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SkillUse an appropriate chart during taxi, if published.
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- Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 2. Departure Procedures › 5-2-3. IFR Clearances Off Uncontrolled Airports
delivery services via telephone will have their telephone number published in the Chart Supplement of that airport’s entry. This same section may also contain a telephone number to use for cancellation of an IFR flight plan after landing ... obtain a clearance by calling 1-877-543-4733. 5-2-4. Taxi Clearance Pilots on IFR flight plans should communicate with the control tower on the appropriate ground control or clearance delivery frequency prior to starting engines, to receive…
- 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…
- Chapter 16: Navigation › Aeronautical Charts › Sectional Charts
Aeronautical Charts An aeronautical chart is the road map for a pilot flying under VFR. The chart provides information that allows pilots to track their position and provides available information that enhances safety. The three aeronautical charts used ... pilots are: • Sectional • VFR Terminal Area • World Aeronautical A free catalog listing aeronautical charts and related publications including prices and instructions for ordering is available at the Aeronautical Navigation Products website: www.aeronav.faa.gov. Sectional Charts Sectional charts are the most common…
- 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…
- Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Taxiing
Taxiing Taxiing is the controlled movement of the airplane under its own power while on the surface. Since an airplane is moved under its own power between a parking area and the runway, the pilot needs to understand ... proficient in taxi procedures. A pilot should maintain situational awareness of the ramp, parking areas, taxiways, runway environment, and the persons, equipment and aircraft at all times. Without such awareness, safety may be compromised. Depending on the airport, the parking…
- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-17. VFR Helicopter Operations at Controlled Airports
personnel must be recognized by the pilot, and action should be taken as necessary to avoid such hazards. Taxi, hover taxi, and air taxi operations are considered to be ground movements. Helicopters conducting such operations are expected to adhere ... same conditions, requirements, and practices as apply to other ground taxiing and ATC procedures in the AIM. 1. The phraseology taxi is used when it is intended or expected that the helicopter will taxi on the airport surface, either…