Flight Instructor for Airplane Category › II. Technical Subject Areas › Task B. Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance

AI.II.B.R5

Risk management

Use of a safety pilot.

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Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 8-5
Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Flight Instructor Responsibilities
proficient in the aircraft they use and encourage each pilot to learn as much as possible and to continually “raise the bar.” Flight instructors teach other pilots to remain focused on safety of flight and to use risk mitigation…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 1-15
Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training › Safety Considerations › Use of Checklists
Use of Checklists Checklists have been the foundation of pilot standardization and flight deck safety for years. [Figure 1-16] The checklist is a memory aid and helps to ensure that critical items necessary for the safe operation of aircraft ... rely solely on memory. Figure 1-16. Checklists have been the foundation of pilot standardization and flight safety for many years. The importance of consistent use of checklists cannot be overstated in pilot training. A major objective in primary flight…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 8-6
Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Flight Instructor Responsibilities › Ensuring Learner Skill Set
flight and ground instruction for each item included in the applicable ACS/ PTS. The ACS integrates risk management and safety throughout and with supplementary appendix information. PTS lists special emphasis items. Some common items include: 1. Positive aircraft control ... Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) 12. Special use airspace (SUA) 13. Aviation security 14. Wire strike avoidance Flight instructors should be current on the latest procedures regarding pilot training, certification, and safety. It is the flight instructor’s responsibility to maintain…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 1-12
Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training › Safety Considerations › Collision Avoidance
The competent flight instructor should be familiar with the visual scanning and…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.1703 Compliance and eligibility.
second pilot or certificated mechanic; or (3) The pilot in command is conducting simulated instrument flight and is using a safety pilot other than the pilot in command who manipulates the controls for the purposes…