Mesa Airlines (Hazardous Weather Indoc) Study Guide Graded A+

Describe the in flight conditions that are conducive to severe icing {Ans: GOM 12.5 (2) CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO SEVERE INFLIGHT ICING: (1) VISIBLE RAIN AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0°C AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. (2) DROPLETS THAT SPLASH OR SPLATTER ON IMPACT AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0°C AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.}Describe the procedures to be followed when flight into severe turbulence occurs? {Ans: GOM 12.11 (8)(D) (1) If light, turn ON the FASTEN SEAT BELT sign and make a PA announcement advising passengers of light turbulence and requesting they fasten their seat belts. (2) If moderate or greater, advise the flight attendant on the interphone to be seated. Turn ON the FASTEN SEAT BELT sign and make a PA announcement advising the passengers of rough air and requesting they fasten their seat belts securely/snugly. After pass- ing through the area of turbulence, make a PA announcement advising the flight is clear of turbulence and the FASTEN SEAT BELT sign may be turned off. (3) Pilots should contact ATC and report the situation. (4) If experiencing weather induced altitude deviations exceeding +/- 200 feet, the crew will contact ATC and state "unable RVSM due (state reason, e.g., turbulence, mountain wave). (5) If the crew