Skywest Indoc Study Flashcards
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1
Q
’What is the minimum EFB charge required to start a Flight Duty Period?’
A
‘80%’
2
Q
‘Do you ever write up the EFB securing device in the eAML?’
A
No, you never write it up.
3
Q
‘How do you know your manuals are current?’
A
Check last sync date in bottom
left corner of Company Manuals app. Must have been synced AND downloaded
within last 4 days.
4
Q
‘What do you do if both EFBs become inoperative in flight?’
A
Notify OCC
PIC and OCC agree that the failure will not affect safety of flight
Determine a mutually agreeable course of action with OCC
5
Q
‘During critical phases of flight, active applications on the EFB are limited to:’
A
Company Manuals
Jeppesen FliteDeck-Pro
FliteView
This was a quiz question that didn’t mention any weather apps. You get to use those
too
6
Q
‘Are you allowed to dispatch with only one EFB?’
A
Yes
7
Q
‘What fuel requirements are the EFB charge requirements based on?’
A
Taxi out + MINTO + Taxi in
8
Q
‘When would you use the AT&T mobile hotspot?’
A
When a need arises for an
alternate EFB connection (your EFB will not connect using WiFi or cellular)
9
Q
‘How often do you have to check the battery life capacity on the EFB?’
A
Once
every 90 days. If the last charge level is shown as 80% or less after a full night, need
to replace battery — contact IT
10
Q
‘What is the minimum charge for the backup battery to begin an FDP?’
A
100%
11
Q
‘Does the iPad sleeve count as a flight bag?’
A
No
12
Q
‘Can you use a Galley AC receptacle to charge your iPad?’
A
No
13
Q
‘What do you need to do to depart with only one operational EFB?’
A
PM needs to have printed paper copies of all necessary navigation documents for the
flight segment(s) to be completed using the Jeppesen Trip Kit. Also need to print
normal checklist
14
Q
‘If a backup battery is not available, must obtain replacement within ______ company business day(s)’
A
1
15
Q
‘Is a diversion required if both EFBs fail?’
A
No
16
Q
‘If both EFBs fail in flight, what action do you take?’
A
- Notify the dispatcher
and determine a mutually agreeable course of action - Consider the weather, fuel reserves, destination airport conditions, runways, and terrain
- Flight may continue to its destination airport without the terminal charts when PIC
and dispatcher agree that such a continuation does not negatively affect the safety
of the flight - When an approach will be required in IMC, consider declaring an emergency
- Request desired guidance from dispatcher and request radar vectors
- Review approach depiction on nav display on MFD
- Can obtain aircraft normal checklist from ACARS using SPECIAL COMMAND >
CKL
17
Q
‘When does SkyWest procedure take precedence over FARs?’
A
When the SkyWest procedure is more restrictive.
18
Q
‘When do you need to abide with new company procedures?’
A
By the effective date
19
Q
‘How are required manuals shown on the EFB?’
A
“Required” is written on the manual icon. Almost all manuals are now required.
20
Q
‘What is an FOIB?’
A
Flight Operations Information Bulletin
21
Q
‘What is an FOAB’
A
Flight Operatives Alert Bulletin
22
Q
‘What is your primary consideration at work?’
A
Safety
23
Q
‘What is an SMS?’
A
Safety Management System
It is a systematic program that combines hazard identification and risk management
to reduce and eliminate workplace incidents and accidents. Four components: safety
policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion
24
Q
‘What parts of 14 CFR does SkyWest operate under?’
A
91, 119 and 121
25
'What is a VDRP?'
Voluntary Disclosure Reporting System
26
'When must your medical be renewed per SkyWest policy?'
By 2359 mountain time on the 25th calendar month it is due.
27
'What is OOOI?'
Out, off, on, in times.
If ACARS is inoperative, give OOOI times to company in order to get paid
28
'Who is ultimately responsible for the safe and secure operations of the aircraft?'
The PIC
29
'Who is jointly responsible for the safety of the flight?'
PIC and Dispatcher
30
"When does each dispatcher's responsibility end?"
At the end of the flight. (Block in)
31
'If you discover fuel leaking from the left wing during preflight, who do you notify?'
The PIC
32
'Health problems in your family are affecting your work and your reliability. Who do you talk to?'
Domicile Chief / Supervisor
33
'Who is responsible to supervise fueling, GPU, bagg…ading, and appropriate servicing of the aircraft?'
The SIC
34
'What do you do if you lose a medical or pilot certificate?'
SkyWest may issue you a temporary valid for 72 hours but it is not valid for international ops
35
'What minimums apply to a baby PIC (less than 100 hours in type not including IOE)?'
- At destination, add 100' to DA/MDA and 1/2 SM to vis.
- At alternate, do not add 100 and 1/2. Instead, mins are 300-1 or published, whatever is higher.
- CAT II not authorized
- Cannot use exemption 17347
36
'How often do you need to affirm that you are fit for duty?'
Every flight
(ACARS password in FliteView, QR code)
37
'What are the limitations that apply to an SIC with fewer than 100 hours including IOE?'
Unless the PIC is a check airman, PIC must make all takeoffs and
landings when:
- Visibility at or below 3/4 SM
- RVR at or below 4000
- Water, snow, slush, etc. that adversely affects aircraft performance is present
- Braking action is less than good (RCC 5 or less)
- Crosswind greater than 15 knots
- Windshear is reported
- FAA Special PIC Qualification Airports
- Any other condition PIC determines
38
'What do the FOM and FARs say about drugs and alcohol?'
May not act or
attempt to act as crewmember of SkyWest aircraft:
- Within 8 hours of consumption of alcoholic beverage (measured from REPORT
time)
- While under the influence of alcohol
- While using any drug that affects the person's faculties in any way contrary to safety
FARs say no BAC above 0.04%
SkyWest FOM says no BAC above 0.02%
39
'What is the maximum crosswind limit for an SIC?'
A 90° crosswind component of 20 knots, waived when PIC is check airman.
40
'PIC and SIC should not eat same food from same pre… on duty or within how long prior to flight duty?'
6 hours
41
'How is duty defined?'
: Any task that a pilot performs as required by the certificate holder, including but not limited to:
- FDP
- Flight duty
- pre and post flight duties
- administrative work
- training
- deadhead transportation
- aircraft positioning on the ground
- aircraft loading
- aircraft servicing
42
'What is a Flight Duty Period (FDP)?'
