Flight Instructor for Airplane Category › V. Preflight Procedures › Task B. Flight Deck Management

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Secure all items in the aircraft.

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Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 8-6
Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Flight Instructor Responsibilities › Ensuring Learner Skill Set
risk management and safety throughout and with supplementary appendix information. PTS lists special emphasis items. Some common items include: 1. Positive aircraft control 2. Procedures for positive exchange of flight controls 3. Stall and spin awareness 4. Collision avoidance ... management 9. Checklist usage 10. Spatial disorientation 11. 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…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 1-15
Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training › Safety Considerations › Use of Checklists
years. [Figure 1-16] The checklist is a memory aid and helps to ensure that critical items necessary for the safe operation of aircraft are not overlooked or forgotten. Checklists need not be “do lists.” In other words, the proper ... engine start ⦁ Engine starting ⦁ Before taxiing ⦁ Before takeoff ⦁ After takeoff ⦁ Cruise ⦁ Descent ⦁ Before landing ⦁ After landing ⦁ Engine shutdown and securing…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 2-2
Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft
Figure 2-3. Airplane Flight Manuals (AFM) and the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) for each individual aircraft explain the required items for inspection. Each airplane has a set of logbooks that include airframe and engine, and in some cases, propeller ... inspections performed on a specific airframe, engine, propeller, or appliance. It is important that the logbooks be kept accurate, secure, and available for inspection. Airplane logbooks are not normally kept in the airplane. It should be a matter of procedure…
Risk Management Handbook p. 3-4
Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Leading Accident Causes › Identifying Hazards
hazards before the next person flies the aircraft. Common items include condition of tires and brakes, security of access panels and latches, and leaking operating fluids. Properly securing the aircraft may prevent damage, which could affect the next flight…
Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook p. 7-3
PREFLIGHT
standard aircraft inspection and includes additional items associated with the skis. The AFM or POH contains the appropriate supplements and additional inspection criteria. Typical inspection criteria include: Skis—Examine the skis for damage, delamination, sheathing security, and overall condition. Hardware…
Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook p. 9-7
PREFLIGHT REQUIREMENTS
standard aircraft inspection and includes additional items associated with the skis. The POH or RFM contains the appropriate supplements and additional inspection criteria. Typical inspection criteria include: Hardware—Inspect all of the steel bands and bolts securing the skis…