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The standard takeoff minimums for Part 121 and Part 135 are regulations that limit the visibility value for pilots to takeoff. For takeoff, visibility is the controlling factor, we do not look at ceiling. These are standard takeoff minimums, different companies may have exception CO78…
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A dispatch release is a legal document containing the plan and details to conduct a flight. Signing a dispatch release is a confirmation between the dispatcher and pilot in command (PIC) that the flight follows all the regulations and is able to safety fly to…
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A takeoff alternate is an airport a dispatcher list if the current weather at the departure airport is below the lowest landing minimums for IFR flights. Imagine an aircraft taking off on a foggy day where visibility and ceiling are low. During takeoff, one of…
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The main reason to have derived alternate minimum is for Part 121 and 135 operators the ability to have lower alternate weather minimums in respect to the navigational facilities for their alternate airports. CO55 is an exception given to a company's operation specification by the…
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When dispatching or flying as IFR, it is important to check the weather at ETA at your destination airport in order to comply with regulations. First off, the destination airport need to comply with § 121.613 regardless if the operation is domestic, flag, or supplemental. §…
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