Cold Weather Operations (CWO)
Duration: 01:30 hours
Exam: 20 Questions
Available: 90 days
DESCRIPTION
After completion of the Cold Weather Operation (CWO) course, the successful applicant should be familiar with all aspects of cold weather operations and the respective procedures The training emphasizes the development of all required skills. This course shall qualify applicants to operate in cold wether operations including general knowledge of weather and aerodynamics, approved methods of deicing/anti-icing, holdover time comprehension, ground operations, take-off techniques, climb and cruise and landing techniques under icing conditions.
THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE SUBJECTS
Common standards, regulations and recommendations
Basic knowledge of aeroplane performance effects of frost, ice, snow, slush and fluids on aeroplane performance
Meteorological considerations on ice formation
Basic characteristics of aeroplane de-icing/anti-icing fluids, including causes and consequences of fluid remaining on surfaces, and dried and/or rehydrated residues
General techniques for removing deposits of frost, ice, slush and snow from aeroplane surfaces and for anti-icing
De-icing/anti-icing procedures in general and specific measures to be performed on different aeroplane types and de-icing using hot air
Aeroplane in general and common critical areas
Types of checks required
De-icing/anti-icing equipment and facilities operating procedures including actual operation
Safety precautions
Fluid application and limitations of holdover time tables
Special provisions and procedures for contract de-icing/anti-icing
Conditions which can lead to the formation of ice on the aeroplane
Local rules and restrictions
Airport operational procedures and ATC
Company and customer procedures
De-icing coordination procedures in general
Instructional procedures in general
APPLICABILITY
All Personnel
Flight Crew
Cabin Crew
Dispatch
Management
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