Aircraft Dispatcher Oral Exam Guide (ePub) : Prepare for the FAA Oral and Practical Exam to Earn Your Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate

Front Cover; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; 1. Dispatch Resource Management; 2. Aeronautical Decision Making; A. Hazard and Risk Management; B. Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM); 3. Regulatory Requirements; A. 14 CFR Part 1; B. 14 CFR Part 65; C. 14 CFR Part 91; D. 14 CFR Parts 110 and 119; E. 14 CFR Part 121; F. 14 CFR Part 135; G. Miscellaneous; 4. Weather Theory and Hazards; A. The Atmosphere; B. Temperature; C. Pressure and Altitude; D. Wind; E. Clouds and Precipitation; F. Atmospheric Stability, Air Masses, and Fronts; G. Turbulence and Icing; H. Thunderstorms; I. Fog.;An aircraft dispatcher is a licensed professional certificated by the FAA who has joint responsibility with the captain for the safety and operation control of flights, and this exam guide prepares candidates with an explanation of the certification process and the necessary knowledge requirements for passing the practical oral exam. It provides practical applications to all critical subject areas, including route planning, regulations, training and currency requirements, certification, responsibilities and authority, aviation weather, and manuals and documents. The book places special emphasi. Front Cover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 3 Contents......Page 4 Introduction......Page 8 1. Dispatch Resource Management......Page 14 2. Aeronautical Decision Making......Page 22 A. Hazard and Risk Management......Page 24 B. Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)......Page 27 3. Regulatory Requirements......Page 30 A. 14 CFR Part 1......Page 32 B. 14 CFR Part 65......Page 40 C. 14 CFR Part 91......Page 42 D. 14 CFR Parts 110 and 119......Page 43 E. 14 CFR Part 121......Page 44 F. 14 CFR Part 135......Page 60 G. Miscellaneous......Page 61 4. Weather Theory and Hazards......Page 62 B. Temperature......Page 64 C. Pressure and Altitude......Page 66 D. Wind......Page 67 E. Clouds and Precipitation......Page 68 F. Atmospheric Stability, Air Masses, and Fronts......Page 70 G. Turbulence and Icing......Page 72 H. Thunderstorms......Page 74 I. Fog......Page 76 J. High-Altitude Weather......Page 77 K. Miscellaneous Weather......Page 79 5. Weather Reports and Charts......Page 80 A. Surface Weather Reports......Page 82 B. Pilot Reports......Page 85 C. Radar Weather Reports......Page 86 D. Satellite Imagery......Page 87 E. Aviation Weather Forecasts......Page 90 F. Aviation Weather Charts......Page 95 G. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)......Page 115 6. Aircraft Systems, Performance, and Limitations......Page 118 A. Airplane, General Equipment, and Doors......Page 120 B. Air Systems......Page 122 C. Ice and Rain Protection......Page 124 E. Communications......Page 126 F. Engines and Auxiliary Power Unit......Page 127 G. Fire Protection......Page 128 H. Flight Controls......Page 129 I. Flight Instruments......Page 131 J. Flight Management and Navigation......Page 132 K. Fuel......Page 134 L. Electrical......Page 135 M. Hydraulics......Page 137 N. Landing Gear......Page 139 O. Warning Systems......Page 141 P. Performance......Page 142 Q. Limitations......Page 151 7. Navigation and Aircraft Navigation Systems......Page 154 A. Navigation, Navigation Chart Symbols, and the National Airspace System......Page 156 B. Aircraft Navigation Systems......Page 175 C. Navigation Definitions, Time References, and Location......Page 180 8. Practical Dispatch Applications......Page 184 A. Resource Management and Decision Making......Page 186 C. Other Records......Page 189 9. Manuals, Handbooks, and Other Written Materials......Page 192 B. Manuals—General......Page 194 C. Minimum Equipment Lists......Page 195 D. Inoperative Items—Boeing 737......Page 198 10. Airports, Crew, and Company Procedures......Page 202 A. Airport Diagrams, Charts, and Symbols......Page 204 B. Crew Qualifications and Limitations......Page 205 C. Dispatch Area, Routes, and Main Terminals......Page 208 D. Authorization of Flight Departures and Company Departure Procedures......Page 211 E. Airport/Facility Directory......Page 214 11. Routing, Rerouting, and Flight Plan Filing......Page 218 A. Air Traffic Control Routing......Page 220 B. Rerouting......Page 225 C. Flight Plans......Page 226 D. Amended Release Procedures......Page 231 E. Diversion and Alternate Procedures......Page 232 G. Airport Weather Requirements......Page 233 