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AA.II.C.S7

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Demonstrate taxi during day and night operations. If either condition is not available, the applicant explains the differences between day and night taxi.

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  • 14 CFR § 121.434 Operating experience, operating cycles, and consolidation of knowledge and skills.

    Operating experience, operating cycles, and consolidation of knowledge and skills. operating flight time for consolidation of knowledge and skills (including operating experience required under paragraph (c) of this section) within 120 days after the satisfactory completion of: (1) Any part ... flight maneuvers and procedures portion of either an airline transport pilot certificate with type rating practical test or an additional type rating practical test, or (2) A § 121.441 proficiency check. (h) The following exceptions apply to the consolidation requirement…

  • Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-17. VFR Helicopter Operations at Controlled Airports

    undue hazards to persons or property. b. Controllers normally limit ATC ground service and instruction to movement areas; therefore, operations from nonmovement areas are conducted at pilot discretion and should be based on local policies, procedures, or letters of agreement ... order to maximize the flexibility of helicopter operations, it is necessary to rely heavily on sound pilot judgment. For example, hazards such as debris, obstructions, vehicles, or personnel must be recognized by the pilot, and action should be taken…

  • Chapter 11: Night Operations › Starting, Taxiing, and Run-up

    unnecessary electrical equipment until after the engine has been started. After starting the engine and when ready to taxi, the pilot turns the taxi or landing light ON. In some airplanes, continuous use of the landing light while taxiing ... used only if necessary. When using lights, consideration should be given to not blinding other pilots. Pilots should taxi slowly, particularly in congested areas. If taxi lines are painted on the ramp or taxiway, following the lines ensures a proper…

  • 14 CFR § 121.590 Use of certificated land airports in the United States.

    certificated land airports in the United States. type operation, or supplemental type operation may designate and use as a required alternate airport for departure or destination an airport that is not certificated under part 139 of this chapter. (2) Until ... carrier and a pilot being used by the air carrier in the conduct of domestic type operations and flag type operations, may operate an airplane designed for more than 9 but less than 31 passenger seats, at a land airport…

  • Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-20. Standard Taxi Routes

    Standard Taxi Routes a. Standard Taxi Routes (STRs) provide a standard, predictable taxi route from an origination point to a termination point on the airport movement area. The use of STRs helps reduce frequency congestion and streamline taxi procedures. STRs ... available at certain airports. Absent an STR Letter of Agreement (LOA), issuance of an STR will be at the request of the pilot and discretion of ATC. STRs used under an LOA are issued by ATC and are not required…

  • Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-18. Taxiing

    Taxiing a. General. Approval must be obtained prior to moving an aircraft or vehicle onto the movement area during the hours an Airport Traffic Control Tower is in operation. 1. Always state your position on the airport when calling ... tower for taxi instructions. 2. The movement area is normally described in local bulletins issued by the airport manager or control tower. These bulletins may be found in FSSs, fixed base operators offices, air carrier offices, and operations offices…