Ebook Crew procedures training supplement: Part 2 present restrictions/limitations; abnormal procedures; emergency procedures; arrival procedures; maintenance procedures; logging crew cross-country flights; reimbursement of travel expenses; preparing for commercial & CFI; policies & procedures adherence.
SECTION 11 Restrictions / Limitations Night Flying Night crew cross-country flights in single-engine aircraft are prohibited Flights in single-engine aircraft must be planned and conducted so that they will arrive during daytime conditions If unexpected delays enroute will prevent a singleengine crew cross-country flight from reaching its destination before nightfall, pilots should divert to an acceptable alternate airport Night crew cross-country flights may only be conducted with specific authorization by ATP Flight Operations Under normal circumstances flights will be planned and conducted so they arrive during daytime conditions Full Stop Landings All landings will be made to a full stop Practice pattern work, touch-and-goes, and stop-and-goes are not authorized during crew cross-countries Go-arounds are authorized and encouraged any time an approach or landing becomes unstable or unsafe Maneuvers & Practice Approaches Prohibited ATP prohibits in-flight maneuvers and practice approaches during cross-country flights This policy does not preclude crews from requesting an instrument approach at their destination, as discussed in Section 10, "Standard Operating Procedures." Use of Tobacco Products The use of tobacco products is not permitted in or near any ATP aircraft or ATP facility This includes smokeless tobacco products and electronic cigarettes Alcohol or Drugs ATP students must allow a minimum of 12 hours “bottle to throttle” between consuming alcohol and operating an ATP aircraft They must also observe the other requirements of FAR Đ91.17: Restrictions / Limitations ã 67 • • • Not under the influence of alcohol Not using any drug that impairs piloting ability, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs Blood alcohol concentration less than 0.04 percent Failure to comply with these requirements will result in program termination Use of Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) Refer to ATP Training Library > Bulletins > Use of Portable Electronic Devices ATP prohibits the use of personal electronic devices (including phones, music players, cameras, or similar devices) during all flight and ground operations Use of ForeFlight for iPad is acceptable for navigation purposes Phone calls, texting, listening to music, or photography during flight or ground operations causes distractions, interferes with crew and ATC communication, and poses a safety issue Failure to comply with this policy may result in program termination Approved Aircraft Occupants During crew cross-country flights, the only approved aircraft occupants are the two crew cross-country-students specifically authorized by ATP Flight Operations No one else may occupy the aircraft IFR Flight Plan All crew cross-countries must be conducted under IFR on an IFR flight plan This increases safety and ensures ATC services are available throughout the flight Crews may not cancel IFR until they are on the ground at their destination airport LAHSO Clearances Crews are not authorized to accept Land and Hold Short (LAHSO) clearances If ATC assigns a LAHSO clearance, inform them you are “unable” to accept, and they will coordinate a full-length landing Dress Code Students in the Airline Career Pilot Program are training to become professional pilots and are required to maintain a neat, clean, and professional look Students must adhere to the standard ATP student dress code, as found in the ATP Student & Instructor Handbook 68 • Restrictions / Limitations SECTION 12 Abnormal Procedures Use of Alternate Airports / Diversion Students on crew cross-countries must identify and divert to a suitable alternate airport if any of the following conditions exist: • • • • • Unsafe conditions are encountered while enroute The time enroute for the cross-country flight is going to exceed the maximum flight duration for their aircraft (refer to Fuel Management section) The reported weather at the destination airport deteriorates below minimums for cross-country crews The PF finds it necessary to suspend two-pilot operations ATP Flight Operations requests that you divert Suitable alternates must have a hard-surfaced runway with a runway length of 4,000’ or greater for Multi-Engine aircraft, or 3,000 or greater for Single-Engine aircraft Landing on unpaved surfaces shorter than these minimums is only authorized in the event of an emergency landing Other factors to consider when choosing the best alternate include: • ATP operations at that airport: If one is reasonably close, choose an airport listed in the ATP Airport Pages • Control Tower: Wherever possible, choose an alternate with an operating control tower Weather conditions: They should be above the conditions required for cross-country crews Services: Choose an attended airport with fuel available Instrument approaches: The alternate should have IAPs available, preferably for an ILS approach • • • NOTE: In an emergency situation, pilots may divert to any