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- Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 6. National Security and Interception Procedures › 5-6-13. Interception Procedures
with the FAA, Air Defense Sectors monitor air traffic and could order an intercept in the interest of national security or defense. Intercepts during peacetime operations are vastly different than those conducted under increased states of readiness. The interceptors ... some detail in the paragraphs below. In all situations, the interceptor pilot will consider safety of flight for all concerned throughout the intercept procedure. The interceptor pilot(s) will use caution to avoid startling the intercepted crew or passengers…
- Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › History of Flight › Department of Transportation (DOT)
into the future. The DOT began operation on April 1, 1967. At this same time, the Federal Aviation Agency was renamed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Figure 1-10. First Administrator of the FAA was General Elwood Richard “Pete ... Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which was charged with the investigation of all transportation accidents within the United States. As aviation continued to grow, the FAA took on additional duties and responsibilities. With the highjacking epidemic of the 1960s…
- Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 6. National Security and Interception Procedures › 5-6-2. National Security Requirements
turn. Pilots may descend when established on-course on the next segment of the approach. Section 6. National Security and Interception Procedures 5-6-1. National Security National security in the control of air traffic is governed by 14 Code ... Federal Regulations (CFR) part 99, Security Control of Air Traffic. 5-6-2. National Security Requirements a. Pursuant to 14 CFR 99.7, Special Security Instructions, each person operating an aircraft in an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) or Defense Area…
- 3 Overview of Aviation Weather Information › 3.3.3 Self-Briefing › 3.3.3.2 Aviation Weather Cameras
access to a variety of aeronautical information that can be tailored to their planned flight route. See Chapter 28, Aviation Weather Tools, for additional information. 3.3.3.2 Aviation Weather Cameras The FAA’s Aviation Weather Cameras website provides access to current ... weather camera images from the FAA’s Aviation Weather Camera Network. On the website, pilots may compare the images to clear day views or play back a loop of past images to establish weather trends. Weather camera images…
- Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft › Landing Gear, Tires, and Brakes
hubs should be inspected to ensure that they are free from cracks, corrosion, and rust, that all fasteners are secure, and that the air valve stem is straight, capped, and in good condition. ⦁ Brakes and brake systems should be checked ... ensure that they are free from rust and corrosion and that all fasteners and safety wires are secure. Brake pads should have a proper amount of material remaining and should be secure. All brake lines should be secure…
- Appendix A: References
Currency and Additional Qualification Requirements for Certificated Pilots. AC 61-98. Washington: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. FAA, 1989: Announcement of Availability: Industry-Developed Transition Training Guidelines for High Performance Aircraft. AC 61-103. Washington: U.S. Department ... Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. FAA, 2003: Operations of Aircraft at Altitudes Above 25,000 Feet MSL and/or MACH Numbers (Mmo) Greater than .75. AC 61-107. Washington: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. FAA, 2007: Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards…