8.0 Flight Operations Flashcards
Do you have to go to the crew room when reporting for duty?
You should, but it’s not a Shall.
Who is responsible for calling crew scheduling if someone hasn’t reported for duty?
All crew members no later than report time
What is the report time for duty?
1:15 and 45 for DH
What is Flight Watch?
Flight watch is the collaboration between the captain and the dispatcher of analyzing, amending, monitoring, and executing the OFP and flight.
When does the Flight Watch commence?
At the approval of the OFP by the Flight Dispatcher
What is modiffied Flight Watch?
Normally the Pilot-in-Command and Flight Dispatchers share the responsibilities for Flight Watch. However, on occasion a reduction in the normal Flight Watch capability may occur within Flight Dispatch. For example, a building evacuation or I.T. downgrades, etc.
What is the process of the Dispatcher when there’s a scenario that requires a modified Flight Watch?
1 inform the captain via any means possible.
ACARS
ATC
Airport Personnel
What is the PIC’s responsibility in terms of Flight Following Times - Out, Off , On and In. During modified flight watch
The Flight Crew shall confirm with the airport of departure and arrival that the times have been received
What is the PIC’s responsibility regarding OFP Validation when Modified Flight Watch is in effect?
If more than two hours have passed since the OFP was retrieved by the Flight Crew, confirmation shall be made that the NOTAMS and weather are still valid.
Define what Operational Control means. Regarding Dispatch and PIC
It is essential that Captains and Flight Dispatchers fully coordinate their efforts and maintain a cooperative relationship and appreciation of each other’s concerns as they impact the operation at all times.
Who has Operational Control** before** Take off thrust is set?
After the Pilot-in-Command accepts the OFP, the** Flight Dispatcher and the Pilot-in-Command commence co-authority** for Flight Watch. The Flight Dispatcher shall provide pertinent and related flight information to the Pilot-in-Command, including any changes to the OFP proposed by the Flight Dispatcher or Air Canada Rouge.
Who has Operational Control after Take off thrust is set?
Once take-off thrust has been applied, the final decision on any changes to the OFP shall be taken by the Pilot-in-Command, based on considerations of safety.
The Pilot-in-Command is responsible for transmitting to the Dispatcher, any flight plan change or flight conditions that significantly vary from the mutually agreed OFP.
What happens when the PIC and the dispatcher disagree?
Should an irreconcilable disagreement arise between the Flight Dispatcher and the Pilot-in-Command concerning the delay of a flight, the most conservative course
In the event that a disagreement exists between the Pilot-in-Command and the Flight Dispatcher over any parameter(s) upon which the OFP has been based, including fuel carried, the most conservative course of action shall prevail. In case of an irreconcilable disagreement, the Pilot-in-Command should submit a FOHR detailing the issue.
When do you have to file an FOHR if you have a disagreemnt with a dispatcher over something on the OFP?
You should always take the most conservative action. Normally if there’s a disagreement over fuel to be carried
file the VR
and FOHR if there was disagreement with the dispatcher
Where do we find Airports authorized for use?
They are recorded in the** Airport Classification List (ACL)** published in the Jeppesen Route Manual AC TAB eCoverage.
What is a Class D airport?
Destination (D)
What is a Class XD airport?
Non-passenger Destination (XD),
What is a Class A airport?
Alternate (A)
What is a Class EC airport?
Escape Chart (EC)
Are you required to print an OFP?
No
What is LIDO?
Its the calcualtion of the engine out level off altitude that aircraft are capable of maintaining (based on the maximum en route performance limited weight at the waypoint) to the terrain that is within 5 nautical miles either side of the flight planned track.
How many LIDO terrain clearance checks are there?
3
What does TERRAIN CLEARANCE CHECK - COMPLETED WITH NO LIMITATIONS mean?
The aircraft can maintain a factored, level-off altitude that is at least 1,000 feet above the terrain.
If Driftdown Escape Charts, Decompression/Driftdown Escape Charts or written procedures exist for that area, Flight Crew should refer the applicable chart in the event of a driftdown or decompression scenario.
What does TERRAIN CLEARANCE CHECK - TERRAIN CLEARANCE REQUIRES ENROUTE ESCAPE CHARTS mean?
The check determines that the aircraft will not be able to maintain at least 1,000 feet above the terrain, and Driftdown Escape Charts, Decompression/Driftdown Escape Charts, or written procedures exist for that area.
For flights where the OFP states that terrain clearance requires escape route charts, the Flight Crew shall confirm that the applicable Driftdown Escape Chart, Decompression/Driftdown Escape Chart or written procedure is available for use during the flight.