SkyWest Indoc Test Study Guide Questions and Answers 2024

SkyWest Indoc Test Study Guide Questions and Answers 2024 Under what conditions can SkyWest procedure take precedence over FARs? When the SkyWest procedure is more restrictive Who is jointly responsible for the safety of flight? PIC and Dispatcher Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:02 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More SIC has less than 100 hours, the PIC must make takeoffs under what circumstances? - Visibility is less than 3/4 miles - RVR is less than 4000 - Windshear reported - Crosswind greater than 15 kts. - Runway has water, snow, slush or similar contaminates - Braking action is reported less than good - At FAA special PIC qualification airports - Any time the PIC deems it necessary When calculating FDP use... domicile time When did FAR 117 take effect? January 2014 What are the minimums for landing for a Captain with less than 100 hours as PIC? - Increase the MDA or DA by 100 feet and visibility by 1/2 mile - At an alternate, when conducting an approach, do not add the above. The minimums are 300 feet and 1 mile or published, whichever is higher What does the SOPM and FARs say in regards to drugs and alcohol? - Must not be consumed within 8 hours of report time - FARs BAC limit is 0.04, SkyWest limit is 0.02 - When anther crewmember is intoxicated keep them away from the aircraft and call the Flight Operations Manager on Duty (MOD) RVSM climbs and descent limitations - Limited to 1000 FPM within 5 miles and 2000 feet of another aircraft What are your altimeter tolerances? - Both altimeters must be within 75 feet of field elevation - For RVSM operations, must be within 75 feet of each other, 100 feet if not operating in RVSM Who can carry weapons onboard SkyWest aircraft? Law enforcement officers on duty Federal Air Marshals Federal Flight Deck Officers When would you declare minimum fuel? When you are unable to accept any undue delays When would you declare emergency fuel? When you will land at your destination with less than 30 minutes of fuel on board When may the PIC deny access to the flight deck? Whenever they deem it necessary for safety of flight What is the ID the FAA Inspector is required to have? FAA Form 110A When do you need a takeoff alternate? When the weather conditions at your departure airport are too low to meet approach minimums should you need to return to the departure airport. When do you need a destination alternate? 1, 2, 3 Rule: When 1 hour before and after your ETA the ceiling is 2000 feet or less and the visibility is 3 miles or less. Or if there is freezing precipitation What is marginal weather? When the weather at your destination has visibility at minimums and the weather at your first alternate has visibility and a ceiling at minimums When is a second alternate required? When weather is marginal, or when using Exemption 17347 In a TAF, what is Main Body language? The first line of the TAF, all FM lines, and BCMG after the end of the period specified What is Conditional Language? All TEMPO, PROB, and BCMG (during the specified period) lines What does Exemption 17347 allow you to do? Allows us to depart to our destination if it is below minimums provided the weather below minimums is forecast in conditional language on the TAF What are the steps to apply Exemption 17347? Look at destination TAF. If visibility is forecast below minimums in Main Body language, you can't depart. If it is forecast below minimums in Conditional Language (not more than half of required minimums) then you may depart provided you file a second alternate This same process can be used for your first alternate. Remember to factor in the ceiling as well as visibility in this case What must we do enroute if we use Exemption 17347? Monitor the most current weather for the destination and alternate What is the procedure for deriving alternate minimums? Single approach method: Add 400 feet and 1 mile to approach minimums Double approach method: Add 200 feet and 1/2 mile to the higher of the CAT I approach minimums How high must we fly above obstacles? 1000 ft. above obstacles within 4 miles. 2000 ft. in mountainous terrain If you accept a visual approach under IFR, who is responsible for wake turbulence separation? Flight crew Under what RVR do airport Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems (SMGCS) come into effect? 1200 RVR For mechanical irregularities discovered prior to block out: - PIC enters discrepancy in eAML - PIC contacts maintenance - Maintenance determines the action required - If you need to MEL an item, ensure you receive a new release How do we determine if the aircraft is airworthy? 1. Verify the aircraft status is In Service (IS) 2. Review the DMIs for compliance 3. Ensure all MELs and CDLs are accurately documented on the dispatch or flight release 4. Review the maintenance log Can we fly with a replacement medical from SkyWest? Yes, but we are limited to operations within the U.S. What are the required documents for international operations? - Airworthiness certificate - Aircraft registration - FCC radio license - Noise permit - National and international insurance policies When are passengers allowed in the flight deck? After the flight terminates During an accident, what are the crew responsibilities? Preservation of records and passenger safety What is an IOR? Irregular operations report. Required to be submitted when you declare an emergency and exercise deviation authority. Submit within 24 hours When diverting, when do we communicate with dispatch? As soon as practical What is a "suitable airport"? The PIC must determine this based on all available information. How long does the PIC have to fill out an IOR? 24 hours What weather is required for LAHSO clearance to be accepted? - Without PAPI or VASI: 1500 ft. and 5 sm. visibility - With PAPI or VASI: 1000 ft. and 3 sm. visibility - Runway cannot be wet - Not authorized if windshear has been reported within the last 20 minutes - Tailwind less than 3 kts. - Night landing LAHSO only approved if FAA lighting system is installed - Land on first third or 3000 ft. of runway - Accept above 1000 ft. What is required for a visual approach? - Flight operates and remains within B, C, or D airspace - Within 35 miles of the destination in E airspace - Under control of ATC - Maintain basic cloud clearance requirements and VFR - If crew has preceding aircraft insight, ATC is not responsible for separation