Air Wisconsin Indoc Study Guide 2020 Questions & Answers

What is Air Wisconsin's official airline code and call sign? - ANSWERSWisconsin ZW What is a Revision Notice? - ANSWERSPrimarly for paper revisions. Let's the user know how to perform the revision. For example, take out page xx and replace it facing page XX. For electronic manuals, consult the Manual Status Sheet. What is an LOEP and why do we use it? - ANSWERSLog Of Effective Pages. Lists all the pages in the manual along with their effective dates. Allows the user to confirm that all pages in the manual are present and current. Which takes precedence, the FOM or the FCM? - ANSWERSThe FCM takes precedence. "Approved" takes precedence over "Accepted." What are AWA's rules regarding Descent Rates? - ANSWERSBelow 10,000 MSL - 3,000 FPM Below 5,000 AGL - 2,000 FPM Below 1500 AGL - Follow the approach profiles. (~1,000 FPM max) What is AWA's policy regarding seat position? - ANSWERSAt lease one crew member must be in a position to take control of the aircraft at all times. Below 10,000 ft MSL, both crew members will be in position to reach the controls. Below 2,000 ft AGL, one crewmember will actively shadow the controls. What is AWA's policy on bank angles? - ANSWERSRevenue operations - Max 30 degrees AOB, 20 degrees pitch. Non-Revenue operations - Max 60 degrees AOB, 30 degrees pitch. What is the lowest altitude that a turn should be initiated in IMC? In VMC? - ANSWERSIMC - 1,000 ft AFE. VMC - 400 ft AFE. What are the responsibilities of the FO? - ANSWERSMaintaining a high degree of proficiency and preparing to be Captain. Be familiar will all aspects of the flight, from weather to maintenance and assist the Captain to ensure safe flight operations. Describe the roles of the PF and PM. - ANSWERSPF actively flies the aircraft, either through the automation or through the controls. PM is primarily responsible for ensuring the aircraft's flight path and airspeed is as needed, and will alert the PF to any deviations immediately. Secondary, they will operate the radios and run checklists. According to AWA's CRM policy the first officer is tasked with? - ANSWERSFO ensures safe and legal operation of the aircraft. If they notice anything that would be unsafe or outside of company policy/FAR's, they are responsible to make sure the Captain is immediately made aware. You have how long to update your manuals after the start of a pairing? When should you updated them otherwise? - ANSWERS24 Hours Prior to check-in A pilot may submit a permanent bid anytime except? - ANSWERSAnytime except during the bid award period. What is AWA's IBT system used for? - ANSWERSOnline training program for AWAC. Issued on a quarterly basis. Must be accomplished prior to the 15th of the last month. Recurrent Ground Training, General Training. List some uses one would have for the CSS system? - ANSWERSCompany alerts Information Schedules Summarize flight crew coordination. - ANSWERS1. CA and FO work together as a crew. 2. Clear delineation of duties for a given role, and clear communication, so that each crew member understands what the other is doing at all times. Who is responsible for accomplishing checklist and communication duties on the ground? - ANSWERSFO What are AWAC's FO qualifications? - ANSWERS1. ATP Certificate and type rating in the aircraft to be operated. (For hire: Commercial w/Multi-engine rating, ATP written w/n 24 months) 2. At least 21 years of age (23 non-restricted ATP) 3. Younger than 65 years of age 4. First Class FAA Medical Certificate 5. Valid Passport 6. FCC Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Permit 7. HR screening 8. Successful Training Completion What is Temporary Authority to Operate? - ANSWERSFAA website printout containing an airman's pilot certificate and medical certificates information. How long is a Temporary Pilot Certificate good for? - ANSWERS120 days. What will Exemption 11152 allow you to do? - ANSWERSExemption 11152 (NOW Op Spec A063) allows pilots to perform their duty's a crewmembers for AWAC (and only AWAC) if they are missing their certificates, provided the company provides them with a copy of the information. This is valid for 72 hours. The airman must provide the company with