Weather/Dispatch/GOM Flashcards
What are the standard takeoff minimums for the A320?
1sm or 5000 RVR
Are we allowed to operate with lower than standard takeoff minimums?
Yes, opsec C065: IFR Lower than standard takeoff minima
Lowest authorized takeoff RVR: TDZ RVR 5, MID RVR 5, ROLLOUT RVR 5
What is our lowest authorized takeoff minima for takeoff on JFK RWY 31L?
TDZ RVR 5, MID RVR 5, ROLLOUT RVR 5
What are the runway requirements when operating at RVR 5/5/5?
HIRL+CL
Is reported visibility or RVR or the takeoff runway controlling?
RVR
JFK 31L has 3 RVR reports: TDZ/MID/ROLLOUT. If reported RVR is 5/4/5, are we allowed to take off. If reported RVR is 5/inop/5 are we allowed to takeoff?
No/yes
- if RVR is more than 1600 RVR
- the TDZ RVR report is controlling
- the MID RVR report may be substituted for an unavailable TDZ report - If RVR is less than 1600 RVR
- min of 2 operative RVRs
- all reporting RVRs are controlling
When is a takeoff alternate required?
If the current departure airport weather is lower than the landing minimums published for the airport
What is required to list an airport as a takeoff alternate?
- Must be within 1 hour from the departure airport at normal cruising speed in still air with one engine inop
- must meet the criteria in opspecs C055 for filing as an alternate
What is the weather requirement at our destination airport to dispatch?
Weather must be at or above the authorized minimums at the ETA
The main body of the TAF for our destination airport is reporting visibility at the ETA of 1/2 sm, however there is a TEMPO for 1/4 sm. Can we depart?
Yes, exemption 3585
Requires a 2nd alternate
The main body of the TAF for our destination airport is reporting visibility at the ETA of 1/4 am. Can we depart?
No, the main body of the report is controlling
When is a destination alternate required? (Domestic)
123 rule
1 hour before/after ETA
2000’ ceilings
3sm vis
When is a second alternate required to be on the release?
When exemption 3585 is used
When weather at the destination and first alternate is marginal
How is marginal weather defined?
A ceiling less than 500’ above DA(H) or MDA(H)
OR
A visibility of less than 1/2 mike above the lowest operational approach minimum
How do you determine that the alternate listed on the release is legal?
Reference opspec C055: Alt airport IFR wx minimums
We use the 1 NAVAID/2 NAVAID rule to derive alternate wx minimums.
-1 NAVAID: for airports with at least 1 operational navigational facility providing a straight in NPA or cat 1 precision approach, or, when applicable, a circling maneuver for an IAP. Add 400’ to MDA or DA Add 1 sm to landing minimum
2 NAVAID: for airports with at least 2 operational navigational facilities each providing a straight in approach to different suitable runways
Add 200 to DA/MDA of the 2 app used
Add 1/2 sm to the higher authorized landing minimum of the 2 approaches used
Would we use a different method to determine if the takeoff alternate or second alternate weather is legal?
No. An alternate is an alternate. We always reference C055