Op Specs

Question 1

Is LFAS authorized to carry hazmat?

Answer 1

No. We are a “will not carry” operator.

Question 2

Is LFAS authorized to conduct takeoffs with lower-than-standard visibility minima? Under what criteria?

Answer 2

Yes, per Op Spec C057 we can take off with the visibility of the lowest straight in Cat I minimum visibility:

“When takeoff minimums are equal to or less than the applicable standard takeoff minimum, the certificate holder is authorized to use a takeoff minimum equal to the lowest authorized straight-in
Category I IFR landing minimum applicable to the certificate holder for that particular airport. The Touchdown Zone RVR report, if available, is controlling.”

Question 3

Is LFAS authorized to conduct Eligible On-Demand operations? What are the prerequisites needed to conduct an EOD operation?

Answer 3

Yes. We are a Part 135 eligible on demand air carrier which means we can fly for hire to an airport that does not have weather reporting.

Question 4

How would an LFAS pilot determine if an airport is suitable for an IFR alternate?

Answer 4

• Must have wx reporting
• Is a legal alternate
• One straight in app? + 400’ to MDA or DA + 1sm to vis.
• Two straight in app? + 200’ to higher of DA or MDA + 1/2 sm to vis. (**to two different suitable runways)

** at ETA

Question 5

What approach procedures are approved for LFAS?

Answer 5

• Non Precision: LOC RNAV VOR VOR/DME (np)
• App with V: RNAV
• Precision: ILS

Question 6

Can LFAS use a GPS-based IAP for flight planning to an alternate airport?

Answer 6

Yes.
LFAS can us a GPS based approach procedure for an alternate as well, just not the LPV flavor per Op Spec C055.

Question 7

When using a GPS-based IAP for flight planning at an alternate airport what preflight information must be obtained?

Answer 7

WAAS Notams

Question 8

Is LFAS authorized to use Category I circle-to-land procedures?

Answer 8

Yes.

Question 9

Describe the differences between pre-2012 circling minima and expanded circling criteria?

Answer 9

“old”
category / radius
A / 1.3
B / 1.5
C / 1.7
D / 2.3
E / 4.5

“new” (1000 MDA in feet MSL)
A / 1.3
B / 1.7
C / 2.7
D / 3.6
E / 4.5

*see table in AIM 5-4-20 for others @ higher MSLs

Question 10

Can an LFAS PIC execute an RNAV (GPS) approach that is labeled “RNP AR”?

Answer 10

No.