Introduction to Flight References used Pilots Handbook of

Introduction to Flight

References used �Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) �FAA-H-8083 -25 A, Chapter 1 Available Online for Free at: http: //www. faa. gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/ Or you can buy a printed copy at Amazon. com (less than $20) Some local book stores also have copies for a little more $$$

Types of Pilot Certs. Type Hours Required Restrictions Medical Rqmts. Sport 20 <10, 000 ft, Sport aircraft only, one pax, and night Drivers License Recreational 30 Limited to within 50 Third miles, no night, 4 passengers Private (PVT) 40 VFR, not for hire Third Commercial (COM) 250 Distance limited and day VFR only if no Instrument Rating Second Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) None… First 1, 500

A few ratings (add-ons) Rating Privileges Instrument (IR) Can fly in weather lower than VFR (clouds) High Performance 201+ Horsepower Complex Retractable wheels, constant speed prop etc. Tailwheel Conventional gear aircraft High Altitude 25, 000 ft+ Pressurized Fly a pressurized aircraft

FAA Nitty Gritty �Headquarters: Washington, DC �FSS (Flight Standards Service): Airmen certification, inspection, surveillance , investigation & enforcement in addition to being responsible for setting regulations and standards �FSDO: (130 of them) provide information and services for the aviation community. FSDO is the “mediator” between the FSS and “normal people” �FAA Safety Team (FAAST): Safety Program that can earn you insurance discounts, count towards a BFR and more! www. faasafety. gov

the dreaded FAR/ AIM �Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) �Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) �Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures

Methods to the Madness Type Part Series Private Pilot < 61. 100 Instrument 61. 65 (a, b, c…etc) Commercial 120 ATP 150 Flight Instructor 180 Ground Instructors 210 Sport Pilots 300 CFI-Sport 400 3’s 5’s 7’s 9’s 4 important parts… eligibility aeronautical knowledge (ground) flight proficiency experience requirements

FAA Handbooks �Handbooks include: �Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge �Airplane Flying Handbook �Aviation Instructors Handbook �Instrument Flying Handbook �Instrument Procedures Handbook �etc… Available Free Online: http: //www. faa. gov/library/manuals/aviation/

A/C’s (Advisory Circulars) �Written in “plain English” for regulation compliance �Standardize implementation of the regulation �Resolve general misunderstanding �Expand on standards needed to promote aviation safety Available for free online at: http: //rgl. faa. gov/AC (DO NOT PUT “www”)

Flight P u blicatio ns

NOTAMS �NOtices To Air. Men �Time critical aeronautical information that are essential to the safety of flight �Often temporary or not known in time for publication in charts etc

more NOTAM stuff �NOTAM (D) Distant �Information regarding all navigational facilities and things like taxiway closures, things blocking runways (personnel, equipment etc), airport lighting aids like the VASI (non IFR) etc. �FDC NOTAMS �Amendments to charts, Instrument Approach Procedures, (IAP’s) �Advertise Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) for things like large scale public events, natural disaster areas etc. Guides on how to read a NOTAM and a list of the most current NOTAMS is available online at: http: //notams. aim. faa. gov/fnsstart/

PTS �Provides a complete list of what’s required of an applicant �Areas of Operation and Knowledge areas that must be demonstrated �Includes all applicable tolerances Available for free online at: http: //www. faa. gov/training_testing/airmen/test_standards/

Student Pilot Cert. �Required to Solo �Acts as a “first license” that has certain restrictions �Can be given by a DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner), FAA Inspector or AME (Aviation Medical Examiner) �Can be given in combination with a medical certificate (see next slide)

medical certificate � 1 st Class: required for ATP (Airline Transport Pilots � 2 nd Class: required for Commercial Pilots � 3 rd Class: required for Private Pilots and CFI’s �No Class: Recreational and Sport Pilots

medical duration Under 40 Over 40 1 st Class 1 Year, then 3 rd class to 5 years (60 months) 6 months 1 st, then 2 nd class for another 6 months, then 3 d class for a year (total validity for 2 years) 2 nd Class 1 Year, then 3 rd class to 5 years (60 months) 1 year (12 months), then 3 rd class for another year (total of 2 years of validity) 3 rd Class 5 years (60 months) 2 years (24 months) Note that Medical Certificates are good until the last day of the expiring month. You can now pre-fill all required paperwork online at: https: //medxpress. faa. gov/