How to figure out cruise Alt in a jet

[cougar6903]

The choices were 1 weight 2 temp 3 and something about engine output. I couldn't find the answer in the turbine pilots flight manual. Any ideas?

 

[Tarzan]

Weight and ISA deviation. Engine output I don't get. Altitude and ISA dictates what the engine will put out.

 

[cougar6903]

Thanks

 

[Top Gum]

You are not giving us much to start with. Was the question worded exactly the way that you stated? Was this a question from an FAA test of some sort?

Weight, temp and engine output are performance issues. There is quite a bit more to look at than just performance.

To start with draw a straight line and then begin to consider Navaids, terrain, airspace, hemispheric rule, winds, aircraft performance, fuel burn, weather, notams, and that’s just to list a few. I am sure that you could rack you brain a bit and come up with more. It’s not really that much different in a jet.

 

[siucavflight]

Dosent dispatch figure it out for you?

 

[temcgrew]

Dosent dispatch figure it out for you?

Yeah, it's usually on the release! Or on a chart somewhere in the performance section.

 

[cougar6903]

You are not giving us much to start with. Was the question worded exactly the way that you stated? Was this a question from an FAA test of some sort?

Weight, temp and engine output are performance issues. There is quite a bit more to look at than just performance.

To start with draw a straight line and then begin to consider Navaids, terrain, airspace, hemispheric rule, winds, aircraft performance, fuel burn, weather, notams, and that’s just to list a few. I am sure that you could rack you brain a bit and come up with more. It’s not really that much different in a jet.

The question was asked at a regional interview. I agree that it does not give much info. Thats the main reason I posted it. I figured one of the answers is "more correct" then the others.

 

[cougar6903]

Since I have your attention and we are on the topic of interview questions

What is the basic difference between FAR 91, 135, 121?

 

[Guitar Guy]

Maybe that Part 91 rules also apply to Parts 121 and 135 but Parts 121 and 135 don't necessarily apply to Part 91 operations.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Since I have your attention and we are on the topic of interview questions

What is the basic difference between FAR 91, 135, 121?

91 for everyone.

121 or 135 supercedes anything conflicting 91.

Hope this helps.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Remember, 91 are general operating rules which we all have to follow. Anything specific to your type of flying like 135 or 121 will require that it be complied with. In the absence of these rules (121 or 135) follow what 91 dictates.

 

[EMB170Pilot]

The choices were 1 weight 2 temp 3 and something about engine output. I couldn't find the answer in the turbine pilots flight manual. Any ideas?

Per system logic

 

[pilotyip]

Parts 135 and 121 regs can only apply to individuals working on a specific air carrier certificate. I.e. Airline instructor pilot doesn’t need a CFI rating, however he can only instructor at that air carrier for which he works. Part 91 applies to anyone who operates an airplane unless there is an Op or 135/121 reg that is more lenient than the part 91 rules, I.e., alternate minimums are lower under air carrier op specs than they are under part 91. BTW what regional will not hire someone if they are breathing when they come to the interview?

 

[JDREsquire1224]

Just keep that isht in speed mode set at 250 until it stops giving you 500 fpm. That's what I usually do.

 

[Axel]

Dosent dispatch figure it out for you?

I wouldn't go so far as to say they actually "figure it out." More like throw a dart or spin the wheel. Completely random.

 

[goahead]

I wouldn't go so far as to say they actually "figure it out." More like throw a dart or spin the wheel. Completely random.

Agreed, just like scheduling with an assignment..