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U.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
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Jim CooneyJim Cooney
Accident Prevention Specialist
Safety Program Manager
Accident Prevention Specialist
Safety Program Manager
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Nancy TrudellNancy Trudell
Manager Helena Flight Standards District
Office
The Big Kahuna
Manager Helena Flight Standards District
Office
The Big Kahuna
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Steve RobinsonSteve Robinson
Billings Flight Service
Flight Standards
Billings Flight Service
Flight Standards
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FAAFAAFederal AcronymAssociation
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FAAFAAFriendly Aviation Agency
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Orville MooreOrville Moore Moore Quality Flying Service
Safety Program Counselor
Moore Quality Flying Service
Safety Program Counselor
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Form
1040EZ Income Tax Return 1995
Name &Address L
A Print your name above (first, initial, last) B
E Home address (no and street) apt no L City, town or post office, state and ZIP code
Form
1040EZ Income Tax Return 1995
Name &Address L
A Print your name above (first, initial, last) B
E Home address (no and street) apt no L City, town or post office, state and ZIP code
Report Your Income 1. How much did you make last year? 1.
Figureyour Tax 2. How much do you have left? 2.
3. Send it to us! 3.
Sign your signature date
yourreturn X
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2 Essentials of Flight
LiftMoney
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FAR PART 61 & 91
Federal Aviation RegulationsA REVIEW OF
Federal Aviation RegulationsA REVIEW OF
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Airspace ReclassificationAirspace Reclassification
Positive Control Airspace Class A Terminal Control Area Class B Airport Radar Service Area Class C Airport Traffic Area-Control Zone Class D Controlled Airspace Class E Uncontrolled Airspace Class G
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FAR 91.155Basic VFR Weather Minimums
FAR 91.155Basic VFR Weather Minimums
Altitude Visibility Cloud Clearance
Class A Not Applicable Not Applicable
Class B 3 statute miles Clear of Clouds
Class C & D 3 statute miles 500 feet below
1000 feet above
2000 feet horizontalClass E Same Samebelow 10k
10k & above 5 statute miles 1000 feet below1000 feet above2000 feet horizontal
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FAR 91.155 cont.FAR 91.155 cont.Altitude Visibility Cloud Clearance
Class G
Day 1200 ft. or less 1 statute mile Clear of cloudsNight 1200 ft or less 3 statute miles 500 ft. below
1000 ft. above2000 ft. horizontal
Day 1200 ft. to 10,000 1 statute mile 500 ft. below 1000 ft above2000 ft. horizontal
Night 1200 to 10,000 3 statute miles 500 ft. below1000 ft.above2000 ft. horizontal
More than 1200 and 5 statute miles 1000 ft. below and above 10,000 1000 ft. above 1 mile horizontal
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FAR 61.3Required Certificates
FAR 61.3Required Certificates
(a) Pilot certificate - in personal possession (c) Appropriate and current medical
certificate - in personal possession (e) Instrument rating - when conditions are
less than minimums for VFR flight (h) Inspection of certificate - upon request
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FAR 61.14Drug or Alcohol Test
FAR 61.14Drug or Alcohol Test
(b) Refusal, Grounds forSuspension or Revocation
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61.31 High Performance Aircraft61.31 High Performance Aircraft
Cannot act as PIC High Performance AC 200 Horsepower or retractable gear, flaps,
& controllable propeller flight instruction from authorized CFI logbook endorsement PIC time before November 1, 1973 PIC check by FAA , 121, 125, 135 PIC
check, or a military PIC check
Cannot act as PIC High Performance AC 200 Horsepower or retractable gear, flaps,
& controllable propeller flight instruction from authorized CFI logbook endorsement PIC time before November 1, 1973 PIC check by FAA , 121, 125, 135 PIC
check, or a military PIC check
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61.31 High Altitude Aircraft61.31 High Altitude Aircraft
Private or commercial pilot cannot act as PIC of pressurized AC with service ceiling or max operating altitude above 25,000’ unless that person has: flight instruction from authorized CFI logbook endorsement
PIC time before April 15, 1991 PIC check by FAA, 121, 125, 135 PIC
check, or a military PIC check
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61.31 Tailwheel Aircraft61.31 Tailwheel Aircraft
Cannot act as PIC of tailwheel AC unless that pilot has: flight instruction from authorized CFI including
normal, crosswind, and wheel landings logbook endorsement
Grandfather clause - PIC time before April 15, 1991
Cannot act as PIC of tailwheel AC unless that pilot has: flight instruction from authorized CFI including
normal, crosswind, and wheel landings logbook endorsement
Grandfather clause - PIC time before April 15, 1991
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FAR 61.51Logging of Pilot time (c)
FAR 61.51Logging of Pilot time (c)
1. Solo - sole occupant 2. Pilot in command - sole
manipulator 3. Second in command - aircraft
requires more than one pilot. 4. Instrument time - simulated or
actual - CFI - instructing in actual conditions
