Preflight Planning Flashcards

1
Q

When a filed flight plan has been amended within 30 minutes of scheduled departure
time by either Flight Planning or the flight crew, it is the flight crew’s responsibility to
advise ATC/FSS of the possibility of two flight plans on file. When a change has occurred within 30 minutes of scheduled departure, the flight crew must request a full route
clearance from ATC/FSS.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

Source: FOM 4.9.17

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DAAP restrictions include… the runway must have an approved and operational visual
guidance system or serviced by an operational glide slope (i.e., ILS, LPV, LNAV/VNAV,
FMS Visual with VGP) unless a DAAP exception has been granted.

a. True
b. False

A

A. True

Source: FOM 4.9.10.2

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3
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Which of the following conditions precludes the use of DAAP?

a. Light turbulence is reported on final approach.
b. Anti-skid is inoperative.
c. The runway has loose snow.
d. The runway is wet.

A

b. Anti-skid is inoperative.

Source: FOM 4.9.10.2

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4
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Company pilots may file to and depart for an airport that has no weather reporting.
What are the limitations?

a. The weather at the intended destination must be at least 1000/3.
b. The airport must have an operational control tower.
c. An alternate airport is filed that does have approved weather reporting.
d. You must first contact the FODM on duty.

A

c. An alternate airport is filed that does have approved weather reporting.
.
Source: FOM 4.9.10.1

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5
Q

Which is false with regard to crossing a runway, either active or non-active?
a. The anti-collision light must be turned on.
b. Both pilots must hear and understand the taxi clearance and verbally agree
before crossing any hold short line.
c. Both pilots must be task free.
d. Checklists and FBO communications may be accomplished during runway
crossing.

A

d. Checklists and FBO communications may be accomplished during runway Crossing.

Source: FOM 4.11.2

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6
Q

When NOT using a marshaler/wing walker, what is the minimum distance we must
maintain from an obstacle/aircraft?

a. 5 feet.
b. 10 feet.
c. 15 feet.
d. 20 feet.

A

b. 10 feet.

Source: FOM 4.11.1.3

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7
Q

When conducing Eligible On Demand operations, an SIC with less than 100 hours in type
may make the landing when…
a. Visibility is less than ¾ of a mile.
b. Braking action is less than good.
c. Crosswind component is greater than 10 knots but less than 15 knots.
d. Wind shear is reported at the airport.
Source: FOM

A

c. Crosswind component is greater than 10 knots but less than 15 knots.

Source: FOM 4.9.10.2

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8
Q

Flights under Part 91 will be conducted to the same standards as Part 135 operations
except where noted in the FOM. Exceptions include…

a. Passenger ID checks are not required.
b. Part 91 oxygen requirements apply.
c. Direct communication with an air/ground communication facility per Ops Spec
C077 is not required.
d. Part 91K runway landing limitations (60%, and 80% rules) do not apply.
e. All of the above.

A

e. All of the above.

Source: FOM 4.9.2

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9
Q

EODO (Eligible On Demand Operation) authority allows crews to…

a. utilize 80% of the destination airport runway for performance planning
b. utilize 80% of the alternate airport runway for performance planning.
c. file to and begin an approach to an airport that does not have weather reporting.
d. All are correct.

A

d. All are correct.

Source: FOM 4.9.10

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10
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The pre-departure brief acronym AWARE stands for…

a. Aircraft, weather, airport, route and extras.
b. Aircraft, weather, arrival, runway and extras.
c. Airport, weather, arrival, route and extras.
d. Airport, weather, aircraft, runway and emergency exits.

A

a. Aircraft, weather, airport, route and extras.

Source: FOM 4.9.15

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11
Q

The following restrictions apply anytime crews are using the DAAP relief for preflight
planning…

a. Lift dump devices, if installed, must be operational.
b. Thrust reversers, if installed, must be operational for operations on wet runways.
c. Anti-skid, if installed, must be operational.
d. The runway must have an approved and operational visual guidance system or
serviced by an operational glide slope (i.e., ILS, LPV, LNAV/VNAV, FMS Visual
with VGP) unless a DAAP exception has been granted.
e. All the above.

A

e. All the above.

