WATRS Flashcards

1
Q

Is there radar coverage in WATRS?

Where?

A

Yes 180 nm around Bermuda (TXKF)

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2
Q

Where do we slop and not slop in WATRS?

A

Yes - NY Oceanic yes Right 0-2 .2 intervals
NO - WATRS Plus (Miami and SAN Juan’s) VHF

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3
Q

Oceanic diversion procedures Eng out

A

Drill (memory)
ATC
Turn 30 deg 5nm
Minimize descent until 5 miles
Checklists
Broadcast 121.5 123.45
Lights On
ADS emergency
ATC declare emergency
Descend <FL290

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4
Q

When do we have to do Oceanic weather deviation procedure in WATRS?

A

> = 5 sm

(North -300 & South +300)

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5
Q

What is the limit for distance from an appropriate airport if Bermuda is closed?

A

390 nm 60 min OEI

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6
Q

Do we have to give position reports in oceanic?

A

No ADS-C

(C = Contract)

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7
Q

How can we see who is monitoring our CPDLC?

A

CNS/CPDLC/Setting/ Report

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8
Q

What are the two ways to do a CPDLC EMERGENCY

A

CPDLC/Settings/Emergency/Mayday

Or

Settings/ADS/ADS-C/Emerg/ on

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9
Q

Pro tip for setting the HF?

A

Use the CTP. primary RT Secondary LT

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10
Q

Do we always slop in NY Oceanic?

A

To Bermuda NO

Through Bermuda YES

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11
Q

What is the initial call (not in QRHN) to NY Radio to get your frequencies?

A

NY Radio AC1252, CPDLC, entry squak, M.73, FL350, Request Frequencies.

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12
Q

If Bermuda is closed TXKF what is the most easterly track that can be used, and what gives it the 400nm requirement?

A

The A220 is authorized to utilize L458/L459 south of BDA without having Life Rafts. This is due to
having GDT/MBGT as an authorized alternate and provides the required 400NM coverage.

(P-EFB/All Fleets/RBN Americas)

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13
Q

Where is all the information for WATRS gathered?

A

Saba cloud Overseas briefing
P-EFB/All Fleets/RBN Americas/WATRS
Jepp/Pub/South American/WATRS Ops Policy
Brainscape questions
QRHN back

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14
Q

What airports covers the 75 min arc coverage for Benign operations?

A

TXKF - Bermuda
TNCM - ST Maarten
TJSJ - San Juan Puerto Rico
TJBQ - Aquadilla, Puerto Rico

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