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Why do pilots say clear?
RyanB Administrator Management Council Member PoA Supporter. So the majority of us pilots have been trained to shout ‘clear prop’ prior to starting our engine(s) to make sure the area around the airplane and propeller is clear.
How do pilots know what runway to land on?
When clouds surround an airport, pilots have been able to find the path to the runway for decades by using an Instrument Landing System, or ILS. Ground-based transmitters project one radio beam straight down the middle of the runway, and another angled up from the runway threshold at a gentle three degrees.
Is there such a thing as an uncontrolled airport?
Operations & Proficiency No. 3 Some people use the term “uncontrolled airport” to mean the same thing as “nontowered airport,” but nontowered airports are anything but “out of control.” Operations at Nontowered Airports SAFETY ADVISOR Safe Pilots. Safe Skies. airsafetyinstitute.orgwww.asf.org Safe Pilots. Safe Skies.
What are the rules at a nontowered airport?
A word about procedure: There are several sources of information that explain official FAA-recommended procedures at nontowered airports. FAR 91.113 cites basic right-of-way rules, and FARs 91.126 and 91.127 establish traffic-flow rules at nontowered airports.
Why do some airports have special operating rules?
Some airports have special operating rules due to obstacles or hazards, while other rules may promote a smooth and efficient flow of traffic or keep aircraft from overflying unsympathetic airport neighbors. Right-of-way rules, along with nontowered airport traffic patterns and procedures, exist to prevent collisions in the air and on the ground.
When does the departure leg of an airplane begin?
The departure leg begins at the point the airplane leaves the ground and continues straight out or until the 90-degree turn onto the crosswind leg. Although inconsistent with the AIM, this leg is often called the upwind leg. We’ll cover the following topics: