What are Requirements to be Qualified to use a Special Airport
- PIC must verify the PIC or SIC has landed at the Airport within last 12 Calendar months
- PIC has thoroughly reviewed all Jepp Special Apt Charts published for that Airport
When must a 2nd Alternate be filed under Exemption 17347
When Destination and 1st Alternate Remarks Section of the TAF contain Conditional Phrases indicating Wx below Authorized Min’s
What is a Threat
An Event or Error introduced outside of Crew’s influence that, if not managed properly can reduce Safety Margins
Adjusted Holdover Table (76%) must be used when
When Flaps/Slats are extended for De-icing/Anti-icing
What is definition of Windshear
Wx phenomenon of sudden wind speed and/or direction changes over a short distance with A/S changes >15 kts or VS changes >500 fpm
Which Factors determine effectiveness of De-icing Fluid
- Temperature
- Wx
- Jetblast
- Evenness of Coating
What is a Pre-Takeoff check
It is a check of A/C Wings and other Critical Surface areas for Ice, Frost, Snow or Slush must be done within Hold Over Time (HOT) and CANNOT be done from inside the Cockpit. Qualified De-ice personnel can advise “All Clear of Ice”
What does Climb Via mean
- Comply with all Speed restrictions
- Follow Lateral Path
- Climb at Discretion to comply with all Altitudes
When is a second Alternate Req. Under Marginal Conditional Rule
Wx conditions forecasted for both Destination and 1st Alternate are “Marginal” (500’/1sm)
When can Enhanced Emergency Medical Kit (EEMK) be accessed and where is it located
Overhead Bin Row 24, A/C has left and can only be opened when directed by Medlink or a Licensed MD
Describe Type I Fluid
Mix of Glycol and Water. Applied Heated and Primarily used for De-Icing. Very limited HOT and Orange or Clear in Color
CRM Cornerstone
Authority with Participation
Assertiveness with Respect
Clean A/C concept
NO T/O allowed w/Frost, Ice, Snow or Slush adhering to any Critical Surfaces
Unaccompanied Minor Procedures with UAX
UM >5 yrs but < 13 yrs
- 5-7 yrs Non-Stop
- 8-11 yrs Non-Stop Direct and Connecting
- 12-17 yrs UM Service Optional
Who are Not allowed to Jumpseat on International Flights
- Mesa Pilots Not on Business
- Mesa Mx Personnel
- Dispatch
- Employees of other Airlines
Describe Types II, III, IV Fluid
Type II - Thicker than Type I
Type III - Thickened Longer HOT than Type I but Less than Type II
Type IV - Green, Thick, Sticky used for Anti-icing (longest HOT)
Is there a Limit to Low Risk Pax carry
NO Limit, except Seating Arrangement
What defines a Theater
FDP, DP and a Arrival Pt. that differs by Not more than 60* Longitude
SOC maintains Air-Ground Comms thru which 3 Channels
Station Freq.
ARINC
ACARS
What Documents and Equipment are Req. in Crew Members FLT Kit
FO - (4) Gov’t Ops (Airmen, Medical, MESA ID, Passport
(2) Pubs/ Manuals (Jeppesen Inflight Pubs and 15 Required Manuals
(1) Flashlight
(1)
CA - FO Requirements and FCC Rest. Radio Ops
Dispatcher Responsibilitiesa
Monitor progress of FLT
2. Issue Info for Safety of FLT
Canceling or Redispatching
Conditions for Windshear
- Thunderstorms
- Virgo
- Frontal Activity
- Low Level Jet Stream (polar side)
3 Basic concepts of TEM Philosophy
Philosophy
Anticipation
Recognition Mitigation
