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Introduction to Flight
References usedPilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
(PHAK)FAA-H-8083-25A, Chapter 1
Available Online for Free at: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/
Or you can buy a printed copy at Amazon.com (less than $20)
Some local book stores also have copies for a little more $$$
Types of Pilot Certs.Type Hours
RequiredRestrictions Medical Rqmts.
Sport 20 <10,000ft, Sport aircraft only, one pax, and night
Drivers License
Recreational 30 Limited to within 50 miles, no night, 4 passengers
Third
Private (PVT) 40 VFR, not for hire Third
Commercial (COM)
250 Distance limited and day VFR only if no Instrument Rating
Second
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
1,500 None… First
A few ratings (add-ons)
Rating Privileges
Instrument (IR) Can fly in weather lower than VFR (clouds)
High Performance 201+ Horsepower
Complex Retractable wheels, constant speed prop etc.
Tailwheel Conventional gear aircraft
High Altitude 25,000 ft+
Pressurized Fly a pressurized aircraft
FAA Nitty GrittyHeadquarters: Washington, DC
FSS (Flight Standards Service): Airmen certification, inspection, surveillance , investigation & enforcement in addition to being responsible for setting regulations and standards
FSDO: (130 of them) provide information and services for the aviation community. FSDO is the “mediator” between the FSS and “normal people”
FAA Safety Team (FAAST): Safety Program that can earn you insurance discounts, count towards a BFR and more! www.faasafety.gov
the dreaded FAR/ AIMFederal Aviation Regulations (FAR)Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures
Methods to the MadnessType Part Series
Private Pilot < 61.100
Instrument 61.65 (a, b, c…etc)
Commercial 120
ATP 150
Flight Instructor 180
Ground Instructors 210
Sport Pilots 300
CFI-Sport 400
4 important parts…3’s eligibility 5’s aeronautical knowledge (ground)7’s flight proficiency 9’s experience requirements
FAA Handbooks Handbooks include:
Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical KnowledgeAirplane Flying HandbookAviation Instructors HandbookInstrument Flying HandbookInstrument Procedures Handbooketc…
Available Free Online: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/
A/C’s (Advisory Circulars)Written in “plain
English” for regulation compliance
Standardize implementation of the regulation
Resolve general misunderstanding
Expand on standards needed to promote aviation safety
Available for free online at: http://rgl.faa.gov/AC (DO NOT PUT “www”)
Flight Publications
NOTAMS NOtices To AirMen
Time critical aeronautical information that are essential to the safety of flightOften temporary or not known in time for
publication in charts etc
more NOTAM stuffNOTAM (D) Distant
Information regarding all navigational facilities and things like taxiway closures, things blocking runways (personnel, equipment etc), airport lighting aids like the VASI (non IFR) etc.
FDC NOTAMSAmendments to charts, Instrument Approach
Procedures, (IAP’s) Advertise Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) for
things like large scale public events, natural disaster areas etc.
Guides on how to read a NOTAM and a list of the most current NOTAMS is available online at: http://notams.aim.faa.gov/fnsstart/
P T SProvides a complete list of
what’s required of an applicant
Areas of Operation and Knowledge areas that must be demonstrated
Includes all applicable tolerances
Available for free online at: http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/airmen/test_standards/
Student Pilot Cert.Required to Solo
Acts as a “first license” that has certain restrictions
Can be given by a DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner), FAA Inspector or AME (Aviation Medical Examiner)
Can be given in combination with a medical certificate (see next slide)
medical certificate1st Class: required for ATP (Airline Transport
Pilots2nd Class: required for Commercial Pilots3rd Class: required for Private Pilots and
CFI’sNo Class: Recreational and Sport Pilots
medical duration Under 40 Over 40
1st Class 1 Year, then 3rd class to 5 years (60 months)
6 months 1st, then 2nd class for another 6 months, then 3d class for a year (total validity for 2 years)
2nd Class 1 Year, then 3rd class to 5 years (60 months)
1 year (12 months), then 3rd class for another year (total of 2 years of validity)
3rd Class 5 years (60 months) 2 years (24 months)
Note that Medical Certificates are good until the last day of the expiring month.
You can now pre-fill all required paperwork online at: https://medxpress.faa.gov/