Today’s Topics Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) Parts 61 & 91 Airspace Your aircraft You Flying with a purpose Sample Checklist (My Mosquito)

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61.56   Flight review– (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (f) of this section, a flight review consists

of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training. The review must include:

» (1) A review of the current general operating and flight rules of part 91 of this chapter; and

» (2) A review of those maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretion of the person giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate.

– (b) Glider pilots may substitute a minimum of three instructional flights in a glider, each of which includes a flight to traffic pattern altitude, in lieu of the 1 hour of flight training required in paragraph (a) of this section.

– (c) Except as provided in paragraphs (d), (e), and (g) of this section, no person may act as pilot in command of an aircraft unless, since the beginning of the 24th calendar month before the month in which that pilot acts as pilot in command, that person has—

» (1) Accomplished a flight review given in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated by an authorized instructor and

» (2) A logbook endorsed from an authorized instructor who gave the review certifying that the person has satisfactorily completed the review.

CFR PART 61NOT AN INCLUSIVE LIST

 61.69   Glider towing: Experience and training requirem’ts.(a) No person may act as pilot in command for towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle unless that

person—» (1) Holds a private, commercial or airline transport pilot certificate with a category rating for

powered aircraft;» (2) Has logged at least 100 hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class and

type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle;» (3) Has a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who certifies that the person has

received ground and flight training in gliders or unpowered ultralight vehicles and is proficient in—

(i) The techniques and procedures essential to the safe towing of gliders or unpowered ultralight vehicles, including airspeed limitations;

(ii) Emergency procedures; (iii) Signals used; and (iv) Maximum angles of bank.

» (4) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, has logged at least three flights as the sole manipulator of the controls of an aircraft while towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle, or has simulated towing flight procedures in an aircraft while accompanied by a pilot who meets the requirements of paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section.

» (5) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, has received a logbook endorsement from the pilot, described in paragraph (a)(4) of this section, certifying that the person has accomplished at least 3 flights in an aircraft while towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle, or while simulating towing flight procedures; and

» (6) Within 24 calendar months before the flight has— (i) Made at least three actual or simulated tows of a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle while accompanied

by a qualified pilot who meets the requirements of this section; or (ii) Made at least three flights as pilot in command of a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle towed by an

aircraft.

CFR PART 61NOT AN INCLUSIVE LIST

CFR PART 61NOT AN INCLUSIVE LIST

61.57   Recent flight experience: Pilot in command– (a) General experience.

» (1) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, no person may act as a pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers or of an aircraft certificated for more than one pilot flight crewmember unless that person has made at least three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days, and—

(i) The person acted as the sole manipulator of the flight controls; and

(ii) The required takeoffs and landings were performed in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required), and, if the aircraft to be flown is an airplane with a tailwheel, the takeoffs and landings must have been made to a full stop in an airplane with a tailwheel.

CFR PART 91 (Operating Rules)NOT AN INCLUSIVE LIST

Subpart A - GENERAL– 91.3    Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command– 91.15    Dropping objects– 91.17    Alcohol or drugs

Subpart B – Flight Rules– 91.103   Preflight action– 91.105   Flight crewmembers at stations– 91.107   Use of safety belts– 91.111   Operating near other aircraft– 91.113 Right-of-way rules– 91.153   VFR flight plan: Information required– 91.155   Basic VFR weather minimums– 91.157   Special VFR weather minimums

The National Airspace System

Airspace Structure

Class AClass BClass CClass DClass E

ControlledAirspace

Class G

UncontrolledAirspace

Prohibited AreasRestricted AreasWarning AreasMilitary Operations AreasAlert AreasControlled Firing AreasProhibited Areas

Special UseAirspace

Airport Advisory AreaMilitary Training RoutesTemporary Flight

RestrictionsFlight Limitations/

ProhibitionsParachute Jump

OperationsPublished VFR RoutesTerminal RadarService Areas

OtherAirspace

Airspace____________

RegulatoryNon-Regulatory

Airspace Categories Controlled Airspace

– Classes A, B, C, D, and E– ATC Services to IFR and VFR Flights

Uncontrolled Airspace– Everything Else (Class G)

