Term
Day VFR Required Equipment
91.205 |
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Definition
TOMATO FLAMES
Tachometer
Oil pressure
Altimeter
Temperature sensor (liquid-cooled)
Oil temperature (air cooled)
Fuel gauge
Landing gear position indicator
Airspeed indicator
Magnetic compass
ELT
Seat belts |
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Term
Night VFR Required Equipment
91.205 |
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Definition
Fuses (one complete spare set)
Landing light (only if you are flying for hire)
Anti-collision lights
Position lights
Source of electricity (alternator, generator, battery) |
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Term
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Definition
Annual & Airworthiness Directives (AD's - Recalls)
VOR check - 30 calendar days
Inspections - 100 hour/Annual/Progressive
Altimeter - 24 calendar months
Transponder - 24 calendar months
ELT - 12 calendar months (1 hr cumulative use and/or 1/2 shelf life of battery)
Static Source - 24 calendar months |
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Term
Certificates and Documents on board
91.203 |
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Definition
Airworthiness certificate which must be visible to flight crew (valid as long as all AD's and inspections are done)
Registration certificate
Radio Station License if operated outside USA
Operator's handbook (POH) specific to aircraft by serial number
Weight and balance reflecting all equipment on board |
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Term
| Personal Checklist Before Flight |
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Definition
Illness
Medical
Stress
Alcohol
Fatigue (chronic/acute)
Eating |
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Term
| What a Pilot Needs for Flight |
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Definition
Valid pilot license
Current and appropriate medical certificate
Current federal/state issued photo ID
Flight review/FAA checkride w/in preceding 24 calendar months
3 T.O/landings (to a full stop at night) w/in 90 days - 61.57 |
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