Volume 1 Material Flashcards
What are the three volumes of the Flight Operations Manuals? (FOMS)
Vol 1 - policy and procedures that are not aircraft specific
Vol 2 - policy and procedures specific to the Airbus
Vol 3 - Aircraft and systems in depth information
What’s the difference between a bulletin and a pilot alert?
Bulletins supersede company policies while effective. Pilot alerts tend to clarify company policies but not modify them.
What are some of the PIC responsibilities?
The Captain is in command of the entire crew and is responsible for the safety of them, the aircraft, and the passengers. They are responsible for ensuring the aircraft is airworthy and that all legality is checked prior to flight.
What is PIC emergency authority? Must they do anything after they exercise it?
The Captain may deviate from any FAR, company policy, etc, and take any action necessary to ensure the safety of the Flight that they think necessary. They must keep the company and ATC notified and within 36 hours of completing the sequence file an incident report. If ATC requests a report this must be done within 48 hrs.
Can pilots and dispatchers of other airlines use our jumpseat?
Yes for domestic flights only. Must be CASS verified
Can crew or employees use the FA jumpseat on international flights?
Yes, eligible employees can use the FA jumpseat on domestic or international flights
Who can occupy the flight deck jumpseat on international flights?
Frontier employees with ACM authorization on their badge OR they have a LOA to do so
Who must fill out the ACM authorization form?
Everyone except FAA inspectors. This applies to flight deck and cabin jumpseats
What is the responsibility of the Captain with regards to jumpseaters?
Show them the jumpseat briefing card to satisfy all requirements
What is the Frontier policy regarding alcohol?
10 hours between consumption and showtime.
When must you use Cockpit oxygen?
Cabin altitude over 10,000 feet
What braking action would preclude you from operating an aircraft on any surface?
NIL
Can an intoxicated person be allowed to board?
No
Can you stow passenger baggage in the Cockpit?
Yes, but only if that passenger would be authorized to occupy a flight deck jumpseat
Does Frontier carry HAZMAT?
No
What would you do if you lost weather radar enroute?
The flight may continue provided hazardous weather can be avoided visually
What credentials must a pilot have on them at all times?
FAA and medical certificates, company ID, FCC permit, valid passport
How can one be qualified to fly into a special use airport?
Pictorial means or the PIC or SIC has made a takeoff and landing at that airport in the preceding 12 months. This doesn’t apply if weather mins are 1000’ above the MEA for the IAF of the approach to be used.
A ‘High Mins FO’ with less than 100 hours, the Capt must make all takeoffs and landings when?
1) RVR is at or below 4000
2) or Visibility is below 3/4 mi
3) Water, slush, or snow on the runway may affect performance
4) Braking action reported LESS than Good
5) Crosswind MORE than 15 knots
6) Windshear is present or reported
7) Any time the Capt deems prudent
Are there FO minimums for takeoff?
1/2 mi or 1800RVR but this is only a RECOMMENDATION
What are the Capt high minimum restrictions?
With less than 100 hrs PIC (does NOT include OE) the following must be applied to each instrument approach flown:
1) Increase DA or MDA by 100 feet AND
2) Increase visibility by 1/2 mi or RVR equivalent
What requirements are there for a High Mins Captain to be dispatched?
The destination visibility must be increased by 1/2 mi unless using exemption 21515. Alternate mins do not change but the Capt must still add 100’ and 1/2 mi when conducting an approach there.
What Approaches are High Mins captains not allowed to conduct?
CAT III operations
What is exemption 21515?
Allows high mins Captains to operate to lower Cat 1 and 2 limits. Check Vol 1 for specific limits and landings with less than 1000RVR still not authorized
In a 168 hour period (1 week) a crew member must be given how many hours of rest free from all company assigned duty?
30 hours
When must crews have company apps updated by?
Prior to reporting for duty
When is the PIC the ISC? (in flight security coordinator)
Cabin doors shut to cabin doors open
If there is an inflight engine shutdown, where must the PIC land?
At the nearest suitable airport in point of time, that a safe landing can be made.
Must all flight attendants be on board during passenger loading and unloading?
Yes
Can pilots stand in for flight attendants during loading or unloading?
No
Can pilots stand in for flight attendants on a through flight?
Yes. Half of the FA compliment (2 even for 321’s) must remain onboard and a pilot can stand in for them. One in the rear and one at the front.
Who has operational control to refuse a passenger?
The CRO.
Must a passenger have a physicians statement about the use of POC? Must the Captain be notified?
Yes and Yes
What is the joint responsibility of the PIC and dispatcher for a flight?
Both are responsible for safe preflight planning including weather, traffic, and Enroute facilities. Both have the authority to delay a flight.
Who can cancel a flight?
Systems Operational Control (SOC)
When is an alternate required?
1) 1-2-3 rule
2) Marginal weather (ceiling within 100’ or Visibility within 1/2 mi of the mins for that airport). If derived alternate mins are marginal then a 2nd alternate is needed
3) Severe icing forecast within 1 hr of arrival time
4) Method 2
5) Supplemental or offline charters
6) Flag ops more than 6 hrs
7) Exemption 20144 (domestic flights only)
8) RNAV only approaches
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What are derived alternate minimums?
These are minimums you can use to determine a good alternate by doing the following:
1) Add 400’ to the DA or MDA and 1sm for any airport with only 1 operational navigational facility OR
2) Add 200’ to the DA or MDA and 1/2sm for airports with at least two operational facilities with straight in approach procedures to do different suitable runways.
What is exemption 20295? Are there limitations?
Allows dispatch of flights to airports without designating an alternate when:
1) CAT 1 available: 1000’ ceiling and 3sm vis
2) CAT 2 available: 1,000’ ceiling and 2sm vis
3) CAT 3 available: 1,000’ ceiling and 2sm vis
If so, no alternate is required. Limitations include:
1) must be listed on the release as Exemption 20295
2) Aircraft and crew capable
3) Reports of thunderstorms +/- one hr
4) Cannot be used with exemption 20144
5) Contiguous United States only
6) ACARS must be operable
7) Dispatch must be notified of any route, altitude, fuel, icing, or weather changes that could affect the flight
What flight paperwork is required before block out?
1) Dispatch or flight release
2) Flight Plan
3) Weather
4) NOTAMS
5) Performance Data
6) Weight and Balance manifest
Is a TLR required for block out?
No. Only needed for special ACARS codes when a runway is shortened
What is Method 1?
Ensures an aircraft can clear all obstacles by 1,000 feet within 5nm of the route in the event of an engine failure from V1 onwards
What is Method 2?
Ensures an aircraft can clear all obstacles by 2,000’ within 5nm of the route and reach a suitable alternate in the event of an engine failure
If an engine is lost dispatched Method 2, what is assumed if cruising altitude is not yet reached?
That the flight will return back to it’s departure airport. If there was a takeoff alternate it will proceed to the departure airport first and THEN the takeoff alternate.
What is considered a suitable airport for emergency purposes?
1) has suitable navaids and approaches
2) has suitable emergency services
3) suitable weather
4) suitable passenger handling facilities
5) suitable runway length
Are correct crew names required on a release?
No, unless it’s a supplemental flight
When is an ARTR required?
1) Supp Ops crew change
2) More than 1 hour past release time
3) Alternate added or changed
4) More than 1,000lbs of fuel added
5) MEL/CDL/NEF added or removed
6) Route change increased flight by MORE than 100nm.
How must an ARTR be delivered?
Any available means including by phone, radio, aviobook, etc.