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MESA AIRLINES GOM STUDY GUIDE
BRAND NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
Describe the conditions that are conducive to possible windshear.
- correct answer -Thunderstorms, virga, frontal activity, low level
jetstream, temperature inversions.
Explain the sterile cockpit rule. - correct answer -crewmembers do
not engage in nonessential activities that are essential to the safe
operation of flight. This includes taxi, takeoff, landing, and
operations below 10000'
What do you need for a takeoff with less than 1 mile visibility
down to 1/4 mile or 1600RVR? - correct answer -Two operative
RVR systems, all available RVR reports are controlling (except
far-end). At least one of : high intensity runway lights, centerline
lights, centerline markings.
What do you need for a takeoff with less than 1600RVR down to
1200RVR touchdown/1000 rollout RVR? - correct answer -RVR
equipment and daytime runway centerline markings, HIRL,
centerline lights.
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At night, HIRL, runway centerline lights.
What do you need for a takeoff with less than 1200/1000RVR
down to 500/500/500 RVR - correct answer -Operating runway
centerline lights, operating HIRL lights, RVR equipment.
You were released without and alternate airport requirement.
While enroute your destination weather drops below 2000/3. Can
you continue? What must be done? - correct answer -You may
continue. Once airborne, only the actual minumums at any airport
applies.
You are released for a flight with an alternate airport listed. While
enroute the alternate airport weather drops below the derived
alternate minimums. Can you continue? - correct answer -You
may continue. Once airborne only the actual minimums at the
airport apply.
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. - correct answer -Notify dispatch when delay
exceeds 15 minutes.
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What should be done in the event of engine failure enroute? -
correct answer -Must land at the nearest suitable airport, in point
of time, at which a safe landing can be made.
Describe the conditions that must exist in order to accept a visual
approach. - correct answer -Airport in sight and in a position that
allows a descent to be made with normal maneuvers and
maintain a safe obstacle clearance
At non-tower airports, when must you monitor CTAF and perform
self-announce procedures? - correct answer -10 minutes/ 10
miles
Explain what must be reported by AWOS before it can be used for
an approach. - correct answer -Pressure settings and winds
Describe when you are required to obtain the most current
weather when commencing an instrument approach. - correct
answer -
MESA AIRLINES GOM STUDY GUIDE
BRAND NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
Describe the conditions that are conducive to possible windshear.
- correct answer -Thunderstorms, virga, frontal activity, low level
jetstream, temperature inversions.
Explain the sterile cockpit rule. - correct answer -crewmembers do
not engage in nonessential activities that are essential to the safe
operation of flight. This includes taxi, takeoff, landing, and
operations below 10000'
What do you need for a takeoff with less than 1 mile visibility
down to 1/4 mile or 1600RVR? - correct answer -Two operative
RVR systems, all available RVR reports are controlling (except
far-end). At least one of : high intensity runway lights, centerline
lights, centerline markings.
What do you need for a takeoff with less than 1600RVR down to
1200RVR touchdown/1000 rollout RVR? - correct answer -RVR
equipment and daytime runway centerline markings, HIRL,
centerline lights.
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At night, HIRL, runway centerline lights.
What do you need for a takeoff with less than 1200/1000RVR
down to 500/500/500 RVR - correct answer -Operating runway
centerline lights, operating HIRL lights, RVR equipment.
You were released without and alternate airport requirement.
While enroute your destination weather drops below 2000/3. Can
you continue? What must be done? - correct answer -You may
continue. Once airborne, only the actual minumums at any airport
applies.
You are released for a flight with an alternate airport listed. While
enroute the alternate airport weather drops below the derived
alternate minimums. Can you continue? - correct answer -You
may continue. Once airborne only the actual minimums at the
airport apply.
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. - correct answer -Notify dispatch when delay
exceeds 15 minutes.
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What should be done in the event of engine failure enroute? -
correct answer -Must land at the nearest suitable airport, in point
of time, at which a safe landing can be made.
Describe the conditions that must exist in order to accept a visual
approach. - correct answer -Airport in sight and in a position that
allows a descent to be made with normal maneuvers and
maintain a safe obstacle clearance
At non-tower airports, when must you monitor CTAF and perform
self-announce procedures? - correct answer -10 minutes/ 10
miles
Explain what must be reported by AWOS before it can be used for
an approach. - correct answer -Pressure settings and winds
Describe when you are required to obtain the most current
weather when commencing an instrument approach. - correct
answer -
