Minima

Question 1

Destination planning minima

Answer 1

Within limits one hour before and after expected time of arrival.

Question 2

Destination alternate minima

Answer 2

CAT II/III (pilots must be qualified) -> CAT I
CAT I -> Non precision
Non precision -> add 200’ and 1000m

Question 3

Take-off alternate planning minima

Answer 3

Within limits one hour before and after expected time of arrival. (…)

The ceiling must be taken into account when the only approaches available are non-precision approach approaches.

Any limitations related to one engine inoperative conditions must be taken into account.

Question 4

When are 2 alternates required?

Answer 4

• Weather reports or forecasts or any combination thereof, for the destination aerodrome indicate, that the weather conditions are below the applicable destination landing minima. (Aerodrome Operating Minima); or
• No meteorological information is available.

Question 5

ETOPS alternate planning minima

Answer 5

Precision approach: add 200’ / 800m

Non-precision: add 400’ / 1500m

Question 6

FO takeoff and landing limitations

Answer 6

1. Runway not contaminated.
2. Braking Action at least GOOD
3. 15 kts X-wind
4. Takeoff visibility 1000m or more
5. Landing: applicable minima for approaches