Policies and Procedures

Question 1

ACPP cCross-Country Procedures

Answer 1

Refer to Crew Procedures Training documents

Question 2

Approved Airspace for Training

Answer 2

Approval from Flight Ops will be required for all training flights being conducted within Class B or
C airspace where an ATP location is not located.

Question 3

Authorized Aircraft Occupants

Answer 3

Unless approved through Admin:
● Current students
● Current instructors
● Flight examiners
● ATP mechanics
No one is allowed to occupy the back seat of any ATP aircraft while flight training is being conducted.

Question 4

Braking while Taxiing

Answer 4

The use of aircraft brakes during taxi should be done only while power is at idle. Do not ride the brakes with a power setting above idle while taxiing.

Question 5

Carburetor Heat Usage

Answer 5

Follow the checklist for the airplane you are flying

Question 6

Disposal of Sumped Waste Fuel

Answer 6

The fuel sample taken during the preflight inspection must be discarded in a manner prescribed by the local airport procedures.
● Sumped fuel may not be placed back into the fuel tanks unless using the GATS fuel sampler jar.
● Never, under any circumstances, allow any sumped fuel to come in contact with any part of the aircraft exterior. This will cause damage.
● Find an approved receptacle to dump waste fuel in the proximity to the airplane. Contact the FBO to have a container installed if there isn’t one closeby.

Question 7

Duration of Flight

Answer 7

The maximum duration of flight is based on the airplane’s fuel tank capacity:
● Multiengine aircraft: 3 hours 30 minutes
● Single-engine aircraft with 48 gallons or more useable fuel: 3 hours 30 minutes
● Single-engine aircraft with less than 48 gallons useable fuel: 2 hours 30 minutes
Flight duration is measured with the “OFF/ON” Hobbs meter. If a flight lesson is expected to
take longer than the maximum duration, or if unexpected delays will extend the flight past the limitation, a fuel stop is required.

Question 8

Electronic Checklists Prohibited

Answer 8

Use of electronic checklists in ATP aircraft is prohibited. This includes both the Checklist feature in ForeFlight as well as PDFs displayed on the iPad. Only paper, printed checklists are acceptable for use while operating the aircraft. These include ATP-provided checklists and those found in the aircraft’s POH/AFM.

Question 9

Firearm Policy

Answer 9

Firearms of any type are not permitted in or around any ATP property, including training centers,
aircraft, housing, or any ATP-sponsored event. This policy applies to all students, instructors, employees, and visitors.

Question 10

Fuel Policy

Answer 10

Full fuel tanks are required for each flight unless prevented by operational necessity. If it is necessary to depart with less than full tanks, but all available aircraft are fully fueled, use an aircraft for a training flight and then refuel it to the appropriate level when it returns. Defueling ATP aircraft is prohibited.

Question 11

Go-Around Policy

Answer 11

Conditions for mandatory go-around:
● Excessive Floating Beyond 1000’
● Balloon
● Bounce
● Attempted nosewheel touchdown
● Off centerline
● Not longitudinally aligned
● Excessive AOA (nose high, tail low)
● Unstable approach
Command or personally execute a go-around any time the above criteria aren’t met. Be decisive and do not delay a decision to go-around. Go-arounds prevent landing accidents! Attempting to salvage deficient landings by correcting floats, bounces, balloons, etc. is
prohibited.

Question 12

Leaning Procedures for 5000’ Density Altitude

Answer 12

● THROTTLE: Full/2500 RPM
● MIXTURE: Slowly lean until slight roughness, then enrich 1/3 the distance back toward full rich or as necessary to achieve max RPM for Takeoff
(Leave the mixture setting to achieve max RPM for Takeoff. Verify smooth engine

Question 13

Operations at airports above 3000’ MSL

Answer 13

Require prior approval by flight ops

Question 14

Parking Brake

Answer 14

Do not use the aircraft parking brakes.

