CP.XI.B.R7
Risk managementExceeding the manufacturer's slope limitations.
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- Chapter 10: Weight and Balance › Balance, Stability, and Center of Gravity › Stability
same manner as those mentioned for an excess weight condition. It is vital to comply with weight and balance limits established for all aircraft. Operating above the maximum weight limitation compromises the structural integrity of the aircraft and can adversely ... undesirable characteristic. This makes it easy for the pilot to inadvertently overstress an aircraft. Stability and Center of Gravity Limits for the location of the CG are established by the manufacturer. These are the fore and aft limits beyond which…
- Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Pilot Certifications
depending on the type of certificates sought. [Figure 1-20] Each type of pilot’s certificate has privileges and 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 14 CFR part 61 and part 91. Figure 1-20. Front side (top) and back side (bottom) of an airman certificate…
- Glossary › Pilot’s Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual
Visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling meeting or exceeding the minimums specified for VFR. VLE. Landing gear extended speed. The maximum speed at which an airplane can be safely flown ... suddenly becomes inoperative and the remaining engine is at takeoff power. VMC. See visual meteorological conditions. VNE. The never-exceed speed. Operating above this speed is prohibited since it may result in damage or structural failure. The red line…
- Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight › High Speed Flight › Speed Ranges
VMO/MMO is defined as the maximum operating limit speed. VMO is expressed in knots calibrated airspeed (KCAS), while MMO is expressed in Mach number. The VMO limit is usually associated with operations at lower altitudes and deals with structural loads ... flutter. The MMO limit is associated with operations at higher altitudes and is usually more concerned with compressibility effects and flutter. At lower altitudes, structural loads and flutter are of concern; at higher altitudes, compressibility effects and flutter…
- Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents
kept current, and cannot be substituted for the AFM/POH. An AFM is a document developed by the aircraft manufacturer and approved by the FAA. This book contains the information and instructions required to operate an aircraft safely. A pilot must ... particular make and model of aircraft, usually by serial number. An AFM contains the operating procedures and limitations of that aircraft. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91 requires that pilots comply with the operating…
- Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight › Load Factors › Vg Diagram
less than this does not provide negative lift capability sufficient to damage the aircraft from excessive flight loads. The limit airspeed (or redline speed) is a design reference point for the aircraft—this aircraft is limited ... flight is attempted beyond the limit airspeed, structural damage or structural failure may result from a variety of phenomena. The aircraft in flight is limited to a regime of airspeeds and Gs that do not exceed the limit (or redline…