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• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 7-7
  Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Propeller Overspeed in Piston Engine Aircraft

  recommends that the information be read and taken into consideration for the safety of flight. The document explains that a single-engine aircraft experienced a propeller overspeed during cruise flight at 7,000 feet. The pilot reported that the application ... unable to reach the airport and was forced to conduct an off-field landing. It was further explained that a determination was made that the propeller experienced a failure causing the blade pitch change mechanism to move…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 8-4
  Chapter 8: Flight Instruments › Principle of Operation

  after the altimeter is set does it indicate the correct altitude. The word “correct” will need to be better explained when referring to types of altitudes, but is commonly used in this case to denote the approximate altitude above ... uncorrected, after the barometric pressure setting is dialed into the Kollsman window. The additional types of altitudes are further explained later…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 1-3
  Chapter 1: Introduction to Risk Management › Risk Management Analysis Using the PAVE Checklist

  opportunity to change the outcome of the flight by diverting to an airport while still in VMC. Several reasons explain why pilots do not make appropriate decisions. Pilot error often results from an over-estimate of capability, a lack…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 6-2
  Chapter 6: Threat and Error Management › Causes of Errors › Inadequate Flight Planning or Preparation

  entire region was becoming affected by a snowstorm, and the pilot was running low on fuel. Luckily, after explaining the situation to the controller, the pilot was able to divert to Bridgeport in Connecticut (KBDR), which was the last airport…

• Aeronautical Information Manualp. 4-6-8
  Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 5. Surveillance Systems › 4-6-9. Contingency Actions: Weather Encounters and Aircraft System Failures that Occur…

  target with traffic at adjacent RVSM flight levels, traffic permitting Issue PIREP to other aircraft Paragraph 4-6-6 explains “traffic permitting.” NOTEMWA encounters do not necessarily result in altitude deviations on the order of 200 feet. The guidance below ... Guidance on Wake Turbulence. Issue vector, FL change or lateral offset clearance, traffic permitting Paragraph 4-6-6 explains “traffic permitting.” “Unable RVSM Due Equipment” Failure of Automatic Altitude Control System, Altitude Alerter or All Primary Altimeters Request clearance…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 2-5
  Chapter 2: Personal Minimums › Personal Minimums › Step 5—Adjust for Specific Conditions

  outcome of a flight. In addition, a written set of personal minimums can also make it easier to explain tough decisions to passengers who depend on the pilot’s judgment…