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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 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 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 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…

  • Appendix 4. FAA Form 7233-4 - International Flight Plan

    appropriate wake turbulence category for the aircraft type as listed in FAA Order 7360.1. The categories include: (a) J - SUPER, aircraft types specified as such in FAA Order JO 7360.1, Aircraft Type Designators. (b) H - HEAVY, to indicate an aircraft ... than 15,500 lbs. (d) L - LIGHT, to indicate an aircraft type with a maximum certificated take-off mass of 15,500 lbs. or less. 4. Aircraft Registration (Item 18 REG/) The aircraft registration must be provided here if different…