91.103 - Preflight Action Flashcards
What is the acronym for knowledge needed by the PIC prior to each flight? Define each term.
N - NOTAMS
W - Weather - AIRMETS, SIGMETS, Convective SIGMETS
K - Known ATC delays
R - Runway length and aircraft requirements
A - Alternative airports
F - Fuel requirements and availability
T - Take off and landing distances
What is 91.103?
§ 91.103
Preflight action
FAR - Federal Aviation Regulations
Subchapter F - AIR TRAFFIC AND GENERAL OPERATING RULES
Part 91 - GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES
Subpart B - Flight Rules
Topic - General
Version || August 30, 2016 || Update Available
Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include—
(a) For a flight under IFR or a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed, and any known traffic delays of which the pilot in command has been advised by ATC;
(b) For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the following takeoff and landing distance information:
(1) For civil aircraft for which an approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual containing takeoff and landing distance data is required, the takeoff and landing distance data contained therein; and
(2) For civil aircraft other than those specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, other reliable information appropriate to the aircraft, relating to aircraft performance under expected values of airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weight, and wind and temperature.
