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Interpreting Charts

December 5, 2009 By Administrator

There are several questions on the examinations which test your ability on interpreting charts and standard aviation maps. For the purposes of the CPL balloon examinations you need to be familair with at least those symbols used on ERC-L and VTC. ERC-H and TAC are generally only used in IFR operations. Airspace Boundaries Airspace categories […]

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Inflight Navigation

December 5, 2009 By Administrator

Inflight navigation problems are probably the largest source of problems for COPB candidates. Make sure that you use the operational data that is provided in the exam, plot the PZ’s / SZ’s on you map and take note of the company fuel policy that is provided. Plotting Positions When plotting positions using a 6 figure […]

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Calculating Daylight

November 26, 2009 By Administrator

Learning to Fly

Once upon a time, before the internet pilots needed to be able to calculate the time of beginning and end of daylight for operational purposes. The syllabus and examinations system haven’t quite caught up with technology so you are still required to be able to calculate these times manually. Night is defined as the period […]

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Obtaining information prior to flight

November 26, 2009 By Administrator

Information prior to flight

The CAR 259/260 Permit Section (4)(b) requires the pilot of a balloon to obtain certain information prior to flight. (4) Before flight the pilot in command shall: (b) obtain from an appropriate AirServices briefing facility, for the planned duration of the flight plus two hours, (i) an operational briefing including current NOTAMs regarding airspace activation, […]

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Pre-flight Planning

November 26, 2009 By Administrator

Pre-flight planning

Weather Services The following weather services and pre-flight planning information are available to pilots: Mean sea level analysis and prognosis charts Upper level analysis and prognosis charts; Satellite imagery; Grid point winds and temperatures; Route sector winds and temperatures; Significant weather charts; Domestic TAF, domestic ARFOR; Area QNH; International TAF bulletins; Selected route forecasts for […]

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Cruising Levels of Traffic

November 26, 2009 By Administrator

It is important that you know the cruising levels of traffic with respect to how other aircraft operate in airspace. Although you will rarely fly a balloon at a predefined altitude aeroplanes and helicopters do generally operate at predetermined cruising levels based on their category of operation (VFR or IFR) and the direction that they […]

Filed Under: Pilot Exam Help Tagged With: aviation, CASA, legislation, training

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