What are the Below standard take-off minima qualifications? (Below 2600 or 1/2 mile)
- Captain shall have at least 100 hours PIC time at AC.
- Captain and FO have demonstrated proficiency in conducting take-offs to the specific minima.
A) Captain: 600rvr
B) FO: 1200rvr or 1/4 mile
-Line Indic hours may be counted toward the 100 hours PIC required if:
A) been AC FO for at least 3 years or;
B) has previous Captain experience with low bus ops with other Canadian part 705 airlines or equivalent.
What are the operational restrictions for the Captain to conduct Cat 2 approaches?
- All Captains shall have a minimum of 300 hours PIC on Turbo-Jet aircraft.
-Shall have a minimum of 100 hours PIC at AC.
-Line I doc hours may be counted toward the PIC requirement if:
A) employed by AC as FO for at least the last 3 years.
B) previous Captain experience conducting Cat 2 ops with another 605 airline. - FO’s upgrading may conduct a Cat 2 approach with less flying time specified provided the FO is undergoing training or evaluation accompanied by an IOTC or evaluator.
What does the consolidation Period consist of?
- 50 hours in 60 Days
- 75 hours in 90 Days
- 100 hours in 120 Days
What are the priorities to be considered in conducting a flight?
- Safety
- Comfort and service to passengers
- Operational efficiencies
What are considered Critical Actions?
- Configuration Changes
- Heading, altitude, altimeter, and airspeed settings
- Transfer of Control
- Changes to AFS, FMS, MCDU and radio navigation aids during the departure or approach phase.
- Performance calculations, including entries into the AFS, FMS, MCDU
- Activation of systems or controls that may cause an irreversible change to the system
During IRROPS, if the cabin crew is conducting service on the ground, how many minutes prior to taxi should the PIC advise the Cabin Crew that Taxi is going to commence?
At least 10 minutes.
During delays, how often should the PIC communicate to the passengers the latest most accurate info possible?
An update on flight status should be communicated very 15 min.
Describe the procedures for the carriage of Medipaks.
- Flight crew shall be advised by Notice if Medipak Onboard (NOMOB). Either when used or when it is “deadheading”. This will contain DG info.
- PIC will confirm They are onboard when briefing in-charge.
- Remarks section of LDF shall indicate number of Medipaks onboard and the zones they are located in.
If the Medipaks are on board but the notification is no revolves via NOMOB or LDF, the missing info may be recorded in the OFP and the flight can depart. - Advise STOC if a planned Medipak is not boarded 30 min prior to departure.
- Advise load planning if number of Medipaks bottles on board is different than planned.
True or false?
You are required to submit a FCR for any arrival or departure delay exceeding 90 min.
True
What should be included in a Pre-Controlled Rest Operational Briefing?
- A fuel check
- A review of fuel system status.
- Aircraft deviations
- Anticipated conditions
- Fatigue level of the non-resting flight crew member.
- Time of planned awakening.
What survival equipment is required to be carried on board a flight operating between 50nm and 400nm from a suitable emergency landing site?
Life vests are required.
What survival equipment is required for flights operating beyond 400nm from a suitable landing site?
These flights shall carry Life Rafts or Slide Raft in addition to Life Vests.
Can you operate a position flight originating outside of Canada but destined for Canada with an unsealed bar? If so, what are the procedures?
Yes..
The PIC should assume the Bar is not sealed and advise customs prior to arrival at the first Canadian station and request a Customs officer to meet the flight and seal the bars.
Can any Captain operate a Maintenance positioning flight, Functional check flight or Ferry Flight?
The PIC shall have 500 hours PIC in type unless otherwise authorized with concurrence of the chief pilot, type and Manager, NRFO
Are there any procedures or considerations when a Maintenance Engine Run or Flight Control Surface Movement is conducted by flight crew?
Yes.. Refer to FOM 7.18
Is there a time limit for OFP validation?
If more than 2 hours have passed since the OFP was retrieved by the flight crew, confirmation shall be made that the NOTAMS and weather are still valid.
The departure of a flight under Modified Flight Watch is not authorized where the crew has reviewed the OFP and has identified a change is required to one or more of what items?
- Tail number
- Routing
- Fuel requirements
- Alternate
- Aircraft MEL status
- No load final information
During taxi, how much of the CONT fuel can be burned prior to take-off?
50% of the CONT value shown in the Planned Fuel section of the OFP.
For redispatch flight plans no CONT fuel can be burned prior to take-off.
When 10 min of EXTRA fuel is added to a flight plan, what is this based on?
10 minutes (unprotected) of fuel burn at the holding consumption at the estimated landing weight at 1500’ ASL and ISA.
What contingency fuel is required for Domestic flights requiring an Alternate?
10 min EXTRA (unprotected)
When additional fuel is required for foreseeable conditions, fuel will be added in accordance with the FOM. When foreseeable enroute conditions suggest the need for fuel greater than EXTRA an amount equivalent to the value of STAT99 should be the first consideration.
What contingency fuel is required for Domestic flights planned No Alternate IFR?
The greater of:
STAT99 or;
10 minutes (unprotected) EXTRA
If a flight planned with STAT99 cannot accommodate the estimated payload, it can be re-planned with the “base” CONT fuel value plus the fuel required for foreseeable conditions. This will only be done when there is a high degree of confidence that the flight will not require any more additional fuel than planned.
What contingency fuel is required for International flights?
Fuel to an Alternate and Contingency fuel must be boarded.
The Contingency fuel will be the greater of:
5% of planned burn (unprotected) labeled CONT on the OFP, or;
10 minutes (unprotected) of fuel burn at the holding consumption at estimated landing weight at 1500’ ASL and ISA. This fuel is labeled as CONT on the OFP.
Can Alternate fuel be consumed without proceeding to the alternate?
Yes, when in the PIC’s best judgment, the aircraft can be landed safely at the destination airport.
When ever any portion of the alternate fuel is consumed without proceeding to the alternate, Flight Dispatch must be advised as soon as practicable, and an ASR should be filed.
What are the 3 ways that FINAL RESERVE is calculated?
- No Alternate IFR: fuel required to complete a missed approach to 1500’ ASL and then hold at the estimated landing weight for 30 minutes at 1500’ ASL and ISA.
- With an Alternate: Fuel required to hold for 30 minutes at the estimated landing weight at 1500’ ASL and ISA
- Caribbean Destinations (except those airports in certain airspace): Fuel required to hold for 35 minutes at the estimated landing weight at 1500’ ASL and ISA.
