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Old 06-07-2006, 08:38 PM
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Incursion Avoidance Technique: Stop at EVERY intersection and verify the identity of what you are crossing. This is for brand new xc solos.

Equipment List: Is regulatory. Has letter codes that identify whether each item is required or not. If an item is broken but not removed it needs to be disabled (often requires a mechanic), have a mx logbook entry, and an inop sticker. On a Cessna, the letter code "O" for optional can be a gotcha...it means a factory option that may have replaced a "R" required item...in which case it is NOT optional for airworthiness. (an O-380 engine might be an "O" because it replaced an O-320 that was an "R") Note: it is possible for an item normally required by the FAR's for night or IFR to required for all operations of that particular airplane. The FAR's apply, but an equipment list can be MORE stringent. Note2: An MEL provides a lot more flexibility than the manufacturers equipment list.

Cessnas have a spring-loaded connection between the nosewheel and the rudder/rudder-pedal assembly. If you move the rudder on the ground, the pedals will move, but the nosewheel probably won't move much due to friction. Maybe a piper has a solid linkage?

Long Stability: The airplanes long. stability is a balance between the CG, CP, and the tail-down force provided by the horiz. stab. Think of it as a tripod...if you move two of the legs closer together it becomes less stable, so elevator forces have a more pronounced affect.

Required crewmember is one who has to be there due to either the aircraft's certificate OR the type of operation conducted. 727's need an FE, airliners need FA's, a pilot doing hood work needs a safety pilot, a non-solo student pilot needs a CFI. Not all of these are pilots or actively flying, but they are required.

There is a KFCT in Wash State. Also FCT can mean Federal Control Tower. I know non-federal control towers are noted on sectionals as NFCT...did you maybe miss the "N"?
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