Mesa Airlines GOM Study Guide Questions And Answers Graded A+

According to the GOM, how far is it recommended to avoid thunderstorms by? Under what conditions can this be waived? - Answer-If possible, avoid turbulent cells by a horizontal distance of 20 NM, but where the radar echoes indicate a steep rainfall gradient, this distance should be increased if flying above 20000 feet. Are all Mesa Airlines flight operations "unaugmented"? - Answer-Yes. No long haul flying requiring extra crew members. Assume that a reroute by ATC will delay your flight. How long can the delay be before the Captain must take action? Explain what this action will be. - Answer-Notify dispatch when delay exceeds 15 minutes. At non-tower airports, when must you monitor CTAF and perform self-announce procedures? - Answer- 10 minutes/ 10 miles Can deadhead transportation be considered part of a rest period? - Answer-No Can dispatch occur with only one Jeppesen Airways Manual? - Answer-Yes, one set of charts may be waived at the discretion of the Chief Pilot Can weather radar be used to penetrate hazardous weather? - Answer-No Define "low time SIC". - Answer-a SIC that has less than 100 hours in 121 and on type Define "suitable accommodation". - Answer-Quiet, dark, and horizontal Define a "high minimums" Captain - Answer-Captain that has less than 100 hours as PIC (IOE time is included) Define consolidation of knowledge and skills. - Answer-New pilot must log 100 hours in 120 days following initial checkride, Sim hours do not count.Describe a departure with a "climb via" clearance - Answer-Comply with all speed restrictions, follow the lateral path, climb at discretion to comply with all altitudes. Describe an arrival with a "descend via" clearance - Answer-Comply with all speed restrictions, follow the lateral paths, descend at discretion to comply with all altitudes. Describe Exemption 5560 (lost certificates) - Answer-Permits a pilot to serve under Part 121 without and airman's certificate in their possession if insufficient time exists to contact the FAA. The pilot must: 1. Get temporary airman certificate from Crew Tracking 2. Request FAX from FAA within 72 hours 3. Send copy of FAA FAX to Supervisor of Crew Qualifications within 24 hours of receipt from FAA Certification letter is good for 7 days, and can only be used in the 48 contiguous states and DC