LVOs

Question 1

LVO Applies to:  Take Off operations in less than XXX m RVR  Landing in less than YYY m RVR

Answer 1

 Take Off operations in less than 400m RVR  Landing in less than 550m RVR

Question 2

LVO requires what 2 conditions to be in place to partake…

Answer 2

 The status of visual/non-visual facilities are sufficient  Appropriate LVPs are in place ie: o “Low visibility procedures in force or CAT 3 approaches in use etc.” or if in the USA: o NB: LVPs are implicit if ceiling 800ft and/or 2sm vis (OMC 8.7.3.3 - ILS critical area protection)

Question 3

A conversion of meteorological visibility to RVR (CMV) is not to be used when:

Answer 3

When reported RVR is available; or For calculating any takeoff minima; or to establish any required approach and landing RVR minimum less than 800 metres

Question 4

Restrictions on LVO and PEDs

Answer 4

All PEDs apart from controlled items must be switched off for all Low Visibility Operations Flight crew must make a PA before a Takeoff or Landing in LVOs advising passengers of this requirement. This may be delegated to the SCCM

Question 5

Take-off is not permitted if any of the following are below minima:

Answer 5

 RVR assessed by the Commander when lined up  TDZ RVR or Met visibility  Mid-point RVR when reported  Stop-end if any RVR is below 200m  Cloud ceiling if specified in the AOM  Runway is indistinguishable from its surroundings

Question 6

for T/O How many lights at 15m spacing must be seen at: 1) 75m RVR 2) 150m RVR

Answer 6

o 75m RVR with 15m spacing = 4 o 150 m RVR with 15m Spacing=9

Question 7

Commencement and Continuation of Approach

Answer 7

RVR Required: o TDZ (as per Lido minima) If reported and relevant (if used at ≈ 60kts) o Midpoint ≥125m or TDZ minima if less o Stopend ≥ 75m

Question 8

What is the meaning of this: “ACFT MAX 65/7”

Answer 8

o First figure is wingspan o Second figure is vertical distance between GP antenna and landing gear. All BA apart from the A380 are OK to use these minima.

Question 9

Landing clearance must be obtained by XXX if there is no visual reference

Answer 9

200’RA

Question 10

Approach Preparation Check 3 things:

Answer 10

 Aircraft status  Crew qualification  Airport capability

Question 11

AFDS Status Annunciation  Land 3 = XXX  LAND 2 = YYY  NO AUTOLAND = ZZZ

Answer 11

 Land 3 = CAT 3B  LAND 2 = CAT 3A (or Cat 2)  NO AUTOLAND = CAT 1

Question 12

If ASA degrades above alert height (200’RA):

Answer 12

 If workload permits recalculate minima.  DH must be set when reverting to CAT 3A as aural alerting is compulsory

Question 13

On initial contact with Approach Control in LVPs:

Answer 13

“Request CAT 2/3”

Question 14

Above Alert Height  AUTOPILOT DISC/AUTOPILOT

Answer 14

Above Alert Height  AUTOPILOT DISC/AUTOPILOT = G/A

Question 15

Above Alert Height  AUTOTHROTTLE DISC

Answer 15

Above Alert Height  AUTOTHROTTLE DISC o CAT 3A/CAT2 Approach = Continue o CAT 3B Approach = Revert to CAT3A/Cat 2 or G/A

