Pilot's Cafe Pg. 1 Flashcards
What preflight info is required for IFR? (W.K.R.A.F.T.)
- Weather reports and forecasts.
- Known traffic delays (advised by ATC)
- Runway length of intended use
- Alternatives available (alternates) if the flight cannot be completed as planned.
- Fuel Requirements
- Takeoff and landing performance data
When may you log instrument time?
For a flight when the person operates aircraft solely by reference to instruments under actual or simulated.
What recent instrument experience must the PIC have? (6 H.I.T.S.)
- (6) Instrument Approaches
- (H)olding proceedures and tasks
- (I)ntercept & track courses through electronic naviation (S)ystems.
What if you’re not current in 6 months?
You can still log 6 HITS with a saftey pilot (simulated), instructor or examiner.
What rating must the saftey pilot have?
A private pilot with appropriate category and class.
What if you’re not current in 12 months?
You need a proficiency check by a CFII, examiner or approved person.
To carry passengers as PIC?
3 takeoff/landings in last 90 days in same category, class, and type.
To carry passengers as PIC at night? (1 hour after sunset, 1 hour before sunrise)
3 takeoffs and landings to full stop in last 90 days.
Personal documents required for flight?
- Pilot Certificate
- Medical Certificate
- Photo ID (Passport, Drivers License)
- Restricted radiotelephone license for flights outside the U.S.
Aircraft documents required for flight? (A.R.R.O.W.)
- Airworthiness Certificate
- Registration Certificate
- Radio station license (for international flights)
- Operating limitations and AFM.
- Weight and Balance data
Aircraft maintenance inspections required for IFR? (A.V.I.A.T.E.)
- (A)nnual inspection every 12 cal. months.
- (V)OR every 30 days
- (I) 100 hour inspection
- (A)ltimeter, altitude reporting and static system every 24 cal. months.
- (T)ransponder every 24 cal. months.
- (E)LT every 12 months
