Republic Airways Interview
What if we arrived at our DH and only saw approach lights? - answer Cannot descent
below 100ft above TDZE unless have red terminating bars/ side bars in sight
If the weather deteriorates while on the approach what do we do? - answerIf below
minimums, you can continue if you are past the final approach fix but cannot continue if
you have not reached the FAF
What would you do if the compass is broken? - answerRefer to company approved MEL
to determine if dispatch can occur and what limitations may apply
If nothing is stated in the MEL, can we do the flight? - answerno
What are a few reasons why you wouldn't have to preform the Procedure Turn? -
answerSHARPTT (Straight in, Hold, Arc, Radar Vectors, No PT, Teardrop, Timed
Approach
What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate? - answer3 degrees Celsius per 1000'
Where does the stall start on a swept back wing? - answerwing tip
According to the TAF when would you NOT need an alternate? - answer1h before to 1h
after ETA, the forecast is better than 3SM visibility and 2000 ceiling
What are non standard alternate weather minimums? - answerThey are nonstandard
meaning it is written in the takeoff minimum section with specific instructions
How do you pick an alternate? - answerClose enough to be within range of fuel capacity
after attempting to land at destination, has appropriate instrument approach options, yet
far enough away to not be experiencing the same weather as the destination
If the weather at the departure airport is below landing minimums what do you need? -
answerA departure alternate airport within 1 hr at normal cruise speed
As altitude increases, what happens to true airspeed? - answerincreases
Which is boss, RVR or vis? - answerRVR
Minimum altitude for turnout on departure - answer400'
What are you expected to do prior to entering a hold? - answerreduce airspeed
,On landing roll the captain starts to turn off on a crossing runway what do you do (you
were only cleared to land)? - answerImmediately tell him to stop and that we do not
have clearance. If runway incursion occurs, advise ATC immediately so that they are
aware the crossing runway is not safe
When does RVSM airspace start? What equipment do you need? - answerFL290 to
FL410 (Reduction of space between a/c)
Two primary altitude measurement systems. One automatic altitude control system.
One altitude alerting device
What determines the touchdown zone and aiming point markings on a runway? -
answerDistance. 500' between each set of Markings; Aiming point is 1000' from from
the beginning of the Threshold Markings
Standard Alternate Minimums - answerNon-Precision- 800'- 2sm
Precision- 600' - 2sm
When is a takeoff alternate required? - answerNo person may takeoff an aircraft under
IFR from an airport where weather conditions are at or above takeoff minimums but are
below authorized IFR landing minimums unless there is an alternate airport within 1
hour's flying time (at normal cruising speed, in still air) of the airport of departure
What are the Intensities of icing? - answerTrace, light, moderate, severe
You lose comms with ATC, what frequency would you attempt to call them on? -
answer121.5 or try the previous frequency
What are the different intensities of turbulence? - answerlight, moderate, severe, and
extreme
How far out is a localizer usable - answer18mi
Crossing restrictions situations and what would you say to ATC when you check on with
a restriction? - answerKnow that if you are given a crossing restriction then handed off
to another controller, you must check on with the new controlling agency WITH YOUR
CROSSING RESTRICTION
What is adverse Yaw? - answerNatural and undesirable tendency for an aircraft to yaw
in the opposite direction of a roll (down aileron creates more lift therefore more drag,
yawing plane in that direction)
What is VDP? - answerVisual Descent Point- defined point on a straight-in, non-
precision approach from which you can descend below the MDA, as long as you have
the required visual reference
How far out is local altimeter useable? - answer100nm
, Where is the touchdown zone? - answera point 500-3,000 feet beyond the runway
threshold not to exceed the first one-third of the runway
What is induced drag? - answerbyproduct of lift
At what altitude is the crew required to wear an oxygen mask? - answerFL 410 at least
one pilot must have oxygen mask on and above FL350 if one pilot is out of the cockpit
the remaining pilot must wear mask
What is the Max airspeed for Class D airspace? - answer200 kts
When are shoulder straps required to be worn? - answerTaxi, Takeoff, and Landing
(Unless crewmember duties cannot be completed with it on)
What do red center line lights mean? - answer1000 feet of runway remaining
What are some reasons you'd have to do a go around? - answerNot having the runway
in sight, more than 3/4 deflection on the glide slope, unstable approach
What impact does using anti-ice/de-ice have on performance? - answerDecreases
Performance... Aka thrust from increased amount of bleed air coming from the engine.
