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What else does advisory circular 61 98 provide guidance on?
The new AC 61-98D offers pilots and instructors a number of important information sources to aid with flight reviews and IPCs, including Airplane Flying Handbook, Instrument Flying Handbook, Instrument Procedures Handbook, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, (InFO) 15012, Logging Instrument Approach Procedures.
Where can I find advisory circulars?
Advisory Circulars (ACs) provide a single, uniform, agency-wide system that the FAA uses to deliver advisory (non-regulatory) material to the aviation community. Can be found on the FAA’s website at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/
What is advisory circular in aviation?
Advisory Circulars are informational documents produced by the Federal Aviation Administration to inform and guide institutions and individuals within the aviation industry, as well as the general public.
Are Advisory Circulars mandatory?
This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation. Nothing in this AC changes the legal requirement for public aircraft operators to comply with the statute. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publishes Advisory Circular (AC) 00-45, Aviation Weather Services.
Are Advisory Circulars binding?
Advisory Circulars ‐ The FAA issues Advisory Circulars (AC) to inform the aviation public in a systematic way of nonregulatory material. Unless incorporated into a regulation by reference, the contents of an advisory circular are not binding on the public.
What is an advisory circular and what is its significance?
(1) An Advisory Circular (AC) provides information and guidance by describing an acceptable means, but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with the regulations and standards.
Why is advisory circular important?
Every pilot should read Advisory Circulars to help them understand regulations and also delve deeper into important topics like icing. In other words, Advisory Circulars serve a wide variety of purposes. The two most useful types for pilots are the “best practices” ACs, and the ones which “explain regulations.”
Can you fail an IPC?
There is no such thing as failing an IPC. If there are skills that require additional training, we will do so until you can satisfactorily accomplish the required skills and feel safe and confident in your ability..
Does EASA issue advisory circulars?
EASA issues SIBs and endorses Foreign Safety Advisory Information (FSAI) in accordance with the Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) procedure.
Does IPC count as BFR?
Unfortunately, the IPC cannot substitute for a flight review. They are two different things with different goals and requirements. 14 CFR 61.57d is the governing regulation with regard to the IPC, and it’s pretty short and sweet: (d) Instrument proficiency check.
How do I stay IFR current?
To remain instrument current, the regulation requires that within the preceding 6 calendar months from the month of the flight, a person perform and log at least; 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks, and intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems.
What happens if your CFI expires?
What happens if I let my CFI certificate expire? If a flight instructor allows their CFI certificate to expire, they will need to have it reinstated. This can be done by adding an additional flight instructor rating, such as a CFII or MEI. Or, the instructor will need to take a CFI reinstatement check-ride.
Is it mandatory to have a light fixture on the runway?
The FAA recommends the guidance and specifications in this AC for Runway and Taxiway Light Fixtures. In general, use of this AC is not mandatory. However, the use of the specifications in this AC is mandatory for lighting or projects funded under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) with revenue from the Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) program.
Can elevated runway guard lights be controlled independently from in-pavement lights?
This will allow elevated runway guard lights to be controlled independently from in-pavement runway guard lights. This will al low elevated runway guard lights to be controlled independently from in-pavement runway guard lights.
What color are the edge lights on a runway?
Runway edge lights are white or yellow as specified in paragraph 2.2.a(1) of this AC. W B B B B W W B B B B W 7/21/2014 AC 150/5340-30H Appendix 1 139 Figure 23. Light fixture wiring. CONCRETE ANCHOR RECOMMENDED SIZE: BASE MOUNTED, SERIES CIRCUIT
What is the longitudinal tolerance for runway centerline lights?
The longitudinal tolerance for runway centerline lights is ±2 f t. (0.6 meter). See Figure 33 for a graphic of the runway centerline lighting layout.