8 - Flt Ops

Question 1

How long is an ofp valid for before departure in modified for flight watch

Answer 1

2 hours after retrieval, must confirm with dispatch notams and wx still valid

Question 2

Can you plan a flight to a destination with no TAF?

Answer 2

Yes as long as alternate has valid TAF

Question 3

When do you need a new OFP?

Answer 3

Delay of 2 hours or more to original departure time

Question 4

Do you need to file a report if you request modification to the flight plan?

Answer 4

Yes a voyage report must be filed

Question 5

Can you use altn fuel without proceeding to alternate?

Answer 5

Yes as long as pic thinks aircraft can be landed safely at destination airport. Must file ASR.

Question 6

Can you use Cont fuel?

Answer 6

Yes but shall not take off with less than cont 5 min

Question 7

737 average fuel burn

Answer 7

2.2tons/ hr in the air
700kg/hr taxi

Question 8

Reserve fuel definition

Answer 8

Hold for 30 minutes at destination airport at estimated landing weight at 1500 asl.

Question 9

Naifr definition (Fuel)

Answer 9

12 minutes at 1500asl (for second approach)

Question 10

Supp fuel definition

Answer 10

Fuel to ensure planned minimum is available at destination

Question 11

When do you need a takeoff alternate

Answer 11

Less than rvr 2600 or 1/2 sm
Or
Reported wx is below landing minima (can’t use cat II/III)

Question 12

Take off alternate definition

Answer 12

Distance flown in 60 minutes one engine inoperative cruise speed (no wind)

Question 13

Take off alternate distance (b737)

Answer 13

343nm
686 for 120 min etops

Question 14

Alternate Minima

Answer 14

2 precision - 400-1 or 200 1/2
1 precision - 600-2 or 300 1
Non precision- 800-2 or 300 1

Question 15

No Alternate IFR requirements

Answer 15

No risk of fog or vis restrictions, thunderstorms
Forecast ceiling of 1000’ above FAF
Vis of at least 3 miles

Or ceiling of at least 1500’ vis of 6sm

2 separate runways

Question 16

Define INFO alternate

Answer 16

If two alternates are filed, the alternate requiring less fuel will be the INFO alternate

Question 17

Define VIA alternate

Answer 17

Used when wx at destination is marginal. Fuel is added to proceed to destination and then to VIA then to alternate.

(VIA is better for commercial reasons)

Question 18

Contents of aircraft document pouch

Answer 18

C of A
C of R
Aircraft radio license
Noise compliance certificate

Question 19

Max fuel Load error without advising dispatch/load

Answer 19

300kg

Question 20

A go around shall be initiated when:

Answer 20

A pilot calls unstabilized
Stable approach policy cannot be met
Stable landing policy cannot be met
Visual reference is not obtained at DA

Question 21

1000’ configuration gate

Answer 21

Should be fully configured with landing check completed

Question 22

500’ stable gate

Answer 22

Airspeed +10/-5
Vertical speed not more than 1000fpm
Thrust stabilized

Question 23

200’ Go around Gate

Answer 23

1000’ and 500’ gates met or go around

Question 24

Automatic landing during cat I operations (outside Canada)

Answer 24

Permitted if runway has cat II/III minima

Question 25

When must an approach be captain flown

Answer 25

Below 1/2sm or all cat II/III

Question 26

Visual approach wx requirements

Answer 26

1500' agl ceiling and 5sm

Question 27

Thunderstorm avoidance

Answer 27

5000' over tops (10000' if Winds >100kts) 20nm lateral (below freezing level)

Question 28

Takeoff not authorized in (precip)

Answer 28

Hail Heavy ice pellets Moderate or heavy freezing rain

Question 29

Landing not authorized (precip)

Answer 29

Moderate or heavy freezing rain

Question 30

Stable Landing Policy criteria (go around if not met)

Answer 30

Touchdown no later than end of TDZ Or Drift exceeds LTPL

Question 31

What is Operational Fuel

Answer 31

Extra fuel requested by PIC