Preflight Planning

Question 1

In what three scenarios does at least one destination alternate not need to be selected for IFR flights?

Answer 1

1) The duration of the planned flight from take-off to landing does not exceed 6 hours
2) Two separate runways are available and usable at the destination
3) Weather indicates that +1/-1 hour ETA at destination, the ceiling will be at least 2000 ft or circling height + 500 ft, whichever is greater, and the visibility will be at least 5 km

Question 2

When must two destination alternates be selected?

Answer 2

1) Weather indicates +1/-1 hour ETA, conditions will be below the applicable planning minima
2) No meteorological information is available

Question 3

1) Planning minima and 2) minima factor for CAT I ILS approaches

Answer 3

1) Non precision approach
2) RVR
Ceiling must be at or above MDH

Question 4

1) Planning minima and 2) minima factor for non-precision approaches

Answer 4

1) Non-precision approach
2) RVR + 1000m and MDH + 200ft

Question 5

1) Planning minima and 2) minima factor for circling

Answer 5

1) Circling
2) Circling minima

Question 6

If the calculated fuel on landing is less than the final reserve fuel, what must the commander do?

Answer 6

Declare an emergency

Question 7

Final reserve fuel for reciprocating engined aeroplanes?

Answer 7

45 minutes

Question 8

Minimum additional fuel

Answer 8

15 minutes holding at 1500ft

Question 9

Contingency fuel is the greater of what 2 things?

Answer 9

1) 5 minutes holding at 1500ft
2) 5% of trip fuel

Question 10

When a suitable en-route alternate (ERA) has been selected, contingency fuel can reduce to what?

Answer 10

3% of trip fuel