PA.I.C.S2
SkillAnalyze the implications of at least three of the conditions listed in K3a through K3l, using actual weather or weather conditions provided by the evaluator.
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- Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services › Electronic Flight Displays (EFD) /Multi-Function Display (MFD) Weather › Flight Information Service- Broadcast (FIS-B)
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 may be evaluated on the use ... limited to, the phase of flight, single pilot operation, autopilot availability, class of airspace, and the weather conditions encountered…
- Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 1. Meteorology › 7-1-12. ATC Inflight Weather Avoidance Assistance
When weather conditions encountered are so severe that an immediate deviation is determined to be necessary and time will not permit approval by ATC, the pilot’s emergency authority may be exercised. 3. When the pilot requests clearance ... such as weather avoidance assistance, can only be provided to the extent that it does not derogate the primary function. It’s also worth noting that the separation workload is generally greater than normal when weather disrupts…
- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 5. Surveillance Systems › 4-6-9. Contingency Actions: Weather Encounters and Aircraft System Failures that Occur…
Entry into RVSM Airspace TBL 4-6-2 provides pilot guidance on actions to take under certain conditions of aircraft system failure that occur after entry into RVSM airspace and weather encounters. It also describes the expected ... these situations. It is recognized that the pilot and controller will use judgment to determine the action most appropriate to any given situation. Contingency Actions: Weather Encounters and Aircraft System Failures that Occur After Entry into RVSM Airspace Initial…
- Appendix B: Risk Management Tools › Risk Assessment Tools Identifying, Assessing, & Mitigating Risk › Risk Identification Tools
destination with only 10 minutes of fuel remaining. A check of the weather revealed he would be flying into marginal weather conditions. By asking himself whether it was more critical to maintain the schedule or to arrive ... stretch” the fuel supply in marginal weather conditions which could have resulted in an emergency landing. Figure B-1. The PAVE checklist. Risk Identification Tools Pilots may also use the FRAT [Figure B-2], which incorporates the PAVE…
- Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 6. Potential Flight Hazards › 7-6-7. Mountain Flying
identified daily on The Aviation Weather Center located at: http://www.aviationweather.gov. f. Navigating in confined terrain when flying through mountain passes can be challenging. For high-traffic mountain passes, VFR checkpoints may be provided on VFR navigation charts ... reduce the risk of midair collisions. Pilots should evaluate the terrain along the route they intend to fly with respect to their aircraft type and performance capabilities, local weather, and their experience level to avoid flying into confined areas…
- CHAPTER 3. RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE › 3.1 Recent General Experience › 3.1.2 Night Currency Requirements
impact of marginal weather conditions on night operations is so significant that pilots should evaluate their own need for both increased proficiency and additional planning when contemplating flights under marginal conditions at night. 3.1.3 Obtaining Currency ... search for aircraft “clubs” for information and familiarization on specific M/Ms. AC 90-109, Transition to Unfamiliar Aircraft, provides additional information and guidance pertaining to transition to experimental and/or unfamiliar airplanes…