SH.V.F.S10
SkillAccomplish a proper ground reconnaissance.
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- Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Reconnaissance Procedures › High Reconnaissance
particular consideration to forced landing areas in case of an emergency. Altitude, airspeed, and flight pattern for a high reconnaissance are governed by wind and terrain features. It is important to strike a balance between a reconnaissance conducted too high ... that a pilot must divide attention between studying the area and avoiding obstructions to flight. A high reconnaissance should be flown at an altitude of 300 to 500 feet above the surface. A general rule to follow is to ensure…
- Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Collision Avoidance › Runway Incursion Avoidance
prevent ground deviations, stay alert during ground operations. Pilot deviations can and frequently do occur on the ground. Many strategies and tactics pilots use to avoid airborne deviations also work on the ground. Pilots should also remain vigilant about vehicle/pedestrian ... entering or moving on the runway movement area without authorization from air traffic control. In serious instances, any ground deviation (PD or VPD) can result in a runway incursion. Best practices in preventing ground deviations can be found…
- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-14. Communications
ready for takeoff when they reach the runway or warm-up block unless advised otherwise. c. The majority of ground control frequencies are in the 121.6-121.9 MHz bandwidth. Ground control frequencies are provided to eliminate frequency congestion ... tower (local control) frequency and are limited to communications between the tower and aircraft on the ground and between the tower and utility vehicles on the airport, provide a clear VHF channel for arriving and departing aircraft. They are used…
- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-18. Taxiing
Victor Eight, maintain eight thousand.” NOTE-Normally, an ATC IFR clearance is relayed to a pilot by the ground controller. At busy locations, however, pilots may be instructed by the ground controller to “contact clearance delivery” on a frequency designated ... taxi instructions after landing. State your aircraft identification, location, and that you request taxi instructions. EXAMPLE-Aircraft: “Dulles ground, Beechcraft One Four Two Six One clearing runway one right on taxiway echo three, request clearance to Page.” Tower: “Beechcraft…
- Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations › Section 2. Special Operations › 10-2-4. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Multiple Helicopter Operations
zones (LZs) and to hospital heliports. Communication is the key to successful operations and in maintaining organization between helicopters, ground units and communication centers. EMS helicopter operators which operate in the same areas should establish joint operating procedures and provide ... Recommended Procedures. 1. Landing Zone Operations. The first helicopter to arrive on-scene should establish communications with the ground unit at least 10 NMs from the LZ to receive a LZ briefing and to provide ground control the number…
- Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Collision Avoidance › Pilot Deviations (PDs)
temporary flight restriction (TFR). Take a few minutes prior to each flight to plan accordingly. • Talk and squawk—Proper communication with ATC has its benefits. Flight following often makes the controller’s job easier because they can better integrate ... trying to avoid could result in a pilot deviation because ATC radar may show you within the restricted airspace. Ground deviations (also called surface deviations) include taxiing, taking off, or landing without clearance, deviating from an assigned taxi route…