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Question 1

What are the Standard Takeoff Minimums?

Answer 1

1sm or 5000 ft rvr

Question 2

At what visibility must the Captain do the takeoff?

Answer 2

1 sm or 5000 ft rvr

Question 3

For takeoffs below standard visibility but above RVR 1600 what is required?

Answer 3

• Minimum of two operative RVR reporting systems
• All available RVR reports are controlling (except far-end which is advisory only)
• At least one of the following
  
  • Operative High Intensity Runway Lights
  • Operative Runway Centerline Lights
  • Serviceable Runway Centerline Marking
• If none of the above are available:
  
  • Runway Markings or lighting to continuously identify the takeoff surface

Question 4

For takeoffs with TDZ-RVR 1200, Mid-RVR 1200, Rollout RVR 1000 what is required?

Answer 4

• RVR equipment and one of the visual aid combinations:
  
  • Daylight Hours: Runway Centerline Markings, High Intensity Runway Lights, Runway Centerline Lights
  • Night time Hours: High Intensity Runway Lights, Runway Centerline Lights

Question 5

For takeoffs with TDZ RVR 1000, Mid RVR 1000, Rollout RVR 1000 what is required?

Answer 5

• RVR equipment and one of the visual aid combinations:
  
  • Runway Centerline Lights or
  • High Intensity Runway Lights and Runway Centerline Markings

Question 6

For takeoffs with TDZ RVR 500, Mid RVR 500, Rollout RVR 500 what is required?

Answer 6

RVR equipment and all of the following visual aids are available:

- High Intensity Runway Lights 
- Operative Runway Centerline Lights

Question 7

In regards to landing minimums what can be substituted for TDZ RVR if unavailable?

Answer 7

Mid RVR

Question 8

Visibility values below __ statute mile are not authorized and shall not be used?

Answer 8

1/2 statute mile

Question 9

Which zone RVR is controlling for landings?

Answer 9

Touch Down Zone (TDZ) RVR

Question 10

What is a High Minimums Captain?

Answer 10

Any Captain who has not served 100 hours as PIC (not including IOE) in type under part 121 operations

Question 11

What are the landing Minimums for a High Minimums Captain?

Answer 11

Landing Minimums can be determined by adding 100 ft to the DH/MDA and by adding 1/2 statute miles to the minimum visibility.

Question 12

Can a High Minimums Captain takeoff under Lower than Standard Minimums?

Answer 12

Yes, however, the need for a takeoff alternate is predicted based on the High Mins Captain landing minimums.

Question 13

What are the Alternate Landing Minimums for a High Minimums Captain?

Answer 13

No increase is applied to alternate airport minimums, but in no case may they be less than a 300 ft ceiling and 1 statute mile visibility.

Question 14

Describe Type I Deicing fluid.

Answer 14

Type I fluid is primarily used for deicing but can be used for anti-icing with associated Holdover Times. This fluid is orange or clear in color.

Question 15

Describe Type II, III, and IV Deicing fluid.

Answer 15

Type II, III, and IV fluid are at least 50% glycol and thickening agent that forms a pseudo-plastic film on the aircraft surface. Type III has a longer holdover time than Type II and Type IV has the longest holdover time.

Question 16

Explain what is meant by the “Clean Aircraft Concept.”

Answer 16

An aircraft free from snow, ice, or frost contamination prior to takeoff.

Question 17

Explain how deicing/ anti-icing fluid prevents and/or eliminates ice accumulation.

Answer 17

The glycol mixture has a lower freezing point than water. The pseudo-plastic film allows the fluid to cover the surface and prevent frozen water from adhering to it.

Question 18

Explain what must be done if the Holdover time expires after being deiced with Type I fluid.

Answer 18

If holdover time is exceeded the aircraft must return for additional de/anti-icing and a new Holdover time will commence.

Question 19

What must be done if Type IV fluid is applied unevenly to the aircraft?

Answer 19

The Type IV fluid must be washed off with Type I and a new coat must be applied.

Question 20

When does a Holdover time begin?

Answer 20

Begins when the final application of de/anti-icing commences and expires when the fluid looses it effectiveness.

Question 21

Explain a Pretakeoff Check. When must it be done? Can it be done from inside the cockpit?

Answer 21

A check of the aircraft’s wings or representative aircraft surfaces for frozen contaminants. This check is conducted within the aircraft’s HOT and is normally accomplished by the flight crew from inside the cockpit.

Question 22

What type of braking action report will cause Mesa to suspend operations?

Answer 22

At NIL no aircraft will move.

Question 23

What is the recommended distance to avoid thunderstorms?

Answer 23

Horizontal distance of 20nm and should be insreased if above 20,000 ft

Question 24

If radar fails while approaching thunderstorms, what must be done?

Answer 24

If capable the flight will return back to the departure airport or divert to the alternate airport.