PA.XI.A.R6
Risk managementWeather considerations specific to night operations.
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- Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-24. Charted Visual Flight Procedure (CVFP)
charted visual approaches established for environmental/noise considerations, and/or when necessary for the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations. The approach charts depict prominent landmarks, courses, and recommended altitudes to specific runways. CVFPs are designed to be used primarily ... operational requirements dictate. e. When landmarks used for navigation are not visible at night, the approach will be annotated “PROCEDURE NOT AUTHORIZED AT NIGHT.” f. CVFPs usually begin within 20 flying miles from the airport. g. Published weather minimums…
- Chapter 11: Night Operations › How to Prevent Landing Errors Due to Optical Illusions › Night Emergencies
with the wind to avoid a downwind landing. ⦁ Complete the before-landing checklist, and check the landing lights for operation at altitude and turn ON in sufficient time to illuminate the terrain or obstacles along the flightpath. The landing should ... until the ground is contacted. ⦁ After landing, turn off all switches and evacuate the airplane as quickly as possible. Night operations present additional risks that pilots should identify and assess. Night flying operations should not be encouraged or attempted, except…
- Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations › Section 2. Special Operations › 10-2-2. Helicopter Night VFR Operations
principles of lighting and seeing conditions are useful in any night VFR operation. While ceiling and visibility significantly affect safety in night VFR operations, lighting conditions also have a profound effect on safety. Even in conditions in which visibility ... determined to be visual meteorological conditions, the ability to discern unlighted or low contrast objects and terrain at night may be compromised. The ability to discern these objects and terrain is the seeing condition, and is related to the amount…
- Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations › Section 2. Special Operations › 10-2-1. Offshore Helicopter Operations
equipment, radar altimeters, DME equipment, and ELTs. (8) Smoking be prohibited in and around the helicopter during all HRR operations. The HRR procedures are critical and present associated hazards requiring attention to detail regarding quality control, weather conditions, static electricity ... remain clear of all rotors. NOTE-1. Marine vessels, barges etc.: Vessel motion presents additional potential hazards to helicopter operations (blade flex, aircraft movement). 2. See National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Document 407, “Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing” for specifics…
- Chapter 11. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) › Section 1. General › 11-1-1. General
Multiple Helicopter LZ/Heliport Operation NOTE-If the LZ/hospital heliport weather conditions or airspace altitude restrictions prohibit the recommended vertical separation, 1 NM separations should be kept between helicopter orbit areas. Chapter 11. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Section 1. General ... General a. UAS operations are governed by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the United States Code (USC). The type of operation, purpose of the flight, and weight of the UAS all factor into the specific rule that governs…
- CHAPTER 3. RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE › 3.1 Recent General Experience › 3.1.2 Night Currency Requirements
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 for Each M/M. Special considerations apply ... operate aircraft M/Ms they do not customarily fly. Analysis of accident data has shown that accident rates increase for pilots with little or no time in the aircraft type flown. Section 61.31 specifies additional requirements that apply to operating aircraft…