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• Aviation Instructor's Handbookp. 10-9
  Chapter 10: Teaching Practical Risk Management during Flight Instruction › Notes on Instructional Risk Management in the Flight Deck › Managing Risk while Teaching Landings

  control or aircraft in the pattern. To avoid this, the instructor should only use concise prompting on approach to landings with the learner. Certain landings present unique risks. The instructor teaches the appropriate pre-landing reconnaissance for unfamiliar landing areas ... uncontrolled fields. During landings in strong winds, the instructor should have the skill sufficient to deal with the wind conditions. During a short-field or confined area landing, certain aircraft may fly at a slower approach speed. The instructor should…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 13-5
  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…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 13-5
  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…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 13-17
  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…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 2-9
  Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › Hazard and Risk › V = EnVironment

  VASI/PAPI or ILS glideslope guidance? Is the terminal airport equipped with them? Are they working? Will the pilot need to use the radio to activate the airport lights? • Check the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) for closed runways or airports. Look ... runway or beacon lights out, nearby towers, etc. • Choose the flight route wisely. An engine failure gives the nearby airports supreme importance. • Are there shorter or obstructed fields at the destination and/or alternate airports? Airspace • If the trip is over…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 13-23
  Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services › Electronic Flight Displays (EFD) /Multi-Function Display (MFD) Weather › Flight Information Service- Broadcast (FIS-B)

  Data Link Weather Products Flight Information Service- Broadcast (FIS-B) Flight Information Service–Broadcast (FIS-B) is a ground broadcast service provided through the Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) Services network over the 978 MHz UAT data link ... system provides pilots and flight crews of properly-equipped aircraft with a flightdeck display of certain aviation weather and aeronautical information which are listed below. • Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METARs) • Special Aviation Reports (SPECIs) • Terminal Area Forecasts (TAFs) and their…