AA.II.D.S11
SkillPlan and follow the most favorable taxi or sailing course for current conditions.
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- TAXIING AND SAILING
TAXIING AND SAILING One major difference between taxiing a landplane and taxiing a seaplane is that the seaplane is virtually always in motion, and there are no brakes. When idling, a landplane usually remains motionless, and when moving, brakes ... forces of wind, water currents, propeller thrust, and inertia. It is important that the seaplane pilot be familiar with the existing wind and water conditions, plan an effective course of action, and mentally stay ahead of the seaplane. There…
- TAXIING AND SAILING › SAILING
side the nose is pointed. Figure 4-12. By balancing wind force and engine thrust, it is possible to sail sideways or diagonally forward. Of course, reversing the control positions from those illustrated permits the pilot to sail ... opposite side. With the engine shut down, most flying boats sail backward and toward whichever side the nose is pointed, regardless of wind velocity, because the hull does not provide as much keel effect as floats in proportion…
- Chapter 11: Night Operations › Starting, Taxiing, and Run-up
avoid excessive drain of electrical current from the battery, the pilot may turn off 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 may place an excessive drain on the airplane’s electrical system. Also, overheating of some types of landing lights is possible because of inadequate airflow to carry…
- 14 CFR § 141.11 Pilot school ratings.
applicant meets the requirements of § 141.7 of this part. (b) An applicant may be authorized to conduct the following courses: (1) Certification and rating courses. (Appendixes A through J). (i) Recreational pilot course. (ii) Private pilot course. (iii) Commercial pilot ... course. (iv) Instrument rating course. (v) Airline transport pilot course. (vi) Flight instructor course. (vii) Flight instructor instrument course. (viii) Ground instructor course. (ix) Additional aircraft category or class rating course. (x) Aircraft type rating course. (2) Special preparation courses…