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FRONTIER AIRLINES ORAL EXAM GUIDE
(FRONTIER AIRLINES ORAL EXAM GUIDE
AIRBUS A319 A320 A321) 2025: UPDATED
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
Explain Captain/Dispatcher joint responsibility.
Vol 1 20.20.2 - correct answer -...for the preflight planning of each
flight. They determine the suitability of weather, field, traffic and
airways. Either can delay a flight, but only SOC (Systems
Operations Control) can cancel.
When is an alternate required?
Vol 1: 20.20.3, 35.20.1, 40.10.6 - correct answer -123 rule for
domestic
123++ for flag
Method 2 (driftdown)
Marginal weather (100' or 1/2)
Offline charters
International
Severe icing
Thunderstorms
Rnav only
Supplemental
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Explain Flaps optimized between 3 and 4?
Vol 1 20.36.8 - correct answer -- If enroute icing is encountered,
flaps 3 landing config may be required based on approach climb
weight limits.
- Go around for NEO due to climb gradient
- Maximizing MRLW when restricted by an approach or landing
climb limit
Explain method one vs method two? Standard strategy vs
Obstacle? Procedures for both? Where would we see it listed?
Vol 1 20.32.4 - correct answer -METHOD 1 = 1000 ft obstacle
clearance 5nm either side from v1 to destination.
METHOD 2 (driftdown) = 2000 ft clearance 5nm either side from
cruise altitude to diversion airport. If engine failure occurs lower
that normal cruise, the aircraft must be able to return to departure
airport or departure alternate (if req.)
STANDARD STRATEGY: (Used for method 1)
OBSTACLE STRATEGY: (Used for method 2)
Method of dispatch will be on the dispatch release.
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NORMAL LAW
Vol 3 27.20.10.10 1/2 - correct answer -NORMAL LAW -
"BYPALS"
Bank - 67 max, 45 lose a/p, FD, 40 regain FD, a/p (avail), 33
normal bank
Yaw - damping, turn coordination
Pitch - 25-30 up (fl 0-3), 20-25 up (fl full), 15 down (all config)
Aoa - VMAX, VLS, a prot, a Floor, a MAX
Load - clean: -1 to +2.5, w/flaps: 0-2.0
Speed - VMO+6
ALTERNATE LAW
Vol 3 27.20.20 4/12 - correct answer -ALTERNATE LAW -
"BYPALS"
Bank - No protection
Yaw - damping only
Pitch - no protection
Aoa - VLS, VSW
Load - clean=-1 to +2.5, w/flaps=0-2.0
Speed - Stabilities? Varies
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DIRECT LAW
Vol 3 27.20.20 9/12 - correct answer -DIRECT LAW - No
protections!
Yaw - mechanical rudder
Aoa - VLS/VSW is indicated, Aural overspeed
Speed - aural overspped
"USE MAN PITCH TRIM" (amber)
MECHANICAL BACKUP LAW
Vol 3 27.20.20 11/12 - correct answer -MECHANICAL BACKUP
LAW - Power, Rudder, THS
"MAN PITCH TRIM ONLY" (red)
FLARE MODE
Vol 3 27.20.10.20 3/8 - correct answer -FLARE MODE is engaged
as A/C passes 50ft RA. At 30ft A/C begins to pitch down toward 2
deg over 8 sec, requiring pilot to flare.
NORMAL LAW
alpha Prot
Vol 3 27.20.10.20 4/8 - correct answer -Bank 45
FRONTIER AIRLINES ORAL EXAM GUIDE
(FRONTIER AIRLINES ORAL EXAM GUIDE
AIRBUS A319 A320 A321) 2025: UPDATED
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
Explain Captain/Dispatcher joint responsibility.
Vol 1 20.20.2 - correct answer -...for the preflight planning of each
flight. They determine the suitability of weather, field, traffic and
airways. Either can delay a flight, but only SOC (Systems
Operations Control) can cancel.
When is an alternate required?
Vol 1: 20.20.3, 35.20.1, 40.10.6 - correct answer -123 rule for
domestic
123++ for flag
Method 2 (driftdown)
Marginal weather (100' or 1/2)
Offline charters
International
Severe icing
Thunderstorms
Rnav only
Supplemental
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3585
Explain Flaps optimized between 3 and 4?
Vol 1 20.36.8 - correct answer -- If enroute icing is encountered,
flaps 3 landing config may be required based on approach climb
weight limits.
- Go around for NEO due to climb gradient
- Maximizing MRLW when restricted by an approach or landing
climb limit
Explain method one vs method two? Standard strategy vs
Obstacle? Procedures for both? Where would we see it listed?
Vol 1 20.32.4 - correct answer -METHOD 1 = 1000 ft obstacle
clearance 5nm either side from v1 to destination.
METHOD 2 (driftdown) = 2000 ft clearance 5nm either side from
cruise altitude to diversion airport. If engine failure occurs lower
that normal cruise, the aircraft must be able to return to departure
airport or departure alternate (if req.)
STANDARD STRATEGY: (Used for method 1)
OBSTACLE STRATEGY: (Used for method 2)
Method of dispatch will be on the dispatch release.
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NORMAL LAW
Vol 3 27.20.10.10 1/2 - correct answer -NORMAL LAW -
"BYPALS"
Bank - 67 max, 45 lose a/p, FD, 40 regain FD, a/p (avail), 33
normal bank
Yaw - damping, turn coordination
Pitch - 25-30 up (fl 0-3), 20-25 up (fl full), 15 down (all config)
Aoa - VMAX, VLS, a prot, a Floor, a MAX
Load - clean: -1 to +2.5, w/flaps: 0-2.0
Speed - VMO+6
ALTERNATE LAW
Vol 3 27.20.20 4/12 - correct answer -ALTERNATE LAW -
"BYPALS"
Bank - No protection
Yaw - damping only
Pitch - no protection
Aoa - VLS, VSW
Load - clean=-1 to +2.5, w/flaps=0-2.0
Speed - Stabilities? Varies
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DIRECT LAW
Vol 3 27.20.20 9/12 - correct answer -DIRECT LAW - No
protections!
Yaw - mechanical rudder
Aoa - VLS/VSW is indicated, Aural overspeed
Speed - aural overspped
"USE MAN PITCH TRIM" (amber)
MECHANICAL BACKUP LAW
Vol 3 27.20.20 11/12 - correct answer -MECHANICAL BACKUP
LAW - Power, Rudder, THS
"MAN PITCH TRIM ONLY" (red)
FLARE MODE
Vol 3 27.20.10.20 3/8 - correct answer -FLARE MODE is engaged
as A/C passes 50ft RA. At 30ft A/C begins to pitch down toward 2
deg over 8 sec, requiring pilot to flare.
NORMAL LAW
alpha Prot
Vol 3 27.20.10.20 4/8 - correct answer -Bank 45
