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  • Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Aircraft Hazards › Equipage

    considerations include: • Redundancy–Could equipment failure affect the type of flight contemplated? For example, on a day VFR flight in Class E airspace, having only a single navigation/communication radio is not a major concern. However, for a flight ... autopilot an “A” hazard. • Inoperative Equipment–Inoperative equipment triggers an “A” hazard. For example, an inoperative landing light may make night operation more hazardous, even though a landing light is not required for Part 91 operations when not for hire…

  • Appendix D: Personal Minimums Checklist

    None in the last _____ days Illnesses None in the last _____ days Aircraft Fuel Reserves (Cross-Country) VFR day ______ hours VFR Night ______ hours IFR day ______ hours IFR Night ______ hours Experience in Type Takeoffs/landings ______ in the last _____ days Takeoffs/landings ______ in aircraft type ... Consider the following: ⦁ Gross weight ⦁ Load distribution ⦁ Density altitude ⦁ Performance charts Aircraft Equipment Avionics familiar with equipment (including autopilot and GPS systems) COM/NAV equipment appropriate to flight Charts current Clothing suitable for preflight and flight Survival gear appropriate for flight/terrain…

  • 14 CFR § 91.1062 Duty periods and rest requirements: Flight attendants.

    Duty periods and rest requirements: Flight attendants. at least one flight attendant in addition to the minimum flight attendant complement required for the flight or flights in that duty period under the program manager's management specifications. (5) A program ... manager may assign a flight attendant to a scheduled duty period of more than 16 hours, but no more than 18 hours, if the program manager has assigned to the flight or flights in that duty period at least…

  • Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Postflight Evaluation › First Solo Flight

    First Solo Flight During the learner’s first solo flight, the instructor needs to be present to assist in answering questions or resolving any issues that arise during the flight. To ensure the solo flight is a positive, confidence-building ... experience for the learner, the flight instructor needs to consider time of day when scheduling the flight. Time of day is a factor in traffic congestion, possible winds, sun angles, and reflection. If possible, the flight instructor needs access…

  • 14 CFR § 91.109 Flight instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests.

    Flight instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests. (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. However, instrument flight ... instruction may be given in an airplane that is equipped with a single, functioning throwover control wheel that controls the elevator and ailerons, in place of fixed, dual controls, when— (1) The instructor has determined that the flight…

  • 14 CFR § 91.1095 Initial and transition training and checking: Flight instructors (aircraft), flight instructors (simulator).

    Initial and transition training and checking: Flight instructors (aircraft), flight instructors (simulator). (6) The approved methods, procedures, and limitations for performing the required normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures in the aircraft. (7) Except for holders of a flight instructor certificate ... learning process; (ii) Teaching methods and procedures; and (iii) The instructor-student relationship. (d) The transition ground training for flight instructors must include the approved methods, procedures, and limitations for performing the required normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures applicable…