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  • Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 5. Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities › 5-5-14. Instrument Departures

    departure airport. 2. Determines if obstruction avoidance can be maintained visually or that the departure procedure should be followed. 3. Determines whether an obstacle departure procedure (ODP) and/or DP is available for obstruction avoidance. One option may be a Visual…

  • Chapter 10: Weight and Balance › Control › Principles of Weight and Balance Computations

    Weight and Balance Computations It is imperative that all pilots understand the basic principles of weight and balance determination. The following methods of computation can be applied to any object or vehicle for which weight and balance information is essential…

  • Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Why Hazards Result in Aviation Accidents

    aerodynamic stall. The flight ended in a crash and two fatalities. The NTSB probable cause(s) follows: 14619 The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: (1) the pilots’ unprofessional behavior, deviation from…

  • Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Pilot Certifications

    required training of section 61.87 in a (make and model aircraft). I have determined he/she is prepared to conduct a solo flight on (date) under the following conditions: (List all conditions which require endorsement, e.g., flight which requires communication with ... rating, etc.). Figure 1-21. Example endorsement for a recreational pilot to conduct solo flights for the purpose of determining an additional certificate or rating. Limitations: • Prohibited from flying in Class A airspace • Prohibited from flying in Class…

  • Chapter 9: Weight and Balance Control— Commuter Category and Large Aircraft › Determining CG Changes Caused by Modifying the Cargo › Determining Cargo Pallet Loads and Floor Loading Limits

    Determine the floor loading limit that is needed to carry a loaded cargo pallet having the following dimensions and weights: First, determine the number of square feet of pallet area as shown in Figure 9-28. Then, determine the total…

  • 14 CFR § 91.1055 Pilot operating limitations and pairing requirement.

    destination airport when a Destination Airport Analysis is required by § 91.1037(c); and (2) In any of the following conditions: (i) The prevailing visibility for the airport is at or below 3/4 mile. (ii) The runway visual range ... Windshear is reported in the vicinity of the airport. (vii) Any other condition in which the pilot in command determines it to be prudent to exercise the pilot in command's authority. (b) No program manager may release a program…