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Risk managementWeather considerations specific to night operations.
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- Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-24. Charted Visual Flight Procedure (CVFP)
charted visual approaches established for environmental/noise considerations, and/or when necessary for the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations. The approach charts depict prominent landmarks, courses, and recommended altitudes to specific runways. CVFPs are designed to be used primarily ... operational requirements dictate. e. When landmarks used for navigation are not visible at night, the approach will be annotated “PROCEDURE NOT AUTHORIZED AT NIGHT.” f. CVFPs usually begin within 20 flying miles from the airport. g. Published weather minimums…
- Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-22. Use of Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) on Instrument Approaches
operator can determine the eligibility of their aircraft to conduct EFVS operations by referring to the Airplane Flight Manual, Airplane Flight Manual Supplement, Rotorcraft Flight Manual, or Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement as applicable. e. Operating Requirements. Any operator who conducts ... EFVS operations to touchdown and rollout (14 CFR § 91.176(a)) must have an OpSpec, MSpec, or LOA that specifically authorizes those operations. Parts 91K, 121, 125, 129, and 135 operators who conduct EFVS operations to 100 feet above the TDZE…
- Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations › Section 2. Special Operations › 10-2-2. Helicopter Night VFR Operations
principles of lighting and seeing conditions are useful in any night VFR operation. While ceiling and visibility significantly affect safety in night VFR operations, lighting conditions also have a profound effect on safety. Even in conditions in which visibility ... determined to be visual meteorological conditions, the ability to discern unlighted or low contrast objects and terrain at night may be compromised. The ability to discern these objects and terrain is the seeing condition, and is related to the amount…
- Chapter 11: Night Operations › How to Prevent Landing Errors Due to Optical Illusions › Night Emergencies
with the wind to avoid a downwind landing. ⦁ Complete the before-landing checklist, and check the landing lights for operation at altitude and turn ON in sufficient time to illuminate the terrain or obstacles along the flightpath. The landing should ... until the ground is contacted. ⦁ After landing, turn off all switches and evacuate the airplane as quickly as possible. Night operations present additional risks that pilots should identify and assess. Night flying operations should not be encouraged or attempted, except…
- Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations › Section 2. Special Operations › 10-2-1. Offshore Helicopter Operations
equipment, radar altimeters, DME equipment, and ELTs. (8) Smoking be prohibited in and around the helicopter during all HRR operations. The HRR procedures are critical and present associated hazards requiring attention to detail regarding quality control, weather conditions, static electricity ... remain clear of all rotors. NOTE-1. Marine vessels, barges etc.: Vessel motion presents additional potential hazards to helicopter operations (blade flex, aircraft movement). 2. See National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Document 407, “Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing” for specifics…
- Chapter 11. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) › Section 1. General › 11-1-1. General
Multiple Helicopter LZ/Heliport Operation NOTE-If the LZ/hospital heliport weather conditions or airspace altitude restrictions prohibit the recommended vertical separation, 1 NM separations should be kept between helicopter orbit areas. Chapter 11. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Section 1. General ... General a. UAS operations are governed by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the United States Code (USC). The type of operation, purpose of the flight, and weight of the UAS all factor into the specific rule that governs…