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Helicopter-simplified flight controls preflight inspection, including:

The associated regulations

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  • Appendix B: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NOTAM Contractions

    facility/facilities FAF—final approach fix FAN—MKR fan marker FAP—final approach point FAPM—FTS2000 associate program manager FAR—Federal Aviation Regulation FAST—final approach spacing tool FAX—facsimile equipment FBO—fixed base operator FBS—fall back switch FCC—Federal…

  • Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Instructor's Code of Ethics

    courtesy, 6. Adhere to prudent operating practices and personal operating parameters, and 7. Adhere to applicable laws and regulations. In addition, an aviation instructor needs to remember he or she is teaching a pilot who should: 1. Seek proficiency ... Aviator’s Model Code of Conduct and a Student Pilot’s Model Code of Conduct. The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), as well as similar groups, also have a code…

  • Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Assessment of Piloting Ability › Practical Test Recommendations

    knowledge test. Recommendations also provide assurance that the applicant has had a thorough briefing on the ACS/PTS and the associated knowledge areas, maneuvers, and procedures. If the flight instructor has trained and prepared the applicant competently, the applicant should have ... test. If a flight instructor fails to ensure a learner pilot or additional rating pilot meets the requirements of regulations prior to making endorsements to allow solo flight or additional rating, that instructor is exhibiting a serious deficiency in performance…

  • Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Risk Management › Assessing Risk

    with them when they are incorporated into the training program. Every flight has hazards and some level of risk associated with it. It is critical that pilots be able to: Differentiate, in advance, between a low-risk flight ... hours, pilots flying visual flight rules (VFR) at night should establish higher personal limitations than are required by the regulations and, if applicable, apply instrument flying skills in this environment…

  • Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Integrating Instruction Techniques › Integrated Training Curricula

    predominately used by general aviation flight schools providing flight training under 14 CFR part 61 or part 141 regulations. ATDs cannot be used for airman practical tests or type rating training requirements. Figure 9-3. An example of a Level ... program, an authorized instructor would initially teach the required knowledge specific to instrument landing system (ILS) design, and the associated flight operations through ground and classroom training. The instructor then provides instruction on aircraft flight procedures and details specific…

  • Chapter 5: Rotorcraft Flight Manual

    with one another to make flight possible. Chapter 5: Rotorcraft Flight Manual Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91 requires pilot compliance with the operating limitations specified in approved rotorcraft flight manuals, markings, and placards ... followed whatever format and content the manufacturer deemed appropriate. This changed with the acceptance of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) specification for a Pilot’s Operating Handbook, which established a standardized format for all general aviation airplane and rotorcraft…