Period that begins when a pilot is required to report for duty with the intention of conducting a flight, a series of flights, or positioning or ferrying flights, and ends when the aircraft is parked after the last flight and there is no intention for further aircraft movement by the same pilot.
43
'What is a Rest Period?'
A continuous period determined prospectively during which the flight crew member is free from all restraint by the certificate holder
including freedom from present responsibility for work should the occasion rise.
44
'Under the FRMP, whose responsibility is it to monitor pilot fatigue levels?'
The Pilots
45
'When did FAR 117 take effect?'
January 2014
46
'What should you do if it is suspected that another crewmember is under the influence?'
Keep them away from the airport/airplane
- Call Flight Ops MOD
47
'For both pilots, who is the direct supervisor?'
Chief Pilot
48
'Regarding alcohol consumption , what responsibilities does a crewmember have after an aircraft incident/accident?'
Do not consume alcohol for 8 hours unless you have been given a post-accident/incident alcohol test and been released from duty
49
'If you lose your FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit, could you continue a trip to Canada?'
Yes, as long as the other pilot has theirs. Only one pilot in contact with ATC is required to have it.
50
'Can flight time limitations be exceeded?'
No, unless unforeseen circumstances happen in flight, then you may extend flight time to land safety at destination
or alternate. FAA must be notified within 10 days.
51
'What are the flight time limits based on scheduled report time?'
0000-0459: 8 hours max
0500-1959: 9 hours max
2000-2359: 8 hours max
52
'What are the cumulative flight time limitations?'
Cannot exceed:
- 100 hours in any 672 hours (rolling time frame)
- 1,000 hours in any 365 days (only limitation based on days)
53
'What rest requirements must be met before starting an FDP or RAP?'
Must get 10 hours of rest including 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep opportunity
between FDPs or RAPs
- Must have at least 30 hours of rest looking back 168 consecutive hours before
starting FDP or RAP
54
'What are the cumulative FDP limits?'
Cannot exceed:
- 60 FDP hours in any 168 consecutive hours.
- 190 FDP hours in any 672 consecutive hours
55
'Where do you look to find max FDP hours based on number of legs and domicile time?'
Table B
56
'Do diversions count as additional flight segments?'
No
57
'Does deadheading before a flight segment count toward FDP time? How about after?'
Before: DOES count toward FDP time.
After: does NOT count toward FDP time
58
'When may an FDP limit be exceeded and by how much?'
- Must be unforeseen circumstance
- May be extended up to 2 hours as long as it doesn't go over max cumulative FDP times (60 in 168, 190 in 672)
59
'What is the maximum reserve availability period?'
14 Hours
60
'What conditions must be met for SkyWest to schedule you for more than 3 consecutive nights of FDPs that infringe on your WOCL?'
May be scheduled for up to 5 in a row if provided with opportunity to rest in suitable accommodation during each consecutive nighttime FDP. Each rest opportunity must:
- Be at least 2 hours from when you get to the accommodation
- Be provided between 22:00 and 05:00 local time
- Be scheduled prior to beginning of FDP
- Rest cannot be less than scheduled
- Rest not provided until first segment complete
- Any spilt duty (standup) rest provided in accordance with these criteria counts as part of FDP
61
'What rest and duty rules apply to Split Duty (stand ups)?'
- Rest opportunity
before 2200-0500 local
- At least 3 hours at suitable accommodation
- Rest period must be scheduled before FDP starts
- Rest may not be shorter than scheduled
- First segment of split duty must be completed before rest starts
- Combined time of FDP and rest cannot exceed 14 hours
62
"If you don't get called on short call reserve, what is your maximum RAP?"
14 Hours
63
'If you get assigned an FDP while on reserve, how do you determine your FDP + RAP limit?'
Time spent in an FDP and RAP limited is the LESSER of:
- RAP + Table B
- Table B + 4 hours
- 16 hours
Measured from beginning of reserve availability period.
* Use start of FDP in Table B
64
'What report times apply to you?'
45 mins prior: through security and checked in
35 mins prior: at airplane/gate and ready to go
65
'What items are required for flight?'
- Current pilot certificate
- Current medical
- Spare corrective lenses if international
- Company ID badge
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Valid Passport
- Flashlight in good working condition
- Headset in good working condition
- Flight bag to carry EFB
- Current Jepp Airway Manual, FOM, SOPM
66
'What landings does pilot records automatically give the PIC & SIC?'
PIC logs odd landings, SIC logs even
67
'Where is RVSM airspace?'
FL290 to FL410
68
'How are climbs and descents in RVSM limited?'
Limited to 1,000 FPM within
5 miles and 2,000 ft of another aircraft
69
'Can a high minimums captain use exemption 17347?'
No!
70
'What are the altimeter tolerances?'
Both must be within 75 feet of field
elevation.
SOPM also says: must be within 200 feet of each other in flight for RVSM, any deviation farther than that may indicate system failure.
71
'What are the critical phases of flight?'
- All ground operations (taxi, takeoff, landing)
- All flight operations below 10,000' except cruise
- Takeoff phase concluded after 10,000' or cruise if lower
- Descent phase begins when passing through 18,000' or leaving cruise if lower
72
'Who can carry weapons on SkyWest aircraft?'
- LEO (must be on duty if state
officials)
- Federal Air Marshals
- Federal Flight Deck Officers
73
'When would you declare minimum fuel?'
When you're unable to accept any
undue delays
74
'When would you declare a fuel emergency?'
When you will land with less than 30 minutes of fuel at destination
75
'What information is required to be in a dispatch release? DIMMWIT'
D - Departure/destination/alternate airports
I - Identification — A/C tail number
M - MINTO
M - MEL/CDL items
W - Weather for all airports
I - IFR or VFR release
T - Trip or flight number (call sign in the air)
76
'When may the PIC deny access to the flight deck?'
Whenever they deem it necessary for the safety of flight
77
'What form of ID are FAA inspectors required to have?'
FAA Form 110A
78
'Does the PIC or ground marshaller have final authority during ground movements?'
PIC
79
'When do you need a takeoff alternate?' How far?
- Need one when weather at departure airport isn't good enough to do an approach back in.
- Must be within one hour flying
time single engine in still air.
