Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category › VI. Instrument Procedures › Task I. Missed Approaches

AA.VI.I.K2

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Limitations associated with standard instrument approaches, including while using an FMS or autopilot, if equipped.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-14
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › The Decision-Making Process › The Plane
autopilot. While this is a personal decision, it is just that—a decision. Low IFR in a non-autopilot equipped aircraft may depend on several of the other Ps to be discussed. Pilot proficiency, currency, and fatigue are among them…
Instrument Flying Handbook p. 7-58
Chapter 7, Section II: Airplane Basic Flight Maneuvers › Turns › Unusual Attitude Recovery Protection
rendering it unusable. Autopilot Usage The autopilot is equipped with inputs from a turn coordinator installed behind the MFD screen. This turn coordinator is installed solely for the use of the autopilot to facilitate the roll mode, which is simply ... autopilot also decreases the chances of entry into an unusual attitude. Flying an EFD-equipped aircraft without the use of an autopilot has been shown to increase workload and decrease situational awareness for pilots first learning to flying…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-27
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › Automation › Autopilot Systems
time is the moving map meant to substitute for a VFR sectional or low altitude en route chart. Equipment Use Autopilot Systems In a single-pilot environment, an autopilot system can greatly reduce workload. [Figure 2-23] As a result…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR Part 91, Appendix A to Part 91—Category II Operations: Manual, Instruments, Equipment, and Maintenance
decision region, a missed approach, use of airborne low approach equipment, minimum altitude for the use of the autopilot, instrument and equipment failure warning systems, instrument failure, and other procedures, instructions, and limitations that may be found necessary…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 7-3
Chapter 7: Helicopter Instrument Procedures › Helicopter Flight Manual Limitations
equipment is required for single-pilot operation. NOTE: The VMINI, MAX IFR Approach Angle and G/A Mode Speed for a specific helicopter may vary with avionics/autopilot installation. Pilots are, therefore, cautioned to refer only to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual limitations ... their specific helicopter. The maximum rate of descent for many autopilots is 1,000 FPM. In some helicopters with the autopilot engaged, the VMINI may increase to a speed greater than 70 KIAS, or in the “go around” mode requires…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 4-63
Chapter 4: Approaches › RNAV (GPS) Approach Using WAAS
approach instructions. The review of autopilot procedures is also appropriate when making coupled ILS approaches. Note: WAAS avionics receive an airworthiness approval in accordance with Technical Standard Order (TSO) C145, Airborne Navigation Sensors Using the Global Positioning System (GPS) Augmented ... Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), or TSO-146, Stand-Alone Airborne Navigation Equipment Using the Global Positioning System (GPS) Augmented by the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), and installed in accordance with AC 20-138C, Airworthiness Approval of Positioning…