2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Where will weather minimums for filing alternates will be derived from?
(Homework) Answer - The Alternate Airport Minimums Table
True or False? The alternate minimums derived by using the one straight in
approach method will always provide lower minimums than using the two
approach method. (Homework) Answer - False
What factors would you consider defining a "suitable runway" in a real world
scenario? (HW) Answer - A runway of required length
A useable runway taking into consideration the forecast winds at the ETA.
A useable runway taking into consideration NOTAMS that affect the use of the
planned approach or runway
True or False? The certificate holder may use the alternate airport weather
minimums published on the Jeppesen approach procedure. (HW) Answer -
False
True or False? In determining alternate airport weather minimums, the
certificate holder shall not use any published IAP which specifies that alternate
airport weather minimums are not authorized. (HW) Answer - True
, True or False? In determining altenate airport weather minimums, all
conditional forecast elements below the lowest applicable operating minimia
must be taken into account. (HW) Answer - True
When using the Alternate Airports Minimum table for airports with at least two
operational navigational facilities, you should: (HW) Answer - Add 200 feet to
the higher MDA or DA of the two approaches being flown and add 1/2 statute
mile.
The company defines marginal weather as: (HW) Answer - Destination forecast
weather is at minimums and the first alternate ceiling or visibility are at
alternate minimums.
The Jeppesen Airway Manual (Brick) is revised every __________ days. (HW)
Answer - 56
What is true concerning the Brick (HW) Answer - There are no STARs
incorporated in the brick, and if specific SIDs are required for departure, have
OCC fax the appropriate information to the station, as there are no SIDs
incorporated in the Brick. Make an AFDL entry "Brick Opened, Contents Intact"
or "Brick Opened, Contents Missing/Damaged" as appropriate.
What does C055 - Alternate Airport IFR Weather
Minimums do for LAA? Answer - Allows LAA to derive lower than standard
alternate airport weather minimums for listing an airport as a destination or
departure alternate, using the 1NAV/2NAV meathod.
What is true about LAA's use of Jeppesen alternate minima? Answer - LAA is
not authorized to use Jeppesen published alternate minimums.
What does NA mean? Answer - Not Authorized