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Kapitanleutnant 02-02-2007 08:21 PM

SUPER6....

That may be an airline specific question to answer. At my airline, if that scenario happens we can't even begin the approach.

I guess I'd mention something about what the specific airline procedures are in that question.

K


Originally Posted by supersix-4 (Post 112021)
how about: You are outside of the FAF and WX goes below min.?


supersix-4 02-03-2007 04:59 AM

I suppose I'd ask if we were established, and/ or cleared already..

FlyerJosh 02-03-2007 09:16 AM


Originally Posted by supersix-4 (Post 112021)
how about: You are outside of the FAF and WX goes below min.?


121 world- You continue the approach to the FAF. If it's still below minimums at that point, you go missed and spin out to the hold... Hopefully the controller will report better conditions as you approach the FAF. (It's amazing how the RVR magically adjusts itself at some airports).

91 world- fly the approach.

Ewfflyer 02-03-2007 10:32 AM


Originally Posted by FlyerJosh (Post 112349)
... Hopefully the controller will report better conditions as you approach the FAF. (It's amazing how the RVR magically adjusts itself at some airports).
.

Funny how that works. FLew into ATL friday(about 3am), 1/4sm, 300 ovc, but the RVR was 6000+, then went to 4000ish on approach. First time I've used the Approach lighting to get that extra 100ft down

Skeeter Feeder 02-04-2007 03:23 PM


Originally Posted by FlyerJosh (Post 93543)
Here's the answers:

If you're cleared for the visual, the weather needs to be at least 1000'/3sm. Basic cloud clearances don't apply, but aircraft on the visual need to remain clear of the clouds in VMC conditions. As long as they aren't in clouds, they're good to go. Doesn't matter on the airspace.

If the visual approach is predicated on you seeing the airport (but not other traffic to follow), the controller retains responsibility for separation and wake turbulence. However if you accept a visual after reporting traffic to follow in sight, the pilot then accepts responsibility for the separation. (Reference AIM 5-4-21)

Check your company OPSPEC C077. It may have something saying that you must comply with 91.155 cloud clearance & visibility for the type airspace you occupy.

daytonaflyer 02-05-2007 08:51 PM


Originally Posted by FlyerJosh (Post 112349)
121 world- You continue the approach to the FAF. If it's still below minimums at that point, you go missed and spin out to the hold... Hopefully the controller will report better conditions as you approach the FAF. (It's amazing how the RVR magically adjusts itself at some airports).

91 world- fly the approach.


135 Freight world - when the controller attempts to notify you the WX is below minimums while on approach...you hold down the mic switch, make some static sounds, and reply to ATC "your last transmission was blocked, could you please repeat". By then you're already past the FAF and you shoot the approach anyhow. JK.

FlyJSH 02-05-2007 09:59 PM


Originally Posted by daytonaflyer (Post 113684)
135 Freight world - when the controller attempts to notify you the WX is below minimums while on approach...you hold down the mic switch, make some static sounds, and reply to ATC "your last transmission was blocked, could you please repeat". By then you're already past the FAF and you shoot the approach anyhow. JK.

Daytona SHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Don't tell them our secrets or else they all will use them (and we 135s will lose our god-like reputations :) )

Split S 02-06-2007 08:06 PM

Did you guys pick up that trick from the military :cool:

Fox 1 02-09-2007 01:06 AM


Originally Posted by palgia841 (Post 86694)
FlyerJohn, silly me! I forgot about the dual lights. I liked your other answers as well (day/night, MEL, ect). However I was under the impression this type of question was asked to test mainly your integrity/safety attitude/conflict management, not so much systems knowledge (I might be wrong though)....Obviously, you don't want to break FARs, or admit you would at an interview....:D

How would you handle the conflict with the captain if he was completely motivated to go? What if you cannot convince him be talking to him?
What do you do? Refuse to board the aircraft? Call company ops and denounce the matter?

I know this is a far-fetched scenaro...but reading some gouges it lookes like they are not that uncommon.

My two cents is that they are not only looking for the integrity, but also how much you hmmm-and-haw. You shouldn't have to think about whether it is legal. Thinking about how to solve the problem may take more thought.

PS (Shhhhh.....It burnt out in flight) ;)

APM145 03-15-2007 03:37 PM

Some more to study
 
Here are some more questions and topics to review for your interviews. Not that you all dont have enough to read. Its organized into a flow that should make organizing you study time easier.

http://airlinepilotmentor.com/humanresourses.aspx

Good Luck


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