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Risk managementMultiple failures or system abnormalities.
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- Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services › Electronic Flight Displays (EFD) /Multi-Function Display (MFD) Weather › NEXRAD Limitations
cockpit NEXRAD. NEXRAD Abnormalities Although NEXRAD is a compilation of stations across the country, there can be abnormalities associated with the system. Some of the abnormalities are listed below. • Ground clutter • Strobes and spurious radar data • Sun strobes, when ... aircraft that deploy metallic dust and may reflect the radar signature NEXRAD Limitations In addition to the abnormalities listed, the NEXRAD system does have some specific limitations. Base Reflectivity The NEXRAD base reflectivity does not provide adequate information from which…
- Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › Information Management › Risk Management
lead to complacency. Humans are characteristically poor monitors of automated systems. When asked to passively monitor an automated system for faults, abnormalities, or other infrequent events, humans perform poorly. The more reliable the system, the poorer the human performance…
- 14 CFR § 91.1101 Pilots: Initial, transition, and upgrade ground training.
propellers; (4) Major components; (5) Major aircraft systems (that is, flight controls, electrical, and hydraulic), other systems, as appropriate, principles of normal, abnormal, and emergency operations, appropriate procedures and limitations; (6) Knowledge and procedures for— (i) Recognizing and avoiding severe…
- Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Placards › Emergency Procedures (Section 3)
critical situations are located in the Emergency Procedures section. Some of the emergencies covered include: engine failure, fire, and system failure. The procedures for inflight engine restarting and ditching may also be included. Manufacturers may first show an emergency checklist ... appropriate checklist. Figure 9-5. Placards are used to depict aircraft limitations. Manufacturers may include an optional subsection entitled Abnormal Procedures. This subsection describes recommended procedures for handling malfunctions that are not considered emergencies…
- Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures › Introduction
Chapter Summary LSAs are a category of small, lightweight aircraft that may include advanced systems, such a parachutes, EFIS, and composite construction. While the transition is not difficult, it does require a properly designed transition training program ... management, and skill, to effectively and safely pilot an LSA. Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures Introduction This chapter describes certain abnormal and emergency situations that may occur in flight. The key to successful management of an emergency situation, and/or preventing…
- Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Treatment of Hypoxia › Hyperventilation
Hyperventilation Hyperventilation is the excessive rate and depth of respiration leading to abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from the blood. This condition occurs more often among pilots than is generally recognized. It seldom incapacitates completely, but it causes disturbing symptoms ... cases, increased breathing rate and anxiety further aggravate the problem. Hyperventilation can lead to unconsciousness due to the respiratory system’s overriding mechanism to regain control of breathing. Pilots encountering an unexpected stressful situation may subconsciously increase their breathing rate…