Pilots and flight engineers: Initial, transition, conversion and upgrade ground training.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, initial and conversion ground training for pilots and initial and transition ground training for flight engineers, must include instruction in at least the following as applicable to their assigned duties: (1) General subjects— (i) The certificate holder's dispatch or flight release procedures; (ii) Principles and methods for determining weight and balance, and runway limitations for takeoff and landing; (iii) Enough meteorology to insure a practical knowledge of weather phenomena, including the principles of frontal systems, icing, fog, thunderstorms, and high altitude weather situations; (iv) Air traffic control systems, procedures, and phraseology; (v) Navigation and the use of navigation aids, including instrument approach procedures; (vi) Normal and emergency communication procedures; (vii) Visual cues prior to and during descent below DA/DH or MDA; (viii) Approved crew resource management initial training; and (ix) Other instructions as necessary to ensure pilot and flight engineer competence. (2) For each airplane type— (i) A general description; (ii) Performance characteristics; (iii) Engines and propellers; (iv) Major components; (v) Major airplane systems (e.g., flight controls, electrical, hydraulic); other systems as appropriate; principles of normal, abnormal, and emergency operations; appropriate procedures and limitations; (vi) Procedures for— (A) Recognizing and avoiding severe weather situations; (B) Es

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 121.419