Oral Test - Takeoff, Landing, & Alternate Requirements

Question 1

What are the standard takeoff minimums for two engine aircraft under Part 135? [Op-Spec C057]

Answer 1

o Standard takeoff minimums are one statute mile or 5000 RVR.

Question 2

Can we depart at lower than standard takeoff minimums? [Op-Spec C057 & GOM pg. V10]

Answer 2

o 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

What are the requirements for reserve fuel planning under Part 135? [GOM pg. 135-D-6] o

Answer 3

Complete the flight to the first airport of intended landing
o Fly from that airport to the alternate airport
o Fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed

Question 4

What are the weather considerations for when an alternate airport is required under Part 135? [GOM pg. 135-D-6]

Answer 4

o For a period of at least one hour before and one hour after:
 The ceiling will be at least 1,500 feet above the lowest circling approach MDA
 If a circling instrument approach is not authorized for the airport, the ceiling will be at least 1,500 feet above the lowest published minimum or 2,000 feet above the airport elevation, whichever is
higher
 Visibility for that airport is forecast to be at least three miles, or two miles more than the lowest
applicable visibility minimums, whichever is greater, for the instrument approach procedure to be
used at the destination airport.

Question 5

When is a takeoff alternate required under Part 135? [GOM pg. V-5]

Answer 5

o If the weather conditions at the airport of takeoff are below the landing minimums for that airport.

Question 6

When a takeoff alternate is necessary what are the requirements? [GOM pg. V-5]

Answer 6

o Must be located within one hour flying time from the |departure airport at normal cruise speed in still air. o Flight following must be made aware of the alternate designation
o The weather requirements for a takeoff alternate are the same as landing alternates.

Question 7

What are the weather requirements to designate an airport as an alternate? [Op-Spec C055]

Answer 7

o For airports with a single operational navigational facility:
 Add 400 feet to the MDA(H) or DA(H) as applicable.
 Add 1 statute mile to the straight in landing minimums
o For airports with at least two operational navigational facilities, each providing a straight-in
approach procedure to different suitable runway:
 Add 200 ft to higher DA(H) or MDA(H) of the two approaches used.
 Add 1⁄2 sm to the higher authorized landing minimum of the two approaches used.

Question 8

Can you accept a Land and Hold Short (LAHSO) clearance under Part 135? [GOM pg.

Answer 8

V-31] o No, The Heliteam, LLC is not authorized to conduct LAHSO operations.