AIR CANADA PIT FOM EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What needs to be considered when using non convective SIGMETs for icing? - Answer-
Non-convective SIGMETs are weather advisories covering 3,000 square miles. Due to
the broad advisory nature of a SIGMET, Flight crews should not use SIGMETs as a
standalone criterion for determining a specific area of severe icing. Flight crews should
coordinate with flight dispatch when determining areas of severe icing.
When should a Voyage Report be filed in regards to Aircraft fuel? - Answer- Voyage
Report shall be filed if you request a change in fuel from the amount originally planned
When must an ASR be filed in regards to Aircraft fuel? - Answer- ASR must be
completed if you burn more than planned fuel
Thunderstorm Avoidance- Steep contour areas should be avoided by how many miles?
- Answer- 20 Miles
Thunderstorm Avoidance- On Top Flight limitations - Answer- 1. Flying over
thunderstorms is not recommended.
2. If necessary, clear the tops by 5,000 ft.
3. If wind above the storm exceeds 100 knots, overfly with a clearance of 10,000 ft.
Thunderstorm Echo Avoidance distances - Answer- 1. Amber Area Echoes: Avoid
whenever possible.
2. Red Area Echoes (Below Freezing Level): Avoid by at least 10 nm.
3. Red Area Echoes (Above Freezing Level): Avoid by at least 20 nm.
Thunderstorm Avoidance-Radar Scan Considerations - Answer- Below freezing, radar
return is 5 times stronger from liquid than from solid. When adjusting TILT, adjust by
small increments and allow time between adjustments for the sweep
to cover the newly selected level
Thunderstorm Avoidance- what shapes should you avoid on radar? - Answer- Avoid
hooks, scallops, fingers and returns that are rapidly changing in shape
Thunderstorms- Sever Turbulence - Answer- Should be taken into consideration when
navigating around storm cells
Turbulence Policy - Answer- 1. Flights shall not proceed into KNOWN turbulence where
the severity of turbulence may adversely affect the safety of the flight; and
2. Flights shall not be intentionally operated in an area of KNOWN SEVERE turbulence
, Airborne Icing Policy - Answer- 1. Flights shall neither commence nor proceed into
KNOWN icing conditions where the severity of the formation of ice on the aircraft may
adversely affect the safety of the flight ; and
2. Flights shall neither be cleared into nor intentionally operated in an area of KNOWN
SEVERE icing
What are two Operation Bulletins you must always read before you fly? - Answer- 1.
Ops Bulletins
2. EFB Bulletins
How do you locate the AOC on your EFB? - Answer- S4A / DOC / Flight Operations /
Regulatory Affairs / AOC
Alcohol Limits - Answer- 12-20 Hours before departure
1. 1400 mL (4 x12oz or 2 1/2 imperial pints) of beer (6% alcohol by volume)
2. 600mL (4 x 5oz glasses) of wine (12% alcohol by volume or less)
3. 180mL (4 x 1 1/2 oz shots) of liquor (40% alcohol by volume or less)
4. Any equivalent to the above amounts
Touchdown Zone Area - Answer- STARTS at the beginning of the aim point and ENDS
at the beginning of the 2000ft marker
Social media appearances or interviews - Answer- MLO- Manager of Line Operations
GPWS Display Requirements - Answer- GPWS displayed on a minimum of one screen
for departure in high terrain environments
Briefing Package MEL vs Current MEL - Answer- Briefing Package MEL- when OFP
was generated
Current MEL- when you downloaded the OFP to your P-EFB
Critical Phases of Flight - Answer- below 10,000ft AAE and all ground movements when
aircraft is in motion
Max Delay in position - Answer- 30 seconds or ATC needs to be notified
P-EFB Minimum Dispatch - Answer- one ipad minimum - 80% Battery Charged
Notify Dispatch if your arrival time or ramp time varies from planned by more than
________ minutes - Answer- 5 minutes
Load Data Preliminary (LDP) sent _________ before departure- request if not received
within __________ prior to departure - Answer- 20 minutes and 8 minutes
AND ANSWERS
What needs to be considered when using non convective SIGMETs for icing? - Answer-
Non-convective SIGMETs are weather advisories covering 3,000 square miles. Due to
the broad advisory nature of a SIGMET, Flight crews should not use SIGMETs as a
standalone criterion for determining a specific area of severe icing. Flight crews should
coordinate with flight dispatch when determining areas of severe icing.
