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  • Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-7. Instrument Approach Procedures

    plan the initiation of all turns to ensure that the aircraft remains within the circling approach protected area. 4. Pilot technique. Pilots frequently have many options with regard to flightpath when conducting circling approaches. Sound planning and judgment are vital…

  • Chapter 1. Air Navigation › Section 1. Navigation Aids › 1-1-17. Global Positioning System (GPS)

    published, it will not be included in the sequence of waypoints. Pilots are expected to use normal piloting techniques for beginning the visual descent, such as ATD. (13) Unnamed stepdown fixes in the final approach segment ... being identified by ATD. However, GPS avionics may or may not accommodate waypoints between the FAF and MAP. Pilots must know the capabilities of their GPS equipment and continue to identify stepdown fixes using ATD when necessary. (f) Missed Approach…

  • Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 2. Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques › 4-2-2. Radio Technique

    learning what certain words or phrases mean. Good phraseology enhances safety and is the mark of a professional pilot. Jargon, chatter, and “CB” slang have no place in ATC communications. The Pilot/Controller Glossary is the same glossary used ... that it be studied and reviewed from time to time to sharpen your communication skills. 4-2-2. Radio Technique a. Listen before you transmit. Many times you can get the information you want through ATIS or by monitoring…

  • Chapter 1. Air Navigation › Section 1. Navigation Aids › 1-1-19. Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) Landing System (GLS)

    guidance mode and captures the GLS glidepath, the pilot should fly the GLS final approach segment using the same pilot techniques they use to fly an ILS final approach or the final approach of an RNAV (GPS) approach flown…

  • Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight › Effect of Wing Planform

    flying techniques, especially at slow speeds, while airplanes with a high aspect ratio are usually more forgiving of improper pilot techniques…

  • 14 CFR § 61.66 Enhanced Flight Vision System Pilot Requirements.

    Enhanced Flight Vision System Pilot Requirements. (ii) Proper piloting techniques associated with using EFVS during taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, landing, and rollout, including missed approaches and balked landings; (iii) Proper piloting techniques for the use of EFVS during instrument…