Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems › II. Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements › Task B. Airspace Operational Requirements

UA.II.B.K4

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Potential flight hazards.

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Aeronautical Information Manual p. 7-6-5
Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 6. Potential Flight Hazards › 7-6-6. Unmanned Aircraft Systems
chart. e. There are several factors a pilot should consider regarding UAS activity in an effort to reduce potential flight hazards. Pilots are urged to exercise increased vigilance when operating in the vicinity of restricted or other special use airspace ... during flight, as with manned aircraft, never assume that the pilot or crew of the UAS can see you, maintain increased vigilance with the UA and always be prepared for evasive action if necessary. Always check NOTAMs for potential…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 7-6-1
Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 6. Potential Flight Hazards › 7-6-1. Accident Causal Factors
Section 6. Potential Flight Hazards 7-6-1. Accident Causal Factors a. The 10 most frequent causal factors for general aviation accidents that involve the pilot-in-command are: 1. Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning. 2. Failure to obtain and/or…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 7-6-15
Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 6. Potential Flight Hazards › 7-6-15. Operations in Ground Icing Conditions
7-6-15. Operations in Ground Icing Conditions a. The presence of…