- One hour single engine distance is 300 NM.
80
'When do you need a first alternate?'
- 123 rule
- Freezing precipitation
- RCC less than 3
- Airport has no IAP
- Airport is in Alaska and only has one suitable runway
81
'What is marginal weather?'
When BOTH the destination and first alternate are at the minimums (all or none).
Destination: only visibility
Alternate: visibility AND ceiling
Must be exactly at minimums to count as marginal
82
'When do you need a second alternate?'
When WX is marginal and when
using exemption 17347
83
'What language in TAF is main body and what is conditional?'
Main body: first line, FM, BCMG
after end of period
Conditional: TEMPO, PROB30, PROB40, BCMG during period
84
'What does exemption 17347 allow?'
Lets us depart when WX below mins for destination or first alternate.
Cannot be less than 1/2 of minimums (visibility for destination, visibility AND ceiling
for 1st alternate)
Does NOT apply to BCMG
Does not apply to international ops
Does not apply to second alternate
Does NOT apply to takeoff alternates
Does not apply to high minimums captains
85
'How do you use 17347?'
Start with main body of TAF. If below mins, stop there
— you can't go.
If above mins, but conditional language shows below mins but still better than or equal to 1/2 of required visibility at destination or visibility and ceiling at 1st alternate, you can go and a second alternate is required.
Second alternate - weather must be at or above minimums (ceiling and visibility) at ETA.
86
'What do you do enroute if using 17347?'
Monitor current METARs and TAFs
for destination and alternate.
87
'What is the single approach method for deriving filing alternate minimums?'
Add 400' and 1 mile to approach of choice.
88
'What is the double approach method for deriving filing alternate minimums?'
- Add 200 to highest MDA/DA
- Add 1/2 mile to highest visibility
Approaches MUST be two different nav systems to two different suitable runways.
Suitable means that WX and situation allows landing on that runway
89
'Is CAT II authorized for deriving alternate filing minimums?'
No
90
'Minimum altitude in mountainous and non-mountainous areas?'
- Non-mountainous: 1,000' above all obstacles within 4 miles
- Mountainous: 2,000' above all obstacles within 4 miles
91
'Under which RVR does SMGCS come into effect?'
1200 RVR
92
'Action when mechanical irregularity discovered prior to block out'
PIC reports irregularity to MX
MX determines action required to correct or defer the mechanical irregularity.
93
'Action when mechanical irregularity after block out and prior to takeoff'
Follow QRH, if that fixes the problem you can continue. PIC notifies MX at end of flight. MX determines action required.
If QRH doesn't fix it before takeoff, PIC notifies MX. MX determines action required — possibly directed reset procedure or deferral.
94
'Action when mechanical irregularity after takeoff before block in'
PIC must contact dispatcher to apply any operational limitation and ensure flight can continue
safety. PIC reports to MX at end of flight.
95
'Action when mechanical irregularity is discovered after block in and flight has been closed out'
PIC must reactivate flight via FliteView and report mechanical
irregularity to MX.
Maintenance determines action required to correct or defer mechanical irregularity. Once complete, PIC closes out flight again.
96
'How do you verify that the aircraft is airworthy?'
- Verify status is In Service (IS), blue bar.
- Review DMIs for compliance
- Ensure all MELs and CDLs are accurately documented on flight release.
- Review the maintenance log
If your EFB doesn't have a connection, contact dispatcher and go through same process. You'd also need to get a paper city of the maintenance log for the past 14
days.
97
'What would you do if a circuit breaker popped on the ground?'
PIC reports mechanical irregularity to MX via FliteView. MX determines actions required.
98
'What would you do if a circuit breaker popped in flight?'
Refer to QRH for procedure. When no reset procedure is published, may reset ONCE if PIC deems
in necessary for safe completion of the flight.
99
'What are the required documents for international operations?'
Crewmembers must have all required documents:
- Mexico Air Operator Certificate (AOC) (international documents tab)
- Proof of Mexico national and international aircraft insurance (international documents tab)
- Aircraft Noise Certification Information (located on EFB > International > AC Noise
Certificate Forms)
100
'Where can you look to see if you have the required international documents?'
They are found in the EFB > International
FOM chapter 8 has list of required documents
101
'Can you have a 2 hour sit in Canada and stay in the plane the whole time?'
No, you have to deplane after 90 minutes unless you have prior approval from CBP and CBSA (Canadian Border Service Agency)
102
'Where can you find info about charter flights in the FOM?'
Chapter 9 of the FOM, Supplemental Operations
103
'How long can you keep passengers "trapped" in the airplane?
Does it vary between international and domestic?'
- 180 minutes for domestic airports
(120 minutes for high risk or if you don't have the delay kit)
- 240 minutes for international airports
UNLESS PIC determines there is a safety or security reason or ATC advises PIC that a return to the gate would significantly disrupt airports operations.
104
'What deviations must you notify dispatch of?'
- ETA change of greater than
15 minutes
- 100 miles off course
- 4,000' from filed altitude
105
'ICE Brief'
I - Introduction
C - Communication (between flight deck and cabin)
E - Entry Protocol
106
'WANT Brief'
W - Weather
A - Area/Airport/Arrival
N - NOTAMs
T - Threats
107
'NTSBO'
- Nature of emergency — conditions, etc.
- Time available for preparation.
- Signal used for evacuation, expedited deplaning, or non-evacuation.
- Brace — will brace position be necessary (when the landing outcome is in question).
- Other — any additional info pertinent to emergency evacuation
108
'During an accident, what are the crew responsibilities?'
Passenger safety and preservation of records
109
'What is an IOR and when do we need to file one?'
- Irregular Operations Report
- When diverting for other than WX
- When diverting to an airport that was not a planned alternate
- When rejecting a takeoff
- Any extreme irregularity
110
'How long does the PIC have to fill out an IOR?'
24 hours, company needs to send it to the FAA within 10 days
111
'When you divert, when do you communicate with dispatch?'
ASAP
112
'What constitutes a suitable airport?'
The PIC determines this based on all available information.
Some procedures may require you to land immediately
113
'Who is ultimately responsible in an emergency?'
The PIC
114
'Which pilots can do a Group 1 in-flight function check and what are those checks?'
- Any pilot
- Landing gear, flaps, autopilot, pressurization.
