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1
Q

Can an airplane (while airborne) proceed to the destination if the alternate is below minimums? Explain in detail your answer. (121.631)

A

Yes, if the weather is at or above landing minimums at the destination airport and a second alternate airport is selected within alternate fuel range.

2
Q

If the destination and alternate airports are marginal weather, what must the dispatcher do to keep the flight legal? (121.619)

A

Select a second alternate airport.

3
Q

If issuing an additional alternate while the flight is airborne, what should the criteria be when selecting one? (121.619)

A

Weather reports or forecasts indicate:
Single Runway Approach: add 400’ to CAT 1 HAT Visibility: add 1 Statute Mile to Cat 1
2 or More Approaches: add 200’ to Highest CAT 1 HAT Visibility: add 1/2 Statute Mile to Highest CAT 1 Visibility Minimum

4
Q

Can the flight depart if the weather at destination is below minimums (explain)? (121.613)

A

Yes, if weather conditions at the destination airport are forecast at or above authorized minimums at the estimated time of arrival (ETA).

5
Q

Under which conditions should a flight be issued a “take-off” alternate? (121.617)

A

When weather conditions at the departure airport are below the landing minimums in the certificate holders operations specifications.

6
Q

Over which area of operations should communications be available all the time with the dispatch office while operating under domestic and flag rules? (121.99)

A

Over the entire route.

7
Q

Is a domestic or flag air carrier required to have enough weather reporting facilities along the entire route of flight? (121.101)

A

Yes.

8
Q

How many dispatch centers should an air carrier have? (121.107)

A

Enough to provide “operational control” for each flight.

9
Q

Name the six items that are recorded in a normal flight recorder? (121.343)

A
	Time
	Altitude
	Airspeed
	vertical acceleration
	heading
	Time of each radio transmission either to or from air traffic control.
10
Q

What are the limitations for dispatching, if airborne weather radar is inoperative? (121.357)

A

The aircraft may not be dispatched under IFR or night VFR when current weather reports indicate thunderstorms or potentially hazardous weather conditions are reasonably expected along the route.

11
Q

Define the term “operational control”.

A

With respect to a flight, to exercise the authority to initiate, conduct, or terminate a flight.

12
Q

Does a supplemental air carrier need a licensed dispatcher? (121.537)

A

No. Operational control is shared by the PIC and Director of Operations. The Director of Operations may delegate the functions of operational control but may not delegate the responsibility for them.

13
Q

How many hours are required for basic indoctrination training? (121.415)

A

40 hours.

14
Q

How many hours are required for initial training? (121.422)

A

40 hours.

15
Q

If dispatching a Boeing 737, which group of aircraft do you qualify for? (121.400)

A

Group II. Turbojet powered.

16
Q

How many hours do you need for recurrent training under the proper group (B-737)? (121.427)

A

20 hours.

17
Q

How many hours do you need for differences training? (121.418)

A

As necessary. Determined by the Administrator.

18
Q

How many hours do you need for initial operating experience? (121.463)

A

 5 hours flight deck and simulator

 Reduced to 2 ½ hours by the substitution of one additional takeoff or landing for an hour of flight.

19
Q

How long do you have to do your cockpit observation (FAM) after initial Introduction? (121.463)

A

90 days.

20
Q

Which of the training requirements can be reduced? By how much? By whom? (121.463)

A

All training hours may be reduced as deemed appropriate by the Administrator in accordance with 14 CFR § 121.405.

21
Q

What are the maximum hours of work that a dispatcher can be scheduled without a rest period? (121.465)

A

10 consecutive hours of duty.

22
Q

Who is responsible for the operational control of a domestic or flag flight? (121.53)

A

PIC and Dispatcher are jointly responsible.(50/50)

23
Q

Name the items that should be listed in a dispatch release? (121.687)

A
	Identification number of aircraft
	Trip number
	Departure airport, intermediate stops, destination airports, and alternate airports
	A statement of the type of operation
	Minimum fuel supply
24
Q

Where in the Ops Specs do you find the airports that you are authorized to dispatch to?

A

C70 Airports Authorized for Scheduled Operations.

25
Q

Name the different classifications of airports listed in the Ops Specs.

A

 Scheduled, Regular
 Provisional
 Refueling
 Alternate

26
Q

Can you dispatch to an airport listed as an alternate in your Ops Specs?

A

No.

27
Q

Explain the procedure for departing from an unlisted airport in terms of takeoff minimums. (121.637)

A

 Ceiling 800 AGL

 Visibility 2 SM

28
Q

Describe the domestic fuel requirements. (121.639)

A

 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption
 30 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption for VFR operations non-transport type certificated aircraft after December 31, 1964 for day VFR operations.

29
Q

Describe the flag fuel requirements. (121.645)

A

10% of total time required from departure to destination airport.

30
Q

Under which weather conditions is an alternate airport not required to be listed under domestic rules? (121.619)

A

 Ceiling at least 2,000 AGL

 Visibility at least 3 SM

31
Q

How long should dispatch records be kept for? (121.695)

A

3 months.

32
Q

What is the fuel requirement if dispatching to an airport with no available alternate? (121.645)

A

Enough fuel to fly to destination airport with at least an additional 2 hours at normal cruising fuel consumption.