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KnowledgeAircraft lighting, as appropriate.
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- Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 6. Potential Flight Hazards › 7-6-4. Obstructions To Flight
Detection Lighting Systems (ADLS), which are proximity sensor-based systems designed to detect aircraft as they approach the obstruction. This system automatically activates the appropriate obstruction lights until they are no longer needed based on the position of the transiting…
- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-13. Traffic Control Light Signals
landing light and taxi the aircraft into a position, clear of the active runway, so that light is visible to the tower. The landing light should remain on until appropriate signals are received from the tower. d. Airport Traffic Control…
- Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › Hazard and Risk › V = EnVironment
airport lights? • Check the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) for closed runways or airports. Look for runway or beacon lights out, nearby towers, etc. • Choose the flight route wisely. An engine failure gives the nearby airports supreme importance. • Are there shorter ... Will the flight conditions allow a safe emergency landing at night? • Perform preflight check of all aircraft lights, interior and exterior, for a night flight. Carry at least two flashlights—one for exterior preflight and a smaller one that…
- Chapter 17: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) › Flight Environment › Taxi
damage to the tires. If the taxi speed is too slow, application of a brake can cause the aircraft to pivot to a stop, rather than adjust in direction. This results in excessive brake and tire wear. If the speed ... Stick (yoke or stoke) forces tend to be light, which may lead a transitioning pilot to initially over-control. The key is to relax, have reasonable patience, and input only appropriate flight control pressures needed to get the required response…
- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-14. Communications
frequency. TBL 4-3-1 Airport Traffic Control Tower Light Gun Signals 4-3-14. Communications a. Pilots of departing aircraft should communicate with the control tower on the appropriate ground control/clearance delivery frequency prior to starting engines to receive…
- Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Pilot Certifications
pilot certificate, regardless of the light-sport aircraft privileges you seek, the FAA will issue you a sport pilot certificate without any category and class ratings. The Instructor will provide you with the appropriate logbook endorsement for the category…