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61.56 Flight Review 61.56 Flight Review No person may act as PIC without a
Flight Review and Logbook endorsement. 1 Hr Flight Instruction 1 Hour Ground Instruction
Complete “approved” proficiency check Complete the “Wings” Program
Flight Instructors who have completed renewal need not complete ground instruction
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61.57 Recent Flight Experience61.57 Recent Flight Experience Daytime - cannot act as PIC carrying
passengers unless 3 Takeoffs & landings in same category &
class during last 90 days Full Stop in tailwheel aircraft
Night 3 Takeoffs & landings in same category &
class during last 90 days 1 Hr after sunset to 1 Hr before sunrise
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61.57 Recent IFR Experience61.57 Recent IFR Experience
Cannot act as PIC under IFR nor in WX below VFR unless within last 6 calendar months 6 Hours of actual or simulated 3 Hrs in flight in same category of aircraft 6 Instrument approaches in same category
Instrument Competency Check FAA , Military, FAA check pilot, certified CFII
Cannot act as PIC under IFR nor in WX below VFR unless within last 6 calendar months 6 Hours of actual or simulated 3 Hrs in flight in same category of aircraft 6 Instrument approaches in same category
Instrument Competency Check FAA , Military, FAA check pilot, certified CFII
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FAR 61.189Flight Instructor Records
FAR 61.189Flight Instructor Records
(a) Each Flight Instructor ShallSign the Logbook
Of each person he has givenFlight or Ground Instruction
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FAR 61.193Flight Instructor Authorizations
FAR 61.193Flight Instructor Authorizations
A Flight Instructor is Authorized (a) To give Flight and Ground Inst. (b) To Endorse the Certificate for Solo
or Solo Cross-country (c) To Endorse the Logbook for single
or repeated Solo Flights (d) To Endorse the Logbook for prep.
& preflight planning for XC
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FAR 91.3 Responsibility & Authority of Pilot in Command
FAR 91.3 Responsibility & Authority of Pilot in Command
Final Authority as to the operation of that aircraft.
May deviate from any rule to the extent required to meet an emergency.
Shall upon request send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator.
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91.103 Preflight Action 91.103 Preflight Action
Each Pilot in Command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.
weather, fuel requirements, alternatives, traffic delays, takeoff & landing distances.
any necessary information relating to aircraft performance.
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FAR 91.111 Operating Near Other Aircraft
FAR 91.111 Operating Near Other Aircraft
No person may operate an aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a collision hazard.
No formation flight - except by pre- arrangement of PICs.
No formation flight with passengers for hire.
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FAR 91.117 Aircraft SpeedFAR 91.117 Aircraft Speed
Below 10,000’ MSL: 250 knots or less - 288 mph or less
Within 4 NM of an airport in class C or class D airspace at or below 2500 AGL :
200 knots or less - 230 mph or less Below airspace underlying class B airspace
200 knots or less - 230 mph or less
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FAR 91.119 Minimum Safe Altitudes
FAR 91.119 Minimum Safe Altitudes
Anywhere - An altitude which will allow a safe emergency landing without hazard to people or property on the surface.
Congested Area - 1000’ above the highest obstacle within 2000’ or the aircraft.
Other than congested areas - 500’ Over water & sparsely populated areas:
no closer than 500’ to any person, vessel, vehicle or structure.
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FAR 91.411 Altimeter System Checks
FAR 91.411 Altimeter System Checks
No person may operate an aircraft in controlled airspace under IFR unless
Within the previous 24 calendar months the system has been checked and found to
comply to part 43 Following installation of an encoder or any
system maintenance the system has been checked and found to
comply to part 43
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FAR 91.411 Transponder Tests & Inspections
FAR 91.411 Transponder Tests & Inspections
No person may use an ATC transponder unless:
within the previous 24 calendar months the system has been checked and found to
comply to part 43 following installation or maintenance on a
transponder the system has been checked and found to
comply to part 43
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Secret to Taking a Check RideSecret to Taking a Check Ride
Allow a check pilot to establish his (or her superiority..
When he thinks you think that he’s the greatest thing since Lindberg, the ride will go better!!!
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Emergency LandingsEmergency Landings
Airspeed - level or slightly low nose attitude - Fly the Airplane.
Airfield - landing site within 45 degrees. Fuel - Carb Heat - Ignition. Fly the Airplane - maintain control. Pilot should know emergency procedures
specific to the airplane he/she is flying. Final Phase - Fly the Airplane - No steep
turns close to the ground - flaps.
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It’s a physiological fact that your can only do one thing at a time.
If you spend too much time doing one thing in an airplane,
know that something else is probably going to hell.
