Flight Review
This summary lists my personal issues for my flight review. For a complete list of all flight review requirements see:
Fuel Requirements
- Day VFR - Destination + 30 minutes at cruising speed (91.151)
- Night VFR - Destination + 45 minutes at cruising speed (91.151)
- IFR - Destination + alternate + 45 minutes at cruising speed (91.167).
Minimum Equipment Requirements - (Mnemonics Below)
Camalsfoote Is Required Equipment For Day VFR Flights
(Note: Please check weight and balance before loading Camel)
Day: 91.205 (b): - CAMALSFOOTE
C ompass
A airspeed indicator
M anifold pressure gauge
A ltimeter
L ights, anti-collision
S seat belts
F uel gauge(s)
O il pressure gauge
O il temperature gauge
T achometer for the engine(s)
E lt – emergency locator transmitter
Night: 91.205 (c): CAMA(L)SFOOT & FLAP
F uses (One spare set of fuses, or three fuses of each kind)
L lights (position lights (nav. Lgts), landing light if for hire or required by manufacturer)
A anti collision light (it also needs to be on at day per 91.209)
P ower source (adequate source of electrical power. Battery or alternator)
Required instruments for IFR flight - GRABCARD
(Plus all required equipment in (b) and (c) above
(Plus all required equipment in (b) and (c) above
G enerator or Alternator
R ate of turn indicator
A djustable altimeter
B all for coordinating turns
C lock (panel mounted)
A ttitude indicator
R adio
D irectional Gyro
Airport Markings
I wish someone could explain to me why airport markings have to be so confusing. The color codes and symbols have very little intuitive relevance. Here's a thought - since you have to read and speak English to fly anywhere in the world, why not use plane English on the signs??? "Runway 14-32"; "Taxiway D", Hold short (plus symbol); etc. I am of the opinion that many airport accidents are the result of pilots misunderstanding or misinterpreting the hieroglyphic symbols and color schemes. Just use English, dammit!Until then we're stuck having to memorize this crap:
