Release

Question 1

Define MINTO

Answer 1

Min fuel at start of takeoff roll.

Enough to go to destination / shoot approach / go to furthest alt/ then fly 45 min.

Question 2

What is release fuel

Answer 2

MINTO + taxi-out + contingency

Question 3

What is contingency fuel

Answer 3

Calculated from 10,000 feet above destination airport. Basically extra gas for random stuff like possible wx, delays, etc.

Question 4

What are the requirements for filing a takeoff alternate.

Answer 4

If wx below landing minimums at takeoff airport you need one.

Within 1 hour
Normal cruise speed
Still air
1 engine inop

Question 5

Requirements for Alternate

Answer 5

Always unless 1 2 3

1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA
Ceiling below 2000. OR
Visibility below 3 miles

Question 6

Where is TOC on release

Answer 6

Separate fix on flight plan page

Question 7

What is required at TOC

Answer 7

Compare TOC fuel on release and compare to fuel onboard.

Check landing fuel

Question 8

Where is tropopause on release

Why is it good to know where it is

Answer 8

On flight planning pages by MWL

Good to know because most weather is below that altitude

Question 9

What are the sabre wind shear values

Answer 9

They are determined by looking at changes in wind speed 4000 feet below the segment altitude.

Question 10

Describe cost index vs flight release planning

Answer 10

Ratio between:
Cost of TIME vs cost of FUEL

Idea is to find the perfect balance between TIME AND FUEL

Slower than Costindex= less fuel but more time.

Question 11

.When is a runway considered contaminated?

4 things

Answer 11

When 25% of runway surface (whether isolated or not) within required length is

1. Water more than 3mm
2. Slush or snow more than 3mm
3. Snow compressed together
4. Ice

Question 12

When is a drift down alternate required?

Answer 12

If there are obstacles that you wouldn’t be able to clear if you lost an engine.

Question 13

Method 1 drift down.

1. Assumes engine failure at?
2. Gives __________foot terrain separation within______
3. At destination must be able to have positive rate of climb to __________?

Answer 13

1. V1
2. 1000’ within 5 miles of route
3. 1500’

Question 14

Method 2 drift down

1. Engine failure _________
2. Gives __________ feet terrain separation within_________
3. Positive rate of climb up to __________

Answer 14

1. After V1
2. 2000’ within 5 miles of intended route
3. 1500’

Question 15

Drift down alt must be within__________

Runway must meet ___________ and ____________
Requirements,

Answer 15

1. 130 miles

2. Length and runway condition.