Review Dispatch Release Flashcards
Where is the flight release found for a flight?
a. With connectivity, on the flightview application
b. without connectivity, it should be printed from skywest online
How low can the weather be at the destination?
a. For release under IFR, the appropriate weather reports, forecasts, or any combination thereof, must indicate the weather conditions will be at or above the authorized minimums at the estimated time of arrival at the airport, or airports, to which released
Can exemption 17347 be applied to main body weather?
a. Exemption 17347 can only be applied to conditional language which include TEMPO or PROB
How low can the conditional weather be to apply 17347?
a. At the destination, the weather cannot be less than 1⁄2 of the lowest weather minimum visibility established for the approach. At the first alternate, weather must not be less than 1⁄2 of the alternate ceiling and visibility. At the second alternate, the weather must be at or above the alternate airport weather minimum, ceiling and visibility
Can the flight leave the gate with less than RLS Fuel?
a. A decrease in fuel of 200 lbs or 50% of the contingency, whichever is most restrictive may be made without consulting the dispatcher
How much fuel above RLS fuel is allowed?
a. Any fuel increase must be coordinated with the dispatcher
How much fuel must be on board when initiating the takeoff?
a. Not less than MINTO
How much fuel must be on board when initiating the takeoff?
a. Not less than MINTO
Is contingency fuel included in MINTO?
a. No, MINTO includes enroute burn. Go around/most distant alternate, holding and reserve fuel, excludes taxi out and contingency
Do all MEL’s need to be listed on the flight release?
a. Yes, release requirements:
1. Departure/Destinations/Alternates/Intermediate stops 2. IFR (type of operation)
3. MINTO
4. MELs/CDLs
5. Weather
6. Identification number of a/c
7. Trip number