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NTSB U.S. Transportation Fatalities
NTSB U.S. Transportation Fatalities
Highway 21,366 21,494 Aviation 994 800 Marine 972 861
1992 1993
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Learn from the Mistakes of Others....
You will not live long enough
to make them all yourself!
Learn from the Mistakes of Others....
You will not live long enough
to make them all yourself!
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Aircraft Accidents by YearState of Montana
Aircraft Accidents by YearState of Montana
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
33 35
26
20
10
40
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
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Good Judgment comes from experience...
Experience is often the result of bad judgment!
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Aircraft Fatalities by YearState of Montana
Aircraft Fatalities by YearState of Montana
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
9
14
21
47
10
5
10
15
20
25
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
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Military Training RoutesMilitary Training Routes 3 Mid Air Collisions since 1986 51 known near mid air incidents 46 NASA Reports Filed Need to determine activity in MTR for
flight planning purposes. AC-210-5B “Military Flying Activities” AC 90-48C “
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Military Training RoutesMilitary Training Routes Airman’s Information Manual
Chapter 3, Section 5, Para 3-41 Sectional Aeronautical Charts IFR Enroute Low Altitude Charts
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Stall - Spin AccidentsStall - Spin Accidents
3rd Leading cause of fatalities. Need to stress recurrent training. High level vs low level stalls. Need to teach approach to stall
awareness. Need to develop immediate reactions
to approach to low level stall situations.
3rd Leading cause of fatalities. Need to stress recurrent training. High level vs low level stalls. Need to teach approach to stall
awareness. Need to develop immediate reactions
to approach to low level stall situations.
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Don’t put yourself in a situation
where you are committed to just one course of
action!
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VMC into IMCVMC into IMC
2rd Leading cause of fatalities Need to stress the importance of
not pressing the weather Legal minimums not necessarily
safe minimums 178 Seconds The 180 degree turn can be a life
saving maneuver
2rd Leading cause of fatalities Need to stress the importance of
not pressing the weather Legal minimums not necessarily
safe minimums 178 Seconds The 180 degree turn can be a life
saving maneuver
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VertigoVertigo The inability of a person to
perceive his/her position relative to the earth.
In other words.... he/she cannot tell which way
is UP!!!
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If the weather briefing makes you nervous...
What makes you think the flight
will calm your nerves?
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It’s better to be on the ground, wishing you were
in the air, than it is
to be in the air, wishing you were on the
ground!
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Unwarranted Low Level FlyingUnwarranted Low Level Flying
The Leading Cause of Fatalities in Montana
Low level sight-seeing Looking for Elk or Game Just Plain Buzzing Life Threatening Situation 43 Fatalities over 10 year period
The Leading Cause of Fatalities in Montana
Low level sight-seeing Looking for Elk or Game Just Plain Buzzing Life Threatening Situation 43 Fatalities over 10 year period
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Minimum Safe AltitudeMinimum Safe Altitude
A. One where you don’t hit anything. B. One where you don’t have to worry
about hitting anything. C. One where neither you, nor your
passengers nor the FAA have to worry about you hitting anything!
A. One where you don’t hit anything. B. One where you don’t have to worry
about hitting anything. C. One where neither you, nor your
passengers nor the FAA have to worry about you hitting anything!
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Caution is not Cowardice...
Nor is carelessness...
COURAGE!!
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Farm for SaleFarm for Sale
Quiet Surroundings
Wood Structure Included
Flowers blooming annually
Area 3’ x 6’ x 6’
For More Information
Ignore Safety
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Pilot Proficiency Award Program
Pilot Proficiency Award Program
“Wings” Attend Safety Meeting 1 Hr Dual - Instruments 1 Hr. Dual - Basic Air
Maneuvers 1 Hr. Dual - Landings
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Set of Wings
Wall Certificate Suitable for Framing
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Flight Instructor - WingsFlight Instructor - Wings
Put 3 Students through the Wings Program - Receive your wings!
Good for the first three phases No waiting period Remaining phases - Proficiency Flight
& 12 month waiting period
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1995 Maintenance Technician of the Year Award
1995 General Aviation Flight Instructor of the Year Award
Cash Prizes
Free Trip to the EAA Fly-In Convention
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9th Annual Family Fly-In and Flight
Safety Expo
9th Annual Family Fly-In and Flight
Safety Expo
July 20-23, 1995Helena, Montana
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Thanks for Having Us!
Thanks for Having Us!
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“A Superior pilot is one who stays out of trouble
by using Superior Judgment to avoid situations which might require
the use of Superior skill.”
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Sig UgrinSig Ugrin Miles City Aero Service
Safety Program Counselor
Miles City Aero Service
Safety Program Counselor
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Ted MasonTed Mason
Manager Air Traffic Control
Manager Air Traffic Control
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Irene GrossIrene Gross
Billings Flight Service
Great Falls Flight Service
Billings Flight Service
Great Falls Flight Service