SWA CQ 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SOLVED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
Where should Pilots look to verify their apps are updated and current? - Answers App version
status can be verified through the MyVersions app.
Reference: EFB Manual 2.4.2
Which apps require database updates prior to the start of a pairing? - Answers Comply365, FD
Pro, WSI Pilotbrief Optima, and Flight Suite (within 24 hours of the start of a pairing).
Reference: EFB Manual 2.4.2
What is required prior to selecting the LOAD FMC prompt after receiving PWB Data? - Answers
Both Pilots need to review the ACARS XXXX TAKEOFF DATA message by scrolling through the
pages using the NEXT PAGE function key and closely review each page for pertinent notes and
remarks.
Reference: AOM 6.8.2
During taxi, Dispatch notifies you of an error in the current Weight and Balance Report. What is
required of you before departure? - Answers If new TO DATA is not automatically received,
request it. Review/upload the new data, and complete the Departure Plan Checklist.
Reference: AOM 7.1.2
After changing an arrival in the FMC (STAR and/or runway), what is required before selecting the
EXEC key? - Answers Select the LEGS page and review the waypoint sequence.
Reference: AOM 4.9.4
What is required of the Pilot Monitoring when commanded to change flap position? - Answers
First, verify the airspeed is appropriate for a configuration change. Repeat the command. Then,
move the flap lever and visually confirm it is positively seated at the correct detent. Crosscheck
the flap gauge and LE FLAPS TRANSIT light to ensure the flaps are extending properly.
Reference: AOM 11.1.4.7, 11.1.5, FOM 3.2.3
,Barring charted or ATC assigned airspeeds, what guidance is in the AOM for normal flap
extension sequence? - Answers The normal flap extension sequence is flaps 5, then flaps 15,
then landing flaps. Note: Although the normal flap extension sequence is 15, then landing flaps,
momentary selection of flaps 25 is permissible as appropriate.
Reference: AOM 11.1.4.7, 11.1.5
In cold weather operations, what considerations should be taken after landing on a
contaminated runaway; or if accumulation of airframe ice is observed with flaps extended? -
Answers Flaps should not be retracted to less than flaps 15.
Reference: AOM 13.1, 15.1.18
How long must the APU operate, once stabilized, before being used as a bleed air source? -
Answers Two minutes.
Reference: AOM 3.8.6
How do you determine the appropriate level of response when a Passenger smokes in the
lavatory and then is compliant with FA instructions to extinguish their cigarette? - Answers
Consult the smoking policies in the FOM and apply the correct criteria while determining the
appropriate response.
Reference: FOM 21.6.7
Flight Attendants report the activation of a lavatory smoke detector to the Flight Deck Crew.
What resource is available to determine if a Lavatory Smoke Detector activation constitutes a
fire emergency on board? - Answers AOM 5.6 Fire Protection and Smoke/Fumes on the Aircraft.
Reference: AOM 5.6
Is there a resource available to guide you when a reset of the Lavatory Smoke Detector is
required? - Answers The above discussion (AOM 5.6) has a hot link to take you to the manual
Lavatory Smoke Detector Reset discussion in the reference below.
Reference: AOM 16.8.3
, Scenario: You are 50 miles from TOD enroute to KBNA and +RA is forecast at your time of
arrival.
Is there a policy regarding approach and landing with these conditions? - Answers Yes. Review
the policy under the reference below.
Reference: AOM 10.7.2
Scenario: You are 50 miles from TOD enroute to KBNA and +RA is forecast at your time of
arrival.
If runway conditions are RCC 3-MED or less, what is the recommended flaps setting? - Answers
Flaps 40.
Reference: AOM 12.1.3.2
Scenario: You are 50 miles from TOD enroute to KBNA and +RA is forecast at your time of
arrival.
What is the policy regarding braking action PIREPs? - Answers Provide a PIREP when braking
action advisories are in effect, anytime actual braking action is less than GOOD, or when braking
action encountered is less than reported.
Reference: FOM 12.2.1
Scenario: You are 50 miles from TOD enroute to KBNA and +RA is forecast at your time of
arrival.
Is there a resource available to assist you in determining which braking action PIREP to report
after landing? - Answers Yes. Review FOM Figures 12.1 and 12.2 under the references below.
Also, reference the TALPA hot link in the SIP.
