Chapter 3 FlightStar Operations Manual (41-60) (3/12/2023)

Question 1

41. Procedure for Tripped Circuit Breaker Re-engagement

A tripped CB should not be reset in flight unless, what?

Answer 1

Resetting agrees with the MEL, operating manual, or in the judgement of the captain resetting is required for safe completion of the flight.

Question 2

41. Procedure for Tripped Circuit Breaker Re-engagement

A tripped CB should only be reset on the ground, when?

Answer 2

Maintenance has determined the source of the issue.

Question 3

42. VFR Departure Procedure

VFR departures to obtain IFR clearances in turbine aircraft are _________ and not ____________

Answer 3

risky, recommended

Question 4

42. VFR Departure Procedure

If you absolutely have to pick up a IFR clearance in the air, what weather conditions allow you to do it? (3 items)

Answer 4

• Ceiling no lower than 10,000 feet
• Visibility 6 miles or greater
• Day only

Question 5

43. Part 135 Takeoff Minimums

What are the standard takeoff minimums for a 2 engine aircraft?

Answer 5

1 mile

(our Ops Specs authorize us to operate lower)

Question 6

43. Part 135 Takeoff Minimums

What do our Ops Specs authorize authorize takeoff minimums down to? (2 items)

Answer 6

• If a takeoff minimum is published for a runway that is higher than 1/2 mile / 2400 RVR, the takeoff minimum must be used.
• If no takeoff minimum is published than the lowest landing minimum must be used.

Question 7

43. Part 135 Takeoff Minimums

To go lower than 1/2 mile and 2400 RVR, what pilot qualifications must there be? (3 items)

Answer 7

• Pilot making the takeoff has more than 100 hours in type
• Lower minimums must be published for the runway
• Both pilots must be part 135 qualified

Question 8

43. Part 135 Takeoff Minimums

To go lower than 1/4 mile and 1600 RVR, what must exist? (2 items)

Answer 8

• HIRL, centerline lights or center light markings
• If the above doesn’t exist than adequate visual reference to continuously identify the runway surface

Question 9

43. Part 135 Takeoff Minimums

To go lower than 1200 RVR, what must exist? (2 items)

Answer 9

• Centerline lights
• Two RVR systems

Question 10

43. Part 135 Takeoff Minimums

To go lower than 600 RVR, what must exist? (3 items)

Answer 10

• Centerline lights
• Centerline markings
• Two RVR systems

Question 11

43. Part 135 Takeoff Minimums

Where are Part 135 Takeoff Minimums published?

Answer 11

Jeppesen charts

Question 12

44. Part 91 Takeoff Minimums

What is the FlightStar procedure for Part 91 takeoff minimums? (2 items)

Answer 12

• 500 RVR, where RVR is reported
• With no RVR reporting, Jeppesen charts as published

Question 13

45. In Range Call Procedure

What are the four call designations and what does each mean?

Answer 13

Alpha 1- All good
Alpha 2- Could be re-dispatched, but will need maintenance in the near future
Alpha 3- Maintenance required before the plane goes back out
Alpha 4- Aircraft grounded when it returns, equipment can not be MEL’d

Question 14

46. Procedure for use of FlightStar Call Sign

When FSR is used, what must be included in the remarks section of the flight plan?

Answer 14

The word “FlightStar”

Question 15

46. Procedure for use of FlightStar Call Sign

What is used for all international trips?

Answer 15

Normal “N-number”

Question 16

46. Procedure for use of FlightStar Call Sign

What is the proper verbage for making a traffic call at a non-towered airport with a FSR callsign? Use Kankakee, FSR15, Lear 70

Answer 16

“Kankakee traffic, FlightStar 15, a Lear 70, 5 mile final, runway 22, full stop, Kankakee”

Question 17

48. Procedure for Radar Altimeter

The radar altimeter is not valid for what type of approach?

Answer 17

Category I approach

Question 18

49. Trip Debrief

When should a trip debrief occur?

Answer 18

At the completion of each trip

Question 19

50. Flight Scheduling

Who has the final authority and responsibility to cancel any flight?

Answer 19

Pilot in Command

Question 20

51. Crewmember Vigilance

The use of any personal electronics (excluding cell phones) is prohibited at all times where?

Answer 20

In the cockpit

Question 21

53. Minimum Fuel Requirements

Day VFR
Night VFR
IFR

Answer 21

• 30 minutes
• 45 minutes
• Fly to initial point of intending landing, then the alternate, than 45 minutes

*All at normal cruise speed

Question 22

53. Minimum Fuel Requirements

Lear 45/75
Absolute minimums
Flight Planning minimums

Answer 22

1000 lbs
1200 lbs

Question 23

53. Minimum Fuel Requirements

To choose an airport as an alternate, what must exist 1 hour before and 1 hour after landing?

Answer 23

• Ceiling 1,500 feet above the lowest circling approach MDA
• If circling doesn’t exist, ceiling must be 1,500 above the lowest published minimum, or 2,000 above airport elevation (whichever is higher)
• Visibility is 3 miles or 2 miles more than the lowest applicable visibility requirements (whichever is greater)

Question 24

54. Alternate Airport for Departure (All Take-off Points)

You can’t takeoff from an airport unless you have an indication of what at the destination airport?

Answer 24

That the weather will be above minimums

Question 25

56. Flight Altitude Rules Minimum altitude over congested area? Minimum altitude over non-congested area?

Answer 25

- 1000 feet - 500 feet

Question 26

56. Flight Altitude Rules IFR minimum altitude non-mountainous IFR minimum altitude mountainous

Answer 26

- 1000 above highest obstacle within 5 miles - 2000 above highest obstacle within 5 miles

Question 27

59. Emergency Deviation What is the procedure for filing paperwork after an emergency deviation?

Answer 27

Send a written report, through the Director of Operations and the President, to the FAA Administrator with 10 days of flight completion.

Question 28

60. Engine Failure or Precautionary Shutdowns What should you do if you have an engine failure or shutdown?

Answer 28

Land at the nearest suitable airport