Updated RATED A+ | 2026
Where will weather minimums for filing alternates will be derived from? (Homework)
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)
False
What factors would you consider defining a "suitable runway" in a real world scenario? (HW)
A runway of required length
A useable runway taking into considera%on the forecast winds at the ETA.
A useable runway taking into considera%on NOTAMS that affect the use of the planned
approach or runway
True or False? The cer%ficate holder may use the alternate airport weather minimums published
on the Jeppesen approach procedure. (HW)
False
True or False? In determining alternate airport weather minimums, the cer%ficate holder shall
not use any published IAP which specifies that alternate airport weather minimums are not
authorized. (HW)
True
True or False? In determining altenate airport weather minimums, all condi%onal forecast
elements below the lowest applicable opera%ng minimia must be taken into account. (HW)
True
When using the Alternate Airports Minimum table for airports with at least two opera%onal
naviga%onal facili%es, you should: (HW)
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)
, Des%na%on 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)
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What is true concerning the Brick (HW)
There are no STARs incorporated in the brick, and if specific SIDs are required for departure,
have OCC fax the appropriate informa%on to the sta%on, 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?
Allows LAA to derive lower than standard alternate airport weather minimums for lis%ng an
airport as a des%na%on or departure alternate, using the 1NAV/2NAV meathod.
What is true about LAA's use of Jeppesen alternate minima?
LAA is not authorized to use Jeppesen published alternate minimums.
What does NA mean?
Not Authorized
What does FAR 121.625 say?
No person may list an airport as an alternate airport in the Dispatch or Flight Release unless the
appropriate weather reports or forecasts, or any combina%on thereof, indicate that the weather
condi%ons will be at or above the alternate weather minimums specified in the cer%ficate
holder's Opera%ons Specifica%ons for that airport when the flight arrives.
What is 1NAV/2NAV?
1NAV = +400E to MDA/DA(H) and 1sm
2NAV = +200E to MDA/DH(A) and 1/2sm
What is 1NAV/2NAV used for?
For planning purposes only.
Upon arrival at the selected 1NAV/2NAV airport, what minima are to be used?
Published approach minimums.