What would you do if the captain was going to land the plane when you were going in
below minimums? - answerJust say on the radio you are going missed because at that
point he legally has to
What is minimum vectoring altitude? - answerOnly on ATC charts, not available to pilots
ATC clears you to cross a fix at FL180 then hands you off, the next controller clears you
to 14,000 feet. What do you do? - answerquery controller and than go down to 14000 if
that really is what the controller wants
Where is the end of the touchdown zone on a runway? - answerAfter the first third or
3000 feet whichever is less
Should you be concerned if you have a 5000' runway on a 5000' elevation airport? -
answerYes, you come in faster, Gs+TAS is faste
What can you expect from your airplane at a high elevation airport? - answerAircraft
needs more runway and engine performance weaker than Sea Level due to less dense
Air molecules
What is clear air turbulence and where do you find it? - answersevere turbulence
occurring in cloudless regions, found at higher altitudes in the jet stream 15,000ft
What if we arrived at our DH and only saw approach lights? - answer Cannot descent
below 100ft above TDZE unless have red terminating bars/ side bars in sight
If the weather deteriorates while on the approach what do we do? - answerIf below
minimums, you can continue if you are past the final approach fix but cannot continue if
you have not reached the FAF
What would you do if the compass is broken? - answerRefer to company approved MEL
to determine if dispatch can occur and what limitations may apply
If nothing is stated in the MEL, can we do the flight? - answerno
What are a few reasons why you wouldn't have to preform the Procedure Turn? -
answerSHARPTT (Straight in, Hold, Arc, Radar Vectors, No PT, Teardrop, Timed
Approach
What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate? - answer3 degrees Celsius per 1000'
Where does the stall start on a swept back wing? - answerwing tip
According to the TAF when would you NOT need an alternate? - answer1h before to 1h
after ETA, the forecast is better than 3SM visibility and 2000 ceiling
What are non standard alternate weather minimums? - answerThey are nonstandard
meaning it is written in the takeoff minimum section with specific instructions
How do you pick an alternate? - answerClose enough to be within range of fuel capacity
after attempting to land at destination, has appropriate instrument approach options, yet
far enough away to not be experiencing the same weather as the destination
If the weather at the departure airport is below landing minimums what do you need? -
answerA departure alternate airport within 1 hr at normal cruise speed
As altitude increases, what happens to true airspeed? - answerincreases
Which is boss, RVR or vis? - answerRVR
Minimum altitude for turnout on departure - answer400'
What are you expected to do prior to entering a hold? - answerreduce airspeed
,On landing roll the captain starts to turn off on a crossing runway what do you do (you
were only cleared to land)? - answerImmediately tell him to stop and that we do not
have clearance. If runway incursion occurs, advise ATC immediately so that they are
aware the crossing runway is not safe
When does RVSM airspace start? What equipment do you need? - answerFL290 to
FL410 (Reduction of space between a/c)
Two primary altitude measurement systems. One automatic altitude control system.
One altitude alerting device
What determines the touchdown zone and aiming point markings on a runway? -
answerDistance. 500' between each set of Markings; Aiming point is 1000' from from
the beginning of the Threshold Markings
Standard Alternate Minimums - answerNon-Precision- 800'- 2sm
Precision- 600' - 2sm
When is a takeoff alternate required? - answerNo person may takeoff an aircraft under
IFR from an airport where weather conditions are at or above takeoff minimums but are
below authorized IFR landing minimums unless there is an alternate airport within 1
hour's flying time (at normal cruising speed, in still air) of the airport of departure
What are the Intensities of icing? - answerTrace, light, moderate, severe
You lose comms with ATC, what frequency would you attempt to call them on? -
answer121.5 or try the previous frequency
What are the different intensities of turbulence? - answerlight, moderate, severe, and
extreme
How far out is a localizer usable - answer18mi
Crossing restrictions situations and what would you say to ATC when you check on with
a restriction? - answerKnow that if you are given a crossing restriction then handed off
to another controller, you must check on with the new controlling agency WITH YOUR
CROSSING RESTRICTION
What is adverse Yaw? - answerNatural and undesirable tendency for an aircraft to yaw
in the opposite direction of a roll (down aileron creates more lift therefore more drag,
yawing plane in that direction)
What is VDP? - answerVisual Descent Point- defined point on a straight-in, non-
precision approach from which you can descend below the MDA, as long as you have
the required visual reference
How far out is local altimeter useable? - answer100nm
, Where is the touchdown zone? - answera point 500-3,000 feet beyond the runway
threshold not to exceed the first one-third of the runway
What is induced drag? - answerbyproduct of lift
At what altitude is the crew required to wear an oxygen mask? - answerFL 410 at least
one pilot must have oxygen mask on and above FL350 if one pilot is out of the cockpit
the remaining pilot must wear mask
What is the Max airspeed for Class D airspace? - answer200 kts
When are shoulder straps required to be worn? - answerTaxi, Takeoff, and Landing
(Unless crewmember duties cannot be completed with it on)
What do red center line lights mean? - answer1000 feet of runway remaining
What are some reasons you'd have to do a go around? - answerNot having the runway
in sight, more than 3/4 deflection on the glide slope, unstable approach
What impact does using anti-ice/de-ice have on performance? - answerDecreases
Performance... Aka thrust from increased amount of bleed air coming from the engine.
What would you do if the captain was going to land the plane when you were going in
below minimums? - answerJust say on the radio you are going missed because at that
point he legally has to
What is minimum vectoring altitude? - answerOnly on ATC charts, not available to pilots
ATC clears you to cross a fix at FL180 then hands you off, the next controller clears you
to 14,000 feet. What do you do? - answerquery controller and than go down to 14000 if
that really is what the controller wants
Where is the end of the touchdown zone on a runway? - answerAfter the first third or
3000 feet whichever is less
Should you be concerned if you have a 5000' runway on a 5000' elevation airport? -
answerYes, you come in faster, Gs+TAS is faste
What can you expect from your airplane at a high elevation airport? - answerAircraft
needs more runway and engine performance weaker than Sea Level due to less dense
Air molecules
What is clear air turbulence and where do you find it? - answersevere turbulence
occurring in cloudless regions, found at higher altitudes in the jet stream 15,000ft
