Gamma / Wheels Up Oral Exam Review - FAR 135 (293)
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Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive set of oral exam
questions and answers for the Gamma / Wheels Up FAR
135.293 oral examination. It covers regulations, training and
checking requirements, weight and balance, weather, aircraft
performance, IFR procedures, OpSpecs, emergency procedures,
fuel requirements, flight time limitations, oxygen regulations,
NOTAMs, and operational requirements.
The material is organized in a question-and-answer format,
making it suitable for oral exam preparation, recurrent
training, and review of Part 135 operational knowledge. It also
includes references to relevant FAR sections and company
OpSpecs.
Exam Questions and Answers
What are the FAR 135 training & checking requirements? ---
correct precise answer ---- 135.293 training & check every 12
months (initial/recurrent/upgrade)
- 135.297 check every 6 months (IPC)
- 135.299 check every 12 months (PIC only)
,What does the company require that goes beyond FAR 135
training requirements? ---correct precise answer ---For WUP
program, SIC & PIC required to undergo 135.293/297 training
& checking every 6 months
What are FAR 135.301 grace period provisions? ---correct
precise answer ---Checks may be conducted in the month
prior to or after the due month, and are still considered to be
done in due month.
Name some internal & external resources available to
crewmembers. ---correct precise answer ---Internal: Other
crewmember, Operations, Management personnel
External: ATC, FAA, etc.
Describe the "Runway Alignment Check" ---correct precise
answer ---Before entering runway, verify approach and
runway are clear. When lined up, verify headings. "Heading
left, heading right checked. Runway _____ confirmed"
What are the 2 approved methods for determining weight and
balance compliance? ---correct precise answer ---Math
method or American Aeronautics plotter (Section 7, OpSpec
A097)
What are the "standard weights" and ages for adults, children
& babies? Does it vary by gender or by summer & winter? ---
correct precise answer ---Adult - 189 lbs
Child (2-12) - 81 lbs
Babies (< 2, in arms) - 0 lbs (included in adult weight)
Crew 190 lbs
Does not vary by gender/season
, What are the "standard weights" for carry-on, heavy, and
crew baggage? Do we have an approved carry-on baggage
program? ---correct precise answer ---Carry-on - 30 lbs
Heavy - 60 lbs
Crew bags - 50 lbs
No carry-on program
What are some requirements made by FAR 135.87 concerning
the carriage of cargo (including carry-on baggage)? ---correct
precise answer ---- Carried in approved cargo
rack/bin/compartment & secured using approved method.
- Properly secured by safety belt to prevent shifting
- Does not obstruct access to aisle or exit
- Does not obstruct view of placarded signs
- Stowed in compliance for TO/LDG
Can we use actual weights instead of standard weights? What
is the procedure? ---correct precise answer ---Yes, use
solicited + 10 lbs
What is Class I navigation? ---correct precise answer ---
Operation conducted within the designated operational
service volume of navigation facilities or GPS. Includes Q & T
routes. (OpSpec B035)
What is Class II navigation? ---correct precise answer ---
Anything that is not Class I navigation. Dependent on use of
long range nav.
What is required for RVSM flight? ---correct precise answer --
-Aircraft RVSM compliant, flight crew trained and current.
Required equipment:
Gamma / Wheels Up - Latest Update - Complete oral exam
questions and answers
(293 Oral Exam Review (Gamma / Wheels Up) Exam
Questions And Answers Latest Update)
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive set of oral exam
questions and answers for the Gamma / Wheels Up FAR
135.293 oral examination. It covers regulations, training and
checking requirements, weight and balance, weather, aircraft
performance, IFR procedures, OpSpecs, emergency procedures,
fuel requirements, flight time limitations, oxygen regulations,
NOTAMs, and operational requirements.
The material is organized in a question-and-answer format,
making it suitable for oral exam preparation, recurrent
training, and review of Part 135 operational knowledge. It also
includes references to relevant FAR sections and company
OpSpecs.
Exam Questions and Answers
What are the FAR 135 training & checking requirements? ---
correct precise answer ---- 135.293 training & check every 12
months (initial/recurrent/upgrade)
- 135.297 check every 6 months (IPC)
- 135.299 check every 12 months (PIC only)
,What does the company require that goes beyond FAR 135
training requirements? ---correct precise answer ---For WUP
program, SIC & PIC required to undergo 135.293/297 training
& checking every 6 months
What are FAR 135.301 grace period provisions? ---correct
precise answer ---Checks may be conducted in the month
prior to or after the due month, and are still considered to be
done in due month.
Name some internal & external resources available to
crewmembers. ---correct precise answer ---Internal: Other
crewmember, Operations, Management personnel
External: ATC, FAA, etc.
Describe the "Runway Alignment Check" ---correct precise
answer ---Before entering runway, verify approach and
runway are clear. When lined up, verify headings. "Heading
left, heading right checked. Runway _____ confirmed"
What are the 2 approved methods for determining weight and
balance compliance? ---correct precise answer ---Math
method or American Aeronautics plotter (Section 7, OpSpec
A097)
What are the "standard weights" and ages for adults, children
& babies? Does it vary by gender or by summer & winter? ---
correct precise answer ---Adult - 189 lbs
Child (2-12) - 81 lbs
Babies (< 2, in arms) - 0 lbs (included in adult weight)
Crew 190 lbs
Does not vary by gender/season
, What are the "standard weights" for carry-on, heavy, and
crew baggage? Do we have an approved carry-on baggage
program? ---correct precise answer ---Carry-on - 30 lbs
Heavy - 60 lbs
Crew bags - 50 lbs
No carry-on program
What are some requirements made by FAR 135.87 concerning
the carriage of cargo (including carry-on baggage)? ---correct
precise answer ---- Carried in approved cargo
rack/bin/compartment & secured using approved method.
- Properly secured by safety belt to prevent shifting
- Does not obstruct access to aisle or exit
- Does not obstruct view of placarded signs
- Stowed in compliance for TO/LDG
Can we use actual weights instead of standard weights? What
is the procedure? ---correct precise answer ---Yes, use
solicited + 10 lbs
What is Class I navigation? ---correct precise answer ---
Operation conducted within the designated operational
service volume of navigation facilities or GPS. Includes Q & T
routes. (OpSpec B035)
What is Class II navigation? ---correct precise answer ---
Anything that is not Class I navigation. Dependent on use of
long range nav.
What is required for RVSM flight? ---correct precise answer --
-Aircraft RVSM compliant, flight crew trained and current.
Required equipment:
