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Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) operations, limitations, and testing requirements.

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  • Chapter 15: Airspace › Air Traffic Control and the National Airspace System › Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements

    Figure 15-9 lists the operational and equipment requirements for these various classes of airspace. It is helpful to refer to this figure as the specific classes are discussed in greater detail. Class A Pilots operating an aircraft in Class ... airspace must conduct that operation under IFR and only under an ATC clearance received prior to entering the airspace. Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, each aircraft operating in Class A airspace must be equipped with a two-way radio capable…

  • Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Pilot Certifications › Recreational Pilot

    least 17 years old • Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language • Pass the required knowledge test • Meet the aeronautical experience requirements in either a single-engine airplane, a helicopter, or a gyroplane. • Obtain a logbook endorsement ... from an instructor • Pass the required practical test • Obtain a third-class medical certificate issued under 14 CFR part 67 As a recreational pilot, cross-country flight is limited to a 50 NM range from the departure airport…

  • Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) and Operations With Inoperative Equipment

    thorough and systematic means by which a pilot determines if an aircraft is airworthy and in condition for safe operation. POHs and owner/information manuals contain a section devoted to a systematic method of performing a preflight inspection. Minimum Equipment Lists ... Operations With Inoperative Equipment Under 14 CFR, all aircraft instruments and installed equipment are required to be operative prior to each departure. When the FAA adopted the minimum equipment list (MEL) concept for 14 CFR part 91 operations, it allowed…

  • Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Knowledge and Skill Tests › When To Take the Practical Test

    Airman Knowledge Test Report with a satisfactory grade • A medical certificate (not required for glider or balloon), a Student Pilot Certificate, and a pilot logbook endorsed by a flight instructor for solo, solo cross-country (airplane and rotorcraft ... make and model aircraft to be used for the practical test (driver’s license or medical certificate for sport pilot applicants) • The pilot log book records • A graduation certificate from an FAA-approved school (if applicable) The applicant must provide…

  • Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures › Section 2. Emergency Services Available to Pilots › 6-2-4. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

    Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) a. General. 1. ELTs are required for most General Aviation airplanes. 2. ELTs of various types were developed as a means of locating downed aircraft. These electronic, battery operated transmitters operate on one of three frequencies ... These operating frequencies are 121.5 MHz, 243.0 MHz, and the newer 406 MHz. ELTs operating on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz are analog devices. The newer 406 MHz ELT is a digital transmitter that can be encoded with the owner…

  • 14 CFR § 91.207 Emergency locator transmitters.

    Emergency locator transmitters. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section, no person may operate a U.S.-registered civil airplane unless— (1) There is attached to the airplane an approved automatic type emergency locator transmitter that ... operable condition for the following operations, except that after June 21, 1995, an emergency locator transmitter that meets the requirements of TSO-C91 may not be used for new installations: (i) Those operations governed by the supplemental air carrier…