 2 1000/1000
Think we do 2

50
Q

What is the maximum ROC/ROD?

A

5000ft except for momentary exceedance.

51
Q

What is the maximum ROC/ROD within 2000ft of level?

A

1500fpm

52
Q

What is the limitation on high rate of descent close to terrain?

A

3000fpm within 3000 of MSA

53
Q

What is the maximum and minimum ROD in the holding pattern?

A

1000ft Max
600ft Min

54
Q

When PF says clearance below MSA, what do you respond with?

A

MSA XXXX and justification

55
Q

What are the elements of the safe landing policy?

A

IFLD
Stable Approach Criteria
Safe Touchdown Criteria
Safe Rollout

56
Q

What is the Stable Approach Criteria?

A

In planned Config
Correct Vertical Profile
At the Target Approach Speed

57
Q

How is the vertical profile defined in the Stable Approach Criteria?

A

ILS GP
VNAV
Visual Profile (no 4 W or 4 R)
Rate of descent commensurate

58
Q

When must the Landing Checklist be completed?

A

500ft AAL

59
Q

What is the Target Approach Speed?

A

Target speed -5/+10 kts.
Managed or selected Target.

60
Q

When can a Speed Call be made?

A

In occasions with rapid wind changes or adherence to ATC procedures. Must be stable on Target by 500ft AAL.

61
Q

When must runway alignment be complete?

A

500ft AAL.
Unless on a specific procedure
Watch Bank Angle.

62
Q

Are transient stability deviations allowed?

A

Yes, provided corrective action is being applied.

63
Q

What are the restrictions on side step maneuvres?

A

Must be complete by 500ft AAL. Also need to make sure the Missed Approach is in the box.

64
Q

What is the Safe Touchdown Criteria?

A

Main Gear within the TDZ
Main Gear and Trajectory within runway edge.
Normal Contact within geometric limits.

65
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What is the Safe Rollout Criteria?

A

Aircraft must be decelerated as such to achieve stop before the end of the runway and to routinely achieve taxi speed by the last 300m.

66
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What are the FO Landing restrictions

A

20 kts X-Wind
600m RVR
200ft Ceiling
Contaminated or Slippery when Wet
CAT C
Captains only
LVO
Narrow Runway
1800m
Windshear or Hail
Cannot Taxi after landing on contaminated taxiways.

67
Q

Normally when will you stow the Thrust Reversers on Landing?

A

20kts Groundspeed

68
Q

Can we accept a Land and Hold Short?

A

No.

69
Q

Can we do a fly-by if gear is not down?

A

No

70
Q

Can we request a Foam Carpet?

A

Company policy not to. Can do it if it wont cause delay.

71
Q

Where is RVSM airspace?

A

FL290 - FL410

72
Q

What is the tolerance allowed between Altimeters at the FL200 check? And Why?

A

200ft
To check RVSM requirements.

73
Q

Can we use OFE procedures?

A

No

74
Q

When should you carry out an inflight fuel check?

A

Every 30 minutes on flights longer than 60 minutes.

75
Q

When would you advise minimum fuel?

A

When any further delay may result in us going below Final Reserve Fuel.

76
Q

What lateral deviation is recommended from Thunderstorms?

A

20nm from greatest threat. Ideally upwind.

77
Q

What vertical deviation is recommended from Thunderstorms?

A

5000ft

78
Q

If windshear is suspected on departure what thrust setting should you use?

A

TOGA

79
Q

What Wake Vortex Category are we?

A

Medium

80
Q

When shall the CC update the flight deck?

A

Every 30 minutes. SCCM every 1 hour.

81
Q

What is the minimum CC for boarding?

A

One SCCM and 1 per pair of doors.

82
Q

Can you start the APU during re-fuel?

A

Yes but only one attempt.

83
Q

When will a Fuel Alternate be planned?

A

When a Diversion is unlikely.

84
Q

What is the A320 Speed Cat and Ref Code?

A

C and C

85
Q

When should you request another Cirrus Flight Plan?

A

When ZFW exceeds by 5T

86
Q

What CI is a diversion planned at?

A

0

87
Q

What is Contingency Fuel?

A

Lowest of
5% Trip
3% if ERA
20 Mins
Or
5 mins, whichever is higher.

88
Q

What is the approximate fuel burn for an extra 1T of fuel?

A

3% per hour. So on a 2 hour flight its roughly 60kgs.

89
Q

If you fly 4000ft below planned level what penalty do you incur?

A

5% extra fuel.

90
Q

If you suspect a Fuel shortfall with no delay known what do you need to ensure?

A

Can always land at 2 airports where landing is assured with FRF.

91
Q

What letter would you issue for smoking?

A

Smoking Violation Letter.

92
Q
A
93
Q

When would you consider increasing the Stabalised Approach gate?

A

High MDA, steep approach path.

94
Q

What is the CC release to service?

A

Required when crew must stay seated after take-off, brief the SCCM on how you will release them.

95
Q

What are the flight deck security checks?

A

Under seats
All Compartments
Crew rest/toilet.

96
Q

What is the minimum CC for boarding?

A 
One crew member per pair of floor level doors. 
Other stuff in OMB
Need a SCCM trained crew member
Electrical Power
No refuelling 
Max 50pax per crew member
97
Q

What could you do if you needed to reduce the fuel load prior to departure/dispatch?

A

Could reduce to 5min contingency, below SCF
remove the alternate
CI 0
Reduce Taxi Fuel

98
Q

What differences will trigger a revisions message on the Final Loadsheet?

A

+1000 -2000kgs 2%MACTOW

99
Q

Who can upgrade Pax? and what needs to be checked?

A

Capt or SCCM. Need to ensure trim is ok.

British Airways (25 decks)

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