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• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 13-9
  Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Risk Management › Four Risk Elements

  circumstance that a pilot encounters. Learning how to identify hazards, assess the degree of risk they pose, and determine the best course of action is an important element of a safe flight. Four Risk Elements During each flight, decisions must ... made regarding events that involve interactions between the four risk elements—the PIC, the aircraft, the environment, and the operation. The decision-making process involves an evaluation of each of these risk elements to achieve an accurate perception…

• Aviation Instructor's Handbookp. 8-9
  Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Evaluation of Learner Ability › Keeping the Learner Informed

  Evaluation of Learner Ability Evaluation of a learner’s ability is an important element of instruction. Used in this context, evaluation refers to judging a learner’s ability to perform a maneuver or procedure. Demonstrated Ability Evaluation of demonstrated ability ... suitably modified to apply to the learner’s experience and stage of development as a pilot or mechanic. The evaluation considers the learner’s mastery of the elements involved in the maneuver or procedure, rather than merely the overall performance…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 7-3
  Chapter 7: Automation & Flight Path Management › Integrated Flight Path Automation Systems

  While pilots often rely on the autopilot, they also need to be able to fly the aircraft manually within appropriate standards. Pilots should train and practice using automation under VFR with an appropriately qualified and knowledgeable flight instructor before attempting ... flight. In addition, using a flight simulation training device provides the opportunity to practice and repeat automation procedures with a simulated high workload. Through appropriate training and practice, pilots learn to operate autopilot systems with ease and in a routine…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 8-2
  Chapter 8: Ground Procedures and Flight Preparations › Preflight › Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs) and Operations with Inoperative Equipment

  Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs) and Operations with Inoperative Equipment Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) requires that all aircraft instruments and installed equipment be operative prior to each departure. However, when the Federal Aviation Administration ... adopted the minimum equipment list (MEL) concept for 14 CFR part 91 operations, flights were allowed with inoperative items, as long as the inoperative items were determined to be nonessential for safe flight. At the same time, it allowed part…

• Aviation Instructor's Handbookp. 9-12
  Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Assessment of Piloting Ability › Postflight Evaluation

  Postflight Evaluation In assessing piloting ability, it is important for the flight instructor to keep the learner informed of progress. This may be done as each procedure or maneuver is completed or summarized during postflight critiques. Postflight critiques should ... areas that were noticed during the flight or lesson. Traditionally, flight instructors explained errors in performance, pointed out elements in which the deficiencies were believed to have originated and, if possible, suggested appropriate corrective measures. Traditional assessment depends…

• Aviation Instructor's Handbookp. 2-16
  Chapter 2: Human Behavior › Learner Emotional Reactions › Flight Instructor Actions Regarding Seriously Abnormal Learners

  Flight Instructor Actions Regarding Seriously Abnormal Learners A flight instructor who believes a learner may be suffering from a serious psychological abnormality has a responsibility to refrain from instructing that learner. In addition, a flight instructor has the personal responsibility ... psychological defect, arrangements should be made for another instructor, who is not acquainted with the learner, to conduct an evaluation flight. After the flight, the two instructors should confer to determine whether they agree that further investigation or action…