When should a Voyage Report be filed in regards to Aircraft fuel? - Answer- Voyage
Report shall be filed if you request a change in fuel from the amount originally planned
When must an ASR be filed in regards to Aircraft fuel? - Answer- ASR must be
completed if you burn more than planned fuel
Thunderstorm Avoidance- Steep contour areas should be avoided by how many miles?
- Answer- 20 Miles
Thunderstorm Avoidance- On Top Flight limitations - Answer- 1. Flying over
thunderstorms is not recommended.
2. If necessary, clear the tops by 5,000 ft.
3. If wind above the storm exceeds 100 knots, overfly with a clearance of 10,000 ft.
Thunderstorm Echo Avoidance distances - Answer- 1. Amber Area Echoes: Avoid
whenever possible.
2. Red Area Echoes (Below Freezing Level): Avoid by at least 10 nm.
3. Red Area Echoes (Above Freezing Level): Avoid by at least 20 nm.
Thunderstorm Avoidance-Radar Scan Considerations - Answer- Below freezing, radar
return is 5 times stronger from liquid than from solid. When adjusting TILT, adjust by
small increments and allow time between adjustments for the sweep
to cover the newly selected level
Thunderstorm Avoidance- what shapes should you avoid on radar? - Answer- Avoid
hooks, scallops, fingers and returns that are rapidly changing in shape
Thunderstorms- Sever Turbulence - Answer- Should be taken into consideration when
navigating around storm cells
Turbulence Policy - Answer- 1. Flights shall not proceed into KNOWN turbulence where
the severity of turbulence may adversely affect the safety of the flight; and
2. Flights shall not be intentionally operated in an area of KNOWN SEVERE turbulence
, Airborne Icing Policy - Answer- 1. Flights shall neither commence nor proceed into
KNOWN icing conditions where the severity of the formation of ice on the aircraft may
adversely affect the safety of the flight ; and
2. Flights shall neither be cleared into nor intentionally operated in an area of KNOWN
SEVERE icing
What are two Operation Bulletins you must always read before you fly? - Answer- 1.
Ops Bulletins
2. EFB Bulletins
How do you locate the AOC on your EFB? - Answer- S4A / DOC / Flight Operations /
Regulatory Affairs / AOC
Alcohol Limits - Answer- 12-20 Hours before departure
1. 1400 mL (4 x12oz or 2 1/2 imperial pints) of beer (6% alcohol by volume)
2. 600mL (4 x 5oz glasses) of wine (12% alcohol by volume or less)
3. 180mL (4 x 1 1/2 oz shots) of liquor (40% alcohol by volume or less)
4. Any equivalent to the above amounts
Touchdown Zone Area - Answer- STARTS at the beginning of the aim point and ENDS
at the beginning of the 2000ft marker
Social media appearances or interviews - Answer- MLO- Manager of Line Operations
GPWS Display Requirements - Answer- GPWS displayed on a minimum of one screen
for departure in high terrain environments
Briefing Package MEL vs Current MEL - Answer- Briefing Package MEL- when OFP
was generated
Current MEL- when you downloaded the OFP to your P-EFB
Critical Phases of Flight - Answer- below 10,000ft AAE and all ground movements when
aircraft is in motion
Max Delay in position - Answer- 30 seconds or ATC needs to be notified
P-EFB Minimum Dispatch - Answer- one ipad minimum - 80% Battery Charged
Notify Dispatch if your arrival time or ramp time varies from planned by more than
________ minutes - Answer- 5 minutes
Load Data Preliminary (LDP) sent _________ before departure- request if not received
within __________ prior to departure - Answer- 20 minutes and 8 minutes
