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SkyWest Indoc Sept. 2015 Flashcards

0
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What is the definition of Marginal?

A
  • Destination is when it is equal to the minimum landing visibility
  • Alternate is when it is equal to the filing minimum (Ceiling and Vis)
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How do we figure out if a destination needs an alternate?

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  • 1-2-3 rule. 1 hour before and after, 2000ft ceilings, 3 miles visibility
  • Freezing precip forecast
  • No IAP available
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If an incident occurs what do we do?

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Call the MOD and fill out an IOR

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When do we need a second alternate?

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-Anytime the conditional weather exemption is used
(3585)
-When the forecast for both destination and alternate is marginal.

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What are we looking for in the MX can before flight

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  1. Flight log (white paper), has a signature
  2. AML, all write-ups are closed
  3. DMI (Mustard card), matches what is on the release
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What MAX ALT deviation can we have to fly the aircraft (NON RVSM)

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100 between, 75 of the field elevation

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What MAX ALT deviation can we have to fly the aircraft (RVSM)

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75 between, 75 of the field elevation

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A passenger needs to be removed from the flight. Who has that ability?

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PIC

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Who is allowed to carry firearms on the flight?

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Law Enforcement, Border Patrol, FFDO, Federal Air Marshal

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What do you do if an error message appears in flight?

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PIC will write up and contact MX after landing

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During RVSM flight, you receive an TCAS advisory message while descending. What do you do?

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Slow your decent. 1000FPM w/in 2000ft and 5nm of traffic

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What is MIN Fuel?

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A fuel state where you can accept NO UNDUE delay

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What is Emergency Fuel?

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30min of fuel remaining upon landing

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SIC has less then 100 hours in the aircraft. What are the limitations? (NO Check Airman) Applies to APP/LND

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  • No Approaches less then 4000RVR
  • Prevailing weather at or below 3/4
  • No contaminated runway
  • Braking action is LESS then good
  • More then 15kts of crosswind
  • Windshear is reported in the area
  • PIC judgement
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Weather at the destination goes below minimums BEFORE the FAF. What do you do?

A

Go around

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Weather at the destination goes below minimums AFTER the FAF. What do you do?

A

Continue the Approach

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When can you descend below the DH?

A
  • Vis (that you observe) meets or exceeds the published mins
  • Normal maneuvers to land at normal descent rate
  • Runway environment in sight (list of markings and lights)
  • TD in the TDZ
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Who has the final say when Taxing?

A

PIC

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During preflight you notice a bird strike. What do you do?

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Notify PIC. PIC will notify MX and write up.

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When do you need a Takeoff Alternate?

A

When weather conditions at your departure are below APP minimums to get back in

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Who do you talk to to receive a T/O ALT if you do not have one on your release?

A

Dispatch

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21
Q

What is SMGCS?

A

Low vis taxi instructions

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22
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What are SMGS RVR?

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1200RVR down to 600RVR. Anything less then 600RVR we are unable to take off.

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23
Q

When are you able to cancel an IFR flight plan?

Controlled Airspace

A

W/in controlled AIRPORT airspace (B,C,D)
OR
w/10 miles of a destination airport in Class E
AND
remains within controlled airspace

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When are you able to cancel an IFR flight plan?

Uncontrolled Airspace

A
  • Direct communication with air/ground communication

- W/in 10nm OR visual reference of landing surface can be maintained throughout

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When can I accept a Visual Approach?

A
  • Traffic is in sight for the duration
  • Operates and remains w/in controlled airspace (B,C,D)
  • w/in 35 miles of Class E
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Q

When are you given Wake turbulence separation by ATC?

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While on an IFR flight plan

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When are you NOT given Wake turbulence separation by ATC?

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When you have gone visual or VFR

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28
Q

Can we accept a Contact Approach?

A

NO, Skywest does not do Contact Approaches

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29
Q

What are the limitations for a High Mins PIC?

A
  • Destination Approaches - Add 100 &1/2
  • Alternate Approaches - 300 & 1 or published. Which ever is higher
  • No CAT 2 Mins
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Can a 75 hour PIC and a 75 hour SIC fly together?

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No

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What is the MAX crosswind for a SIC unless the PIC is a Check Airman?

A

90* crosswind at a MAX of 20kts

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32
Q

What form does the FAA need to produce to jumpseat?

A

Form 110A

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33
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When are you able to deny the jumpseat?

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  • PIC judgement
  • For Safety
  • When O2 is Blue
    Blue = enough for only 2 occupants
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How do you “Derive” Minimums? CO55

A

-Single approach method ADD 400 to the highest HAT, 1 mile to the Vis
-Double approach method
ADD 200 to the highest HAT, 1/2 mile to the Vis

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What are the requirements of the DOUBLE approach method of “Derived” minimums?

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  • 2 different straight in approaches to 2 different runways. (Same runway opposite ends counts)
  • 2 different navaids
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What are the requirements of the SINGLE approach method of “Derived” minimums?

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  • Approach may be straight in, Circling, Precision or Non

- Operational Navaid that is authorized for use

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37
Q

Which CAT of approaches do we use to calculate “Derived” minimums?

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CAT 1

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38
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When calculating “Derived Minimums” are we allowed to choose between Double and Single if one is lower then the other?

A

Yes!

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39
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What are “Derived” minimums?

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They are Alternate minimums for 121 flight

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40
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When can we NOT “Derive” minimums?

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When the alternate is N/A

41
Q

If we do Supplemental flight, what is needed?

A

Supplemental OPS Kit.

42
Q

If we do Supplemental flight, where do we find more information?

A

FOM

43
Q

During Supplemental flight, a passenger wants to see the cockpit. Is this allowed?

A

No. While we provide superior customer service, the customer is more then welcome to see the cockpit after we have landed and parked.

44
Q

If we do Supplemental flight, INTERNATIONAL, Who is responsible for the flight?

A

The PIC AND the Dispatcher are jointly responsible for the flight

45
Q

If we do Supplemental flight, INTERNATIONAL, there is an extra line on the release. What is this line for?

A

Written signature of the PIC

46
Q

If flying INTERNATIONAL, where do we find information about this?

A

FOM

47
Q

What sources of weather are legal for use?

A

GOV and WSI weather

48
Q

If we are flying part 91 flying can we carry passengers?

A

Only Non-Rev pax, and only at the airlines discrimination.

49
Q

We have rejected a Take off. What do we do after we are safely off the runway?

A

Contact the MOD and complete an IOR

50
Q

If I don’t have the MOD phone number who do I call?

A

Crew Support

51
Q

An Emergency occurs. What do we do!

A
  • Stay calm
  • FLY THE AIRCRAFT!
  • Assign duties. PF/PM
  • Land
  • Call MOD and complete a IOR
52
Q

What do we need for a Ferry flight?

A

A Ferry Permit

53
Q

Who is responsible for release of the aircraft?

A

The PIC and the Dispatcher

54
Q

On takeoff you lose an engine after V1. What speed to you go to?

A

V2

55
Q

What is your minimum IFR obstacle clearance?

A
  • 1000ft in non mountainous

- 2000ft in mountainous areas

56
Q

If the FAR or FOM are in conflict. Which do we listen to?

A

Whichever is more restrictive

57
Q

What date from the airside kit do we send?

A

The Caution date

58
Q

Where do we find revisions to the FOM?

A

Skywest online

59
Q

How long do you have to wait if the PIC and SIC ate the same food?

A

6 hours

60
Q

How do we show that we are “Fit for Flight”?

A

Entering your password into ACCARS

61
Q

What is the Departure W.A.N.T Brief?

A
  • Weather
  • Area Departure
  • Notams
  • Threats
62
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What is the Arrival W.A.N.T Brief?

A
  • Weather
  • Arrival
  • Notams
  • Threats
63
Q

Is there a penalty for calling in fatigued?

A

Nope!

64
Q

When are we able to exceed table A?

A

While in flight. We are able to complete the flight

65
Q

How much rest are we required to have?

A

10 hours, 8 hours of possible sleep

66
Q

What is the MAX 1 time FDP extension?

A

2 hours

67
Q

What is the 1 item that you NEED to begin a trip?

A

Your badge

68
Q

How much fuel is for contingency?

A

15 mins, unless changed by PIC

69
Q

Your release MUST contain which items?

A

“DIMWIT”

  • Departure, Destination and ALTs
  • ID of aircraft
  • Min fuel
  • Weather reports
  • IFR/VFR
  • Trip number
70
Q

Flight Duty Period (FDP)

A

Table B.

