Sport Flight Instructor Helicopter - Simplified Flight Controls › II. Technical Subject Areas › Task C. Runway Incursion Avoidance

FH.II.C.K6

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Communication and operational procedures at uncontrolled airports.

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Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 9-18
Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Traffic Patterns
Airport/Facility Directory for the traffic pattern procedures at your airport/heliport. When approaching an airport with an operating control tower in a helicopter, it is possible to expedite traffic by stating intentions. The communication consists of: 1. The helicopter’s call ... tower often clears direct to an approach point or to a particular runway intersection nearest the destination point. At uncontrolled airports, if at all possible, adhere to standard practices and patterns…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 7-6-4
Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 6. Potential Flight Hazards › 7-6-6. Unmanned Aircraft Systems
flight rules, are in communication with ATC, and are appropriately equipped). c. UAS operations may be approved at either controlled or uncontrolled airports and are typically disseminated by NOTAM. In all cases, approved UAS operations must comply with all applicable ... operating limitations of the special airworthiness certificate. At uncontrolled airports, UAS operations are advised to operate well clear of all known manned aircraft operations. Pilots of manned aircraft are advised to follow normal operating procedures and are urged to monitor…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-6-3
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 6. National Security and Interception Procedures › 5-6-4. ADIZ Requirements
(e) State aircraft (U.S. or foreign) planning to operate through an ADIZ…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 4-1-3
Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 1. Services Available to Pilots › 4-1-9. Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports Without Operating Control Towers
available only in Alaska. Summary of Recommended Communication Procedures 2. CTAF (Alaska Only). In Alaska, a CTAF may also be designated for the purpose of carrying out advisory practices while operating in designated areas with a high volume ... traffic. 3. The CTAF frequency for a particular airport or area is contained in the Chart Supplement U.S., Chart Supplement Alaska, Alaska Terminal Publication, Instrument Approach Procedure Charts, and Instrument Departure Procedure (DP) Charts. Also, the CTAF frequency…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-2-6
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 2. Departure Procedures › 5-2-7. Departure Restrictions, Clearance Void Times, Hold for Release, and Release Times
pilot should cancel the IFR flight plan and operate the transponder/ADS-B on the appropriate VFR code. An IFR clearance may not be available after departure. EXAMPLE- (Aircraft identification) cleared to (destination) airport as filed, maintain (altitude), and, if required (additional ... later than 5 minutes after the EDCT. b. If practical, pilots departing uncontrolled airports should obtain IFR clearances prior to becoming airborne when two-way communications with the controlling ATC facility is available…