12. Air Traffic Control and Navigation Procedures......Page 234 A. Air Traffic Control......Page 236 B. Departure Procedures......Page 247 C. Terminal Area Charts......Page 251 D. Arrival Procedures......Page 252 E. Instrument Approach Procedures......Page 256 13. Communication Procedures and Requirements......Page 264 A. Communication Procedures......Page 266 B. Communication Requirements......Page 267 14. Abnormal and Emergency Procedures......Page 270 A. Security Procedures......Page 272 B. Emergency Procedures......Page 274 C. NTSB Reporting Requirements......Page 276 Back Cover......Page 282 Aircraft Dispatchers are a critical link in air safety and a viable career option for many aviators. This exciting career path is experiencing tremendous growth, placing dispatchers in high demand as the worldwide increase in air travel continues.The FAA Practical Exam for Aircraft Dispatcher is equivalent in size and scope to the Air Transport Pilot (ATP) oral exam that an airline captain must successfully complete. The Aircraft Dispatcher Oral Exam Guide by Dr. David C. Ison prepares applicants for the exam with an explanation of the certification process, knowledge requirements in a question-and-answer format, and reference materials for further study. It covers the aircraft dispatcher Practical Test Standard subject areas such as route planning, regulations, training and currency requirements, certification, responsibilities and authority, aviation weather, manuals and documents, as well as practical applications of all topics.The Aircraft Dispatcher Oral Exam Guide also provides current dispatchers with a thorough review for their annual proficiency checks, and is beneficial to airmen and aspiring airline pilots seeking a better understanding of dispatch flight operations.Author David C. Ison has been involved in the aviation industry for over 24 years, as a flight instructor and as an ATP for both regional and major airlines flying domestic and international routes. Dr. Ison is an Associate Professor of Aviation at Rocky Mountain College. "An Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX) is a licensed airman certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), typically employed by airlines or companies operating large transport-category aircraft, who has joint responsibility with the captain for the safety and operational control of flights. Dispatchers legally authorize flight departures and have authority to delay or cancel flights if unsafe conditions exist. They disseminate flight information to the company and are the source of information provided to the traveling public. The FAA Practical Exam for Aircraft Dispatcher is equivalent to the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) oral exam that an airline captain must successfully complete. This Aircraft Dispatcher Oral Exam Guide prepares you for the exam with an explanation of the certification process, knowledge requirements in a question-and-answer format, and reference materials for further study. It covers the aircraft dispatcher Practical Test Standard subject areas such as route planning, regulations, training and currency requirements, certification, responsibilities and authority, aviation weather, manuals and documents, as well as practical applications of all topics. In addition, special emphasis is placed on common areas of focus for the exam: situational questions, and a generic guide to the proper systems and procedures you can apply to the specific aircraft used in your individual operations."--Publisher marketing

An aircraft dispatcher is a licensed professional certificated by the FAA who has joint responsibility with the captain for the safety and operation control of flights, and this exam guide prepares candidates with an explanation of the certification process and the necessary knowledge requirements for passing the practical oral exam. It provides practical applications to all critical subject areas, including route planning, regulations, training and currency requirements, certification, responsibilities and authority, aviation weather, and manuals and documents. The book places special emphasis on situational questions and includes a generic guide to the proper systems and procedures, which students can apply to the specific aircraft used in their individual operations. For aviators preparing for a career as an aircraft dispatcher or current dispatchers reviewing for their annual proficiency checks, this guide will provide all the information necessary for passing the required exam.