115
'Which pilots can do a Group 2 in-flight function check and what are those checks?'
- PIC must be line check airman
- ADG drop, R&I of both power plants, etc.
116
'When do we need a special flight permit?'
When the aircraft no longer meets
airworthiness standards for revenue flights, but is still in a safe condition to fly.
117
'On a non-routine flight, can revenue passengers be carried?'
No
118
'Where can you find fuel information on charters?'
Chapter 9 of the FOM.
119
'What are the weather requirements for charters?'
Same as Normal 121
120
'Are you allowed to use your phone in a customs area?'
No
121
'What weather and conditions must be present for a LAHSO clearance to be accepted?'
Without VGSI: 1500-5
With VGSI: 1000-3
- Not authorized if windshear reported in last 20 minutes
- Tailwind must be calm (<3 knots)
- No MEL affecting stopping capability of plane
- Wet runway is prohibited
- Night landing LAHSO only if LAHSO lights installed and operational
- Must land in 1st third or 3000 ft whichever is less
- Must accept clearance above 1,000' AFE
- Must fully read back LAHSO clearance — once accepted, must comply
- SOPM has minimum LAHSO available distances based on Pressure Altitude
122
'What is required for a visual approach or CVFP?'
- Flight operated and remains within within class B, C, or D airspace.
- Within 35 miles of destination if in class E
- Under control of ATC
- Must maintain basic cloud clearances per 91.155
- Must have airport or preceding aircraft in sight
If you have preceding aircraft in sight, ATC not responsible for separation. If you
don't, ATC is still responsible.
123
'What is 30 minutes of fuel in each of the types?'
FIND OUT!
124
'What are the minimum runway lengths for landing for each airplane type?'
FIND OUT!!
125
'What is required to cancel IFR when going into controlled and uncontrolled airports?'
- Must maintain basic VFR minimums and cloud clearances
Controlled:
- Within and remains in class B, C, or D
- Within 10 miles of destination in class E
- Maintains direct contact with ATC
Uncontrolled:
- Flight operated within 10 NM of destination
- Visual reference with the landings surface is established and maintained
- Crew monitors CTAF
126
'What do you need to depart VFR?'
- Need 1000-3
- Must pick up clearance within 50NM
127
'What are the fuel requirements in the US and internationally?'
Domestic: to destination + to most distant alternate + 45 minutes
International: to destination + 10% + to most distant alternate + 30 mins holding (if no alt destination + 2 hrs)
128
'What are standard takeoff minimums?'
1 SM / 5000 RVR for airplanes with
2 or less engines
129
'Takeoff minimums for 1/4 SM or above'
- Lighting: HIRL or CL or RCLM or
Adequate Visual Reference
- No RVR reports required
130
'Takeoff minimums for 1600 (or higher RVR)'
- Lighting: HIRL or CL or RCLM
- 1 RVR required
- TDZ controlling MID may be substituted for missing TDZ
131
'Takeoff minimums for 12/12/10 DAY'
Lighting: HIRL or CL or RCLM
2 RVR reports required out of any 3 or 4 RVR system except FAR.
All available reports are controlling (use worst of 2)
132
'Takeoff minimums for 12/12/10 NIGHT'
Lighting: HIRL or CL
2 RVR reports required out of any 3 or 4 RVR system except FAR.
All available reports are controlling (use worst of 2)
133
'Takeoff minimums for 10/10/10'
Lighting: CL or HIRL *and* RCLM
2 RVR reports required out of any 3 or 4 RVR system except FAR.
All available reports are controlling (use worst of 2)
134
'Takeoff minimums for 6/6/6'
Lighting: HIRL *and* CL
2 RVR reports required out of any 3 or 4 RVR system except FAR.
All available reports are controlling (use worst of 2)
135
'What are the approved sources of weather?'
- NWS
- WSI
- AWOS and ASOS
- WMA
- OCC
136
'When can we descend on an approach after cleared?'
Once established on a published segment of the approach (feeder routes to IAFs count)
Make sure you stay above bottom of B shelf
137
'What do you need to descend from DA or MDA?'
Flight visibility as required on approach plate.
Land using normal maneuvers in the TDZ
If ALS in sight, descent to 100 ft above TDZ until red side row bars or terminating bars are in sight.
Runway, runway lights, runway markings, TDZ, TDZ lights, TDZ markings, threshold,
threshold lights, threshold markings, VASI, REIL
138
'Does SkyWest do contact approaches?'
No
139
'What do you need to circle to land?'
Only approved in 3 SM and 1000 HAA
If chart is higher you have to use that.
If chart is lower raise it to 1000-3
140
'After engine failure on T/O roll above V1, what speed do you maintain until 1,000 AGL'
V2
141
'How can a PIC or SIC qualify for special qualification airports?'
PIC or SIC can use a level D simulator or real airplane including takeoff or landing in last 12
months.
Pictorial qualification (Jepp, marked as Airport Qualification)
142
'What are the different segments of climb?'
First: From point where airplane
becomes airborne until it reaches 35' at end of runway distance required, speed must be V2 by end of this segment.
Second: most critical segment. From 35' to 400' at full power at V2
Third: Accelerate from V2 to Vfs
Fourth: From 400 to 1500 AGL
143
'What counts as a significant disruption of service?'
Airborne holding that would result in delays of 15 minutes or more.
Arrival/departure delays of 15 minutes or more.
Would result in placing other aircraft in jeopardy of violating 3 hour tarmac delay rule.
144
'When do you need a new release vs. amended?'
New: After making an unscheduled landing including a return to original airport.
Amended: Crew change, aircraft change, MINTO, release fuel, altitude and routing, weather, MEL/CDLs, etc
145
'What are the reduced CAT I landing minimums?'
Must show RVR 1800 on chart.
If TDZ and Centerline Lights are out, you can still use 1800 RVR mins.
Need HUD, Autopilot, or Flight Director
146
'What are the required runway/approach lights and winds for CAT II?'
- HIRL and TDZ and CL
- ALSF or SSALR or SSALS (SFL can be INOP)
- Maximum crosswind: 15 knots
147
'CAT II Landing Minimums w/ RVR between 1400 and 1800'
-1400/INOP/INOP
- Above 1400 RVR, TDZ is controlling.
148
'CAT II Landing Minimums w/ RVR below 1400'
- 1200/INOP/300
- 1200/600/INOP
- 1200/600/300 — lowest authorized minimums
- 1200/INOP/INOP/300
- TDZ and RO are controlling AND required below 1400 RVR (MID or FAR can be substituted for RO)
- Below 1400 RVR, must have RO RVR (MID or FAR can be substituted)
149
'What are the minimum cleared runway widths for each type of airplane?'
FIND OUT!!!
150
'What wake turbulence category does each type of airplane fall into?'
Lower Large for all types (FIND OUT)
151
'What equipment is required to operate in RVSM airspace?'
- Two independent altitude measurement systems
- Altitude Reporting Transponder
- One altitude alert system
- One automatic altitude control system
152
"When would you have to notify ATC that you're unable RVSM?"
- Altitude deviations of 200 feet or greater
- Failure of transponder
- Failure of either primary altimeter system
- Allure of altitude alerting and/or capture capability
- Failure of AFCS
153
'1/4 SM takeoff minimums'
- HIRL or CL or RCLM or ADQ VIS REF
- No RVR required
154
'1600 RVR takeoff minimums'
- HIRL or CL or RCLM
- One RVR report required.
TDZ controlling. Can substitute MID for TDZ.
155
'12/12/10 takeoff minimums — day'
- HIRL or CL or RCLM
- Two RVR reports required.
All available reports controlling.
156
'12/12/10 takeoff minimums — night'
- HIRL or CL
- Two RVR reports required.
All available reports controlling
157
'10/10/10 takeoff minimums'
- CL or HIRL and RCLM (this is because HIRLs are bright enough for you to see RCLM)
- Two RVR reports required.
All available reports controlling.
158
'6/6/6 takeoff minimums'
- HIRL and CL
- Two RVR reports required.
All available reports controlling.
159
'What runway lights are required for CAT II approaches?'
- HIRL
- TDZ
- CL
160
'What approach lights are required for CAT II approaches?'
ALSF or SSALR or SSALS
161
'What lights can be inoperative for a CAT II approach?'
SFL (sequenced flashing lights)
162
'CAT II 1400-1800 RVR — what TDZ value would allow you to commence the approach?'
TDZ 1400
163
'CAT II below 1400 RVR — what minimum RVR values would allow you to commence the approach?'
1200/INOP/300
1200/600/INOP
1200/600/300
1200/INOP/INOP/300
MID RVR (600) and FAR END (300) reports may be substituted for RO report
164
'During supplemental operations, when are passengers allowed in the flight deck?'
After the flight terminates.
165
"What are the steps to confirm it's okay to land on a CAT II approach?"
Look at TDZ and confirm it's above 1200
- If MID available, ensure above 600
- RO required and controlling, ensure it is above 300
***you CAN substitute MID RVR (600) and FAR END (300) for RO report***
- Must have HIRL, TDZ, and CL lights
- Must have ALSF, SSALR, or SSALS lights
- SLF can be INOP
- Max crosswind 15 knots
166
'Definition of start of takeoff'
Pushing thrust levers up with intent to fly.
167
'What are the two types of RNAV SIDs/DPs?'
Type A — heading to fix prior
to joining departure routing.
Type B — join departure routing off the runway
168
'Regarding its 121 operation, who does SkyWest answer to?'
Principal Operations Inspector (POI) from the Certificate Management Office (CMO).
169
'What limitations apply to an FDP extension?'
- Must be agreed upon by
crewmember and SkyWest
- Unlimited extensions of 30 minutes can occur without impacting rest period
requirements.
- Only one extension of greater than 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours can occur within a 168 hour period before a mandatory 30 consecutive hours of rest are
required.
170
'Besides required crewmembers, who is authorized to ride in the flight deck on international flights?'
- DOD Air Carrier Evaluator
- FAA ASI
- SkyWest Check Airman
171
'What operational requirements are required before using the PAATs system?'
- Your aircraft must not have hot brakes.
- Your aircraft must have as functioning APU.
172
'What are the preferred and minimum required crew for gate arrival?'
Preferred: Marshaller and one wing walker
Minimum: Marshaller
173
'What are the preferred and minimum required crew for gate departure (pushback)?'
Preferred: Pushback operator and two wing walker.
Required: Pushback operator and one wing walker
174
'What is the minimum oxygen supply for each flight deck crewmember?'
Two hours when flight will be dispatched above 10,000'.
Each crewmember personally preflight equipment and ensures pressure is above minimum crew oxygen bottle pressure specified in appropriate SOPM.
175
'At what minimum temp should altitude corrections be applied if not published?'
-30c
176
'Which segments of an approach are you required to report cold WX altitude corrections?'
Intermediate segment and missed approach segment
177
'What is the minimum width reported in a FICON NOTAM that a ERJ 175 can accept?'
FIND OUT!!!
178
'What is the minimum width reported in a FICON NOTAM that a ERJ 175 could take?'
80'
However, if remainder of FICON equal to or less than 1/8" and runway width is at least 100' then you can still go.
179
'What is the hierarchy of RVR reports for a CAT I ILS?'
TDZ - controlling
MID - advisory
RO - advisory
180
'What does Ops Spec C070 authorize?'
Airports we are authorized to conduct scheduled operations into within the 48 contiguous states and within 950 NM outside the contiguous US to Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
181
'What requirements need to be met to operate IFR within class G?'
- Airport must have IAP
- Weather reporting at the field
- Monitor CTAF
182
'When departing on a NRFO without a flight attendant, crew must:'
Prior to flight: Ensure galley carts, coffee pots, overhead bins, etc. are closed and secure and arm the main cabin door if applicable.
At conclusion of flight: Prior to CSA opening door, disarm it if applicable and give thumbs up when ready.
183
Which category of our special flight permit authorization are we operating under when the flight is being made as a result of primary structural damage?
Category 3
184
Which category of our special flight permit authorization are we operating under when the flight is being made as a result of secondary structural damage?
Category 2
185
Which category of our special flight permit authorization are we operating under when the flight is being made as a result of inoperative equipment?
Category 1
186
Which category of our special flight permit authorization are we operating under when the flight is being made as a result of evacuation from a hazardous location?
Category 5
187
Which category of our special flight permit authorization are we operating under when the flight is being made as a result of noncompliance with an airworthiness directive?
