Ops A, 8.1 Flight Preparation Instructions Flashcards
Grid MORA separation? What needs to be corrected?
- Provides 1000’ separation for terrain 5000 FT or below & 2000’ for terrain 5001 FT or above.
- Must be corrected for wind & cold temperature
OFP MRA separation? Width of airway? What needs to be corrected?
- Provides 1000’ separation for terrain 5000 FT or below & 2000’ for terrain 5001 FT or above
- Minimum MRA value is 2000 FT
- Must be corrected for wind & cold temperature
- 10 nm width either side of track
EDG Separation? Width on either side of the diversion track? What needs to be corrected?
Terrain above 5000’ = > 3000’ separation
Terrain above 8000’ = > 3500’ separation
Wind up to 50kts catered. Already corrected for low temperatures
20NM either side of track
8.1.3.2.2 Take off Alternate. What is it and when is it needed?
- When conditions at the departure aerodrome are below the applicable minima for landing at that aerodrome, take-off is permitted unless a suitable take-off alternate is available within:
- 1 hour at the one engine inoperative cruise speed (400 NM)
- If engaged in EDTO operations, the takeoff alternate can be selected up to the EDTO maximum diversion limit
- Requirements
- TO Alternate shall be filed on the ATS flight plan
- Forecast weather shall meet the minima for Take-off alternate aerodromes
- Operation to the TO alternate shall be predicated on one engine ions flight. Consider climb performance, en route capability and nav capability
8.1.3.3.1 Isolated Aerodromes ?
- Isolated aerodrome defined as a destination aerodrome where the flying time to the nearest suitable destination alternate aerodrome is more than 1 hour 30 minutes
- The requirement to nominate an alternate can be waived subject to the following:
- Weather forecasts at the isolated aerodrome shall be at or above the applicable planning minima for isolated aerodromes (see minima chart)
- Instead of Alternate + reserve fuel, this is substituted by 2 hours fuel at cruise consumption above the destination aerodrome.
- Point of no return to a suitable ERA shall be calculated and specified on the OFP
- Perth, Brisbane and Aukland are the only ports which this apply to
- In flight, crew should adjust the PNR based on actual and latest forecast wind conditions, fuel state, or by selecting a different ERA
- PNR
- Prior to passing the PNR, ensure isolated aerodrome reserve fuel will be available overhead the destination
- Obtain updated weather conditions and forecasts for the ETA
- Evaluate any NOTAMS
- PIC should not pass the PNR unless they are satisfied a safe landing can be made considering the above
8.1.3.4 Failed or downgraded Ground Equipment 🛠️. Where can information be found?
- Jeppesen FD Pro publications
- General Airway Manual > ATC > Aerodrome Operating minimums > EASA air operations
8.1.5.3 Fuel Tankering. Operational & Dynamic?
Dynamic Tankering - conducted due to price variation at destination aerodrome
* No extra fuel is automatically added in this case. Extra may be added by the PIC if deemed necessary
Operational Tankering - conducted for reasons such as fuel truck availability, fuel shortages, airspace closures, desire to minimise turnaround time etc.
* Approximately 10 minutes of extra fuel is auto loaded in this case. More extra may be added if deemed necessary
* Do not limit the ZFW in either tankering case. It’s more important to bring payload than fuel. Just refuel at the destination (assuming its not a very remote destination & no fuel avail etc)
* Give yourself a 2 tonne buffer on the landing weight. This accounts for any shortcuts or change of runways etc
8.1.9.5 Temp Auth / Article 11 / PFC?
8.1.12 Documents to be carried onboard 📃
- “MS RAIN”
- Certificate of Maintenance review (EXPIRY DATE)
- Aircraft Station License
- Air Operators Certificate (EXPIRY DATE)
- USAF Civil Aircraft Landing Permit
- MEL Permission
- Certificate of Registration
- Certificate of Airworthiness (EXPIRY DATE)
- Certificate of Insurance (EXPIRY DATE)
- Noise Certificate
