AA.III.J.S6
SkillMaintain the ground track, heading, or course appropriate for the conditions, or as specified by ATC or the evaluator.
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- SEA EVALUATION AT NIGHT
systems. If operating at night, equip the seaplane with parachute flares, smoke floats, glow sticks, or other markers. SEA EVALUATION AT NIGHT Before attempting a night landing, perform a sea state evaluation as described in previous sections. If an emergency ... conditions, the information must be obtained from other sources or determined by the pilot from a sea state evaluation by flare illumination or moonlight. If near a ship, sea weather conditions and a recommended landing heading may be obtained from…
- GLACIERS
takeoff. OFF-AIRPORT LANDING SITES Landings on unprepared areas can be accomplished safely if the proper precautions are followed. Evaluating each new landing site thoroughly, obtaining advice from well-qualified pilots already familiar with the area, and staying within ... many hidden hazards. The first consideration is the condition of the snow and its suitability for landing. To evaluate a new area, fly downhill with the skis on the surface, just touching the snow, as slowly as possible above stall…
- LANDINGS
wheels; however, for off-airport landings, extra precautions are necessary. Be careful in choosing a landing site. Before landing, evaluate the site to be sure a safe departure will be possible. Upon arriving at a prospective landing site, a pass ... initiating a go-around. A trial landing is very helpful in determining the depth and consistency of the snow, evaluating surface conditions, and looking for possible hazards. Be prepared to go around if at any time the landing does…
- Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › The Decision-Making Process › CARE Checklist: Review Hazards and Evaluate Risks
CARE Checklist: Review Hazards and Evaluate Risks In the second step, the goal is to process this information to determine whether the identified hazards constitute risk, which is defined as the future impact of a hazard that is not controlled ... extent of possible loss), and probability (the likelihood that a hazard will cause a loss). The goal is to evaluate their impact on the safety of your flight, and consider “why must I CARE about these circumstances?” For each hazard…
- Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › RISK › Automation
when those skills were needed to manually resume direct control of the aircraft. A major study was conducted to evaluate the performance of two groups of pilots. The control group was composed of pilots who flew an older version ... newer models equipped with an electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) and a flight management system (FMS). The pilots were evaluated in maintaining aircraft parameters, such as heading, altitude, airspeed, glideslope, and localizer deviations, as well as pilot control inputs. These…
- 14 CFR Part 135 — Operating Requirements: Commuter and on Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such AircraftOpen14 CFR § 135.76 DOD Commercial Air Carrier Evaluator's Credentials: Admission to pilots compartment: Forward observer's seat.
Commercial Air Carrier Evaluator's Credentials: Admission to pilots compartment: Forward observer's seat. (a) Whenever, in performing the duties of conducting an evaluation, a DOD commercial air carrier evaluator presents S&A Form 110B, “DOD Commercial Air Carrier Evaluator ... Credential,” to the pilot in command of an aircraft operated by the certificate holder, the evaluator must be given free and uninterrupted access to the pilot's compartment of that aircraft. However, this paragraph does not limit the emergency authority…