  • Based off of time started and legs flown.
  • Extendable
71
Q

Flight Time Limits

A

Table A

-Hard limit, not extendable (unless airborne)

72
Q

Cumulative Limits for FAR 117

A
  • 100 block hours in rolling 672 hours (28 days)
  • 1000 block hours in a rolling 365 day period
  • 60 FDP hours in 168 rolling hours (7 days)
  • 190 FDP hours in 672 rolling hours (28 days)
73
Q

Split Duty (Stand Up)

A
  • Between the hours of 2200 - 0500
  • Requires 3 hours rest in suitable accommodation
  • Rest must be before the beginning of the FDP
  • Rest can not be less then what was scheduled
  • Rest can not be until after the 1st segment of the FDP
  • Combined time of rest and FDP can not exceed 14 hours
74
Q

What is the max AVAILABILITY on short call reserve

(RAP)?

A

14 hours

75
Q

What is the maximum amount of time that can be spent on RAP AND FDP? (Domicile time)
Aka… Reserve then called to fly

A

The LESSER of:

  • Start of RAP on Table B + 4 hours
  • Start of FDP on Table B
  • 16 hours total from start of RAP
76
Q

FDP Extensions

A

Can only be extended 1 time 30+ minutes prior to receiving 30 hours of rest. No limit on 29 minutes and lower

77
Q

How often is recurrent training?

A

12 months

78
Q

How are take off and landings logged between PIC and SIC

A
  • Odd PIC

- Even SIC

79
Q

After aircraft checkride, how many hours must be acquired in 120 days?

A

100 hours

- 150 days if line check is completed before 120 days

80
Q

What weather language is conditional?

A

TEMPO, PROB

81
Q

When can we NOT dispatch for takeoff (weather)?

A

When the weather will not be at or above authorized minimums at the ETA

82
Q

What is the difference between main body weather and conditional weather?

A

Main body weather only changes with a FM or at the end of BECMG

83
Q

What is Exemption 3585?

A
  • Ability to dispatch with conditional weather language below our minimum
  • Used only at Destination and 1st Alternate
84
Q

Using 3585, how low can the weather be for dispatch?

A

No lower then 1/2 of the minimum for arrival

85
Q

How to figure if 3585 can be used for your destination?

A
  • Visibility only
  • Main body needs to be at or above minimums
  • “Conditional language” can’t be less then half of the main body
    In English….
    If your weather looks good, except for a patch of crap when your ETA is, you can use 3585 to go as long as its not less then half of the main body weather
86
Q

Is BECMG Conditional Language?

A

NOPE! BECMG changes main body weather then it is complete.

87
Q

When does 3585 NOT apply?

A
  • High Min CPT
  • Canada or Mexico, Destination or Alt
  • BECMG
88
Q

What do you NEED when using 3585?

A
  • Second Alt

- Most recent METAR and TAF for all 3 airports

89
Q

How is 3585 used for your alternate?

A
  • Using “Derived” minimums, aka Ceiling AND Visibility

- Can’t be less then half of the “Derived” minimums

90
Q

What happens with minimums when you divert to your Alternate?

A

Then now become destination weather minimums. They are no longer “derived” alternate minimums.

91
Q

What elements are needed in a weather report in order to Depart or Land at an airport?

A
  • Wind Speed and Direction
  • Visibility
  • Temprature
  • Altimeter*** Unless approach lists another source
92
Q

What are the critical phases of flight?

A
  • Block out up to 10000 or cruise

- 18000 and below in decent to block in

93
Q

Take off Minimums -CO56-

1/4SM Prevailing

A

Adequate Visual Reference or HIRL or CL or RCLM

94
Q

Take off Minimums -CO56-

1600 TDZ

A
  • TDZ is controlling, MID may substitute if TDZ unavail.
  • 1 has to be operative
  • HIRL or CL or RCLM
95
Q

Take off Minimums -CO56-

12/12/10

A
  • ALL RVR are controlling EXCEPT FE, 1 may be missing
  • 2 have to be operating
  • Day: RCLM or CL or HIRL
  • Night: HIRL or CL
96
Q

Take off Minimums -CO56-

10/10/10

A
  • ALL RVR are controlling EXCEPT FE, 1 may be missing
  • 2 have to be operating
  • CL or
  • HIRL and RCLM
97
Q

Take off Minimums -CO56-

6/6/6

A

-ALL RVR are controlling, 1 may be missing
-2 have to be operating
HIRL and CL

98
Q

Can you accept a LAHSO on approach?

A

Not if you are below 1000ft or if other conditions apply. see FOM for other details

99
Q

When did FAR 117 Start?

A

Jan. 4, 2014

100
Q

FAR limits your BAC to?

A

.04 (.02 Skywest)

101
Q

Can you derive minimums from CAT 2 Minimums?

A

Nope, CAT 1 only

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