AS 221 CH 10

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IFR currency

Preceding 6 calendar months performed and logged under actual or simulated conditions -6 instrument approaches -holding procedures and tasks -intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems 6 more months to get current or require an instrument proficiency check (IPC) from CFII

What is an amended clearance?

amendments to the initial clearance will be issued at any time ATC deems such action necessary to avoid possible confliction between aircraft

Safety pilots

1) be at least a certificated private pilot 2) hold the category and class ratings 3) have a current medical 4) occupy the other control seat 5) be able to watch for traffic while you are under the hood

FAR/AIM for IFR currency

14 CFR 61.57

FAR/AIM instrument rating requirements

14 CFR 61.65

Special FAR/AIM for special VFR

14 CFR 91.157

Contact Approach

A "visual" type of clearance requiring -1 mile clear of clouds and MUST be requested by the pilot -MUST reasonably expect to be able to get to the airport visually

Closing IFR Flight Plans

ATC towers close them automatically when you land at a operating CT airport When landing at a non-CT airport, cancel with the FSS via RCO/VOR/Phone Number

Visual Approach Clearance

Airport must be VFR Pilot or controller can request Must have airport or traffic to follow in sight MUST reasonably expect to be able to get to the airport visually

What is an ATC clearance?

An authorization by ATC, for the purpose of preventing collision between known aircraft, for an aircraft to proceed under specific conditions within controlled airspace (Not an authorization for a pilot to deviate from any rule, regulation, or minimum altitude nor to conduct unsafe operation of the aircraft)

What is CRAFT?

C - clearance limit R - route A - altitude F - frequency T - transponder code

Normal Approach Clearance

Clearance for and IAP

Minimum information included in an abbreviated clearance is:

Destination airport En route altitude Transponder code Departure procedure

What is PCATD?

Legitimate flight training device FAA approved after study done at ERAU showed effectiveness of the devices (No longer PCATD)

What is a cruise clearance?

term "cruise" may be used instead of "maintain" to assign a block of airspace to a pilot from: -the minimum IFR altitude up to and including -the altitude specified in the cruise clearance


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