HI.II.J.R3
Risk managementEnvironment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles, including wire strike hazards).
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- Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services › Weather Briefings
Weather Briefings Prior to every flight, pilots should gather all information vital to the nature of the flight. This includes an appropriate weather briefing obtained from a specialist at a FSS. For weather specialists to provide an appropriate weather briefing ... This information is recorded in the flight plan system and a note is made regarding the type of weather briefing provided. If necessary, it can be referenced later to file or amend a flight plan. It is also used when…
- Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) Awareness
sectional charts or other topographic references to ensure the helicopter will safely clear terrain and obstructions all along the route. • When planning a nighttime VFR flight, follow IFR practices, such as climbing on a known safe course until well above ... surrounding terrain. Choose a cruising altitude that provides terrain separation similar to IFR flights (2,000 feet above ground level in mountainous areas and 1,000 feet above the ground in other areas). Using this technique, known obstacles, such…
- Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 1. Meteorology › 7-1-3. Use of Aviation Weather Products
NOTE-When in doubt, consult with a FAA Flight Service Station Specialist. h. With increased access to weather products via the public Internet, the aviation community has access to an overwhelming amount of weather information and data that support self ... briefing. the Aviation Weather Handbook, FAA-H-8083-28 (current edition), describes the weather products distributed by the NWS. Pilots and operators using the public Internet to access weather from a third party vendor should request and/or review an appropriate…
- Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 2. Departure Procedures › 5-2-9. Instrument Departure Procedures (DP) - Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODP), Stan…
TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTES: Rwy 14, trees 2011’ from DER, 29’ left of centerline, 100’ AGL/3829’ MSL. Rwy 32, trees 1009’ from DER, 697’ left of centerline, 100’ AGL/3839’ MSL. Tower 4448’ from DER, 1036’ left of centerline, 165’ AGL/3886 ... EXAMPLE-New takeoff minimums and obstacle notes TAKEOFF MINIMUMS: Rwy12 L/R: 400-2 1/2 or std. w/min. climb of 261’ per NM to 500 or standard and crossing DER 66’ above DER Elev clears takeoff minimums obstacles. TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTES…
- 14 CFR § 91.169 IFR flight plan: Information required.
required under § 91.153 (a) of this part; (2) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, an alternate airport. (b) Paragraph (a)(2) of this section does not apply if : (1) Part 97 of this chapter prescribes a standard ... special instrument approach procedure has been issued by the Administrator to the operator for, the first airport of intended landing; and (2) Appropriate weather reports or weather forecasts, or a combination of them, indicate the following: (i) For aircraft other…
- Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services › Weather Briefings › Standard Briefing
Adverse conditions include significant weather, such as thunderstorms or aircraft icing, or other important items such as airport closings. 2. VFR flight not recommended—if the weather for the route of flight is below VFR minimums ... doubtful the flight could be made under VFR conditions due to the forecast weather, the briefer may state “VFR flight not recommended.” It is the pilot’s decision whether or not to continue the flight under VFR, but this advisory…