- To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with normal and emergency radio communications, ATC light signals, and runway lighting systems to conduct safe airport operations
- References: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; AIM
The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:
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How to obtain proper radio frequencies
- Proper radio communication procedures and ATC phraseology
- ATC light signal recognition
- Appropriate use of transponders
- Lost communication procedures
- Equipment issues that could cause loss of communication
- Radar assistance
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident/incident reporting
- Runway Status Lighting Systems
The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:
- Poor communication
- Failure to recognize and declare an emergency
- Confirmation or expectation bias
The applicant demonstrates the ability to:
- Select appropriate frequencies
- Transmit using phraseology and procedures as specified in the AIM
- Acknowledge radio communications and comply with instructions
- To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with traffic patterns
- References: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; AIM
The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:
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Towered and non-towered airport operations
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Runway selection for the current conditions
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The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:
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Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, and wires
- Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management
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Wake turbulence or windshear
The applicant demonstrates the ability to:
- Identify and interpret airport/seaplane base runways, taxiways, markings, signs, and lighting
- Comply with recommended traffic pattern procedures
- Correct for wind drift to maintain the proper ground track
- Maintain orientation with the runway/landing area in use
- Maintain traffic pattern altitude, ±100 feet, and the appropriate airspeed, ±10 knots
- Maintain situational awareness and proper spacing from other aircraft in the traffic pattern
- FAA (FAA-H-8083-2) Risk Management Handbook
- FAA (FAA-H-8083-3)
- FAA (FAA-H-8083-23)
- POH/AFM
- AC 00-6