Question 15

Photo, Audio & Video Recordings

Answer 15

Students and instructors are prohibited from making photo, audio, or video recordings during any flight, FTD, or ground training events. Recordings cause distractions that pose a safety issue and may result in student termination

Question 16

Ramp Inspection

Answer 16

Follow the ramp inspection found in the Library > Forms > Ramp Inspection

Question 17

Runway Requirements

Answer 17

The minimum runway length for takeoff and landing is 4,000’. The minimum runway width for all
operations is 75’
Some operations may be conducted on runways less than 4,000’ with the following conditions:
● The airport is preapproved (reference the ATP Airport Pages)
● Approval from ATP Flight Operations
● In the case of an emergency landing

Question 18

Spin Training

Answer 18

Spin training may only be conducted by approved 2-year CFIs. These flights must be conducted in Cessna CE-172L, M, or N-model aircraft, unless otherwise approved by the Training Department. Both the 2-year and the CFI applicant must calculate weight and balance prior to flight and verify the aircraft is operating within utility category limitations.

Question 19

Stop & Goes

Answer 19

Stop & Goes are prohibited in all aircraft.

Question 20

Touch & Goes

Answer 20

Touch & Goes are authorized only in single engine aircraft

Question 21

Unattended Aircraft

Answer 21

When leaving an aircraft unattended, it must be chocked or tied down or both. Do not walk away
from aircraft with door open. Install the sun shades when leaving an aircraft unattended.

Question 22

Use of Autopilot During Solo Operations

Answer 22

During solo operations, use of the autopilot or any of its components (including manual electric trim) is PROHIBITED unless necessary in an emergency.

Question 23

Use of Personal Electronic Devices Prohibited during

Flight and Ground Operations

Answer 23

ATP prohibits the use of personal electronic devices (including phones, music players, cameras,
smart watches, or similar devices) during all flight and ground operations. Use of ForeFlight for
iPad is acceptable for navigation purposes. Send Flight Tracker SMS messages according to
the Checklist during the Preflight or Shutdown Terminate Checklist (while the aircraft is
stationary). Failure to comply with this policy may result in training program or CFI termination.

Question 24

Use of Tobacco Products

Answer 24

The use of tobacco products is not permitted in or near any ATP aircraft or ATP facility. This includes smokeless tobacco products and electronic cigarettes.

Question 25

Vertical Descent Angle (VDA)

Answer 25

Vertical Descent Angle is a computed path from the final approach fix and altitude to the runway
threshold at the published TCH (Threshold Crossing Height), usually a 3° degree descent angle.
This is being published on non-precision approaches, but is for information only. This is not a true glide slope and does not provide obstacle clearance below MDA. A simple way to estimate your descent rate for a 3° degree glide slope is: Add a zero to your Ground Speed and divide by 2. This is an easy way to estimate your rate of descent, however, the easiest thing to do is refer to the approach plate if it publishes a rate of descent for your groundspeed.

Question 26

Visual Descent Point (VDP)

Answer 26

A defined point on the final approach course of a non-precision, straight in approach procedure
from which normal descent from MDA to the runway touchdown point may be commenced,
provided the criteria set forth in FAR 91.175(c) has been met. The VDP helps in planning for a stabilized approach from MDA to the runway. If you descend below MDA before the VDP, your approach will be too shallow. If you descend after the VDP, the approach will be steeper than normal. The VDP helps enhance situational awareness along the final approach segment of when to descend out of MDA in order to maintain a stabilized descent at a normal angle to the runway touchdown zone. VDPs are depicted on approach plates by a small “v” symbol on the profile view. If one is not published, there are two formulas you can use to determine the VDP:

Question 27

Calculating VDP When Time is used to Determine MAP

Answer 27

Missed Approach Time – (10% of HAT [Height Above Touchdown])

Question 28

Calculating VDP When DME is Used to Determine MAP

Answer 28

Divide the Height above touchdown at the

MDA by 300 FT. Allow for the distance from the runway threshold to the DME source to determine the VDP.

Question 29

Weight and Balance Calculations

Answer 29

Aircraft weight and balance must be calculated prior to each flight using actual aircraft data for
the aircraft to be flown. Use of computer programs or mobile apps for weight and balance calculations, including the one in ForeFlight, is not authorized.