Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › V. Preflight Procedures › Task B. Flight Deck Management

HI.V.B.S3

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Properly program and manage helicopter automation, as applicable.

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14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.1017 Amending program manager's management specifications.
Amending program manager's management specifications. (a) The Administrator may amend any management specifications issued under this subpart if— (1) The Administrator determines that safety and the public interest require the amendment of any management specifications; or (2) The program ... manager applies for the amendment of any management specifications, and the Administrator determines that safety and the public interest allows the amendment. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, when the Administrator initiates an amendment…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 1-19
Chapter 1: Risk Management and Single-Pilot Resource Management › Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM) › Automation Management
Automation Management Automation management is the demonstrated ability to control and navigate an aircraft by means of the automated systems installed in the aircraft. One of the most important concepts of automation management is knowing when ... train the learner until he or she understands how to operate the aircraft, using all the available automation. However, the flight instructor should ensure the learner also knows how and when to operate the aircraft without the benefit…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.1015 Management specifications.
Management specifications. (8) Authorization for the method of controlling weight and balance of aircraft; (9) Any authorized deviation and exemption that applies to the person conducting operations under this subpart; and (10) Any other information the Administrator determines is necessary ... program manager may keep the current list of all fractional owners required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section at its principal base of operation or other location approved by the Administrator and referenced in its management specifications. Each program…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.1001 Applicability.
Applicability. (iv) Scheduling and coordination of the program aircraft and crews; (v) Maintenance of program aircraft; (vi) Satisfaction of recordkeeping requirements; (vii) Development and use of a program operations manual and procedures; and (viii) Application for and maintenance of management ... specifications and other authorizations and approvals. (9) A fractional ownership program manager or program manager means the entity that offers fractional ownership program management services to fractional owners, and is designated in the multi-year program agreements referenced in paragraph…