Question 16

Above Alert Height  SPEEDBRAKE EXTENDED

Answer 16

Above Alert Height  SPEEDBRAKE EXTENDED = Stow and Continue

Question 17

Above Alert Height  NO AUTOLAND

Answer 17

Above Alert Height  NO AUTOLAND = G/A

Question 18

Above Alert Height  NO LAND 3

Answer 18

Above Alert Height  NO LAND 3 = Revert if able NB: Ensure Cat 3A minima get set

Question 19

Above Alert Height  ENGINE FAIL/THRUST L/R

Answer 19

Above Alert Height  ENGINE FAIL/THRUST L, R = Continue

Question 20

Above Alert Height  ILS DEVIATION

Answer 20

Above Alert Height  ILS DEVIATION = G/A

Question 21

Below Alert Height  AUTOPILOT DISC/AUTOPILOT

Answer 21

Below Alert Height  AUTOPILOT DISC/AUTOPILOT = G/A

Question 22

Below Alert Height  AUTOTHROTTLE DISC

Answer 22

Below Alert Height  AUTOTHROTTLE DISC = G/A

Question 23

Below Alert Height  SPEEDBRAKE EXTENDED

Answer 23

Below Alert Height  SPEEDBRAKE EXTENDED = G/A

Question 24

Below Alert Height  NO AUTOLAND

Answer 24

Below Alert Height  NO AUTOLAND = G/A

Question 25

Below Alert Height  NO LAND 3

Answer 25

Below Alert Height  NO LAND 3 = N/A Inhibited

Question 26

Below Alert Height  ENGINE FAIL/THRUST L, R

Answer 26

Below Alert Height  ENGINE FAIL/THRUST L, R = Continue

Question 27

Below Alert Height  ILS DEVIATION

Answer 27

Below Alert Height ILS DEVIATION = G/A

Question 28

Visual Reference Required  NPA, RNAV, CAT 1

Answer 28

Visual Reference Required  NPA, RNAV, CAT 1 o Elements of approach lights o Threshold/Markings/Lights o VGSI o Touchdown Zone/Markings/Lights o Runway Edge Lights

Question 29

Visual Reference Required  LTS CAT 1, CAT 2, OTS CAT 2

Answer 29

Visual Reference Required  LTS CAT 1, CAT 2, OTS CAT 2 3 Consecutive lights including a lateral element

Question 30

Visual Reference Required  CAT 3A

Answer 30

Visual Reference Required  CAT 3A o Three consecutive lights

Question 31

Visual Reference Required  CAT 3 B

Answer 31

Visual Reference Required  CAT 3 B o One Centreline light attained and maintained

Question 32

Visual Reference Required  CAT 3B No DH

Answer 32

Visual Reference Required  CAT 3B No DH o Nil

Question 33

Coded Centre line Lighting

Answer 33

Coded Centreline Lighting  Red/White @ 900m (90kts)  Red @ 300m (30kts)

Question 34

After Landing in LVOs Ensure aircraft tail is clear of the CAT2/3 holds before calling...

Answer 34

“Runway vacated” NB: should be clear of: alternate green/amber lights

Question 35

Slats drive EICAS will generate a...

Answer 35

NO AUTOLAND MESSAGE

Question 36

Visual Approach Visibilty Requirements (non USA) Do not conduct a visual approach if the vis is less than XXX. If established on the ext CL and visual with rwy, this may be reduced to YYY RVR

Answer 36

5 km 800 m RVR

Question 37

Visual Approach Visibilty Requirements (USA) Do not conduct a visual approach in the USA if the vis is less than XXX``. Circling approaches in the USA are...

Answer 37

3sm circling approaches are NOT PERMITTED in the USA

Question 38

Automatic aural alerting is mandatory for all CAT XXX operations

Answer 38

Cat 3 (QRH)

Question 39

Autoland cannot be flown with any of these 5 EICAS messages....

Answer 39

Slats Drive Single Source ILS Single Source Rad Alt Single Source Displays NO AUTOLAND (QRH)

Question 40

1sm = XXXX m

Answer 40

1600 m

Question 41

Below 200 ft RA only GA for ... (5 items)

Answer 41

A/T disconnect AP disconnect NO AUTOLAND ILS deviation alert S/Brakes extended

Question 42

Autoland LVO limitations: HWC TWC XWC XWC USA Max/Min G/S Angle

Answer 42

HWC 25kts TWC 15kts XWC 25kts XWC USA 15kts Max 3.25/Min 2.5 degrees

Question 43

Max XWC for LVO PVD T/O As above but NON LVO

Answer 43

15kts Demonstrated to 25kts non LVO

Question 44

Co Pilot T/O limits

Answer 44

600m = 2000ft = 3/8sm

Question 45

ILS sensitive area lighting

Answer 45

alternate green/amber lights

Question 46

yellow edge lights

Answer 46

600 m to go (60kts?)

