Aviation Weather Tools and Platforms Tool NamePurpose and Information ProvidedGraphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA)Primary FAA graphical briefing tool for GA pilots. Displays ceilings, visibility, winds, clouds, precipitation, icing, turbulence, freezing levels, and surface features using selectable layers and time controls.https://aviationweather.gov/gfa/Aviation Weather Center (AWC)Official FAA/NWS aviation weather portal providing access to forecasts, advisories, radar, satellite imagery, […]
Book Category: Appendix
Primary and Supporting Instruments
MANEUVERBANKPITCHPOWERPRIMARYSUPPORTINGPRIMARYSUPPORTINGPRIMARYSUPPORTINGStraight-and-Level FlightDGAI, TCALTAI, VSIASITACH/MPAirspeed Changes in Level Flight1DGAI, TCALTAI, VSITACH/MP—Turns to Headings in Level FlightTCAIALTAI, VSIASITACH/MPEstablishing Turns to Headings in Level FlightAITCALTAI, VSIASITACH/MPConstant Airspeed Climbs and DescentsDGAI, TCASIAI, VSITACH/MP—Establishing Constant Airspeed Climbs and Descents2DGAI, TCAIASI, VSITACH/MP— Legend: Notes:
Stabilized Approach Criteria
Stabilized Approach Concept A stabilized approach is characterized by a constant-angle, constant-rate of descent approach profile ending near the touchdown point, where the landing maneuver begins. Slight and infrequent adjustments are all that are needed to maintain a stabilized approach. Stabilized Approach Criteria C-FLAPS Notes: Minimum Stabilization Heights The recommended minimum stabilization heights are: Go-Around […]
Energy Management Matrix
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Relationships of Decision-Making Models
Real-World Training and Authentic Assessment Problem-Based InstructionScenario-Based TrainingCollaborative Problem-SolvingCase StudiesCollaborative AssessmentGuided Self-AssessmentFlight Instructor’s Assessment encourage the development of Higher-Order Thinking SkillsThe cognitive skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.Aeronautical Decision-MakingDECIDE Model: Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, Evaluate Single-Pilot Resource Management5P Model: Plan, Plane, Pilot, Passengers, Programming which incorporate the elements of Risk Management3P Model: Perceive, Process, […]
Stratification of the U.S. Airspace System
Airspace Rules and Weather Minimums
AirspaceClass AClass BClass CClass DClass EClass GOperations PermittedIFRIFR and VFRIFR and VFRIFR and VFRIFR and VFRIFR and VFREntry PrerequisitesATC ClearanceATC ClearanceIFR: ClearanceVFR: Two-Way Radio ContactIFR: ClearanceVFR: Two-Way Radio ContactIFR: ClearanceNoneMinimum Pilot QualificationsInstrument RatingStudent1 or PrivateNo Specific RequirementNo Specific RequirementNo Specific RequirementNo Specific RequirementEquipmentIFR Equipped, Two-Way Radio, Mode C Transponder, ADS-B Out, TIS-BTwo-Way Radio, Mode C […]
Phonetic Alphabet
Character Morse Code Telephony Phonic A • – Alfa (AL-FAH) B – • • • Bravo (BRAH-VOH) C – • – • Charlie (CHAR-LEE) D – • • Delta (DELL-TAH) E • Echo (ECK-OH) F • • – • Foxtrot (FOKS-TROT) G – – • Golf (GOLF) H • • • • Hotel (HOH-TEL) I […]
Common NOTAM Contractions
ABNAerodrome BeaconABVAbove ACFTAircraftACTActive ADJAdjacentAGLAbove Ground Level ALSApproach Light SystemALTAltitude ALTN/ALTNLYAlternate/AlternatelyAMDTAmendment APCHApproachARFFAircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting ASDAAccelerate Stop Distance AvailableASOSAutomated Surface Observing System ASPHAsphaltATCAir Traffic Control ATISAutomated Terminal Information ServiceAVBLAvailable AWOSAutomatic Weather Observing SystemAWSSAutomated Weather Sensor System AZMAzimuthBTNBetween CATCategoryCHChannel CLCenterlineCLSDClosed COMCommunicationCONCConcrete CONTContinue/ContinuouslyCTLControl DCTDirectDEPDepart/Departure DERDeparture End of RunwayDHDecision Height DISTDistanceDLA/DLADDelay/Delayed DLYDailyDMEDistance Measuring Equipment DTHRDisplaced ThresholdDWPNTDew Point Temperature […]
METAR and TAF Abbreviations
$Maintenance Check Indicator–Light Intensity +Heavy Intensity/Separator ACCAltocumulus CastellanusACFT MSHPAircraft Mishap ACSLAltocumulus Standing Lenticular CloudAO1Automated Station without Precipitation Discriminator AO2Automated Station with Precipitation DiscriminatorALPAirport Location Point AMDAmendedAPCHApproach APRNTApparentAPRXApproximately ATCTAirport Traffic Control towerAUTOFully Automated Report BBeganBCPatches BECMGBecomingBKNBroken BLBlowingBRMist CCenter (with Reference to Runway Designation)CACloud-Air Lightning CBCumulonimbus CloudCBMAMCumulonimbus Mammatus Cloud CCCloud-Cloud LightningCCSLCirrocumulus Standing Lenticular Cloud cdCandelaCGCloud-Ground Lightning CIGCeilingCLRClear […]