Company SOPs

• Mayday 3x

• Consist of as many as possible of the following elements spoken distinctly and, if possible, in the following order:

• Name of the station addressed (time and circumstances permitting);

• The identification of the aeroplane;

• The nature of the distress condition;

• Intention of the person in command;

• Present position, level (i.e. flight level, altitude, etc., as appropriate) and heading

The flight crew should be prepared to give the following information:

• Fuel on board;

• Persons on board;

• Dangerous goods on board (if any).

Thrust reduction Acceleration

NADP 1 1500ft. AAL 3000ft. AAL

NADP 2 1000ft. AAL 1000ft. AAL

NADP 1 close-in noise abatement

NADP 2 distant noise abatement

Maximum bank angles after take-off are:

• 10° below 300ft AGL

• 15° between 300ft and 500ft AGL

• 30° above 500ft AGL

No turns below 80ft AGL (A320), 100ft AGL (A330)

Not before “gear lever up” and 400ft. AGL

Weather Threats:

Weather Threats (ETA +/- 1h incl. PROB)

Ceiling < minimum + 200ft

Visibility < minimum + 1000m

Wind incl. gusts > 30kt

Crosswind incl. gusts >20kt

CB/TS, SN, any FZ conditions, SS/DS, WS, etc.

Operational:

Operational Threats (ETA +/- 1h)

Low Visibly Operation

Undue delay expected