Approach

Question 1

What is the minimum altitude for visual contact with the ground at night?

Answer 1

Minimums (500AAL in case of visual approach)

Question 2

What is required for a visual landing at night to a runway less than 2000m?

Answer 2

Approval required

Additionally, RVR must be a minimum of 800m.

Question 3

What is the initial approach requirement for circling at night?

Answer 3

Instrument approach with a break at MDA

PAPIS/VASI must be used for landing.

Question 4

Why is it important to comply with speed restrictions during Go-Around and SID?

Answer 4

To avoid overshooting and risking collision with terrain or entering other airspace

Question 5

What is the controlling RVR during an approach?

Answer 5

Touchdown RVR

Question 6

How many approaches can be performed before weather must improve for a third?

Answer 6

2 approaches

Question 7

What are the GA flap speeds for F15, F5, F1, and FUP?

Answer 7

800:
* F15 172
* F5 182
* F1 202
* FUP 222
8200:
* F15 175
* F5 185
* F1 205
* FUP 225

Question 8

What is the maximum number of wind shear events permitted?

Answer 8

2 max

Question 9

Why should APP mode not be armed before 1 dot above glide?

Answer 9

To avoid capturing a false glide path

Question 10

What is the stabilized criteria for an approach?

Answer 10

500 Continue/500 Go-Around, target approach speed Vref+5 to VRef+20, correct vertical and lateral path, only small changes allowed, vertical and lateral alignment within specified limits

Question 11

What actions should be taken if unstable before gear down with G/S not captured?

Answer 11

Set MAA and discontinue approach

Question 12

What should be done in IMC with engine overheat below 1000’?

Answer 12

Go around at 1000’ IMC

Question 13

What is the maximum speed to intercept the GS from above?

Answer 13

Max Flap 5 maneuver speed plus 10Kts

Question 14

What does the white bug indicate on the speed tape during take-off vs Go Around?

Answer 14

On TO gives Vref + 15Kts, on GA gives Vref + 20kts

Question 15

What are the threats of landing with 5 tons of fuel?

Answer 15

CSFF

Question 16

When should Cold Temperature Correction be applied?

Answer 16

Below MSA when temperature is 0ºC or below

Question 17

What is the stable criteria for an RNAV approach?

Answer 17

Normal stabilized approach criteria, target approach speed Vref+5 to Vref+15, appropriate thrust, landing checklist complete, vertical speed appropriate

Question 18

Can you land with RCC 3,3,1 with runway lengths of 2000m or 3000m?

Answer 18

It depends on actual landing distance required

Question 19

What is the minimum autopilot use for NG and MAX?

Answer 19

NG 158’; MAX 111’

Question 20

What is required if sink rate is high after the landing gate?

Answer 20

Prompt correction required, not GA

Question 21

What is the latest point to capture the ILS?

Answer 21

4/5NM when applying the Capture GS from above technique

Question 22

What is the approach ban condition for low visibility CATIII?

Answer 22

When VIS or controlling RVR is less than applicable minimums (200m or 175m)

Question 23

What do DA/H or MDA/H refer to?

Answer 23

Minimum decision Altitude MDA or Height MDH

Question 24

What are the wind limitations for autoland?

Answer 24

Headwind 25Kts; Crosswind 20Kts; Tailwind 10Kts

Question 25

What is a monitored approach?

Answer 25

An approach performed by the FO with the captain assuming control at minimums under specific visibility conditions Type A approach - visibility < 3000m, ceiling < 1000ft Type B approach - visibility < 1000m, ceiling < 300ft

Question 26

What limitations exist for arming APP and LOC?

Answer 26

ILS must be tuned and identified, airplane must be on inbound intercept heading, clearance must be received

Question 27

What is Boeing's recommendation for RNP approach?

Answer 27

Perform the RNP approach with autopilot A

Question 28

What should be included in the briefing for an ILS?

Answer 28

Follow the chart’s disposition from top left to bottom right

Question 29

What are the threats when arriving high to the minima in Tangier at 40 degrees?

Answer 29

Disconnect A/P earlier, manage profile manually, engines less responsive

Question 30

What considerations must be made when diverting?

Answer 30

Fuel available, conditions at alternate, contact ops to inform

Question 31

What are the components of fuel quantity before take-off?

Answer 31

Taxi fuel, trip fuel, contingency, destination alternate, final reserve, discretionary fuel

Question 32

When do you commit to using alternate fuel?

Answer 32

When committed to land at a specific aerodrome

Question 33

What roll mode is used for a VOR approach into DUB?

Answer 33

LNAV

Question 34

What roll mode is used on an NDB approach?

Answer 34

LNAV

Question 35

What are the additives for destination alternate RVR and ceiling?

Answer 35

Type A: 3D + 2D, DA/H MDA/MDH + 400ft, RVR/VIS + 1500m; Type B: 3D, DA/H + 200ft, RVR/VIS + 800

Question 36

What options are available if HEA is not recoverable below and above MSA?

Answer 36

Below MSA: Go-Around; Above MSA: Discontinued Approach

Question 37

What are the limitations for VNAV/LNAV approaches?

Answer 37

Type A approach, temperature restriction, crew and aircraft qualified, altimeter differences, final approach limits

Question 38

What does RAAS call -800 plus indicate?

Answer 38

Change in long landing call

Question 39

What are the minima, offsets, and flight director requirements for NPA?

Answer 39

Minima + 40ft, offsets > 5 degrees require increased RVR (+400m up to a max of 5000m), FD recycle in case there is no RW point.

Question 40

What is the SOP for V/S approaches and the need for a 2NM level segment?

Answer 40

Energy management, precision on descent, workload management

Question 41

Can you continue with an LVO approach if ATC informs of a secondary power system failure for runway lights?

Answer 41

Refer to OMA chapter 8 Table for effects on landing minima