a copy of their "Temporary Authorization to Operate" within 24 hours of their reciept. Not valid in Canada. What is the requirement concerning display of Company ID and SIDA badge? - ANSWERSSIDA badges must be displayed on the outermost garment and above waist level. If no SIDA, then Company Badge. What are AWAC's passport requirements? - ANSWERSMust have passports in possession at all times while on flight duty, except when submitted for renewal. If a crew member doesn't have it in their possession, they must notify Crew Resources. For how long is a new FO on probation? - ANSWERS12 months. They are subject to quarterly line checks with a check airman as well as quarterly reviews with the Chief Pilot. What are the recency experience requirements? - ANSWERS3 takeoff and 3 landings in type in the preceding 90 days. What are the recurrent ground school and proficiency check requirements? - ANSWERSMust accomplish recurrent ground school annually. Quarterly IBT training, with a one day ground school held in domicile annually. Captains must have a Proficiency check done within the last 12 months, or via AQP program. Briefly discuss AWAC's company policy on appearance? - ANSWERSCrewmembers must be well groomed and wear the uniform properly. What are the required uniform components for AWAC? - ANSWERSWhite shirt with epaulets Blue trousers Blue jacket Black belt and shoes Uniform suit coat must be worn with long sleeve shirts. What is AWAC's drug and alcohol policy? - ANSWERSDrugs: Any prescription or over the counter drug that is not FAA approved must not be used in a such a way that would affect a pilots performance. Illegal drugs are not to be used at anytime, on or off duty by crewmembers. Alcohol: Crew members may not consume alcohol within 10 hours of starting duty for the company. Additionally, they may not consume alcohol in a manner that would affect their ability to perform their duties (i.e. hangover). Crewmembers in uniform must never be seen with alcohol, or in establishments where the primary purpose is to serve alcohol. What is AWAC's alcohol policy in regards to flight crew duty? - ANSWERSMust not consume alcohol within 10 hours to the start of a duty period. Describe AWAC's Pilot Assistance Program. - ANSWERSPilot Assistance Program provides crew members who self identify confidential assistance through the EAP program, pairing them with other pilots to provide support. What are AWAC's crewmember fitness for duty requirements? - ANSWERSMust show up for work ready to work. May not be under the influence of drugs, alcohol, illness, fatigue, extraordinary stress or anything else that would adversely affect performance. Must certify for each duty period that they are fit for duty. When does a flight crews FDP period begin and end? - ANSWERSBegins 45 minutes prior to departure for the first flight of a day. Ends 15 minutes after the crewmember at the controls for final aircraft movement. Begins 30 minutes prior to a first Deadhead leg. What is the difference between the FDP and a duty period? - ANSWERSFDP only encompasses time by crewmembers spent in control of an aircraft on behalf of the company. Deadhead time as a last leg does not count. Duty time is any time spent in service to the company, and does not count as rest. What is company policy for PED use for flight crew members? - ANSWERSPED's may not be used by crewmembers anytime from the commencement of the Before Starting Checklist to the end of Shutdown Checklist, with the following exceptions: -Crews may use cell phones to contact the company while away from the gate, only if the parking brake is set. -EFB's may be used at anytime, provide it is used only in it's role as an EFB. How long after a crewmember changes their telephone number must they notify the company? Who do they need to notify? - ANSWERSMust notify Flight Operations of any telephone number changes with 48 hours. What is the pilot Post Training Monitoring program and required time intervals/periods? - ANSWERSThe Pilot Training Monitoring program monitors pilots recently released from initial training. It has two parts: -Pilot Monitoring Program -Pilot Performance Monitoring Program. Pilot Monitoring Program: All pilots that: -Have