Category 4
188
When conducting a flight under our special flight permit authorization,
what requirements must be met?
- WX must be at or above minimums
- Only required personnel may be on board
- Paperwork: special flight permit form signed & eAML says: "This aircraft is to be ferried and has been inspected and found safe for flight"
189
Which drift down alternate method allows an aircraft to lose an engine while enroute and clear all obstacles during diversion to alternate by at least 2000 feet?
Method 2
190
Which driftdown alternate method allows an aircraft to lose an engine
during departure and be able to climb up with OEI up to an altitude that will ensure obstacle clearance by at least 1000 feet enroute to alternate airport?
Method 1
191
'When landing on a dry runway under part 121, what is the distance it must land within?'
Must land within 60% of runways effective length.
192
"How long does the runway have to be under part 121 when it's wet?"
At least 115% of our anticipated landing distance
193
'What is the ground turn time in Canada and Bahamas…must leave the aircraft and pass through customs?'
90 Minutes
194
'How much extra fuel (contingency) will dispatch add to each flight release?'
15 minutes
195
'How much of a fuel decrease can PIC coordinate without talking to dispatch?'
200 lb or half of contingency, whichever is more restrictive
196
"On the ground each pilot's altimeter must read:"
Within 75' of field elevation.
Not each other!!!
197
'Where is the CDL located?'
Part of the AFM
198
You are unable to activate the flight using FliteView so you contact your dispatcher by phone.
How many days of maintenance log history are required?
14
199
During taxi out the right main generator fails. After completing the QRH procedure with success, the flight may continue under what conditions?
PIC contacts MX concerning the mechanical irregularity at the end of the flight, and PIC ensures mechanical irregularity is entered in the eAML
200
'Does spilling a drink in the flight deck count as aircraft damage?'
Yes
201
'On the ground, a coffee maker circuit breaker pops…owed to reset the breaker under which conditions?'
After contacting maintenance,
crew receives instructions for a reset procedure and enters the discrepancy into the eAML.
202
'Is it true that only the PIC must close out at the end of a flight?'
No, both pilots must close out.
203
'After an emergency, a written report (IOR) must be filed by when?'
Within 24hrs.
204
'You divert to your alternate due to weather. What do you need to do?'
- Notify dispatch.
- An IOR and notification of MOD is not necessary because you diverted for WX, they would be required if you diverted for another reason.
205
You have the flight deck door come open shortly after takeoff, when you look back to close the door you notice a lot of passengers pointing their phone
cameras at you. What do you do?
- Notify Dispatch
- Complete an IOR
- Notify MOD.
206
'A passenger is clearly intoxicated. What do you do?'
The passenger must be removed from the flight.
207
'During an approach the captain does not respond to an SOPM call out. What do you do?'
Initiate another communication to verify the captain is not incapacitated.
208
'After an accident, SkyWest is responsible for:'
- Preservation of wreckage
- Cargo
- Mail
- All records and reports
- Flight recorders
209
While eating at In-N-Out burger, someone begins talking to you about a SkyWest flight that diverted due to a problem with a passenger. What should you do?
Refer them to the SkyWest Corporate Communications office at 435-705-2989.
210
'Are insurance representatives, media representatives, and lawyers allowed at a crash site?'
No
211
'What are some examples of things that require an IOR?'
- Bird strike
- Rejected takeoff due to aircraft problem
- Passenger injury
212
'Can you reduce minimums to 1800 RVR on a CAT I ILS if the TDZ or CL are inoperative?'
Yes.
213
'When departing IFR with a VFR climb:'
Fly the cleared/filed flight plan unless amended.
214
'Are CAT II operations ever authorized with TDZ INOP?'
No, you always need a TDZ RVR report for CAT II.
215
"If you're 45 miles out from a non-towered destinat…but have the runway in sight, can you cancel IFR?"
Yes, the FOM says you must either have the runway in sight OR be within 10 miles.
216
How many RVR reports do you need for takeoff if the RVR is less than 1600?
Two. FAR doesn't count.
217
If the FO has less than 100 hours in type, the captain will perform
all takeoffs and landings whenever the visibility is less than or equal to _________?:
100' 3/4SM
218
You consumed alcohol at midnight. You are scheduled to depart at 8:30 the following morning with a report time of 7:45. Are you are legal to start the trip as scheduled?
No.
219
As the SIC you have fewer than 100 hours including IOE and you are not flying with a check airman. The breaking action is reported less than "GOOD".
Can you make the Takeoff or LDG?
No.
220
You are a commenter from SEA to your IAH (CST) domicile. What is your maximum FDP for a 5 day leg following a PDX (PST) overnight with a report time of 0445? (Image):
11.5 hours
221
Prior to commencing a flight segment, each flight crew member must affirmatively state they are "Fit for Duty". True or False?
True.
222
Any PIC that has not logged at least 100 hours in his/her type airplane must increase ceiling and visibility landing minimums by..
100ft and 1/2SM.
223
The PIC accepts the aircraft to be airworthy after determining..
All answer choices are correct.
224
On taxi you attempt to start the second engine and there is no light off. You notice that the circuit breaker has tripped the ignition. What do you do?
Enter the irregularity in the eAML, contact maintenance and determine the action required.
225
During cruise an amber caution light/caution message is displayed due to a malfunction. You complete the QRH and the abnormality is resolved and
does not reoccur again. What action is required?
- Continue to the destination.
- Write it up in the AML
- Notify maintenance
226
During the walk-around you notice an irregularity with the right wing
leading edge. What actions need to be taken?
Under PIC direction, the problem
must be written in the eAML, and the crew must contact maintenance.
227
Where is the CDL located?
AFM
228
The PIC is the final authority for the safe and secure operation of the aircraft. True or False?
True
229
The PIC has responsibilities at SkyWest Airlines for?
All answers are correct.
230
Once dispatched the dispatcher no longer has responsibilities for the flight. True or False?
False.
231
As the PIC or SIC for SkyWest Airlines who do you report to in the company organization?
Chief Pilot
232
The PIC has no responsibilities regarding preflight planning, this is a dispatcher responsibility. True or False?
False.
233
When is the 2nd or additional alternate required?
When both your destination and 1st alternate weather is marginal.
234
The conditional language exemption does not apply to..
Visibility and Ceiling at the second alternate.
