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  • CHAPTER 6. PART 107 SUBPART C, REMOTE PILOT CERTIFICATION › 6.7 Aeronautical Knowledge Test › 6.7.2 Recurrent Training

    Emergency procedures; 5. CRM; 6. Determining the performance of small unmanned aircraft; 7. Maintenance and preflight inspection procedures; and 8. Operation at night. 6.7.2 Recurrent Training. After an individual receives a Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating, that…

  • CHAPTER 6. PART 107 SUBPART C, REMOTE PILOT CERTIFICATION › 6.7 Aeronautical Knowledge Test › 6.7.1 Knowledge Test

    alcohol; 10. Aeronautical decision-making (ADM) and judgment; 11. Airport operations; 12. Maintenance and preflight inspection procedures; and 13. Operation at night. A part 61 certificate holder who meets the flight review requirements specified in § 61.56 may complete training instead…

  • Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Radio Communications › Lost Communication Procedures

    Traffic pattern operation—parallel runways. ICAO has adopted a phonetic alphabet that should be used in radio communications. When communicating with ATC, pilots should use this alphabet to identify their aircraft. [Figure 14-41] Lost Communication Procedures It is possible ... inoperative, a pilot should follow the previously stated procedures and also monitor the appropriate ATC frequency. During daylight hours, ATC transmissions may be acknowledged by rocking the wings and at night by blinking the landing light…

  • Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Vision in Flight › Synthetic Vision System

    procedures (in other than Category II or Category III operations) may now operate below the published decision height (DH) or minimum descent altitude (MDA) when using an approved EFVS shown on the pilot’s HUD. This rule change provides “operational ... credit” for EV equipage. No such credit exists for SV. Figure 17-25. Night time SVS system…

  • Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Ground Lighting Illusions › Exposure to Chemicals

    detrimental effects. Getting adequate rest is the only way to prevent fatigue from occurring. Avoid flying without a full night’s rest, after working excessive hours, or after an especially exhausting or stressful day. Pilots who suspect they are suffering ... pilots must verify that the fluid levels in their aircraft meet the levels specified for safe operations as stated in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. These fluids include, but are not limited to hydraulic fluid, engine oil, and fuel…

  • Appendix B: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NOTAM Contractions

    daily DME—distance measuring equipment DME/P—precision distance measuring equipment DMN—Data Multiplexing Network DMSTN—demonstration DNL—day-night equivalent sound level (also called Ldn) DOD—direct outward dial DoD—Department of Defense DOI—Department of Interior DOS—Department ... assessment EARTS—en route automated radar tracking system EB—eastbound ECOM—en route communications ECVFP—expanded charted visual flight procedures EDCT—expedite departure path EFC—expect further clearance EFIS—electronic flight information systems EIAF—expanded inward access features EIS—environmental…