FH.VII.D.K1
KnowledgeCurrent airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs).
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- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 1. Services Available to Pilots › 4-1-9. Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports Without Operating Control Towers
There are two advisory type services provided at selected airports. (a) Local Airport Advisory (LAA) is available only in Alaska and provided at airports that have a FSS physically located on the airport, which does not have a control tower ... where the tower is operated on a part-time basis. The CTAF for LAA airports is disseminated in the appropriate aeronautical publications. (b) Remote Airport Information Service (RAIS) is provided in support of special events at nontowered airports by request…
- Chapter 16: Navigation › Flight Planning › Use of Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/ Facility Directory)
which route is best. Chapter 12, “Aviation Weather Services,” discusses obtaining a weather briefing. Use of Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/ Facility Directory) Study available information about each airport at which a landing is intended. This should include a study ... Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and the Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory). [Figure 16-24] This includes location, elevation, runway and lighting facilities, available services, availability of aeronautical advisory station frequency (UNICOM), types of fuel available (use to decide…
- Pilot/Controller Glossary › A
regulation, or in the pilot’s opinion, would place the aircraft in jeopardy. (See ATC INSTRUCTIONS.) (See ICAO term AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARANCE.) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL- A service operated by appropriate authority to promote the safe, orderly and expeditious flow ... air traffic. (See ICAO term AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE.) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARANCE [ICAO]- Authorization for an aircraft to proceed under conditions specified by an air traffic control unit. Note 1: For convenience, the term air traffic control clearance…
- Chapter 9. Aeronautical Charts and Related Publications › Section 1. Types of Charts Available › 9-1-5. General Description of Each Chart Series
Chart Supplement U.S. Geographic Areas 3. Chart Supplement Alaska. This is a civil/military flight information publication. This single-volume book is designed for use with appropriate IFR or VFR charts. The Chart Supplement Alaska contains data including, but not limited ... airports, NAVAIDs, communications data, weather data sources, special notices, non-regulatory operational procedures, and airport diagrams. The publication also includes uniquely geographical operational requirements as area notices and emergency procedures. 4. Chart Supplement Pacific. This is a civil/military flight information…
- Chapter 1: Risk Management and Single-Pilot Resource Management › Use of Resources › Internal Resources
Resources To make informed decisions during flight operations, learners should be familiar with the resources found both inside and outside the flight deck. Since useful tools and sources of information may not always be readily apparent, learning to recognize these ... resources is an essential part of ADM training. Resources should not only be identified, but learners should also develop the skills to evaluate whether they have the time to use a particular resource and the impact that its use would…
- 14 CFR § 121.590 Use of certificated land airports in the United States.
certificated land airports in the United States. type operation, or supplemental type operation may designate and use as a required alternate airport for departure or destination an airport that is not certificated under part 139 of this chapter. (2) Until ... December 9, 2005, an air carrier and a pilot being used by the air carrier in the conduct of domestic type operations and flag type operations, may operate an airplane designed for more than 9 but less than 31 passenger…