Source: FOM

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12
Q

Company pilots may not consider DAAP in their pre-flight planning when the destination
runway is contaminated.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

Source: FOM 4.9.10.2

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13
Q

Which of the following is required just prior to boarding the aircraft?

a. Final walk-around the aircraft
b. Verify fuel additive was delivered
c. Pre taxi brief
d. Approach brief

A

a. Final walk-around the aircraft

Source: FOM 4.9.20

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14
Q

The PIC is the final authority in determining safe fuel loads. As safety allows he/she will
follow the Fuel Guide recommendation as published on the flight plan located in the
total fuel field (TOTL). If the PIC determines more or less fuel is required (greater than
+/- ___ pounds), he/she must inform the Flight Planning Department of the changed
fuel load with the applicable reason by either responding via email to the flight plan or
by phone.

a. 100
b. 200
c. 300
d. 400

A

b. 200

Source: FOM 4.9.11.7

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15
Q

When using standard average weights to calculate weight and balance, the PIC will use…
a. 199 lbs for adult males and 178 lbs for females if pax load is a one to one ratio of
each.
b. 184 lbs in summer months for adult males and females if pax loading is a one to
one ratio of each.
c. 189 lbs for adult males and 178 lbs for adult females and no more than 30 lbs
per pax bag.
d. The weight of a child up to three years of age is factored in the standard average
adult weight.

A

When using standard average weights to calculate weight and balance, the PIC will use…

b. 184 lbs in summer months for adult males and females if pax loading is a one to
one ratio of each.

Source: FOM 4.9.12.3

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16
Q

The passengers arrive for their Part 135 trip and one of them has an expired driver’s
license and no other form of ID. May you operate the flight?
a. Passenger ID checks are required for each person who appears to be 18 years of
age or older. Suitable forms of identification include a valid (unexpired)
government issued photo ID, or two other forms of ID, one of which must be
issued by government authority.
b. The scheduler can waive this requirement.
c. You can call the Safety department and in very rare instances get a waiver for
the passenger.
d. As long as the ID has not been expired for more than 90 days it is still acceptable.
Source: FOM

A

a. Passenger ID checks are required for each person who appears to be 18 years of age or older. Suitable forms of identiifcation include a valid (unexpired) government issued photo ID, or two other forms of ID, one of which must be issued by government authority.

Source: FOM A2.3.3.2

17
Q

For all taxi operations, which following statement is true…

a. The pilots will have the airport diagram out and available during the taxi.
b. The taxi route should be well understood prior to taxi, all hold short points
identified, and any hot spots located.
c. Both pilots must be task free when crossing runways.
d. All the above are true.

A

d. All the above are true.

Source: FOM 4.11.2

18
Q

The standard TERPS IFR climb gradient is…

a. 200 feet per nautical mile or 3.3%
b. 2.1% net
c. 1.6% net
d. 152 feet per nautical mile or 2.4%

A

a. 200 feet per nautical mile or 3.3%

Source: FOM 4.9.7.3

19
Q

Any items secured to the seat cannot exceed the floor loading limitations and it
cannot obstruct the emergency exit or aisle.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

Source: FOM 4.9.12.1

20
Q

Flexjet LLC has been designated an “Eligible On-Demand Operator.” This means
that during FAR 135 operations the operator…

a. may file to, and begin an instrument approach procedure to, an airport that does
not have a weather reporting facility but must file an alternate airport that has a
weather reporting facility.
b. may utilize the 80 percent rule for landing when a destination airport analysis
has been completed and approved for that destination.
c. may select an airport as an alternate if the aircraft can be brought to a full stop
within 80 percent of the effective runway.
d. All are correct.

A

d. All are correct.

Source: FOM 4.9.10

21
Q

With regard to DAAP operations, a first officer who has logged fewer than 100
hours in their assigned aircraft type shall not conduct any takeoffs or landings under the
following conditions…

a. Windshear is reported in the vicinity of the airport.
b. When braking action is reported to be less than “Good” for the runway.
c. When the runway has contamination which may adversely affect aircraft
performance.
d. All are correct.

A

d. All are correct.

Source: FOM 4.9.10.2

22
Q

When calculating aircraft weight and balance, the crew may utilize…

a. Approved average passenger weights.
b. Actual passenger weights.
c. The crew’s own estimates based upon previous weight guessing experience.
d. Both A and B.

A

d. Both A and B.

Source: FOM 4.9.12.3

23
Q

The appropriate Takeoff and Landing (TOLD) information card is to be completed
prior to each takeoff and landing. The takeoff section shall be completed prior to
departure. The landing section shall be completed during the enroute phase of flight
during the landing assessment check. The only exception to this is a very short leg.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

Source: FOM 4.9.16

24
Q

Standard Average Baggage Weights in pounds are as follows: Plane Side Loaded
Bags ____, Checked Bags ____, Heavy Bags ____.

a. 10, 20, 100
b. 20, 30, 60
c. 30, 40, 80
d. 20, 40, 60

A

b. 20, 30, 60

Source: Ops Specs

25
Q

In which document(s) will you find our requirements for Alternate Airport IFR
weather minimums?

a. On the Instrument Approach Procedure
b. Op Spec C079
c. Ground Deicing Program Manual
d. Op Spec C055

A

d. Op Spec C055