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• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 14-28
  Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Collision Avoidance › Clearing Procedures

  Clearing Procedures The following procedures and considerations are in place to assist pilots in collision avoidance under various situations: • Before takeoff—prior to taxiing onto a runway or landing area in preparation ... takeoff, pilots should scan the approach area for possible landing traffic, executing appropriate maneuvers to provide a clear view of the approach areas. • Climbs and descents—during climbs and descents in flight conditions that permit visual detection of other traffic…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. G-7
  Glossary › Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility

  aircraft, an ATC clearance is required to operate in the area, and aircraft so cleared receive separation services within the airspace. Class C airspace. Airspace from the surface to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding ... having a certain number of IFR operations or passenger numbers. Although the configuration of each Class C airspace area is individually tailored, the airspace usually consists of a 5 NM radius core surface area that extends from the surface…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. G-33
  Glossary › Pilot’s Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual

  through several navigation aids or intersections); used to establish a known route for en route procedures between terminal areas. Visual approach slope indicator (VASI). A visual aid of lights arranged to provide descent guidance information during the approach ... which normal descent from the MDA to the runway touchdown point may be commenced, provided the runway environment is clearly visible to the pilot. Visual flight rules (VFR). Flight rules adopted by the FAA governing aircraft flight using visual references…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 6-4
  Chapter 6: Threat and Error Management › Defenses Provided by the Pilot or Crew › Time Management

  threats and errors. Clear Communication and Briefings Whether operating as a single pilot or as part of a crew, clear and concise communication is the foundation for sharing information and conveying intentions. When communicating with ATC or during crew briefings ... inconsistency. Effective Situational Awareness Situational awareness may include knowing: • Aircraft position • Flight Path • Status of other aircraft in the area • Status of the environment • Human factors in play Planning for What Comes Next Situational awareness allows the pilot to plan…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 2-2
  Chapter 2: Personal Minimums › Personal Minimums › Step 2—Assess Experience and Comfort Level

  Level Assessment VFR & MVFR table. Suppose a pilot’s flying takes place in a part of the country where clear skies and visibilities of 30 miles or more are normal. The entry might specify the lowest VFR ceiling ... place. However, in this example and as shown in Figure 2-3, the pilot regularly flies in an area where normal summer flying involves hazy conditions over relatively flat terrain and is more experienced and comfortable in MVFR. The pilot…

• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 7-2
  Chapter 7: Ground Reference Maneuvers › Maneuvering by Reference to Ground Objects

  should consider engine failure and have one or more locations available for an emergency landing. Pilots should always clear the area with two 90° clearing turns looking to the left and the right, as well as above and below ... pilot should complete the required checklist items, make any radio announcements (such as on a practice area frequency), and safety clearing turns. As a general note, a ground reference maneuver should not exceed a bank angle…