Private Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › IV. Hovering Maneuvers › Task C. Air Taxi

PH.IV.C.K5

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Aircraft lighting, as appropriate.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 1-17
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…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 4-3-20
Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-13. Traffic Control Light Signals
landing light and taxi the aircraft into a position, clear of the active runway, so that light is visible to the tower. The landing light should remain on until appropriate signals are received from the tower. d. Airport Traffic Control…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 14-22
Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Radio Communications › Lost Communication Procedures
pilot should then advise the tower of the aircraft type, position, altitude, and intention to land. The pilot should continue, enter the pattern, report a position as appropriate, and watch for light signals from the tower. Light signal colors…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 4-3-21
Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-14. Communications
frequency. TBL 4-3-1 Airport Traffic Control Tower Light Gun Signals 4-3-14. Communications a. Pilots of departing aircraft should communicate with the control tower on the appropriate ground control/clearance delivery frequency prior to starting engines to receive…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-6-10
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 6. National Security and Interception Procedures › 5-6-13. Interception Procedures
pilot to maintain visual contact with the intercepted aircraft and ensuring safe separation is maintained. FIG 5-6-2 Helicopter Intercept Procedures d. Summary of Intercepted Aircraft Actions. An intercepted aircraft must, without delay: 1. Adhere to instructions relayed through ... visual devices, visual signals, and radio communications from the intercepting aircraft. 2. Attempt to establish radio communications with the intercepting aircraft or with the appropriate air traffic control facility by making a general call on guard frequencies…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 4-6-7
Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 5. Surveillance Systems › 4-6-9. Contingency Actions: Weather Encounters and Aircraft System Failures that Occur…
action most appropriate to any given situation. Contingency Actions: Weather Encounters and Aircraft System Failures that Occur After Entry into RVSM Airspace Initial pilot actions when unable to maintain flight level (FL) or unsure of aircraft altitude-keeping capability: Maintain ... situation. Watch for conflicting traffic both visually and by reference to TCAS, if equipped. Alert nearby aircraft by illuminating exterior lights (commensurate with aircraft limitations). Severe Turbulence and/or Mountain Wave Activity (MWA) Induced When experiencing severe turbulence and/or MWA induced…