235
The conditional weather exemption can be used at the departure and second alternate airports. True or False?
False
236
From the TAF is the weather on the 18th at 2200Z Main body or Conditional
Language?
TAF AMD MSP 182104Z 1821/1918 17010KT 1SM -SN BKN002 OVC015
TEMPO 1823/1901 29015 3SM SCT005 BKN015
FM 190330 17005KT P6SM BKN010 OVC025
BMCG 1905/1907 32025KT 2SM -SN OVC005
Prob30 1907/1909 1/2SM BLSN VV003:
Main Body
237
The minimum enroute altitude AGL for SkyWest Airlines is?
1000' over non-mountainous areas.
238
Visual Approaches are authorized by the use of SkyWest Airlines. True or False?
True
239
Consider the following destination forecast and your minimums are:
200' and 1/2 mile. Your ETA at KLAX is 2035, are you legal to dispatch?
TAF KLAX 091720Z 0918/1018 20004KT 1/2SM FG
Tempo 0919/0921 1/4SM FG OVC001:
This is legal as long as we have a first and second alternate.
240
Is the following weather marginal?
(Landing Minimum for Destination
1/2SM and 200') (Filing minimums for 1sm and 400')
Destination forecast: 1/2 SM FG BR OVC001
Alternate Forecast: 1SM FG OVC004:
Yes
241
As an SIC you have less than 100 hours in the ERJ and have been assigned to go to Aspen CO, Pitkin county airport. Are you legal to conduct this flight?
No.
242
243
The PIC may exclude any person access to the flight deck...
In the interest of safety.
244
Provo is the alternate.
The ILS to runway 13 (HAT and Vis are 250 and 1 mile) and a VOR approach to runway 31 (HAA and VIS 499 and 1 1/2 mile).
Select the lowest forecasted (not considering conditional) weather that allows Provo to be listed as the alternate.:
700' and 2 SM.
245
What is the correct entry for SkyWest Airlines flight 165H to prevent a CSMM using ADS-B?
SKW165H
246
Which of the following is true considering a PRM/SOIA breakout procedure?
Execute the breakout immediately and hand fly the breakout.
247
When a flight crew accepts a visual approach clearance to follow a
preceding aircraft, they are solely responsible for wake turbulence separation. True or False?
True.
248
249
Both EFBs become inoperative in flight, the crew must...
All choices are correct.
250
If an FAA inspector wishes access to the flight deck they must first present their credentials to the PIC. What is the proper form of identification?
FAA Form 110A.
251
Consider departing Santa Barbara, with RVR reports of 1200 RVR (TDZ) and 1000 RVR (RO). An ILS with landing minimum of 2400 RVR or 1/2 mile is available.
Which of the following reported weather requires listing a departure alternate?
All require a departure alternate.
252
At what point is the PIC required to declare a fuel emergency?
Anytime you will land with less than 30minutes of fuel remaining.
253
You are receiving "come ahead" signals from the marshaller and you notice the wing tip is coming very close to the baggage cart. What should you do?
Stop.
254
Your destination is Palm Springs. The lowest circling minimum (HAA) is 1338 and the applicable visibility to execute the approach is 3 miles. You will need an alternate if the weather is forecasted to be less than...
Ceiling 2000', visibility 3 miles one after before and after the ETA.
255
At which point during an instrument approach would it be permissible continue even if the ATIS/ASOS reports weather below landing minimums?
Procedure turn inbound (on course) with no final approach fix.
256
Sterile flight deck in the ERJ are?
All operations up to 10,000
ft. on departure and below FL 180 on arrivals.
257
Is the weather on the 19th at 0400 Main body or Conditional Language?
TAF AMD MSP 182104Z 1821/1918 17010KT 1SM -SN BKN002 OVC015
TEMPO 1823/1901 29015 3SM SCT005 BKN015
FM 190330 17005KT P6SM BKN010 OVC025
BMCG 1905/1907 32025KT 2SM -SN OVC005
Prob30 1907/1909 1/2SM BLSN VV003:
Main body.
258
You are climbing out of 5000' to 10,000' with an FAA inspector on the jumpsuit that has a child that plays on your child's sports team. He comments "that was a great game last night wasn't it"? What should you do?
Don't answer because of the phase of flight.
259
Which of following is SMCGS low visibility category?
1200 RVR down to 600 RVR
260
A crew receives a report of weather lower than the landing minimums on the approach...
No choice is correct.
261
From the TAF is the weather on the 19th at 0600 Main Body or Conditional Language?
TAF AMD MSP 182104Z 1821/1918 17010KT 1SM -SN BKN002 OVC015
TEMPO 1823/1901 29015 3SM SCT005 BKN015
FM 190330 17005KT P6SM BKN010 OVC025
BMCG 1905/1907 32025KT 2SM -SN OVC005
Prob30 1907/1909 1/2SM BLSN VV003
Conditional Language.
262
Which individuals below are NOT authorized to carry weapons onboard SkyWest Airlines aircraft?
Private Detectives.
263
When checking the captain's and the first officer's altimeters prior to take-off with flight operations in RVSM, which statements is correct?
Both altimeters must read within 75' of field elevation.
264
Which of the following is not required in the dispatch release?
Release Fuel.
265
What is the Main body weather on the 19th at 0200?
TAF AMD MSP 182104Z 1821/1918 17010KT 1SM -SN BKN002 OVC015
TEMPO 1823/1901 29015 3SM SCT005 BKN015
FM 190330 17005KT P6SM BKN010 OVC025
BMCG 1905/1907 32025KT 2SM -SN OVC005
Prob30 1907/1909 1/2SM BLSN VV003:
17010KT 1SM -SN BKN002 OVC015
266
For an IFR flight, an airplane must have enough fuel to take-off to...
Fly to the destination, the most distant alternate, then 45 minutes.
267
What is the minimum EFB battery charge required to start a Flight Duty Period (FDP)?
80%
268
While and aircraft is being marshaled to the gate the ground crew (marshaller and wing walker(s)) have command of the aircraft? True or False?
False.
269
Where is the "Last Sync" date located on the company manuals application?
Lower Left.
270
Your company manuals may be considered current for the current days operation if the last sync date and time depicted on the company manual is within the preceding 4 calendar days and the red arrow is not showing. True or False?
True.
271
The FOM does not intentionally contradict and FAR's. True or False?
