FM1 oral study

When do we need a takeoff alternate?

Returning to the departure airport is not possible

What are the requirements for a takeoff alternate?

-270nm (based on 1 hour flight time at normal cruise with one engine inop)

Normal showtimes?

-45 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time at the beginning of their sequence.

Reduced showtimes?

Crew Scheduling can reduce showtime to meet rest requirements:
-no earlier than 45 minutes at domiciles
-no earlier than 20 minutes at outstations

When are crew required to use headsets with boom mics?

All operations below 18,000' including taxi.

When must crew where shoulder harnesses?

Taxi, takeoff, and landing.

When must pilots declare fitness for duty?

Prior to each flight leg.

When does 'rest' start?

When a pilot is released from all duty.

How much rest is required before a flight duty period (FDP) or a reserve availability period (RAP)?

10 hours immediately preceding the duty/availability period and the rest period must provide opportunity for 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

30 consecutive hours of rest are required within:

Any 7 days

Flight time limits for 365 calendar days:

1000 hours

Flight time limits in any 28 days:

100 hours

Extensions to flight time limits prior to takeoff are allowed:

Never

Extensions to flight time limits after takeoff are allowed:

If unforeseen circumstances arise, limits may be exceeded as necessary to safely land the aircraft at the next destination or alternate.

Flight duty hour limits in 28 days:

190 flight duty hours

Flight duty hour limits in 7 days:

60 flight duty hours

Flight duty hour extensions are allowed prior to takeoff due to unforeseen circumstances provided:

-Extensions do not exceed 2 hours
-Extensions greater than 30 minutes are only allowed once between 30 hour rest periods
-As long as cumulative limits are not exceeded

Flight duty extensions are allowed after takeoff due to unforeseen circumstances provided:

-It is necessary to safely land the aircraft at the next destination or alternate.
-Extensions greater than 30 minutes are only allowed once between 30 hour rest periods

Airport/Standby Reserve Flight Duty Limits:

All Airport/Standby RSV time is part of FDP and all FDP rules apply

Short call reserve (RAP) is limited to:

14 hours

Short call reserve (RAP) plus FDP is limited to:

The lesser of Table B+4 hours or 16 hours plus extension.

Equipment required for RVSM:

-Autopilot with operational altitude hold mode
-Altitude alerting system
-Altitude reporting transponder
-2 Altimeters

What is RVSM airspace?

Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums
FL290 to FL410

What does ATTCS stand for?

Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System

Standard takeoff minimums:

1 mile visibility or RVR 5000

What are the three priorities for the operation of Envoy Air?

1). Safety
2). Passenger comfort and convenience
3). On-time departure and arrival

What equipment and manuals are required to be carried by pilots?

-company ID badge
-cockpit key
-EFB
-Normal Checklist

How should a crewmember determine the most current revision for a manual?

My.envoyair.com or Crew Check In (CCI)

When is the Captain in command of the crew and the aircraft?

The Captain is in command of the crew from report time until the flight terminates.
The Captain is in command of the aircraft from the time of arrival at the aircraft until leaving the aircraft at the end of the flight.

When is the normal report time for crewmembers operating a flight or reporting for deadheading?

45 minutes.
30 minutes if deadheading

Can a Captain cancel a flight?

No.
A Captain may defer a flight until conditions are suitable to continue. Authority to cancel a flight rests with dispatch.

What must the Captain and Dispatcher agree upon before the fight is dispatched?

-Fuel
-Alternates
-Route
-Safe Conditions

What is the responsibility of a First Officer?

Assist and advice the Captain of all information that comes to his attention that could possibly affect the flight and to note deviations or irregularities.

What certificates and documents must a crewmember have in his or her possession when on duty?

Captains
-First Class Medical
First Officers
-Second Class Medical
All pilots
-ATP certificate with type rating
-FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit if during international flights
-Approved Government Photo ID
-Passport (This will satisfy the above Photo

What is the minimum currency for takeoffs and landings?

A crewmember must have made three takeoffs and landings in the same type aircraft in previous 90 days.

Explain what happens if you lose a pilot or medical certificate?

Must obtain a Temporary Airman or Medical Certificate from dispatch.

