Aviation Regulations and Safety

Flashcards for aviation regulations, accident reporting, and ILS components.

14 CFR, Part 1

Covers aeronautics and space.

14 CFR, Part 61

Covers certification of airmen.

49 CFR, Part 830

Covers transportation reporting of accidents and incidents.

ATP

Pilot must obtain 1500 hours of flight time before being granted ATP certification.

NTSB

National Transportation Safety Board

Localizer

Provides lateral guidance.

Glide slope

Provides vertical guidance.

Aircraft accident (49 CFR, Part 830)

Major injury and major structural damage.

Aircraft incident (49 CFR, Part 830)

Something happens to an aircraft such as avionics failure that may pose dangerous to the safety of flight but does not result in either death of major injury or major structural damage.

RVR (Runway Visual Range)

Operates using components found in the acronym GLAM and provides vertical guidance during approach.