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PI.VIII.C.S9

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Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, holding fix, or other clearance limit, as appropriate, or as directed by the evaluator.

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14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.326 Exception to operating certain aircraft for the purposes of flight training, flightcrew member checking, or flightcrew member testing.
must comply with FAA Airworthiness Directives applicable to any corresponding make or model aircraft holding a different type of airworthiness certificate or applicable to any article installed on the aircraft. The LODA holder must evaluate the aircraft and its articles ... continued safe operation of the aircraft. LODA holders must keep a maintenance record entry of those FAA Airworthiness Directives evaluated. For those FAA Airworthiness Directives for which the LODA holder determined compliance was necessary for the continued safe operation…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 9-11
Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Assessment of Piloting Ability › Demonstrated Ability
determines a task needs reteaching, the instructor demonstrates the maneuver, allows the learner to practice the maneuver under direction, and finally evaluates learner accomplishment by observing the performance. Demonstrated Ability Assessment of demonstrated ability during flight instruction must be based…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 2-49
Chapter 2: En Route Operations › Climbing and Descending En Route
most fuel saving speed, providing continuing guidance along the flight plan route including great circle direct routes, and continuous evaluation and prediction of fuel consumption along with changing clearance data. Figure 2-71. ATC holding instructions…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-5-3
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 5. Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities › 5-5-4. Instrument Approach
ATC. Pilots do not have to advise ATC of a correction in the final segment. b. Controller. 1. Issues an approach clearance based on known traffic. 2. Issues an IFR approach clearance only after the aircraft is established ... segment of published route or IAP, or assigns an appropriate altitude for the aircraft to maintain until so established. 5-5-5. Missed Approach a. Pilot. 1. Executes a missed approach when one of the following conditions exist: (a) Arrival…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-26
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › RISK › Automation
have less “stick-and-rudder” proficiency when those skills were needed to manually resume direct control of the aircraft. A major study was conducted to evaluate the performance of two groups of pilots. The control group was composed of pilots…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 4-20
Chapter 4: Approaches › Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA), Decision Altitude (DA), And Decision Height (DH)
actual minimums that can be used for a specific approach. All of them must be considered by pilots during the preflight and approach planning phases, discussed, and briefed appropriately. Pilots are cautioned to fully understand and abide by the guidelines ... electing to continue any approach beyond the published DA/DH or MDA. It is imperative to recognize that any delay in making a decision to execute the Missed Approach Procedure at the DA/DH or MDA/Missed Approach Point will put the aircrew…