What are the limitations of a Temporary Airman/Medical Certificate?

Can only be used in the 48 contiguous United States and is good for 60 days.

How can a crew legally operate into SARA airport (Special Airport Route Authorization)?

-If the ceiling is greater than 1000 ft above the MEA, MOCA, or Initial Approach Altitude and the visibility is greater than 3 miles, or
-If either crew member has made a takeoff and a landing there in the last 12 months, or
-If the Captain has been famil

If a SIC has less than 100 hours of flight time in the aircraft, what conditions would require the PIC to make the takeoff or landing?

-Visibility below 3/4 mile or 4000 RVR
-Runways with water, snow or slush which may adversely affect performance
-Crosswinds in excess of 15 knots
-Windshear
-Flaps 18 or 22 takeoffs
-PIC discretion

What are both crewmembers required to confirm by signing the release prior to every flight?

Fitness for duty

What are the flight time limitation for:
1). Within 672 Consecutive hours?
2). Within any 365 consecutive calendar day period?

1). 100 hours in any 672 consecutive hours
2). 1000 hours in any 365 consecutive hours

What are the flight duty period (FDP) limits for:
1). 168 consecutive hours
2). 672 consecutive hours

1). 60 FDP hours in any 168 consecutive hours
2). 190 FDP hours in any 672 consecutive hours

What is the minimum amount of rest time required between FDPs?

10 hours

Is pilot consent required for a 30-minute FDP Extension?
What about between 30 minutes and 2 hours?

Pilot concurrence is not required for an extension up to 30 minutes.
Pilot concurrence is required for extensions between 31 minutes and 2 hours.

For what reasons may pilots deny a FDP extension?

Fatigue,
Sick

What is the minimum time for "Bottle to Throttle" at Envoy?

12 hours

How long after a fatigue call do you have to submit your fatigue report?

48 hours

When does "sterile cockpit" apply?

-Taxi
-Takeoff and Landing
-Below 10,000 MSL, except cruise
-The last 1,000 feet of altitude level off
-Holding
-any other phase deemed appropriate by the captain

What is required to be out and available during FMS/GPS navigation?

Navigational charts appropriate to the phase of flight

When reviewing the AML, how many days of history are required to be checked?

Current day, plus the two previous days.

How often must a VOR check be made in order to conduct IFR flight?

30 days.
Good practice to do one for First Flight of the Day checks (FFOD)

If a maintenance discrepancy arises after gate departure but before takeoff, what actions must be taken?

An AML entry must be made, MOC must b contacted, and flight crew placarding procedures must be performed, if applicable.

If there is any doubt concerning wingtip clearance when maneuvering the aircraft in the gate area, what must be done?

The aircraft must be stopped until all doubt is removed, ie extra wing-walkers, etc.

If the FASTEN SEATBELT sign is turned off, what MUST be told to the passengers?

A PA to the passengers explaining that while they are seated, they must keep their seatbelts on even though the sign is off.

When is the only allowable time to update the EFB?

Prior to signing in, you must update your EFB. Unless otherwise specifically authorized, updating while on a trip is prohibited.

Where can a list of all approved airports be found?

FM Part 2 - Ops Specs C070
(Jepp Tailored Pages)

What is the maximum time that passengers may be confined to the aircraft during an extended ground delay?

3 hours

Can Envoy air operate flights more than 50 nm from sore?

No

If ATC issues a clearance with a void time, when would search and rescue operations begin if no radio contact is made?

30 minutes after the void time.

When can an Envoy flight cancel IFR?

In VFR conditions within 10 nm
Or
In radar and radio contact within Class B or C airspace.

What are domestic fuel flight planning requirements?

Fuel to fly to the destination,
Fuel to fly to the most distant alternate,
Fuel to fly for 45 minutes in normal cruise

If the "conditional language" exemption is used due to weather forecasts, what must be added to the dispatch release?

An additional alternate

When is a takeoff alternate required?

When the weather at the departure airport is below landing minimums for the appropriate runways to be used.

Within how many miles must a suitable takeoff alternate airport be found if required?

270 nm (E145)

When is an alternate airport required?

