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  • Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 6. Potential Flight Hazards › 7-6-4. Obstructions To Flight

    Detection Lighting Systems (ADLS), which are proximity sensor-based systems designed to detect aircraft as they approach the obstruction. This system automatically activates the appropriate obstruction lights until they are no longer needed based on the position of the transiting…

  • Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Pilot Certifications

    pilot certificate, regardless of the light-sport aircraft privileges you seek, the FAA will issue you a sport pilot certificate without any category and class ratings. The Instructor will provide you with the appropriate logbook endorsement for the category…

  • Chapter 1: Risk Management and Single-Pilot Resource Management › Implementing the Risk Management Process › The Pave Checklist

    flight conditions allow a safe emergency landing at night? ⦁ Are the aircraft lights found to be operational during preflight and is a flashlight available that is appropriate for intended use before and during flight? E = External Pressures External pressures…

  • Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › Hazard and Risk › V = EnVironment

    airport lights? • Check the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) for closed runways or airports. Look for runway or beacon lights out, nearby towers, etc. • Choose the flight route wisely. An engine failure gives the nearby airports supreme importance. • Are there shorter ... Will the flight conditions allow a safe emergency landing at night? • Perform preflight check of all aircraft lights, interior and exterior, for a night flight. Carry at least two flashlights—one for exterior preflight and a smaller one that…

  • Pilot/Controller Glossary › C

    control of the appropriate air traffic control facility. Weather minimums required are depicted on the chart. CHASE- An aircraft flown in proximity to another aircraft normally to observe its performance during training or testing. CHASE AIRCRAFT- (See CHASE.) CHOP ... form of turbulence. a. Light Chop– Turbulence that causes slight, rapid and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness without appreciable changes in altitude or attitude…

  • Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Vertical Takeoff to a Hover › Technique

    collective and torque increases, antitorque must be adjusted as well. Therefore, as the aircraft begins to get light on the landing gear, apply appropriate antitorque pedal to maintain aircraft heading. Continue to apply pedals as necessary to maintain heading…