airport or landing site that enables a safe conclusion of a flight Do not allow a situation to become critical because the “ideal” airport cannot be located Abnormal Procedures • 69 Pilot Deviations Pilot deviations are defined by the FAA as “the actions of a pilot that result in the violation of a Federal Aviation Regulation.” Pilot deviations are serious, and may result in enforcement action being taken by the FAA In most cases, the controlling agency (ATC) will advise pilots that a possible pilot deviation has occurred (often times by providing the pilot a phone number for a further conversation once the plane has landed) If a pilot deviation occurs, pilots should the following: • • • Notify Flight Safety & Support Team immediately to provide details of the deviation by calling 904-595-7994 Review details of the event with a member of the Flight Safety & Support Team Additional written information may be requested and may be sent to safety@allatps.com Complete a ASRS Report (for the FAA), and follow any other recommendations or instructions by the safety team NOTE: The ATP Safety, Flight Operations and Training Departments value your safety and the viability of your certificates – not punitive action Misunderstandings and mistakes happen It is part of the learning process The Flight Safety & Support Team can often provide guidance to help minimize the effects of a deviation and help prevent similar occurrences in the future Intercept Procedures Both pilots must be familiar with procedures for being intercepted by a military or law enforcement aircraft A copy of these procedures must be readily available at all times (ForeFlight > Documents > ATP Flight School) In the event you find yourself intercepted by a US military or law enforcement aircraft, follow these procedures: • • • • Follow the instructions given by the intercepting aircraft If these instructions conflict with instructions from ATC, request clarification, but immediately comply with the intercepting aircraft’s commands Notify ATC, if possible Attempt to communicate with the intercepting aircraft and ATC on the emergency frequency 121.5, giving the identity and position of your aircraft and the nature of the flight Squawk 7700 unless otherwise instructed by ATC Most interceptions occur as a result of pilots inadvertently flying through TFRs This is easily avoidable by reviewing TFRs before every flight at tfr.faa.gov Additionally, exercise caution when operating near the Washington, D.C SFRA and near prohibited and restricted areas 70 • Abnormal Procedures SECTION 13 Emergency Procedures Engine Failures in Single-Engine Aircraft Engine failures can occur during any phase of flight: the takeoff roll, after takeoff, enroute, etc Each requires a unique response based on the time available to deal with the emergency If the engine fails in-flight, the basic procedure for any single-engine aircraft can be recalled with this mnemonic: A Airspeed – pitch for best glide B Best place to land – determine (use the nearest C Checklist – accomplish (time permitting) D Declare emergency (time permitting) E Emergency Exit – Prepare (Emergency Landing No page on the GPS as a resource; time permitting) Engine Power Checklist; open passenger door prior to touchdown; time permitting) Engine Failure During Takeoff Roll If an engine failure or abnormality occurs during the takeoff roll, the PF should immediately close the throttle and apply brakes The PM should promptly advise tower of the aborted takeoff to help maintain separation and avoid a runway incursion Example “Tower, N254SP abort runway 14.” Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff If an engine fails immediately after takeoff without sufficient runway remaining for a safe landing, the PF must establish the best glide speed and fly to the landing site identified during the pre-takeoff plan and briefing The landing site should be within 30° of the runway centerline Do not attempt a 180° turn back Emergency Procedures • 71 to the departure runway below traffic pattern altitude This helps to minimize banking at low airspeeds, which can result in an unrecoverable, low-altitude stall or spin The PF should secure the aircraft prior to touchdown, using the memory items briefed during the pre-takeoff brief In the Cessna 172, flaps should be in their final position before switching the battery master switch to the off position Again, reviewing the emergency procedure during the pre-takeoff brief just prior to takeoff will ensure actions are performed in the correct order and contribute to a successful outcome Time permitting, the PM should assist with the emergency checklist and advise tower of the emergency Enroute (VFR/IFR) Should an engine failure occur enroute (anytime between the After Takeoff Checklist and Before Landing Checklist), the PF should immediately pitch for best glide and remove the view limiting device Select the best landing site based on location and altitude The PM should already have a landing site in mind based on continuous visual scanning of the surrounding area, the VFR sectional, and the GPS nearest function While proceeding to the landing site, the PF should attempt to restore power by completing the Engine Failure During Flight