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IL.II.G.K4

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Currency of publications.

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Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 1-17
Chapter 1: Risk Management and Single-Pilot Resource Management › SRM and the 5P Check › The Plan
called the mission or the task. It contains the basic elements of cross-country planning, weather, route, fuel, publications currency, etc. The plan should be reviewed and updated several times during the course of the flight. A delayed takeoff…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-14
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › The Decision-Making Process › The Plan
called the mission or the task. It contains the basic elements of cross-country planning, weather, route, fuel, publications currency, etc. The “Plan” should be reviewed and updated several times during the course of the flight. A delayed takeoff…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 8-7
Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Professionalism
needs to be a professional. As professionals, aviation instructors strive to maintain the highest level of knowledge, training, and currency in the field of aviation. To achieve this goal, instructors need to commit themselves to continuous, lifelong learning and professional ... Aviation Mechanics Association (PAMA). Professionals build a library of resources that keeps them informed of the most current procedures, publications, and educational opportunities. Being a professional also means behaving in a professional manner. [Figure 8-7] An aviation instructor should…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 5-28
Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Chapter Summary
effective instructor never stops learning. He or she maintains currency in the subject matter being taught, as well as how to teach it by reading professional journals and other aviation publications, many of which can be viewed or purchased…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 7-1-5
Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 1. Meteorology › 7-1-3. Use of Aviation Weather Products
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 description of services and provider disclosure. This should include ... limited to, the type of weather product (for example, current weather or forecast weather), the currency of the product (i.e., product issue and valid times), and the relevance of the product. Pilots and operators should be cautious when using unfamiliar…
Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check p. 1-4
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL › 1.9 Personal Currency Program › 1.9.4 Additional Sources for Developing a Personal Currency Program
Aviation Publications and Commercially Developed Materials. Pilots should also explore the wide range of publications and other commercially developed materials available for use in personal currency programs. To ensure pilots stay up to date with regulatory changes and flying techniques…