CP.II.A.S2
SkillVerify the aircraft is in condition for safe flight and conforms to its type design.
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- Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Who Administers the FAA Practical Tests? › Role of the Designated Pilot Examiner
this reason, a flight instructor should observe recognized safety practices, as well as regulations during all flight operations. The student pilot who enrolls in a pilot training program commits considerable time, effort, and expense to achieve a pilot certificate. Students ... often judge the effectiveness of the flight instructor and the success of the pilot training program based on their ability to pass the requisite FAA practical test. A competent flight instructor stresses to the student that practical tests…
- Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Pilot Certifications › Commercial Pilot
Private Pilot Certificate is the certificate held by the majority of active pilots. It allows command of any aircraft (subject to appropriate ratings) for any noncommercial purpose and gives almost unlimited authority to fly under VFR. Passengers may be carried ... flight in furtherance of a business is permitted; however, a private pilot may not be compensated in any way for services as a pilot, although passengers can pay a pro rata share of flight expenses, such as fuel or rental…
- Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Pilot Certifications
Pilot Certifications The type of intended flying influences what type of pilot’s certificate is required. Eligibility, training, experience, and testing requirements differ depending on the type of certificates sought. [Figure 1-20] Each type of pilot’s certificate ... limitations that are inherent within the certificate itself. However, other privileges and limitations may be applicable based on the aircraft type, operation being conducted, and the type of certificate. For example, a certain certificate may have privileges and limitations under…
- Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Using the PAVE Checklist to Identify Hazards › Pilot Hazards
checklist provides a means to identify hazards using four convenient hazard “buckets.” Using all four checklist categories before a flight captures most hazards normally encountered. This section discusses hazards associated with each category. Pilot Hazards “P” hazards can be classified ... capability and aeromedical factors as follows: 1. Qualification–Does the pilot possess the appropriate pilot certificate, category, class, and type rating needed to operate a specific aircraft under the given set of conditions? Some accidents have occurred when pilots have…
- Chapter 4: Assessing Risk › Risk Assessment Analysis › Aircraft
serious (yellow) risk. [Figure 4-2] 16112 Figure 4-2. FRAT excerpt for pilot hazards and associated risks. Aircraft She identified three areas that pertain to aircraft-related risk. During a non-stop flight, the likelihood of fuel exhaustion increases ... catastrophic” consequences, which indicate a serious (yellow) risk on the risk assessment matrix. 12118 Tricia also noted that her aircraft is not approved for flight in known icing conditions and that a flight along the planned route might encounter icing…
- 24 Observations › 24.5 Aircraft Observations and Reports › 24.5.1 Pilot Weather Reports (PIREP)
Indicator A maintenance indicator ($) is coded when an automated system detects that maintenance is needed on the system. 24.5 Aircraft Observations and Reports There are three kinds of aircraft observations: Pilot Weather Reports (PIREP), Aircraft Reports (AIREP), and Volcanic Activity ... Reports (VAR). Both PIREPs and AIREPS have two types: • Routine PIREPs and Urgent PIREPs. • Routine AIREPs and Special AIREPs. PIREPs are reported by the pilot (or aircrew), while AIREPs can either be reported by the pilot or generated from sensors…