True.
272
You are required to review any revisions installed in your company manuals. True or False?
True.
273
When a Skywest policy is more restrictive than an FAR....
Skywest Policy Takes Precedent.
274
Every SkyWest pilot must be trained and evaluated to ascertain their knowledge of the FOM. True or False?
True.
275
While taxiing out, tower reports the RVR for Runway 34L as 1700 TDZ, 900 MID, and 400 RO. Runway 34L has RCLM. Are we legal to depart?
Yes.
276
The "CL" is NOTAM'd inoperative. What is the required RVR for this
approach? FIND IMAGE!!
1800.
277
WSI is an approved weather source?
Yes.
278
Per Ops Specs B046 to operate in RVSM airspace the following must
be available and operation; 2 independent altitude measurement systems, 1
altitude reporting transponder, 1 altitude alert system, and 1 Autopilot system. True or False?
True.
279
What is the lowest RVR Skywest Pilots are approved for on this approach?
(FIND IMAGE)
1800.
280
We have the CAT II approach plates to all runways served by a CAT II approach in Canada in our FlightDeck Pro software.
Is SkyWest Airlines authorized to conduct all standard CAT II approaches to all runways approved for CAT II at foreign airports?
No.
281
The tower reports the following RVR reports for runway 17 in Denver;
TDZ 1500, MID NA(INOP), RO NA(INOP).
Can we begin a Cat II approach?
Yes.
282
You have been cleared for the ILS 27 approach 1/2NM outside HAUSER on course and glide slope. Tower indicates the weather is 1/4 SM FG.
What are your options? (Find Image!):
Continue the approach in accordance with the FAR's.
283
Which airfield equipment combination satisfies the requirement for CAT II approaches?
HIRL, CL, TDZ, ALSF-II
284
Per Ops Specs A061 use of electronic checklists are approved for use on your EFB. True or False?
True.
285
The tower reports the following RVR reports for runway 17 in Denver;
TDZ1300, MID 600, RO NA (INOP).
Can we begin a CAT II approach?
Yes.
286
Departing runway 34R in SLC; RVR is reporting TDZ 1200, MID 1500, RO 1100.
For a flight departing at 23:00 local what light and/or marking are needed to make a legal departure?
HIRL or CL lights.
287
Which procedure is not approved by Skywest Operations Specifications?
Perform a Contact Approach.
288
If an IFR aircraft is unobtainable at the time of take-off, Skywest aircraft may depart without an IFR clearance provided and IFR clearance is obtained
within:
50Nm
289
Where can a pilot locate the list of required documents for international
operations?
- FOM
- International operations chapter on the EFB.
290
You receive a message on your phone from your best friend when you are at customs or immigration, what should you do?
Don't answer or use your phone.
291
At least one pilot communicating with ATC internationally must have a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. True or False?
True.
292
Prior to departure, where can you find the required international forms?
International document kit provided by customer service.
293
A crew member may operate with a temporary (company faxed) certificate under op spec A063 in international operations. Yes or No?
No.
294
You have a scheduled 50 minute turn in Saskatoon, Canada. Is it permissible to go into the terminal to purchase duty free items without clearing customs?
No.
295
Who may conduct a Group II (aileron replacement) In-Flight functional check?
Check Airmen.
296
Revenue passengers are not permitted to be carried during non-routine flight operations. True or False?
True.
297
In order to conduct a ferry flight..
The crew must obtain a special flight permit.
298
You are on reserve and just completed a reposition flight from the paint shop to your home base. You now have been assigned a revenue flight.
Regarding flight and duty time requirements, which FAR must you comply with regarding this flight time?
14 CFR 117
299
In-Flight Functional checks are divided into groups based on what tests or checks need to be performed. True or False?
True.
300
The PIC may authorize the admittance of a person to the flight deck in NRFO. True or False?
True.
301
You determine that you will burn into your reserve fuel on a supplemental flight, what must be completed?
Coordinate a plan with OCC (Dispatch).
302
The dispatch release must contain or have attached to it, weather reports, weather forecasts for
Both Destination and Alternate.
303
Supplemental operations involve extra duties for the crew. In addition to
the responsibilities for the safety of flight...
All choices are correct.
304
For supplemental operations outside the 48-contiguous United States the aircraft will not be released to an airport with no alternate specified unless it
has enough fuel, considering wind and other weather conditions expected, to fly to that airport and thereafter fly for at least 2 hours at normal cruising fuel
consumption. True or False?
True.
305
Who may admitted to the flight deck during flight while conducting supplemental operations?
Flight Attendant.
306
For contract and supplemental operations within the 48 contiguous United State and District of Columbia the fuel requirement is...
Enough fuel to fly to and land at the destination, thereafter, fly to and land at the most distant alternate, thereafter fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption.
307
A high minimums captain must make the same adjustments to the decision height and visibility minima when conducting supplemental operations
as on scheduled flights. True or False?
True.
308
Is the crew required to review the flight plan and supplemental operations kit with the dispatcher?
Yes.
309
While eating lunch at the terminal, someone begins asking you about
a Skywest flight that just landed with one gear retracted. What should you do?
Refer them to Skywest Corporate Communications.
310
What procedure must be followed if a passenger is clearly intoxicated as a flight is boarding?
The passenger must be removed from the flight.
311
While flying an approach during a low fuel emergency the weather drops below landing minimums. Select the correct statement regarding a descent
below MDA/DH..
It is acceptable to deviate from FARs including weather minimums
required during an emergency.
312
Skywest contingency plans regarding the extended ground delay program require an aircraft be back at the gate, or remote parking before 180 minutes elapse for domestic flights or 240 minutes for international flight. True or False?
True.
313
Whenever an engine fails or must be shutdown in flight, you should
land...
At the nearest suitable airport in point of TIME.
314
When an emergency landing is expected what type of briefing should be conducted with the FA(S)? Who normally should conduct this briefing?
- NTSBO
- PIC
315
If involved in an NTSB defined accident, what is the crew's responsibility at the scene?
Safety of the passengers until professional assistance arrives.
316
What action(s) must be taken after exercising emergency authority?
The person exercising emergency authority must verbally report to the MOD as soon as practical and submitted a written report within 24 hours.
317
After an emergency, a written report (IOR) must be filed?
Within 24 hours.