checklist memory items, assisted by the PM Time permitting, the PM should declare an emergency and continue to assist the PF by verifying checklist completion and calling out any airspeed or course deviations Emergency Landing Sites The PM is responsible for continuously scanning for suitable airports and offfield landing sites in the event of an engine failure or other emergency The PM must be familiar with the “nearest airport” function on the GPS in addition to constant visual scanning and crosscheck of the VFR sectional while enroute Constant awareness of potential emergency landing sites is a crucial PM function Vacuum Failures In K-P model Cessnas equipped with a single vacuum pump, the loss of the vacuum pump will lead to the failure of the attitude indicator and directional gyro, requiring the PF to fly the aircraft partial panel Declare an emergency, exit instrument conditions, and proceed to the nearest suitable airport that can be reached in visual conditions 72 • Emergency Procedures With the exception of the Cessna 172 K-P models, ATP aircraft with conventional instruments are equipped with dual vacuum pumps for redundancy In these aircraft, the loss of one pump generally will not cause the instruments to fail, as the other pump will usually provide sufficient vacuum pressure for normal instrument operation However, pilots must be alert for vacuum pump failures (indicated by an annunciator panel light and/or a flag on the vacuum gauge), make a determination of how a vacuum pump failure can affect the safety of flight, and choose the best course of action if a pump fails while enroute For example, it may be preferable to exit or avoid IMC and divert to an alternate airport in VMC conditions NOTE: If heading indication is lost, select the position page from the NAV group on the Garmin 430 to provide heading direction or track Report all failures and maintenance discrepancies to ATP Flight Operations once the flight is concluded in accordance with ATP maintenance procedures Emergency Procedures • 73 SECTION 14 Arrival Procedures Securing Aircraft All aircraft used for cross-country flights are to be left properly secured and in a neat and clean condition immediately following each use This includes tying the aircraft down, installing sun shades, removing trash, and securing the flight controls This must be accomplished every time the aircraft is left unattended, including transient stops for lunch, etc Never leave an aircraft unchocked, unsecured, or in disarray Contact ATP Flight Operations Upon Landing Within 30 minutes after arriving at each airport, the PIC must establish contact with ATP Flight Operations by calling (904) 595-7980 Advise ATP Flight Operations of any maintenance issues or other abnormalities that may have occurred During the call, provide the departure and arrival Hobbs times from the Flight Tracker A/C Log form Once this information is received, ATP Flight Operations will verify the upcoming flight schedule and provide instructions for the next flight or information on lodging / travel arrangements If unable to contact ATP Flight Operations after multiple attempts, call Mike Krieger at (904) 233-6363 74 • Arrival Procedures SECTION 15 Maintenance Procedures Aircraft Status Aircraft status describes the availability of an aircraft for flight operations using three status conditions: Available for Preflight Maintenance Reports DO NOT FLY - Assigned to Maintenance Available for Preflight (GO) Aircraft is available for preflight and has no unresolved maintenance reports Maintenance Reports (Need More Info) Aircraft has one or more unresolved maintenance reports You need more information to make a PIC decision about the airworthiness of the aircraft and its suitability for your flight Get this information by clicking the link in the response SMS or by calling Flight Operations before completing your preflight inspection DO NOT FLY - Assigned to Maintenance (NO GO) Never fly an aircraft reported as “Do Not Fly” The aircraft is either in maintenance or provisioned for maintenance and you cannot fly / operate the aircraft Getting Aircraft Status Students can determine the status of any ATP aircraft using several methods: • • • • Flight Tracker SMS System (used in real-time throughout the day) Training Center Status Board (available at some locations) Aircraft Information Page Phone call to ATP Flight Operations (used for backup of computer systems) Maintenance Procedures • 75 Flight Tracker SMS System Most frequently, the status of an aircraft will be checked using the Flight Track SMS system during the preflight inspection Both instructors and students may use the Flight Tracker SMS System to check the status of any aircraft at any time To check the status via SMS, text the N-number of the aircraft to the Flight Tracker SMS system at (404) 994-5388 The system will respond with one of the status conditions: “Available for Preflight”, “Maintenance Reports”, or “DO NOT FLY - Assigned to Maintenance” IMPORTANT: Pay close attention to responses from the Flight Tracker SMS system Never assume that sending a status check message results in an “Available for Preflight” response Training Center Status Board Some training centers have a Training Center