Module 1, Objective 2, Understanding Flight Operations and the Aviation System Flashcards
Who is the main “customer” of the airport?
Pilots!
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization’s
the govern and guide light operations through the world. They help to ensure flight operations are conducted in a consistent manner and that there is a common vocabulary and operating principles among pilots, aviation systems, and airport operators
Private Aircraft Operations
when you are the owner
Commercial Aircraft Operations
When the pilot is “for hire”
Direct Air Carrier
a certified domestic or foreign air carrier, or air taxi operator, or a commuter air carrier that directly engages in the operation of aircraft under a certificate, permit, or exemption issued by the DOT
Has no control over the operational functions performed in providing that transporation
Indirect Air carrier
is any person, such as a tourist or athletic organization, that engages the services of a direct air carrier in the transportation of passengers, baggage or cargo.
Uses commercial air transportation to move cargo or people, but does not own or control the aircraft
Title 14 CFR Part 91
commonly associated with GA, for the CM it is used in reference to private operations
it addresses the general operating and flight rules
Title 14 CFR Part 121
references scheduled commercial flight for the CM, operating requirements
Title 14 CFR Part 135
operating requirements for commuter and on demand operations (ie air charter or air taxi, “non-scheduled”)
Title 14 CFR Part 380
references public charters form the CM, operating requiermetns
What is a chart suppliments
formally the A/FD
pilotage
dead reckoning, VFR flying
VMC
Visual Meteorological Conditions
cloud ceiling is at least 1,000ft above ground level and forward visibility is three or more statute miles
level of a victor airway
Bellow 18,000
level of a jet route
above 18,000
