Page 3 Flashcards
What personal documents are required for flight?
Pilot Certificate, Medical certificate (or US Driver’s license as permitted by §61.113 & §61.23), Authorized photo ID (passport, driver’s license, etc), Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (For flights outside the US)
What does ‘ARROW’ stand for in aircraft documents required for flight?
A - Airworthiness certificate, R - Registration certificate, R - Radio station license (for flights outside the US), O - Operating limitations & information (in AFM), W - Weight & Balance data (aircraft specific)
What does ‘AVIATES’ stand for in aircraft maintenance inspections required for IFR?
A - Airworthiness Directive (AD) required inspections, V - VOR check every 30 days, I - Inspections (Annual, 100-hour), A - Altimeter, T - Transponder, E - ELT, S - Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) required inspections
What is the requirement for the 100-hour inspection?
Required if carrying a person for hire (other than crew member) or flight instructing for hire in an aircraft provided by the person giving the instruction.
What is the frequency for VOR checks?
Every 30 days for IFR flights.
What is the frequency for altimeter and static system inspections?
Every 24 calendar months for IFR in controlled airspace.
What are the requirements for ELT inspections?
Inspected every 12 calendar months. Battery must be replaced after more than 1 hour of cumulative transmitter use or if 50% of its useful life has expired.
What does ‘SAFETY’ stand for in passenger briefing?
S - Seat belts, A - Air vents, F - Fire extinguisher, E - Exit doors, T - Traffic, Y - Your questions?
What does ‘ARCH’ stand for in taxi briefing?
A - Assigned/planned runway, R - Route, C - Crossings and hold short instructions, H - Hot spots & Hazards
What does ‘DEPARTS’ stand for in takeoff briefing?
D - Departure review, E - Establish Expectations, P - Plan / special considerations, A - Alternate, R - Runway conditions, T - Trouble / Tactics, S - Speak up!
