Loading Page...

What is the first rule of aviation?

?? The first rule is something we've always called common courtesy. Once we are aboard the aircraft, the way we behave impacts those around us. ?? Remember that the pilots and flight attendants are there to get you to your destination safely, and everything they do is for your benefit.



People Also Ask

Golden Rule 1-Aviate. The PF must fly the aircraft (pitch attitude, thrust sideslip, heading) to stabilize the aircraft's pitch attitude, bank angle, vertical flight path and horizontal flight path. The PM must back up the PF (by monitoring and making call outs till aircraft stabilised). Golden Rule 2-Navigate.

MORE DETAILS

The 40:1 obstacle identification surface (OIS) begins at the departure end of runway (DER) and slopes upward at 152 FPNM until reaching the minimum IFR altitude or entering the en route structure.

MORE DETAILS

You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

MORE DETAILS

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires two pilots at all times for most aircraft that exceed 12,500 pounds. Other factors, such as flight length may also demand more than one pilot. One of the biggest reasons two pilots are required for commercial flights and private jets is safety.

MORE DETAILS

These policies, known as the “two-person rule” or “rule of two,” dictate that if one pilot leaves the cockpit for any reason, another trained crew member (such as a flight attendant) must enter and remain in the cockpit until the pilot returns.

MORE DETAILS

Definition: The 5/20 rule is a norm of the Indian Aviation Ministry under which national carriers are required to have five years of operational experience and a fleet of minimum 20 aircraft to fly overseas. This is applicable to all commercial aviation organisations flying passengers.

MORE DETAILS

They won the '1,500 hour' rule, flight time required before a pilot could be hired as a first officer at a commercial airline. This was adopted even though both Colgan Air pilots had.. more than 1,500 hours. The rule wasn't meant to prevent future Colgan Air disasters. It was meant to make it harder to become a pilot.

MORE DETAILS

Currently, while the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards allow a person between the age of 60 and 65 to serve as pilot in command (PIC) of an airplane with two or more pilots, in international commercial air transport operations, the PIC must be paired with a pilot younger than 60 years of age.

MORE DETAILS

Yes, the airlines know they have married couples in their cockpits and they're okay with it. I'm sure there are a handful flying together at each of the majors. No one else wastes time thinking about it. There is no glass ceiling; pilot pay is transparent and based solely on seniority.

MORE DETAILS

Flight times within the duty periods are restricted to a maximum of 8 hours for flight crews consisting of one pilot and 10 hours for flight crews consisting of two pilots. The 8-hour and 10-hour flight time limitations include any additional commercial flying performed by the flight crew during the period.

MORE DETAILS

As part of the testing of a new aircraft, the manufacturer must demonstrate that all passengers can be evacuated in a short amount of time when an emergency arises - within 90 seconds to be precise. If it doesn't comply, the aviation authorities won't approve its safety certification.

MORE DETAILS