1 hour prior or after ETA; less than
2000 ft ceiling;
3 miles of visibility
Or
Braking action is 'nil'
Crosswinds exceed 25 knots
VIP/airshows within 2 hours

What rule is used to determine the suitability of an alternate airport?

The "one navaid, two navaid" rule.
(On green card)

What is the ceiling and visibility minimums for an alternate served by one navaid?

-Ceiling must be MDA or DH plus 400 feet
-Visibility must be lowest visibility plus 1 mile

What is the ceiling and visibility minimums for an alternate airport served by two navaids?

-Ceiling must be highest MDA or DH plus 200 feet
-Visibility must be lowest visibility plus 1/2 mile

When is an additional alternate required?

When the destination and the first alternate are considered marginal.

What is considered to be "marginal"?

Destination
<1000' ceiling and 3 miles visibility within 1 hour before and after ETA
First Alternate
<600' ceiling and 2 miles visibility at ETA

When must a new release be given on a Drift-Down flightplan?

If your final RWT is greater than the RWT listed on the release

Will EWBS automatically adjust for anti-ice or tailwinds when determining MTOW?

No.
This must be entered through ACARS ASAP for TPS to calculate the MTOW properly.

What is required if MANUAL is noted next to the cargo value on the EWBS?

The Captain must verify the cargo load information recorded on the cargo worksheet matches the cargo load information entered into the final EWBS.

Does the passenger seating have to exactly match the EWBS?

Each passenger seating zone can vary by two passengers, unless the aircraft is in a forward or after caution zone.

How many ground agents are required for push-out or taxi operations?

Two. Three are required if inter-phone communication is not available.

Who is required to reference the airport diagram during taxi?

The Captain AND First Officer

What is the lowest possible RVR authorized for takeoff?

600 RVR

What is the maximum tailwind component authorized for takeoff?

10 knots

What is the ATC wake turbulence separation minimums behind a heavy or a super aircraft?

Heavy: 2 minutes/5 miles
Super: 3 minutes/8 miles

If a pilot must leave their station above FL250, what must be done?

The remaining pilot must don and use their oxygen mask

What is the maximum airspeed within 4 nm and 2500 ft of the primary airport of a class C or D airspace?

200 knots

What is the maximum holding speed between 6000' and 14,000'?

230 kts

What should a pilot use to verify waypoints loaded in the FMS flight plan?

The appropriate navigation charts.

Do pilots need to tune approach navaids even when flying a visual approach?

Yes.
All available navaids will be tuned regardless of weather conditions.

What is pattern altitude at an uncontrolled airport?

1500 ft. AFL

Is Envoy approved for "Special Aircrew, Aircraft Authorized Required" minimums?

Yes

What conditions must be met to fly to "Special Aircrew, Aircraft Authorization Required" minimums?

The autopilot and flight director must be used to decision height or missed approach.

What is the lowest possible RVR authorized for landing in CAT 1 operations?

1800 RVR.

What is the lowest possible RVR authorized for landing in CAT II operations?

1200 RVR.

What are the Envoy minimums for a circling approach?

1000 ft ceiling
3 miles visibility

What approach category are Envoy aircraft considered?

Category C, unless higher approach speeds require Category D

What are disqualifiers to Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)?

-Wet or contaminated runway
-Short runway (<6000ft at SL)
-Less than 1000' and 3 miles
-Windshear
-Tailwind
-MEL of brakes, antiskid, spoilers or thrust reversers

How many ground agents are required for taxi in and parking?

Two, unless a docking guidance system is used. Three may also be required per station requirements.

What is the proper call sign for Envoy flights?

Envoy ####

Is landing with braking action "NIL" authorized?

No, unless there is no safer option.

When is a Pre-Takeoff Contamination Check required?

If the holdover time has been exceeded or there is any doubt as to the condition of the aircraft.

Can oxygen be administered to passengers?

Yes, if conditions require it.

Can intoxicated passengers be boarded?

No.

What three kinds of hazardous materials can be carried?

-Company owned materials shipped as COMAT
-Carbon dioxide - dry ice
-Biological substances

What is the "TESTS" information that a flight attendant would need in an emergency?

T" Type of emergency
"E" Evacuation and exits not to be used
"S" Signal to be used to evacuate
"T" Time available
"S" Seating of passengers