Status Board display installed This shows aircraft status by color code Green corresponds to “Available for Preflight” Orange corresponds to “Maintenance Reports” Aircraft with a status of “DO NOT FLY - Assigned to Maintenance” are shown in a separate section in gray The Training Center Status Board is a helpful tool to monitor aircraft status, but it does not replace the mandatory Flight Tracker SMS procedure for determining aircraft status Aircraft Quick Reference Page The status of any aircraft can be seen on the Aircraft Quick Reference page Go to Library > Aircraft Information Manuals > Aircraft Quick Reference Backup Plan: Call Flight Operations If any computerized system is unavailable, Flight Operations can be called at (904-595-7980) to get the aircraft status and hear any unresolved maintenance reports IMPORTANT: No flights in ATP aircraft are authorized without checking aircraft status during the preflight inspection Maintenance Items Discovered During Preflight If maintenance issues or other concerns are discovered during preflight, contact ATP Flight Operations, who will work with the ATP Maintenance Department to address the issue This applies to all students, including those currently located at an ATP maintenance facility 76 • Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Items Discovered In Flight If a maintenance issue arises in flight, fly the airplane and follow the appropriate checklist procedure Determine if the flight can be safely continued to the scheduled destination, or if a diversion is necessary Once on the ground with the aircraft secure, contact ATP Flight Operations to report the issue Approved Maintenance Providers Maintenance will not be conducted or authorized by anyone other than the ATP Maintenance Department Do not arrange any maintenance or conduct any preventative maintenance without specific authorization from the ATP Maintenance Department Maintenance Procedures • 77 SECTION 16 Logging Crew Cross-Country Flights Memorize This During Crew cross-countries, both pilots log PIC for the portion of the flight that the PF is under the hood How is this possible? The left-seat, pilot flying (PF), logs PIC while under the hood because they are the sole manipulator of the controls 61.51(e)(1)(i) The right-seat, pilot monitoring / safety pilot logs PIC while the pilot flying is under the hood for two reasons: They're a required crewmember under 91.103(c)(1) The safety pilot agrees to and acts as PIC while the PF is under the hood under per 61.51(e)(1)(iii) This relationship is agreed upon before the flight commences When the PF removes the hood, the PM may not log flight time Logging of Crew Cross-Country & Safety Pilot Time T he PF will log PIC flight time from the “out” and “in” Hobbs meter time which is marked “OUT/IN” The PF will also log takeoffs, landings, approaches, and crosscountry time If the flight enters IMC, the PF continues using the View Limiting Device (VLD) FAR §61.51(g) Logging instrument time (1) A person may log instrument time only for that flight time when the person operates the aircraft solely by reference to instruments under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions Simulated instrument time must be logged any time the pilot is wearing a VLD Do not log actual instrument conditions while wearing a VLD The PM logs only aircraft class, total time, and PIC time This time is logged from the "OFF/ON" Hobbs meter only 78 • Logging Crew Cross-Country Flights In the remarks section of his or her logbook, the PF must list the name of the PM (acting as Safety Pilot) per FAR §91.109(c) Simply list the name of the PM followed by “(SP)” If either Hobbs meter is inoperative, note the start, off, on and shutdown times from his or her watch and use as appropriate for logging of times Example Logbook Entries • • Flight 1: CRG-RDU, Jane was the PF Flight 2: RDU-FTY, Jane was the safety pilot Aircraft Date Aircraft Type Ident Route of Flight From To 1/22 PA-28 N616AD CRG RDU NR Inst Appr Remarks and Endorsements John Doe (SP) NR NR T/O LDG 1/22 PA-28 N616AD RDU FTY And Class Conditions of Flight Night Flight Actual Simulated Simulator CrossInstrument Instrument Country Aircraft Category SingleEngine MultiEngine Type of Piloting Time Solo Total Dual Pilot in Duration Received Command 7 3 Summary • • • • • • • • Both pilots log PIC time (PF logs Out/In; PM logs Off/On) PF does list the name of the PM, who acted as Safety Pilot PM (safety pilot) leaves the remarks and endorsements column blank PF logs all columns applicable to the flight, and lists the name of the PM in the notes area PM does NOT log approaches, landings, actual instrument, or crosscountry PM logs aircraft category, PIC, and total duration only The PF logs PIC as the sole manipulator of the controls under 61.51(e)(1) (i) The PM is a required crewmember under 14 CFR 91.109(c)(1) while the PF is under the hood The PM acts as, and logs, PIC while the PF is under the hood under 14 CFR 61.51(e)(1)(iii) Logging Crew Cross-Country Flights • 79 SECTION 17 Reimbursement of Travel Expenses Direct questions regarding approved expenditures to ATP Flight Operations prior to incurring expenses ATP will reimburse the expenses outlined in this section when authorized