Routes and FPL Flashcards
What must Porter Airlines comply with when operating in airspace?
The rules and limits defined in Canadian regulations and orders, or more restrictive rules of the operating country
Special Authorizations are outlined in the Company AOC.
What are the two types of diversionary routes authorized?
- A diversionary track assigned by ATC with radar surveillance
- A temporary diversion due to weather after ATC concurrence
What is assessed as part of the Airport Authorization Process?
Aircraft performance
Flight crew may use MCDU or Aerodata analysis for performance assessment.
Who initiates the airport authorization process?
The VP, Flight Operations
What is included in the feasibility study of the airport authorization process?
Results communicated to VP, Flight Operations with potential operating restrictions or unique training requirements
List the departments included in the airport authorization process.
- Flight Operations
- Flight Technical
- SOCC
- Airport Operations
- In-Flight Services
- Technical Operations
- Security
What operational factors must be considered before operating into a new airport?
- Minimum safe altitudes
- Runway suitability
- Aircraft performance
- Navigation aids and lighting
- Low visibility operations
- Weather patterns
- Emergency services
- Fuel burn calculations
- Contracted service providers
- Air traffic services
- One engine inoperative procedures
- Depressurization over critical areas
- Suitable alternates
- Pilot training requirements
- Airfield Categorization
What is the minimum altitude requirement found in?
CAR 602.124
What knowledge must a Captain demonstrate before being assigned to a flight?
Knowledge of the route and aerodrome into which the flight will operate
What is the airfield categorization based on?
Operating complexity and special considerations
What are the characteristics of a Category A airfield?
- Approved instrument approach procedure
- At least one runway with no performance-limited procedures
- Night operations capable
- No special crew training required
What must pilots complete before operating to Category B airfields?
Special qualification requirements that are site-specific
What training must pilots complete before operating to Category C airfields?
Airfield-specific simulator training
What must a Captain do before conducting a flight?
Make an individual analysis of the meteorological conditions, route, and terminal facilities
What does SOCC provide before a flight?
Up-to-date meteorological and other information
Who normally files flight plans?
SOCC on behalf of the Captain
What happens in the event of a planned flight planning service interruption?
SOCC will initiate the scheduled maintenance process
What are the requirements for operating an aeroplane in night VFR flight?
- Within 25 nautical miles of the departure aerodrome
- IFR flight with visual contact established
What conditions must be met for no alternate aerodrome IFR flight?
- Takeoff aerodrome within North America, Bermuda, or Caribbean Islands
- Destination aerodromes within Canada, Continental USA, or Puerto Rico
- Visibility and weather requirements for one hour before and after ETA
- Equipped with two separate runways and standby power supply
- Suitable approach aids for each runway
- Fuel requirements as per Section 3.23
- Additional fuel for international flights or Northern Domestic Airspace
What types of approaches are classified as precision approaches?
ILS approaches
Company pilots are trained to fly Category I and II approaches.
What is an Approach Procedure with Vertical Guidance (APV)?
RNAV approaches with a vertical component designed for straight-in minima to a Decision Altitude (DA)
What is a non-precision approach?
An approach with no provided vertical component designed as a step-down procedure to an MDA
What must pilots do when flying non-precision approaches?
Fly as SCDA approaches whenever possible
What must pilots ensure when conducting RNP AR Approach operations?
- Maintain lateral navigation if approach is discontinued
- Discontinue approach if service degradation is indicated
- Advise ATC if unable to perform RNP AR Approach
- Ensure required navigation performance is charted
- Crosscheck approach waypoints and altitudes
