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  • Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 6. National Security and Interception Procedures › 5-6-2. National Security Requirements

    turn. Pilots may descend when established on-course on the next segment of the approach. Section 6. National Security and Interception Procedures 5-6-1. National Security National security in the control of air traffic is governed by 14 Code ... Federal Regulations (CFR) part 99, Security Control of Air Traffic. 5-6-2. National Security Requirements a. Pursuant to 14 CFR 99.7, Special Security Instructions, each person operating an aircraft in an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) or Defense Area…

  • Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 5. Bird Hazards and Flight Over National Refuges, Parks, and Forests › 7-5-6. Flights Over Charted U.S. Wildlife Refuges, Parks, and Forest Service Areas

    Circular AC 91-36, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Flight Near Noise-Sensitive Areas, defines the surface of a national park area (including parks, forests, primitive areas, wilderness areas, recreational areas, national seashores, national monuments, national lakeshores, and national wildlife refuge ... valley. c. Federal statutes prohibit certain types of flight activity and/or provide altitude restrictions over designated U.S. Wildlife Refuges, Parks, and Forest Service Areas. These designated areas, for example: Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Areas, Minnesota; Haleakala National Park, Hawaii; Yosemite…

  • Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations › Section 2. Special Operations › 10-2-1. Offshore Helicopter Operations

    pilot’s discretion. 2. Recommended Practice. Helideck size, structural weight capability, and type of main rotor on the parked and operating helicopter will aid in determining accessibility by a second helicopter. Pilots should determine that multi-helicopter deck operations ... maintains a minimum 1/3 RD clearance between the tips of its turning rotor and the closest part of a parked and secured helicopter (rotors stopped and tied down). (b) Three foot parking distance from deck edge (3’). Helicopters operating…

  • Pilot/Controller Glossary › A

    prefix an ATC request when it is relayed to an aircraft by other than an air traffic controller. ATC SECURITY SERVICES- Communications and security tracking provided by an ATC facility in support of the DHS, the DoD, or other Federal ... security elements in the interest of national security. Such security services are only applicable within designated areas. ATC security services do not include ATC basic radar services or flight following. ATC SECURITY SERVICES POSITION- The position responsible for providing…

  • Chapter 8: Ground Procedures and Flight Preparations › Safety in and Around Helicopters › After Landing and Securing

    controls. After Landing and Securing When the flight is terminated, park the helicopter where it does not interfere with other aircraft and is not a hazard to people during shutdown. For many helicopters, it is advantageous to land with ... rotors turning. Passengers should remain in the helicopter with their seats belts secured until the rotors have stopped turning. During the shutdown and postflight inspection, follow the manufacturer’s checklist. Any discrepancies should be noted and, if necessary, reported…

  • Chapter 11: Light-Sport Aircraft Engines › Lubrication System › Daily Maintenance Checks

    discrepancies before flight. Verify ignition OFF. Drain water from fuel tank sump and/or water trap (if fitted). 3. Inspect carburetor rubber socket or flange for cracks and verify secure attachment. 4. Inspect carburetor float chamber for water and dirt ... Verify security and condition of intake silencer and air filter. 6. Verify security of radiator mounting. Inspect radiators for damage and leaks. 7. Verify coolant level in overflow bottle and security of cap. 8. Verify coolant hoses for security…