Where should Pilots look to verify their apps are updated and current? - Answers App version
status can be verified through the MyVersions app.
Reference: EFB Manual 2.4.2
Which apps require database updates prior to the start of a pairing? - Answers Comply365, FD
Pro, WSI Pilotbrief Optima, and Flight Suite (within 24 hours of the start of a pairing).
Reference: EFB Manual 2.4.2
What is required prior to selecting the LOAD FMC prompt after receiving PWB Data? - Answers
Both Pilots need to review the ACARS XXXX TAKEOFF DATA message by scrolling through the
pages using the NEXT PAGE function key and closely review each page for pertinent notes and
remarks.
Reference: AOM 6.8.2
During taxi, Dispatch notifies you of an error in the current Weight and Balance Report. What is
required of you before departure? - Answers If new TO DATA is not automatically received,
request it. Review/upload the new data, and complete the Departure Plan Checklist.
Reference: AOM 7.1.2
After changing an arrival in the FMC (STAR and/or runway), what is required before selecting the
EXEC key? - Answers Select the LEGS page and review the waypoint sequence.
Reference: AOM 4.9.4
What is required of the Pilot Monitoring when commanded to change flap position? - Answers
First, verify the airspeed is appropriate for a configuration change. Repeat the command. Then,
move the flap lever and visually confirm it is positively seated at the correct detent. Crosscheck
the flap gauge and LE FLAPS TRANSIT light to ensure the flaps are extending properly.
Reference: AOM 11.1.4.7, 11.1.5, FOM 3.2.3
,Barring charted or ATC assigned airspeeds, what guidance is in the AOM for normal flap
extension sequence? - Answers The normal flap extension sequence is flaps 5, then flaps 15,
then landing flaps. Note: Although the normal flap extension sequence is 15, then landing flaps,
momentary selection of flaps 25 is permissible as appropriate.
Reference: AOM 11.1.4.7, 11.1.5
In cold weather operations, what considerations should be taken after landing on a
contaminated runaway; or if accumulation of airframe ice is observed with flaps extended? -
Answers Flaps should not be retracted to less than flaps 15.
Reference: AOM 13.1, 15.1.18
How long must the APU operate, once stabilized, before being used as a bleed air source? -
Answers Two minutes.
Reference: AOM 3.8.6
How do you determine the appropriate level of response when a Passenger smokes in the
lavatory and then is compliant with FA instructions to extinguish their cigarette? - Answers
Consult the smoking policies in the FOM and apply the correct criteria while determining the
appropriate response.
Reference: FOM 21.6.7
Flight Attendants report the activation of a lavatory smoke detector to the Flight Deck Crew.
What resource is available to determine if a Lavatory Smoke Detector activation constitutes a
fire emergency on board? - Answers AOM 5.6 Fire Protection and Smoke/Fumes on the Aircraft.
Reference: AOM 5.6
Is there a resource available to guide you when a reset of the Lavatory Smoke Detector is
required? - Answers The above discussion (AOM 5.6) has a hot link to take you to the manual
Lavatory Smoke Detector Reset discussion in the reference below.
Reference: AOM 16.8.3
, Scenario: You are 50 miles from TOD enroute to KBNA and +RA is forecast at your time of
arrival.
Is there a policy regarding approach and landing with these conditions? - Answers Yes. Review
the policy under the reference below.
Reference: AOM 10.7.2
Scenario: You are 50 miles from TOD enroute to KBNA and +RA is forecast at your time of
arrival.
If runway conditions are RCC 3-MED or less, what is the recommended flaps setting? - Answers
Flaps 40.
Reference: AOM 12.1.3.2
Scenario: You are 50 miles from TOD enroute to KBNA and +RA is forecast at your time of
arrival.
What is the policy regarding braking action PIREPs? - Answers Provide a PIREP when braking
action advisories are in effect, anytime actual braking action is less than GOOD, or when braking
action encountered is less than reported.
Reference: FOM 12.2.1
Scenario: You are 50 miles from TOD enroute to KBNA and +RA is forecast at your time of
arrival.
Is there a resource available to assist you in determining which braking action PIREP to report
after landing? - Answers Yes. Review FOM Figures 12.1 and 12.2 under the references below.
Also, reference the TALPA hot link in the SIP.