in advance Lodging ATP Flight Operations Prepayment for Lodging For most cross-country trips, ATP prepays lodging costs, making it easy and efficient for everyone Under certain circumstances, ATP will reimburse students for authorized lodging expenses, if they are not prepaid by ATP Flight Operations Double Occupancy Covered lodging costs include room and tax only Incidentals or late checkout charges are the student’s responsibility and are not covered by ATP Same gender crews will share a double-occupancy room, while crewmembers of different genders will room separately Ground Transportation ATP will reimburse ground transportation (Uber, auto rentals including gas, etc.) if pre-approved by ATP Flight Operations Fuel purchases will be approved and reimbursed with a corresponding vendor receipt Original Vendor Receipts Required Vendor receipts, e.g actual hotel bill (folio), not credit card statements or charge receipts, will be required for all reimbursements Non-Reimbursed Student Expenses Expenses such as food, laundry, entertainment, or personal incidentals will not be reimbursed by ATP 80 • Reimbursement of Travel Expenses Reimbursement Methods ATP Reimbursement Form Cash or Credit Card Reimbursement Forms are available online Completed forms must accompany all original receipts submitted for reimbursement Reimbursement to the student’s credit card may only be made to a VISA, AMEX, or MasterCard Completed reimbursement forms and receipts can be turned in via email Reimbursement of Travel Expenses • 81 SECTION 18 Preparing for Commercial & CFI Preparation for Commercial & CFI Academy On days not scheduled to fly, students must utilize this time by studying, taking required FAA written exams (CAX/FIA/FII/FOI), and completing the Commercial/ CFI Guided Study Course located in their Student Extranet NOTE: The CFI written exams must be completed at least one week prior to the CFI Academy start date Scheduling CFI Course Date and Location Immediately upon completion of the cross-country phase of the program, the CFI Academy Team will work together with your TSS to schedule a CFI Academy class date In order to accurately schedule you for a class, your commercial single checkride must be scheduled The commercial single phase takes 22 days to complete Immediately following your commercial single checkride, you will begin CFI Academy In order to prepare accordingly, plan on having all of your CFI requirements complete by the time you take your commercial single checkride CFI Academy Requirements Once you are scheduled for a CFI Academy start date, you will be given a CFI Requirement Due Date, generally week prior to the start date This date is final and must be complied with in order to be confirmed in a CFI Academy class The following items must be complete: • COMM SE checkride passed • FII written passed (if not previously taken in Instrument phase) • FIA written passed • FOI written passed • CFI Course Confirmation Form completed 82 • Preparing for Commercial & CFI Due to limitations on class sizes, housing, and examiner availability, students will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis If the next class is full, the student will be placed on a standby status or scheduled for the next available class date Preparing for Commercial & CFI • 83 SECTION 19 Policies & Procedures Adherence EACH STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO BE ON-TIME AND COMPLY WITH ALL CREW CROSS-COUNTRY PROCEDURES Failure to comply with scheduled times without notifying ATP Flight Operations may result in a decrease of scheduled flight time, change in destination, or flight cancellation This can delay your completion of the Airline Career Pilot Program Failure to comply with the established procedures and limitations during crew cross-country flying may result in remedial training, forfeiture of remaining crew cross-country flight time, or termination of training 84 • Policies & Procedures Adherence ATPFlightSchool.com P.O BOX 1784 • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004-1784 (904) 595-7950 • Fax: (904) 273-2164 Atlanta (FFC, LZU, PDK, RYY) • Austin • Boston • Camarillo • Carlsbad • Charlotte • Chicago Colorado Springs • Dallas (ADS, GKY, TKI) • Daytona Beach • Denver (APA, BJC) • Fort Lauderdale Fort Myers • Hartford • Houston • Jacksonville • Long Beach • Long Island • Louisville Minneapolis • Morristown • Nashville • Oakland • Orlando • Phoenix (IWA, SDL) • Portland Raleigh-Durham • Richmond • Riverside • Sacramento • Salt Lake City • San Antonio • San Diego Seattle (PAE, TIW) • Stuart • Tampa • Trenton • Tucson 88 • Policies & Procedures Adherence ... Type Ident Route of Flight From To 1 /22 PA -28 N616AD CRG RDU NR Inst Appr Remarks and Endorsements John Doe (SP) NR NR T/O LDG 1 /22 PA -28 N616AD RDU FTY And Class Conditions of Flight Night Flight... Safety, Flight Operations and Training Departments value your safety and the viability of your certificates – not punitive action Misunderstandings and mistakes happen It is part of the learning process... established procedures and limitations during crew cross-country flying may result in remedial training, forfeiture of remaining crew cross-country flight time, or termination of training 84