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Terminal Procedures Publications | The National Airspace System

While the en route charts provide the information necessary to safely transit broad regions of airspace, the United States Terminal Procedures Publication (TPP) enables pilots to guide their aircraft in the airport area. Whether departing or arriving, these procedures exist to make the controllers’ and pilots’ jobs safer and more efficient. Available in booklets by […]

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New Technologies | The National Airspace System

Flying Training, Instrument Flying

Technological advances have made multifunction displays and moving maps more common in newer aircraft. Even older aircraft are being retrofitted to include “glass” in the flight deck. [Figure 1] Moving maps improve pilot situational awareness (SA) by providing a picture of aircraft location in relation to NAVAIDS, waypoints, airspace, terrain, and hazardous weather. GPS systems

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The National Airspace System

Intrument Flight Rule En Route Charts

Flying Training, Instrument Flying

The objective of IFR en route flight is to navigate within the lateral limits of a designated airway at an altitude consistent with the ATC clearance. Your ability to fly instruments safely and competently in the system is greatly enhanced by understanding the vast array of data available to the pilot on instrument charts. AeroNav

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The National Airspace System

Flying Training, Instrument Flying

The National Airspace System (NAS) is the network of United States airspace: air navigation facilities, equipment, services, airports or landing areas, aeronautical charts, information/services, rules, regulations, procedures, technical information, manpower, and material. Included are system components shared jointly with the military. The system’s present configuration is a reflection of the technological advances concerning the speed

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The National Airspace System

Personal Minimums Checklist

Aviation Instructor, Flying Training

Pilot:________________________________ Date Revised:_________________________ Reviewed with:________________________, (if applicable) Your Personal Minimums Checklist— Is an easy-to-use, personal tool tailored to your level of skill, knowledge, and ability. Helps you control and manage risk by identifying even subtle risk factors. Allows you to fly with less stress and less risk. Practice “Conservatism Without Guilt.” Each item provides you

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Appendix to Aviation Instructor

Certificates, Ratings, and Endorsements

Aviation Instructor, Flying Training

Flight Instructor Endorsements The authority and responsibility for flight instructors to endorse initial learner certificates, logbooks for solo and solo cross-country, additional aircraft ratings, and flight privileges are outlined in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61. In addition, Advisory Circular (AC) 61-65, Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors,

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Appendix to Aviation Instructor

Developing a Test Item Bank

Aviation Instructor, Flying Training

Developing a bank of test questions is difficult and time consuming. This task demands a mastery of the subject, an ability to write clearly, and an ability to visualize realistic situations for use in developing problems. Because it is so difficult to develop good test items, many instructors rely on commercially-prepared test materials. However, there

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Appendix to Aviation Instructor

Managing Risk during Flight Instruction

Aviation Instructor, Flying Training

Instructors know the need to manage risk during flight instruction. The risk management techniques are the same as taught to learners, however, there are a few hazards that are unique to flight instruction. The resulting risk can be identified, assessed, and mitigated. For example: Ask the learner to fly specific maneuvers after giving appropriate training.

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Teaching Practical Risk Management during Flight Instruction

Risk Management Teaching Techniques by Phase of Instruction

Aviation Instructor, Flying Training

Instructors should teach risk management using a building block approach. This method will be effective with both new pilots as well as existing pilots who have not previously been exposed to formal risk management training. Risk Management Training through the Private Pilot Level A new learner’s exposure to risk management should begin before the first

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Poor Risk Management and Accident Causality

Aviation Instructor, Flying Training

Traditional Accident Investigation Taxonomy Aviation accidents are investigated by both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The role of the NTSB is to determine the probable cause of accidents and make recommendations, while the FAA seeks to determine if the accident revealed deficiencies in pilot training, aircraft certification, air

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Teaching Practical Risk Management during Flight Instruction