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Flight time cannot be exceeded if you go over how many hours from 0000-0459?
Max 8
Flight time cannot be exceeded if you go over how many hours from 0500-1959?
Max 9
Flight time cannot be exceeded if you go over how many hours from 2000-2359?
Max 8
Within 672 hours, how many hours can you fly?
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Within 365 days, how many hours can you fly?
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How many hours of rest do you need including how many hours of sleep opportunity between FDPs?
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Within the past 168 consecutive hours, how many hours of rest is required?
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What is the max duty period within 168 consecutive hours?
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Do diversions count as additional flight segments?
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Does deadheading before a flight segment count toward FDP time?
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Does deadheading after a flight segment count toward FDP time?
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Reserve availability period may not exceed __ hours?
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What is the report time to go through security and to be checked in?
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What is the report time to be at the airplane ready to go?
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Which of the following are required flight items? (Select all that apply)
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When must pilot medical certificates be submitted?
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Do temporary medical certificates apply to international ops?
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For how long is a SkyWest-issued temporary medical certificate valid?
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How much must you add to 'baby captain' minimums?
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Do you apply the increased minimums for 'baby captains' to alternates?
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What are the alternate minimums for 'baby captains'?
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What category approaches are approved for 'baby captains'?
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Match the following limitations for SICs with fewer than 100 hours (includes IOE):
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When did FAR 117 take effect?
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What does the SOP (and FARs) say in regards to drugs and alcohol? (Select all that apply)
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When another crewmember is suspected of being under the influence, what should you do?
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Under what conditions can SkyWest procedure take precedence over FARs?
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When do you need to abide by new company procedures?
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How often do you need to sync your manuals?
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Who is jointly responsible for the safety of flight?
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Primary consideration at work?
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Who is your direct supervisor?
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When does the responsibility of a dispatcher end?
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RVSM climbs and descents are limited to what rate of climb within the vicinity of another aircraft by how much? (mileage and feet)
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Study Notes
Flight Time Regulations
- Maximum flight time from 0000-0459 is 8 hours.
- Maximum flight time from 0500-1959 is 9 hours.
- Maximum flight time from 2000-2359 is 8 hours.
- Within 672 hours, maximum flight time is 100 hours.
- Within 365 days, maximum flight time is 1,000 hours.
Rest Requirements
- Required rest includes 10 hours, with a minimum of 8 hours sleep opportunity between Flight Duty Periods (FDP).
- 30 hours of rest is required within the past 168 consecutive hours.
Duty and Flight Regulations
- Maximum duty period within 168 consecutive hours is 60 hours.
- Diversions do not count as additional flight segments.
- Deadheading before a flight segment counts toward FDP time; after a segment, it does not.
Pilot Availability and Report Times
- Reserve availability period may not exceed 14 hours.
- Report time for security and check-in is 45 minutes prior; report time to be airplane ready is 35 minutes prior.
Required Flight Items
- Must carry current pilot certificate, class Medical Certificate, spare corrective lenses (international), company ID badge, FCC Restricted Operator Permit, valid passport, flashlight, headset, flight bag for EFB, and current Jeppesen manuals.
Medical Certificate Guidelines
- Pilot medical certificates must be submitted by 23:59 MTN on the 25th of the month they expire.
- Temporary medical certificates do not apply to international operations and are valid for 72 hours.
Baby Captain Regulations
- Additions to "baby captain" minimums: 100 ft to Decision Altitude/Minimum Descent Altitude, 1/2 mile to alternates.
- Increased minimums for "baby captains" do not apply to alternates; alternate minimums are 300 ft & 1 mile or published (whichever is higher).
- Only CAT I approaches are approved for "baby captains."
SIC Limitations and Regulations
- SICs with fewer than 100 hours face several limitations: low visibility, adverse weather, braking action, crosswinds over 15 knots, and reported windshear.
- These restrictions apply unless accompanied by a Check Airman.
Drug and Alcohol Policies
- No consumption of drugs and alcohol within 8 hours of report time; BAC limit is .04 per FARs but .02 for SkyWest.
- If a crewmember is suspected of being under the influence, they should be kept away from the airport and Flight Operations MOD should be notified.
Company Procedures and Manuals
- SkyWest procedures can take precedence over FARs when more restrictive.
- Must abide by new company procedures by their effective date.
- Manuals must be synced within the preceding 4 days.
Safety and Responsibility
- Safety is the primary consideration at work.
- Both the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and Dispatcher are jointly responsible for flight safety.
- The responsibility of the dispatcher ends when the flight is closed out.
RVSM Climb and Descent Regulations
- RVSM climbs and descents are limited to a rate of climb of 1000 feet per minute when within 5 miles and 2000 feet of another aircraft.
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