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First we introduce the flight dispatcher
who supports the flight crew on the ground. Before the flight, the flight dispatchers
investigate the weather, cloud conditions, turbulence and other factors on the
flight route. They also check detailed weather information at the departure and
arrival airports, such as wind direction, wind speed, visibility, ceiling (minimum
cloud height), and runway conditions. They then determine the flight route and
altitude and draw up a flight plan. The gross weight of the departing airplane
is calculated from the number of passengers and amount of cargo on board. They
also calculate the quantity of fuel required to reach the destination airport
plus the quantity of fuel required to reach the alternate airport should the aircraft
be unable to land at its primary destination, and complete the fuel loading plan.
In addition, they check information regarding the planned flight route, which
runways can be used at each airport, information on taxiways, and radio frequencies
used by air traffic control. |
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