less than 1500 hrs. in 121, 135, or military time -Have less than 300 hrs in type -Have less than 13 months in current position (Capt/FO) Crewmembers will have a Line Check at 3 months, and at 6 months. If they pass, no further checks are required. If they are still low time after 1 year from PC, they will have a line check at 6 months. What is the Pilot Performance Monitoring Program? - ANSWERSPilot Performance Monitoring Program is for those difficulty acquiring or maintaining qualifications. -More than 2 extra training sessions than allocated for training footprint -2 Unsatisfactory events in 26 months for CAs, or 2 in 38 months for FOs. -3 Unsats in a rolling 62 month period. -Retraining on more than one item on 2 PC's or lofts within 38 months. -Retraining on 2 or more successive events. -Pilots who have difficulty meeting minimum FAA standards during qualification events. De-qualified or unstisfactory line checks within the last 13 months. Crewmembers will then be subject to line checks every 3 months. What is the rule for FMS useage? - ANSWERSOne pilot must be focused on flying the aircraft. Two pilots will not at anytime both be looking at the FMS. What action is necessary when a crew wants to add additional fuel to what is contained in a dispatch release? - ANSWERSThe crew must contact dispatch. What is the company policy on climb, cruise, and descent profiles? - ANSWERSCrews should comply with all company climb, cruise and descent profiles. What is AWAC's standardized means of reporting various occurrences? - ANSWERSFlight Event Report Must be filed within 24 hours of the occurrence. What are items must be reported to the NTSB? (Done via a Crewmember FER.) - ANSWERSRequired Report Items are: --Aircraft Accident -Flight Crewmember Ilness or Injury -Flight Control Problem -Uncontained engine failure -In-flight fire -Midair -Damage $25,000 -Failure of all primary generating sources -Failure of all but one hydraulic source -Thrust loss by two or more engines -Emergency Evacuation -Propellor seperation -Electronic display failure of 50% of displays or more -IFR TCAS RA -Landing or takeoff from taxiway -Runway incursion -Overdue Aircraft What is the ASAP program? - ANSWERSVoluntary safety program where crews can submit safety concerns and report errors that lead to safety concerns without fear of disciplinary action. Submitted through WBAT. If WBAT not available, file a telephone report through the ASAP system. What government program does ASAP resemble? - ANSWERSNASA ASRS program. Within how long of an event must a FER be submitted? - ANSWERSWithin 24 hours What occurrences require a FER to be submitted? - ANSWERSThe occurrences that require an FER are: 1. Use of Captains Emergency Authority 2. Security Issue 3. Injury or Illness of crew or passengers 4. Major or Continued Systems Malfunction 5. Operational Problems 6. Ground Equipment Issues 7. RVSM Difficulties 8. CAT II approach difficulties IM SAFE acronym? - ANSWERSI - Illness M- Medications S-Stress A- Alcohol F- Fatigue E- Emotional Issues What is the somatogravic illusion? - ANSWERSSensation of climbing or descending, when if fact the aircraft is accelerating or decelerating. Accelerating during take-off creates pitch up sensation. What is the procedure for reporting fatigue? - ANSWERSTo report fatigue: 1. crewmembers call Crew Scheduling, to accomplish the fatigue questionnaire. 2. The crewmember must then submit a fatigue report via the WBAT systems within 72 hours. What is fatigue? - ANSWERSPhysical or mental tiredness that can be caused by physical or mental strain, repetitive tasks, illness or lack of sleep, which substantially affects performance of the individual. What are some fatigue mitigation techniques? - ANSWERSSleep Naps Breaks Caffeine What are some fatigue recovery techniques? - ANSWERSFatigue mitigation techniques include: -Getting proper rest -Don't consume alcohol 3 - 4 hours before bed -Don't exercise within 2-3 hours of bed -Plan rest -Keep a routine -Plan to sleep 8 or 9 hours. It takes longer to recover from a sleep deficit than it does to create one. Name some rest best practices. - ANSWERSDon't: -Consume Alcohol or caffeine 3 -4 hours before bed -Eat a heavy meal before bed time -Take work to bed -Exercise 2 -3 hours before bed -Use sleeping pills -Plan to rest in areas non-condusive to getting rest DO: -Be aware of medication side effects -Work with a Dr. to address sleep issues -Make sure you have an appropriate rest area. -Plan to sleep at least 8 hours a night. -If you don't What are common sleep disorders? - ANSWERSSleep Apnea Anemia What is the standard takeoff minimum visibility and RVR? - ANSWERS1 SM, or 5,000 RVR. What is required to us a takeoff minimum of less than standard to 1600 RVR? - ANSWERSAdequate Visual Reference What is required to use a takeoff minimum of less than 1600 RVR down to 1200 RVR? - ANSWERSThe use an RVR of less than 1600 RVR to 1200 RVR you need at least two operating RVR, touchdown, if available is controlling. Rollout must be at least 1,000 RVR. In addition you must have one of the following (or): DAY: RCLM, or HIRL, or Centerline Lighting (Night) -HIRL or - Centerline Lights What is required to use a takeoff minimum of less than 1200 RVR to 1000 RVR? - ANSWERSTakeoff with an RVR of less than 1200 RVR to 1000 RVR requires at least two operating RVR, all of which are controlling. In addition, you must have: -Centerline lights or -HIRL and RCLM What is required to use a takeoff minimum of less than 1000 RVR? - ANSWERSFor use of takeoff minimums less than 1,000 RVR to 500 RVR, two operating RVR, all of which are controlling. You must also have both: -Centerline Lighting -HIRL What is the lowest takeoff minimum allowed, and what is required to use that takeoff minimum? - ANSWERS500 RVR (600 Canada). Must have CL and HIRL. Captain is required to perform the takeoff. What is the lowest takeoff minimum that a First Officer can perform the takeoff at AWAC? - ANSWERS1,000 RVR Which is controlling for landing, RVR or reported visibility? - ANSWERSRVR, if available is always controlling. Touchdown RVR is also the controlling RVR. How is gust factor figured into figuring maximum cross wind components? - ANSWERSOnly the reported steady state wind is considered for crosswind factors. When is a takeoff alternate required? - ANSWERSAnytime the weather is below landing minimums at the departure airport. What are the requirements for a takeoff alternate, and what is the distance for AWAC CRJ? - ANSWERSTakeoff alternates must be within one hour cruising distance in still air with one engine inoperative. For CRJ, within 200 nm. Under what circumstances is the First Officer not allowed to make the takeoff or landing? - ANSWERSThe First Officer is not allowed to make the takeoff or landing if: All times Visibility is less than 1000 RVR for Takeoff CAT II approaches for landing Additionally, if the FO has less than 100 hours: Visibility less than 3/4 miles or 4,000 RVR Crosswinds greater than 15 knots Contaminated runway Braking Action Less than Good Windshear PIC's prerogative. When can a high minimums captain be paired with a new First Officer? - ANSWERSFO has at least 75 hours of line flying with Air Wisconsin. What is "Green on Green?" - ANSWERSCaptain and the First Officer both have less than 75 hours in type of line flying at AW. Not allowed to be paired together. What are the requirements for the consolidation of knowledge and skills? - ANSWERSAfter passing a checkride, FO has 120 days to accrue 100 hours in type. May be extended to 150 days provide the airman has a line check completed. If the experience is not completed, they must be requalified via a proficiency check. When is an alternate required? - ANSWERSA destination alternate is required anytime the weather at the destination is forecast to be less than 2,000' ceilings and less than 3 sm visibility within one hour before to one hour after the estimated time of arrival. How is it determined if an airport weather is sufficient to be used as an alternate? - ANSWERSThe rule to derive alternate weather minimums is (141.221/2 rule): If the alternate airport has only one usable approach (think one identifier), then you would add 400 ft. to the applicable approach minimums and 1 SM to the visibility to determine minimum weather. If the airport has two or more approaches, then you add 200' to the highest approach minimums and 1/2sm to the highest visibility minimums.