Stage 25 Flashcards
Solo XC VFR minimums
3,000’ ceilings
7sm vis
SOF Freq. & when to contact
- 5
- If you deviate from a flight plan
- when 30nm out from KGFK on solo XC
Private Pilot Currency Review
Biennial, every 24 calendar months
-can satisfy with wings program and or getting a new certificate
Special Permit
“Ferry permit” to fly a/c when it would be prohibited otherwise
-Contact FDSO local FAA office to request one
Progressive Maintenance
- When aircraft are rotated in and out
- A few things inspected per rotation
- completions of all rotations per year
Annual Maintenance
12 calendar months, for hire only, covers 100 hour because its more invasive
Special VFR
Requested to get through below minimums weather…must have 1sm vis, clear of clouds…request at night must be instrument rated and IFR equip perfect
What equipment can/cannot be replaced by PIC?
FAR subpart E
Airworthiness Directive
Issued by the FAA and compliance is required to gain a/c airworthiness again
Service Bulletin
Issued by manufacturers, Suggested/Information
Drawl the fuel system
Tanks, fuel selector, reservoir, auxiliary fuel pump, fuel shutoff valve, fuel strainer, engine drive fuel pump
Speed Tape Markings
20-40 40-85 48-129 129-163 163
Power plant Operations
180 horse power, fixed pitch
PIREPs
-Pilot report of weather
-When ceilings are below 5,000’ or visibility is 5sm or less, ATC is is required to solicit PIREPs from pilots in the area
-“UA” “UUA”
(PHAK 12-9)
METAR
- Aviation Routine Weather Report
- Observation of the current surface weather
- Issued every hour, unless significant weather changes occur