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System and equipment malfunctions specific to the aircraft, including:

Electronic flight deck display malfunction

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  • Chapter 8: Flight Instruments › Electronic Flight Display (EFD)

    produces a continuous zero indication. [Figure 8-11] Some aircraft are equipped with an alternate static source in the flight deck. In the case of a blocked static source, opening the alternate static source introduces static pressure from the flight ... deck into the system. Flight deck static pressure is lower than outside static pressure. Check the aircraft AOM/POH for airspeed corrections when utilizing alternate static pressure. Figure 8-11. Blocked static system. Electronic Flight Display (EFD) Advances in technology have…

  • 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…

  • Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Sterile Flight Deck Rule

    Sterile Flight Deck Rule Commonly known as the “sterile flight deck rule,” Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121, section 121.542 requires airline flight crewmembers to refrain from nonessential activities during critical phases of flight ... defined in the regulation, critical phases of flight are all ground operations involving taxi, takeoff, and landing, and all other flight operations below 10,000 feet except cruise flight. Nonessential activities include such activities as eating, reading a newspaper…

  • Appendix B: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NOTAM Contractions

    federal FEIS—Final Environmental Impact Statement FEP—front end processor FFAC—from facility FI/P—flight inspection permanent FI/T—flight inspection temporary FIFO—Flight Inspection Field Office FIG—flight inspection group FINO—Flight Inspection National Field Office FIPS—federal information publication ... standard FIR—flight information region FIRE—fire station FIRMR—Federal Information Resource Management Regulation FL—flight level FLOWSIM—traffic flow planning simulation FM—from FMA—final monitor aid FMF—facility master file FMIS—FTS2000 management information system FMS—flight management…

  • Chapter 6: Flight Controls › Flight Control Systems › Primary Flight Controls

    Flight Control Systems Flight Controls Aircraft flight control systems consist of primary and secondary systems. The ailerons, elevator (or stabilator), and rudder constitute the primary control system and are required to control an aircraft safely during flight. Wing flaps, leading ... control system and improve the performance characteristics of the airplane or relieve the pilot of excessive control forces. Primary Flight Controls Aircraft control systems are carefully designed to provide adequate responsiveness to control inputs while allowing a natural feel…

  • Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Who Administers the FAA Practical Tests? › Role of the Certificated Flight Instructor

    decision-making, and good operating practices. A pilot training program depends on the quality of the ground and flight instruction the student pilot receives. The flight instructor must possess a thorough understanding of the learning process, knowledge of the fundamentals ... student pilot. Use of a structured training program and formal course syllabus is crucial for effective and comprehensive flight training. It should be clear to the student in advance of every lesson what the course of training will involve…