AA.VI.D.S8
SkillEstablish the appropriate airplane configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions.
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- 14 CFR § 91.527 Operating in icing conditions.
Operating in icing conditions. (a) No pilot may take off an airplane that has frost, ice, or snow adhering to any propeller, windshield, stabilizing or control surface; to a powerplant installation; or to an airspeed, altimeter, rate of climb ... authorized by the FAA. (b) No pilot may fly under IFR into known or forecast light or moderate icing conditions, or under VFR into known light or moderate icing conditions, unless— (1) The aircraft has functioning deicing or anti-icing…
- Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Normal Approach and Landing › Final Approach
pilot should use the manufacturer's recommended airspeed or 1.3 VSO if there is no manufacturer's recommendation. As the pitch attitude and airspeed stabilize, the airplane is re-trimmed to relieve any control pressure. The descent angle is controlled ... throughout the approach so that the airplane lands in the center of the first third of the runway. The descent angle is affected by all four fundamental forces that act on an airplane (lift, drag, thrust, and weight…
- 14 CFR § 91.531 Second in command requirements.
Second in command requirements. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may operate the following airplanes without a pilot designated as second in command: (1) Any airplane that is type certificated for more than ... required pilot. (2) Any large airplane. (3) Any commuter category airplane. (b) A person may operate the following airplanes without a pilot designated as second in command: (1) Any airplane certificated for operation with one pilot. (2) A large airplane…
- Chapter 8: Helicopter Attitude Instrument Flying › Straight Descents (Constant Airspeed and Constant Rate) › Entry
Straight Descents (Constant Airspeed and Constant Rate) A descent may be performed at any normal airspeed the helicopter can attain, but the airspeed must be determined prior to entry. The technique is determined by the type of descent, a constant ... airspeed, or a constant rate. Entry If airspeed is higher than descending airspeed, and a constant airspeed descent is desired, reduce power to a descent power setting and maintain a constant altitude using cyclic pitch control. This slows the helicopter…
- Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Power-Off Accuracy Approaches
accomplish this, it is essential that both the descent angle and the airspeed be accurately controlled. Unlike a normal approach when the power setting is variable, on a power-off approach the power is fixed at the idle setting. Pitch ... attitude is adjusted to control the airspeed. This also changes the glide or descent angle. If an airplane is on approach with an airspeed higher than best glide, pitching down will increase the airspeed and steepen the descent angle, while…
- Glossary › Pilot’s Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual
over-the-top. A VFR operation in which an aircraft operates in VFR conditions on top of an undercast. Victor airways. Airways based on a centerline that extends from one VOR or VORTAC navigation aid or intersection, to another navigation ... through several navigation aids or intersections); used to establish a known route for en route procedures between terminal areas. Visual approach slope indicator (VASI). A visual aid of lights arranged to provide descent guidance information during the approach…