AA.VI.A.R1
Risk managementSelection of a runway based on aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, surface conditions, lighting, and wind.
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- Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance › Takeoff and Landing Performance › Takeoff Performance
Figure 11-19 illustrates the general effect of wind by the percent change in takeoff or landing distance as a function of the ratio of wind velocity to takeoff or landing speed. The effect of proper takeoff speed is especially ... important when runway lengths and takeoff distances are critical. The takeoff speeds specified in the AFM/POH are generally the minimum safe speeds at which the aircraft can become airborne. Any attempt to take off below the recommended speed means that…
- Chapter 6: Takeoffs and Departure Climbs › Prior to Takeoff
towered airport, pilots need to contact the tower operator and receive a takeoff clearance before taxiing onto the active runway. Taking off immediately behind another aircraft, particularly a large and heavy transport airplane, creates the risk of a wake turbulence ... encounter, and a possible loss of control. However, if an immediate takeoff behind a large heavy aircraft is necessary, the pilot should plan to minimize the chances of flying through an aircraft’s wake turbulence by avoiding the other aircraft…
- Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids › Section 1. Airport Lighting Aids › 2-1-6. Runway Status Light (RWSL) System
will be issued by ATC. 2. What a pilot would observe: A pilot in position to depart from a runway, or has begun takeoff roll, will observe THLs illuminate in reaction to an aircraft or vehicle on the runway ... entering or crossing it. Lights will extinguish when the runway is clear. A pilot may observe several cycles of illumination and extinguishing depending on the amount of crossing traffic. 3. When a pilot observes the red light of the THLs…
- 14 CFR § 61.63 Additional aircraft ratings (other than for ratings at the airline transport pilot certification level).
Additional aircraft ratings (other than for ratings at the airline transport pilot certification level). (i) Meet the appropriate requirements under paragraphs (d)(1), (d)(3), and (d)(4) of this section; and (ii) Receive a flight training record endorsement from ... certificate holder attesting that the person completed the certificate holder's approved ground and flight training program. (e) Aircraft not capable of instrument maneuvers and procedures. (1) An applicant for a type rating or a type rating in addition…