CA.VI.C.R4
Risk managementSelecting an appropriate airport or seaplane base.
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- Chapter 14: Airport Operations
Airport Operations Each time a pilot operates an aircraft, the flight normally begins and ends at an airport. An airport may be a small sod field or a large complex utilized by air carriers. This chapter examines airport operations, identifies ... features of an airport complex, and provides information on operating on or in the vicinity of an airport. The definition for airports refers to any area of land or water used or intended for landing or takeoff of aircraft. This…
- Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 1. Preflight › 5-1-3. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) System
disseminated for all navigational facilities that are part of the National Airspace System (NAS), all public use aerodromes, seaplane bases, and heliports listed in the Chart Supplement. NOTAM (D) information includes taxiway closures, personnel and equipment near or crossing runways…
- Pilot/Controller Glossary › C
volume for the Hawaiian Islands and other selected Pacific Islands. CHART SUPPLEMENT U.S.- A flight information publication designed for use with appropriate IFR or VFR charts which contains data on all airports, seaplane bases, and heliports open to the public…
- Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Sources for Airport Data › Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory)
formerly Airport/Facility Directory) provides the most comprehensive information on a given airport. It contains information on airports, heliports, and seaplane bases that are open to the public. The Chart Supplement U.S. is published in seven books, which are organized…
- Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Environmental Hazards › Facilities
modify takeoff and landing distances for contaminated runways. • Heliports–The aircraft rotor diameter may exceed the space available. • Seaplane Bases–Conditions that allow for landing may not be sufficient for takeoff. Obstructions may exist below the water and could…
- SEAPLANE BASE OPERATIONS
SEAPLANE BASE OPERATIONS In the United States, rules governing where seaplanes may take off and land are generally left to state and local governments. Some states and cities are very liberal in the laws regarding the operation of seaplanes ... avoid creating a nuisance in any area, particularly in congested marine areas or near swimming or boating facilities. Established seaplane bases are shown on aeronautical charts and are listed in the Airport/Facility Directory. The facilities at seaplane bases vary greatly…