December 4th, 2011 
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Helicopters come in many sizes and shapes, but most share the same major components. These components include a cabin where the payload and crew are carried; an airframe, which houses the various components, or where components are attached; a powerplant or engine; and a transmission, which, among other things, takes the power from the engine [...]
August 10th, 2011 admin Airspace means the portion of the atmosphere that controlled by a particular State on its territory and territorial waters or, generally, any specific three-dimensional portion of the atmosphere. Controlled airspace exists where air traffic control has control over aircraft flying in that airspace. Uncontrolled airspace is airspace in which air traffic control does not control [...]
August 10th, 2011 admin The VOR approaches are approach procedures which use VORs as the primary navigational aid.
August 9th, 2011 admin The flight instructor is the cornerstone of aviation safety. The FAA has adopted an operational training concept that places the full responsibility for student training on the authorized flight instructor. In this role, the instructor assumes the total responsibility for training the student pilot in all the knowledge areas and skills necessary to operate safely [...]
August 9th, 2011 admin Pilot and flight instructor certificates are issued by the FAA upon satisfactory completion of required knowledge and practical tests. The administration of these tests is an FAA responsibility normally carried out at the FSDO level by FSDO inspectors. The FAA, however, being a U.S. government agency, has limited resources and must prioritize its responsibilities. The [...]
August 9th, 2011 admin The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is empowered by the U.S. Congress to promote aviation safety by prescribing safety standards for civil aviation. This is accomplished through the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) formerly referred to as Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 pertains to the [...]
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