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• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 2-10
  Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft › Landing Gear, Tires, and Brakes

  ramp, taxiway, and runway environment in a precise and controlled manner. The landing gear, tires, and brakes should be inspected to ensure that the airplane can be positively controlled on the ground. Landing gear on airplanes varies from simple fixed ... gear system in which the landing gear struts, tires, and brakes are exposed and lend themselves to relatively simple inspection. However, more complex airplanes may have retractable landing gear with multiple tires per landing gear strut, landing gear doors, over…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 15-9
  Chapter 15: Airspace › Air Traffic Control and the National Airspace System › Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements

  recreational pilot certificate and all requirements contained within 14 CFR part 61, section 61.101(d), or the requirements for a student pilot seeking a recreational pilot certificate in 14 CFR part 61, section 61.94. 3. A sport pilot certificate ... requirements contained within 14 CFR part 61, section 61.325, or the requirements for a student pilot seeking a recreational pilot certificate in 14 CFR part 61, section 61.94, or the aircraft is operated by a student pilot…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 14-2
  Chapter 14: Airport Operations

  defines airports by categories of airport activities, including commercial service, primary, cargo service, reliever, and general aviation airports, as shown below: • Commercial Service Airports—publicly owned airports that have at least 2,500 passenger boardings each calendar year and receive ... scheduled passenger service. Passenger boardings refer to revenue passenger boardings on an aircraft in service in air commerce whether or not in scheduled service. The definition also includes passengers who continue on an aircraft in international flight that stops…

• Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbookp. 4-1
  PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

  PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Begin the preflight inspection with a thorough review of the existing local weather, destination weather, and water conditions. This weather evaluation should include the direction and speed of the wind to determine their effects on takeoffs, landings ... other water operations. The preflight inspection of a seaplane is somewhat different from that of a landplane. Inspecting a seaplane on the water is complicated by the need to reposition the seaplane to gain access to all parts…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 1-21
  Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Selecting a Flight School › Student Pilot Solo Requirements

  Student Pilot Solo Requirements Once a student has accrued sufficient training and experience, a CFI can endorse the student’s logbook to authorize limited solo flight in a specific type (make and model) of aircraft. A student pilot ... aircraft outside of the various endorsements provided by the flight instructor. There is no minimum aeronautical knowledge or experience requirement for the issuance of a Student Pilot Certificate, however, the applicant must be at least 16 years…

• Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbookp. 1-1
  PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS

  limitations of a seaplane rating are similar to those of the equivalent land rating. The same standards and requirements apply as for comparable landplane certificates. Airplane Class While it is possible for a student to use a seaplane to obtain ... already hold airman certificates and would like to add seaplane capabilities. Therefore, this chapter does not address pilot certificate requirements, regulations, or procedures that would also apply to landplane operations. Information on regulations not directly related to water operations…