Special Use Airspace– Activities Confined Because of Their Nature– Limitations on Non-Participating Aircraft– Depicted on Aeronautical Charts

Other Airspace– Airspace Not Included in Other Categories

Airspace ClassesClass A

Class B

Class CClass D

Non-Towered Airports

14,500 Feet MSL

18,000 Feet MSL

FL 600

Class E

Class G Class GClass G1,200’ AGL

700’ AGL

Reference: AIM, Ch. 3, Sect. 2, Controlled Airspace

Class A Airspace Operations Permitted IFR Entry Requirements ATC Clearance Min. Pilot Qualifications Instrument Rating Mode C Transponder Yes Two-way Radio Comm Yes VFR Min Visibility N/A VFR Min Cloud Distance N/A Chart Symbol None Local Example N/A

Flight Level 600

18,000 Feet MSL

References: AIM 3-2-2, FAR 71.33, 91.117, 91.135, 105.19

To otherwise operate in Class A, ATC must issue a deviation to the normal equipment requirements.Gliders may normally fly above 18,000 feet only in predefined “wave windows,” after ATC issues a clearance.

Class B Airspace

5 nm

20 nm

30 nm (Largest Airports)

10,000 Feet MSL Operations Permitted IFR and VFR Entry Requirements ATC Clearance Min. Pilot Qualifications Private or Student Mode C Transponder Yes Two-way Radio Comm Yes VFR Min Visibility 3 Statute Miles VFR Min Cloud Distance Clear of Clouds Chart Symbol Solid Blue Line Local Example Atlanta Hartsfield

Mode C Veil Mode C Veil

5,500 Feet AGL

2,900 Feet AGL

Typical Dimensions

References: AIM 3-2-3, FAR 61.95, 71.41, 91.117, 91.131, 105.19

Class C Airspace Operations Permitted IFR and VFR Entry Requirements Radio Contact (VFR) Min. Pilot Qualifications Student Mode C Transponder Yes Two-way Radio Comm Yes VFR Min Visibility 3 Statute Miles VFR Min Cloud Distance 500'/1,000'/2,000' Chart Symbol Solid Magenta Line Local Example Huntsville, Birmingham

Typical Dimensions

5 nm

10 nm

References: AIM 3-2-3, FAR 91.130, 71.151, 105.19

4,000’ AGL

10,000’ MSL

1,200’ AGL

Class D Airspace Operations Permitted IFR and VFR Entry Requirements Radio Contact (VFR) Min. Pilot Qualifications Student Mode C Transponder No Two-way Radio Comm Yes VFR Min Visibility 3 Statute Miles VFR Min Cloud Distance 500' / 1,000' / 2,000' Chart Symbol Blue Segmented Circle Local Example Stones River, TN

Typical Dimensions

5 nm

References: AIM 3-2-5, FAR 71.161, 91.129, 91.155, 91.157, 105.19

2,500 Feet AGL

Class E Airspace Operations Permitted IFR and VFR Entry Requirements None for VFR Min. Pilot Qualifications Student Mode C Transponder No Two-way Radio Comm No for VFR VFR Min Visibility 3 SM (Below 10,000' MSL)

5 SM ( Above 10,000' MSL) VFR Min Cloud Distance 500' / 1,000' / 2,000' (< 10 KFT)

1,000' / 1,000' / 1 SM (> 10 KFT) Chart Symbol Magenta Segmented Circle

Magenta Gradient (700' Floor)Blue Gradient (1200' Floor)

Local Example Crossville, TN

To Overlying Airspaceor 18,000’ MSL

700’ AGL

1,200’ AGL

Federal Airways Class E Also Called “Victor” Airways From 1,200 ‘ AGL to 18,000’ MSL 8 Nautical Miles Wide Chart Symbol: Blue Solid Line

VFR Weather MinimumsClasses A, B, C, D, and E

Airspace Flight Visibility Cloud ClearanceBelow Above Horizontal

Class A N/A N/A

Class B 3 statute miles Clear of Clouds

Class C 3 statute miles 500' 1,000' 2,000'

Class D 500' 1,000' 2,000'

Class EUnder 10,000' MSL 3 Statute Miles 500' 1,000' 2,000'

