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  • Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Vertical Takeoff to a Hover › Technique

    collective and torque increases, antitorque must be adjusted as well. Therefore, as the aircraft begins to get light on the landing gear, apply appropriate antitorque pedal to maintain aircraft heading. Continue to apply pedals as necessary to maintain heading…

  • Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Pilot Certifications

    pilot certificate, regardless of the light-sport aircraft privileges you seek, the FAA will issue you a sport pilot certificate without any category and class ratings. The Instructor will provide you with the appropriate logbook endorsement for the category…

  • Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 6. Potential Flight Hazards › 7-6-4. Obstructions To Flight

    Detection Lighting Systems (ADLS), which are proximity sensor-based systems designed to detect aircraft as they approach the obstruction. This system automatically activates the appropriate obstruction lights until they are no longer needed based on the position of the transiting…

  • Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-13. Traffic Control Light Signals

    landing light and taxi the aircraft into a position, clear of the active runway, so that light is visible to the tower. The landing light should remain on until appropriate signals are received from the tower. d. Airport Traffic Control…

  • Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations › Section 2. Special Operations › 10-2-1. Offshore Helicopter Operations

    paragraph 3-1-4, Basic VFR Weather Minimums, of the AIM. (d) Landing Lights. Aircraft landing lights should be on to enhance aircraft identification: (1) During takeoff and landings; (2) In congested helicopter or fixed wing traffic areas; (3) During ... visibility; or, (4) Anytime safety could be enhanced. k. Offshore Helidecks/Landing Communications 1. Background. To enhance safety, and provide appropriate time to prepare for helicopter operations, the following is recommended when anticipating a landing on an offshore helideck. 2. Recommended…

  • Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-14. Communications

    frequency. TBL 4-3-1 Airport Traffic Control Tower Light Gun Signals 4-3-14. Communications a. Pilots of departing aircraft should communicate with the control tower on the appropriate ground control/clearance delivery frequency prior to starting engines to receive…