Big 5
Under Part 121, what weather conditions are required to dispatch to a destination?
No person may dispatch an aircraft for operations under IFR, unless the weather will be at or above authorized (landing) minimums at the ETA at the airport to which dispatched.
What is Operational Control?
The exercise of authority over initiating, conducting, and terminating flights.
What does the change of an enroute require?
Amendment to the release
What are standard takeoff minimums for a CRJ200?
Visibility 1 SM
When prevailing visibility and RVR are both reported, which is controlling?
RVR
When is a takeoff alternate required?
A takeoff alternate is required when weather reported at the departure airport is below landing minimums at ETD.
Where does the responsibility of operational control reside?
The certificate holder is responsible for operational control and resides with the Director of Operations , the Aircraft Dispatcher, pilot in command (PIC) are jointly responsible and share duties to conduct the flight safely and in accordance with regulations and OpSpecs.
List the minimum fuel requirements for a domestic flight.
To fly to the airport to which dispatched.
To fly to and land at the most distant alternate airport, (if needed).
To fly for 45 minutes at normal cruise speed fuel consumption.
What is the definition of a high minimum captain?
A pilot in command with less than 100 hours served as PIC in type.
What is the definition of extended overwater operations?
50 nautical miles from the nearest shoreline.
For a 2-engine aircraft, what are the conditions and limitations from departure to a takeoff alternate?
The alternate airport must not be more than 1 hour’s flight time from the departure airport based on normal cruise, in still air, with 1 engine inoperative.
What are Operation Specifications (OpSpecs)?
The authorizations, limitations, deviations, weight and balance and exemptions.
What other factors must a dispatcher consider when computing fuel requirements for a domestic flight?
Wind and other weather conditions forecast .
Anticipated traffic delays.
One instrument approach and possible missed approach at destination.
Any other conditions that may delay landing of the aircraft.
List the items required to on or attached to a dispatch release.
Aircraft Identification Number
Flight Number
All Airports (Dept., Dest., Alternate)
Type of Operation (IFR or VFR)
Minimum Fuel
All Weather (on or attached)
What are the eligibility requirements for an aircraft dispatcher certificate?
Be at least 23 years of age
Be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Pass the required knowledge test (ADX)
Pass the practical test
Successfully complete an approved aircraft dispatch course (200 Hours)
When is a destination alternate required? (Domestic Operations)
Always, unless the weather at the destination from one hour before to one hour after the ETA will be at or above ceiling 2,000’ and visibility 3SM.
How do we determine alternate minimums?
Derived using C055
Name the following titles of the FARs:
Part 1
Part 65
Part 91
Part 121
Part 1 Definitions and Abbreviations
Part 65 Certification: Airmen Other the Flight Crewmembers
Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules
Part 121 Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag and Supplemental Operations
What 3 documents must a pilot carry to the destination (domestic and flag)?
Dispatch Release
Flight Plan
Load Manifest
Explain Dispatcher Operating Familiarization Training (Jumpseat Familiarization).
Within the preceding 12 calendar months, a dispatcher must complete at least 5 hours observation from the flight deck in one type in each group to be dispatched. The time may be reduced by 1 hour for each additional takeoff and landing, to minimum of 2 1/2 hours. This can be done in a simulator by observation of 5 hours but can not be reduced.
What is required to legally list an alternate on the dispatch release?
No person may list an airport as an alternate in the dispatch release unless the weather will be at or above alternate weather minimums at the ETA at the alternate.
What OpSpec gives allows us to use lower standard takeoff minimums and what is the lowest RVR we can takeoff with?
OpSpec C078 and RVR 500, 500, 500
Name the responsibilities of an aircraft dispatcher, and indicate the joint responsibilities with the PIC.
Preflight Planning, Delay the flight, and Sign the dispatch release
Monitor the flight's progress, Issue significant information to the PIC, and Cancel, Redispatch or Amend
What makes an airport "suitable" for diversion purposes?
Authorization (in C070) if feasible
Nature of the malfunction / Maintenance available
Aircraft altitude, weight and usable fuel at engine failure
Airplane Limitations
Weather (Enroute and terminal weather at or above minimums)
Airport conditions/NOTAMS
Traffic/Holding (Special events)
Crew familiarity with airport
Type of terrain
Explain Driftdown Method 1 and Method 2
Method 1 Plan at a weight that from V1 to destination with one engine inop provides at least 1,000' obstacle clearance within 5 statute miles either side of the intended track and positive stope at 1,500' above the destination.
Method 2 From top of climb, with one engine inop provides at least 2,000' obstacle clearance within 5 statute miles either side of the intended track and positive stope at 1,500' above the alternate airport.