At or Above 10,000' MSL 5 Statute Miles 1,000' 1,000' 1 Statute Mile

Reference: AIM 3-1-3

Class G Airspace Operations Permitted IFR and VFR Entry Requirements None Min. Pilot Qualifications Student Two-way Radio Comm No VFR Min Visibility (See Wx Min Chart) VFR Min Cloud Distance (See Wx Min Chart) Chart Symbol None Local Example N/A

References: AIM Sect,. , FAR 91.126

VFR Weather MinimumsClass G

Altitude Flight Visibility Cloud ClearanceBelow Above Horizontal

Below 1,200' AGL at Any MSL AltitudeDay 1 Statute Mile Clear of CloudsNight 3 Statute Miles 500' 1,000' 2,000'

Above 1,200' AGL But Below 10,000 MSLDay 1 Statute Mile 500' 1,000' 2,000'

Night 3 Statute Miles 500' 1,000' 2,000'

Above 1,200' AGL And Above 10,000 MSLDay 5 Statute Miles 1,000' 1,000' 1 Statute Mile

Night 5 Statute Miles 1,000' 1,000' 1 Statute Mile

Reference: AIM 3-1-3

Your Aircraft How familiar are you with your ship?

– Annual» Do your own “Pre annual” inspection including:

Inspect, clean and lube exterior structure including all pins, bearings, releases and gear well etc.

Removal of interior seat pan and panels Inspect clean and lube cables etc. Inspect condition and security of wiring, tubing and

battery Check functioning of all instrumentation.

YOU!

ARE YOU FIT FOR FLIGHT?– Had a physical lately – Gained a few pounds over the winter– Too busy to get in a little exercise

Sample Checklist

Pre Assembly - General

Tailgate opened & secured Position Wing Stand Position Tail Dolly Put on apron Clean/grease Wing Pins - Fuselage

Remove Lower Gear

Brake lever set HIGH SPEEDClean and lube pins bearings

YOU! (cont) ARE YOU READY FOR FLIGHT

– Need some brush-up dual– Do you have a “thorough” checklist– Do you need to brush up on operating your flight computer such as up and

down loading files– Do you have a flight simulator to help you with in-flight procedures and

decision making

THE FLIGHT– Do you have a Plan– Decide what you want to practice or accomplish this flight– Keep your head in the game.

FLY SAFE, HAVE FUN

Assembly-Wings

Install left wing and engage main pin

Install right wing PULL together with rigging tool

- Horizontal StabEnsure Trim NeutralClean receiver plate

Push tailplane onto drive pinsPush leading edge down and engage pin

Remove pin tool & store in cockpitT.E. Probe installed and taped

Sample Checklist

Grid– Tail Dolly -OFF– Power -ON– Instruments Checked and data updated as necessary– Volkslogger –ON

Pre Take-Off– Controls checked– Spoilers closed– Trim slightly nose down– Flaps set “-”1– Straps and chute secure– Canopy closed and locked

TAKE-OFF ONLY WHEN YOU ARE READY!!

Sample Checklist

Sample Checklist Take-off

– Lift off 40-50kts as conditions dictate– Flaps zero– Retrim

Off Tow– Gear up– Retrim

Pre Landing– Radio calls– USTALL– Flaps +2 for landing– 45-50kts approach speed as conditions dictate

Sample Checklist Post Assembly

– Tape wings and tail – Battery inserted, power checked– Tail Dolly on– Clean ship and canopy– Trailer prepared for retrieve

Pre Grid– Positive Control and Wing Pin checks– Flight computers programmed –Task and settings– Instrument checks– Radio– Parachute fitted and in cockpit– Food and water in cockpit

Sample Checklist Post Landing

– Download flight trace– Clean ship– Clean cockpit– Trailer fittings in place– Wing stands in place– Remove tape– Remove and stow T.E. probe

Disassembly– Ship on dolly & Gear up– Empennage put away– Wing pin removed– Separate wings with rigging tool– Remove and stow RIGHT wing– Remove and stow LEFT wing

Trailer Hook-up– Shell and gate closed and locked– Hitch secured to ball– Tongue Wheel raised and secured– Safety chains secured– Lights connected– Chocks removed

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LIFE IS GOOD!!