Wheels Up - IOE

Question 1

Avionics Set Up For Approach - ILS, RNAV-LPV, RNAV-LNAV/VNAV

Answer 1

1 - On FGP, Select APPR and VNAV when crossing restrictions exist
2 - On FGP, Set FAF crossing altitude on altitude pre-select

Question 2

Avionics Set Up For Approach - LOC, LOC/BC LDA

Answer 2

1. Select APPR then NAV after LOC capture
2. Use VS/VNAV to FAF
3. use VS to MDA

Question 3

Avionics Set Up For Approach - VOR, NDB, RNAV-LNAV

Answer 3

1. Select NAV
   2 Straight-in: VNAV NOTE= Most non-precision procedures publish a descent angle. The angle is usually in the Nav Database and VNAV can be used past the FAF
2. Circle-to-land: VS

Question 4

Relevant OpSpecs

Answer 4

OpSpec C049 – Destination Airport Analysis (DAA)
OpSpec A057 - Eligible on Demand Operations (EOD)
OpSpec C054 – High Mins Captain Restrictions/Limitations
OpSpec C055 – Alternate Destination Requirements
OpSpec C077 – Terminal Visual Flight Rules, Limitations, and Provisions
OpSpec C079 – Lower than Standard Takeoff Minimums

Question 5

OpSpec - C049

Answer 5

The eligible on-demand (EOD) certificate holder is authorized to use the Destination Airport Analysis (IPreflight) Program described or referenced in this operations specification.

60% - Uses a factor of 1.67% (Wet runway)
80% - Uses a factor of 1.26% (Dry runway)
EOD Operator may use the 80% Number

Operations specification A057 must be issued for this authorization.

Question 6

C057 - IFR Takeoff Minimums, 14 CFR Part 135 Airplane Operations All Airports

Answer 6

Standard takeoff minimums are defined as 1 statute mile visibility or RVR 5000 for airplanes having 2 engines or less

Question 7

C054 - High Mins Captain

Answer 7

Published RVR     Minimum Equivalent Required 
1800                     4500 
2000                    4500 
2400                    5000
3000                    5000
4000                    6000
5000                    6000

Question 8

C077 Terminal Visual Flight Rules, Limitations, and Provisions

Answer 8

Terminal Arrival IFR Visual Approach or a Charted Visual Flight Procedure

(1) The flight is operated and remains in Class B, C, or D Airspace, within 35 nautical miles (NM) of the destination airport in Class E Airspace, or the airspace beneath the designated transition area.
(2) The flight is under the control of an ATC facility.
(3) The flightcrew must maintain the basic cloud clearance as specified in 14 CFR Part 91, § 91.155.
(4) For a visual approach without a CVFP, the flightcrew must be able to establish and maintain visual contact with the airport or maintain visual contact with the traffic to be followed as directed by ATC. In addition, the following provisions and weather conditions at the airport during the approach must be met: (4a) Reported visibility must be as specified in § 91.155, but not lower than a visibility of 3 miles and reported ceiling must be 1,000 feet or greater

Question 9

C079 IFR Lower Than Standard Takeoff Minima, 14 CFR Part 135 Airplane Operations All Airports

Answer 9

Lowest Authorized RVR
TDZ / 500
Mid / 500
RO / 500

Minimum Runway Requirements
HIRL and CL Lights

Other Limitations
N/A

Question 10

C079 . IFR Lower Than Standard Takeoff Minima, 14 CFR Part 135 Airplane Operations  All Airports 
Touchdown zone (TDZ) RVR 1600 (beginning of takeoff roll)

Answer 10

1- High intensity runway lights (HIRL).

2. Operative runway centerline (CL) lights.
3. Serviceable runway centerline marking (RCLM).
4. In circumstances when none of the above visual aids are available, visibility or RVV ¼ sm may still be used, provided other runway markings or runway lighting provide pilots with adequate visual reference to continuously identify the takeoff surface and maintain directional control throughout the takeoff roll.

Question 11

What are the two (2) requirements to initiate an approach when weather reporting is not available or is inoperative?

Answer 11

1. Alternate airport with Weather Reporting

2. Altimeter setting required (at field or per chart)

Question 12

EOD Limitations (135.4) - Experience

Answer 12

One pilot with 75 hours in type

SIC - less than 100 hours in type cannot land when DAA is required except with Check Airman

Question 13

IFR Alternate Airport Fuel Requirements

Answer 13

1 - Fly to the destination
2- Fly from the destination to the alternate
3 - Fly after that for 45 mins at normal cruise (Gama KA350 = 800 lbs)

Question 14

When is an alternate NOT required for the IFR flight ?

Answer 14

For 1 hour before and 1 hour after, weather reports or forecasts indicate:

• The ceiling will be at least 1500 feet above the lowest circling MDA “OR”
• IF no circling approach is available, the ceiling will be at least 1500 feet above the lowest
  published minimum OR 2000 feet above the airport elevation (whichever is higher) AND
• Visibility is forecast is to be at least 3 miles or 2 miles MORE than the lowest visibility minimums whichever
  is greater for the IAP to be used at the destination

Question 15

Basically, what does EOD (Eligible On Demand ) allow?

Answer 15

1. No Weather reporting at destination
2. Use of DAA (Destination Airport Analysis - iPreflight) to use 80% instead of the 60% analysis

14 CFR 135.4 defines a new type of operator known as an “eligible on-demand operation.” An eligible on-demand operation is allowed more lenient destination airport effective runway length performance and the opportunity to conduct an instrument approach at an airport with no weather reporting with certain qualifiers

Question 16

Destination Alternate Weather - What is required?

Answer 16

1. Look at the 10-9A page to see if it N/A is listed for the airport/runway combination
   2 Use the 1 facility 2 facility rule to make that determination

1 - 4 - 1 = 1 facility = Add 400 foot to the MDA/DA as applicable, Add 1 mile to the visibility
2 - 2 - 1/2 = 2 facility = Add 200 foot to the “higher” MDA/DA as applicable. Add 1/2 to the “higher” visibility

Question 17

From 135.225 (b) - A pilot conducting an eligible on-demand (EOD) operation may begin and conduct an instrument approach procedure to an airport that does not have a weather reporting facility operated by the U.S. National Weather Service, a source approved by the U.S. National Weather Service, or a source approved by the Administrator if -

Answer 17

(1) The alternate airport has a weather reporting facility operated by the U.S. National Weather Service, a source approved by the U.S. National Weather Service, or a source approved by the Administrator; and
(2) The latest weather report issued by the weather reporting facility includes a current local altimeter setting for the destination airport. If no local altimeter setting for the destination airport is available, the pilot may use the current altimeter setting provided by the facility designated on the approach chart for the destination airport.

Question 18

Eligible On Demand (EOD) Review. From the slide show during Indoc

Answer 18

1 - Cannot land @ 60% of runway - Apply 80% DAA for a dry runway
2 - What allows Gama to do this? - EOD Authorization
3 - Who can land ? PIC (normal or high mins) SIC ( > 100 hrs in type) SIC (< 100 hrs with Check Pilot
4 - Instrument approach without weather reporting FAR 135.225 (b)