PA.II.A.K2
KnowledgeDetermining that the airplane to be used is appropriate and airworthy.
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- Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft
used by pilots to inspect an aircraft. A review determines if the required maintenance and inspections have been performed on the airplane. Any discrepancies need to be addressed prior to flight. Once the pilot has determined that the airplane ... logbooks provide factual assurance that the airplane meets its airworthiness requirements, it is appropriate to inspect the airplane visually. The visual preflight inspection of the airplane should begin while approaching the airplane on the ramp. The pilot should make note…
- Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Post-Flight › Securing and Servicing
determining the airworthiness of the airplane, preflight visual inspection, managing risk and pilotavailable resources, safe surface-based operations, and the adherence to and proper use of the AFM/POH and checklists. The pilot should ensure that the airplane ... manage the risks associated with the expected conditions. An effective and continuous assessment and mitigation of the risks and appropriate utilization of resources goes a long way provided the pilot honestly evaluates their ability…
- Chapter 17: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) › Sport Pilot Certificate
only in LSA aircraft. Pilots who hold recreational, private, commercial, or airline transport pilot certificates may pilot light-sport airplanes provided they possess the appropriate category/class rating and a U.S. driver's license or medical certificate that meets the requirements ... aircraft displayed in the 14 CFR part 61, section 61.303 table. For example, a commercial pilot rated in airplane multiengine land and rotorcraft gyroplane is qualified to fly a light-sport gyroplane as pilot in command (PIC) if also holding…
- Chapter 4: Energy Management: Mastering Altitude and Airspeed Control › Viewing the Airplane as an Energy System › A Frame of Reference for Managing Energy State
indicated airspeed displayed in the airspeed indicator and its associated kinetic energy are based on the speed of the airplane relative to the air, not on the speed relative to the ground below, which varies with changes in wind speed ... airspeed are attained through forces resulting from the pilot’s direct manipulation of the controls. These direct control inputs determine the airplane’s ability to climb/descend or accelerate/decelerate. In contrast, changes in AGL-altitude and groundspeed are affected by “external…
- Chapter 3: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Trim Control
trimmed out. Finally, aileron trim should be adjusted to relieve any aileron flight control pressure. A properly trimmed airplane is an indication of good piloting skills. Any control forces that the pilot feels should be a result of deliberate flight ... control pressure inputs during a planned change in airplane attitude, not a result of forces being applied by the airplane. A common trim control error is the tendency for the pilot to overcontrol the airplane with trim adjustments. Attempting…
- 14 CFR Part 135 — Operating Requirements: Commuter and on Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such AircraftOpen14 CFR Part 135, Appendix A to Part 135—Additional Airworthiness Standards for 10 or More Passenger Airplanes
Part 135, Appendix A to Part 135—Additional Airworthiness Standards for 10 or More Passenger Airplanes In addition, there must be means to indicate to appropriate flight crewmembers the functioning of the powerplant ice protection system. 49. Turbine engine bleed ... airplanes must be investigated to determine— (a) That no hazard to the airplane will result if a duct rupture occurs. This condition must consider that a failure of the duct can occur anywhere between the engine port and the airplane…