Question 47

Flare mode engages at

Answer 47

c. 50 ft RA

Question 48

Rollout mode engages at

Answer 48

less than 2 ft RA

Question 49

For departure, below what RVR must LVPs be in force

Answer 49

400m (OMA 8.22.1)

Question 50

During an RTO, centreline lights are alternating red/white then solid red. How much runway left?

Answer 50

900m & 300m respectively

Question 51

Unserviceable facilities are considered up until which point on approach?

Answer 51

1000 ft AAL Announced below this, approach can continue at commanders discretion. Above a G/A should be CONSIDERED (OMA 8.22.11).

Question 52

Below which height MUST we have landing clearance by?

Answer 52

200R with no visual reference. (OMA 8.22.12)

Question 53

What if PROB 30/40 150m at T/O alternate – do we need to consider it? What about PROB 40 TEMPO?

Answer 53

Yes – persistent negative conditions NB: PROB TEMPO may be disregarded (OMA 8.2.5.m)

Question 54

When do we need to consider the stopend RVR as mandatory for departure and what is the lowest value it can be?

Answer 54

When any RVR is below 200m (OM A 8.22.3.d) 75m is the lowest stopend RVR value

Question 55

Required equipment/procedures for LTS CAT 1 approaches?

Answer 55

LVPs in force, equipment as per CAT II including FMA. Must be able to see 3 consecutive lights + lateral element.

Question 56

Automatic aural alerting of landing minimums is mandatory for .... Appropriate Cat 3A Radio DH must be set when reverting from XXX to YYY

Answer 56

ALL Cat 3 operations Appropriate Cat 3A Radio DH must be set when reverting from Cat 3B to Cat 3A

Question 57

LHR LVOs T/O: PVD T/O RVRs Non PVD T/O RVRs

Answer 57

PVDs on: 75/75/75 No PVDs: 125/125/125

Question 58

LHR LVO Approaches: Required RVR Minima: CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3A CAT 3B CAT 3B No DH

Answer 58

For LHR: CAT 1: 550/125/75\* CAT 2: 300/125/75\* CAT 3A: 200/125/75\* CAT 3B: 75/75/75\* CAT 3B No DH: 75/75/75\* If reported and relevant (see below), the midpoint and stopend RVR shall also be controlling. The minimum RVR value for the midpoint shall be 125 m or the RVR required for the touchdown zone if less, and 75 m for the stopend (\* if relevant - see second NB below). NB: For aircraft equipped with a rollout guidance or control system, the minimum RVR value for the midpoint shall be 75 m. (BA explanatory note: Commencement and Continuation of Approach – RVR Requirements The policy is detailed in 8.22.6.a. The text is taken almost exactly from EASA wording. It is worth noting that the last sub para, vi, does not in fact give blanket approval to use 75 m as the mid-point RVR on all approaches, even though the wording (For aircraft equipped with a rollout guidance or control system, the minimum RVR value for the midpoint shall be 75 m). might suggest that to be the case. The policy remains as before: the minimum value for the mid-point RVR is 125 m or the TDZ value if that is less. \* NB: ‘Relevant’ in this context means that part of the runway used during the high-speed phase of the landing down to a speed of approximately 60 kt.

Question 59

For T/O, in LVOs, TDZ U/S. What can you do?

Answer 59

Use commander's assessment wrt lights etc

Question 60

For T/O, in LVOs, MID U/S. What can you do?

Answer 60

Substitute the STOP end value

Question 61

What is the alert height on the B777?

Answer 61

200 ft RA

Question 62

15m spaced rwy lights, how many lights should you see at 75m RVR?

Answer 62

4 lights

Question 63

15m spaced rwy lights, how many lights should you see at 150m RVR?

Answer 63

9 lights

Question 64

for a cat 3 no DH landing, consider prearming - what minima?

Answer 64

Cat 3A DH

Question 65

Does a double FMC failure degrade autoland status?

Answer 65

No

Question 66

Autopilot will take over the rudder control when...

Answer 66

Land 2/3 is annunciated

Question 67

For a OEI approach, sideslip is introduced for crosswind landing below

Answer 67

1300 ft RA (or is it 500ft???)

Question 68

In the event of a G/A without TAC, be ready to apply rudder pedal force when exiting...

Answer 68

TOGA mode in roll or pitch