Republic Airways Interview UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What if we arrived at our DH and only saw approach lights? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - If 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Refer 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
What are a few reasons why you wouldn't have to preform the Procedure Turn? - CORRECT
ANSWER - SHARPTT (Straight in, Hold, Arc, Radar Vectors, No PT, Teardrop, Timed
Approach
What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 degrees Celsius per 1000'
Where does the stall start on a swept back wing? - CORRECT ANSWER - wing tip
According to the TAF when would you NOT need an alternate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1h before to 1h after ETA, the forecast is better than 3SM visibility and 2000 ceiling
What are non standard alternate weather minimums? - CORRECT ANSWER - They are
nonstandard meaning it is written in the takeoff minimum section with specific instructions
,How do you pick an alternate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Close 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A departure alternate airport within 1 hr at normal cruise speed
As altitude increases, what happens to true airspeed? - CORRECT ANSWER - increases
Which is boss, RVR or vis? - CORRECT ANSWER - RVR
Minimum altitude for turnout on departure - CORRECT ANSWER - 400'
What are you expected to do prior to entering a hold? - CORRECT ANSWER - reduce
airspeed
On landing roll the captain starts to turn off on a crossing runway what do you do (you were only
cleared to land)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Immediately 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
FL290 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Distance. 500' between each set of Markings; Aiming point is 1000' from from
the beginning of the Threshold Markings
Standard Alternate Minimums - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-Precision- 800'- 2sm
,Precision- 600' - 2sm
When is a takeoff alternate required? - CORRECT ANSWER - No 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Trace, light, moderate, severe
You lose comms with ATC, what frequency would you attempt to call them on? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 121.5 or try the previous frequency
What are the different intensities of turbulence? - CORRECT ANSWER - light, moderate,
severe, and extreme
How far out is a localizer usable - CORRECT ANSWER - 18mi
Crossing restrictions situations and what would you say to ATC when you check on with a
restriction? - CORRECT ANSWER - Know 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Natural 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Visual 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100nm
, Where is the touchdown zone? - CORRECT ANSWER - a point 500-3,000 feet beyond the
runway threshold not to exceed the first one-third of the runway
What is induced drag? - CORRECT ANSWER - byproduct of lift
At what altitude is the crew required to wear an oxygen mask? - CORRECT ANSWER -
FL 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 200 kts
When are shoulder straps required to be worn? - CORRECT ANSWER - Taxi, Takeoff,
and Landing
(Unless crewmember duties cannot be completed with it on)
What do red center line lights mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1000 feet of runway
remaining
What are some reasons you'd have to do a go around? - CORRECT ANSWER - Not
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Decreases 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Just say on the radio you are going missed because
at that point he legally has to
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What if we arrived at our DH and only saw approach lights? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - If 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Refer 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
What are a few reasons why you wouldn't have to preform the Procedure Turn? - CORRECT
ANSWER - SHARPTT (Straight in, Hold, Arc, Radar Vectors, No PT, Teardrop, Timed
Approach
What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 degrees Celsius per 1000'
Where does the stall start on a swept back wing? - CORRECT ANSWER - wing tip
According to the TAF when would you NOT need an alternate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1h before to 1h after ETA, the forecast is better than 3SM visibility and 2000 ceiling
What are non standard alternate weather minimums? - CORRECT ANSWER - They are
nonstandard meaning it is written in the takeoff minimum section with specific instructions
,How do you pick an alternate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Close 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A departure alternate airport within 1 hr at normal cruise speed
As altitude increases, what happens to true airspeed? - CORRECT ANSWER - increases
Which is boss, RVR or vis? - CORRECT ANSWER - RVR
Minimum altitude for turnout on departure - CORRECT ANSWER - 400'
What are you expected to do prior to entering a hold? - CORRECT ANSWER - reduce
airspeed
On landing roll the captain starts to turn off on a crossing runway what do you do (you were only
cleared to land)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Immediately 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
FL290 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Distance. 500' between each set of Markings; Aiming point is 1000' from from
the beginning of the Threshold Markings
Standard Alternate Minimums - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-Precision- 800'- 2sm
,Precision- 600' - 2sm
When is a takeoff alternate required? - CORRECT ANSWER - No 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Trace, light, moderate, severe
You lose comms with ATC, what frequency would you attempt to call them on? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 121.5 or try the previous frequency
What are the different intensities of turbulence? - CORRECT ANSWER - light, moderate,
severe, and extreme
How far out is a localizer usable - CORRECT ANSWER - 18mi
Crossing restrictions situations and what would you say to ATC when you check on with a
restriction? - CORRECT ANSWER - Know 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Natural 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Visual 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100nm
, Where is the touchdown zone? - CORRECT ANSWER - a point 500-3,000 feet beyond the
runway threshold not to exceed the first one-third of the runway
What is induced drag? - CORRECT ANSWER - byproduct of lift
At what altitude is the crew required to wear an oxygen mask? - CORRECT ANSWER -
FL 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 200 kts
When are shoulder straps required to be worn? - CORRECT ANSWER - Taxi, Takeoff,
and Landing
(Unless crewmember duties cannot be completed with it on)
What do red center line lights mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1000 feet of runway
remaining
What are some reasons you'd have to do a go around? - CORRECT ANSWER - Not
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Decreases 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Just say on the radio you are going missed because
at that point he legally has to
