Instrument Rating – Helicopter › II. Preflight Procedures › Task B. Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment

IH.II.B.K3

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Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 13-24
Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services › Electronic Flight Displays (EFD) /Multi-Function Display (MFD) Weather › Flight Information Service- Broadcast (FIS-B)
provided by the service provider. • Use of equipment/avionics display—pilots remain responsible for the proper use of an electronic flight bag (EFB) or installed avionics. Pilots should be cognizant that, per the FAA Practical Test Standards, they…
Risk Management Handbook p. 2-5
Chapter 2: Personal Minimums › Using the FAA WINGS Program for Risk Mitigation & Safety
Tools. Pilots are encouraged to copy and use the charts in the appendix or use comparable tools on an electronic flight bag (EFB) before each flight…
Risk Management Handbook p. G-1
Glossary
should make effective use of all available resources; human resources, hardware, and information. A current definition includes all groups routinely working with the flight deck crew who are involved in decisions required to operate a flight safely. These groups ... addressing the challenge of optimizing the human/machine interface and accompanying interpersonal activities. Currency. Meeting all established requirements. E Electronic flight bag (EFB). A portable or integrated device that allows the pilot to carry all necessary aeronautical and performance data, weight…
Risk Management Handbook p. 5-3
Chapter 5: Mitigating Risk › Case Study › Risk Mitigation Analysis
pounds, the useful load works out to 837 pounds. Tricia weighs 130 pounds, the Smiths together weigh 340 pounds. Together Tricia and the Smiths have 120 pounds of baggage. Tricia also has an electronic flight bag (EFB) and pilot ... mile ride for them and a 7-nautical mile flight for her. It has a 9,200-foot runway. She can add 18 gallons of fuel before the short flight to Durango – La Plata County Airport, and can depart from…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 5-10
Chapter 5: Improvement Plans › Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
beyond traditional flight bag uses continue to be developed. The FAA has published and continues to update EFB policy and guidance to educate and assist aircraft operators interested in using or obtaining an EFB authorization as appropriate ... Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB); • AC 20-173, Installation of Electronic Flight Bag Components; • FAA Order 8900.1 Volume 4, Chapter 15, § 1, Electronic Flight Bag authorization for use; and • FAA Order 8900.1 Volume 3, Chapter 18, § 3, Part…