Misconceptions

These aircraft that were certified under the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB)and under their regulations (The CAR) prior to the FAA being born are not subject to the same regulations but rather "Grandfathered" into the current system in 1974. A CAR 3 airplane doesn't need a POH, an AFM, a shoulder harness, an approved checklist, or placards in the cockpit.

Safe or not, that's a different question.
 
Inspired by a question in another thread.

What are some common misconceptions you have run into while working as a CFI.

You must turn your cell phone off before flying.

A "stall" means the engine quits working.

Thirteen fuel sumps is too many for a Cessna 172. (Oh wait, that one's true.)
 
Nice, even with all the information available, people are still stupid.
It's ignorance, not necessarily stupidity. Some people think that flying is an incredible difficult think to do and are surprised that someone can actually go up by themselves after only a dozen or so lessons. Others, probably like this lady, may think just the opposite, that a quick lesson and off you go. Maybe she's had experience renting a motor boat.
 
It's ignorance, not necessarily stupidity. Some people think that flying is an incredible difficult think to do and are surprised that someone can actually go up by themselves after only a dozen or so lessons. Others, probably like this lady, may think just the opposite, that a quick lesson and off you go. Maybe she's had experience renting a motor boat.

Nah, she was just stupid.:p
 
You must turn your cell phone off before flying.

What about this FCC Regulation, 47 CFR 22.925?

Sec. 22.925 Prohibition on airborne operation of cellular telephones.

Cellular telephones installed in or carried aboard airplanes,
balloons or any other type of aircraft must not be operated while such
aircraft are airborne (not touching the ground). When any aircraft
leaves the ground, all cellular telephones on board that aircraft must
be turned off. The following notice must be posted on or near each
cellular telephone installed in any aircraft:
``The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is airborne is
prohibited by FCC rules, and the violation of this rule could result in
suspension of service and/or a fine. The use of cellular telephones
while this aircraft is on the ground is subject to FAA regulations.''
 
I have had situations where we only taxied and logged the times. It's happened with four different instructors and one of them logged it differently.

The first occurrence was working towards my private. Upon start up the mike was stuck on transmit. We spent for ever trying to get it to work, to no avail. The school ate that. The instructor logged in my log book .1 flight time under "Duration of flight."

The second occurrence, was a low engine speed on the take off roll. We ate up almost 1500ft of runway. Elevation 55ft. Temp approx 20c. DA was less than 1200. The school ate that one.

The last two occurrences was with the attitude indicator.

The other instructors logged nothing under, "Duration of flight", but logged the time under ASEL, PIC, and dual received.

So I don't count those under my TT.
 
A CAR 3 airplane doesn't need a POH, an AFM, a shoulder harness, an approved checklist, or placards in the cockpit.

Some placards are certainly required, as noted below in the CAR 3 excerpt. Also, the type certificate for some CAR 3 airplanes may require an AFM.

MARKINGS AND PLACARDS
§ 3.755 Markings and placards. (a) The
markings and placards specified are required for
all airplanes. Placards shall be displayed in a
conspicuous place and both shall be such that
they cannot be easily erased, disfigured, or
obscured. Additional informational placards and
instrument markings having a direct and
important bearing on safe operation may be
required by the Administrator when unusual
design, operating, or handling characteristics so
warrant.
 
It's an example of another misconception: The FAR are the only rules and regulations that are involved in flying.

It sure as heck would be easier if they were.

I had heard from multiple sources that the FCC rule only applied to IFR flights. Now I'm the idiot. I thought the only law I broke on a daily basis was the speed limit on the way to work.

Did you come across that reg in your nightly reading of the CFR, tgrayson?:laff:
 
Here is a fun one that spread around our school like wild fire not that long ago.

A 141 Stage Check does indeed reset the 24 cal month flight review clock.
 
Here is a fun one that spread around our school like wild fire not that long ago.

A 141 Stage Check does indeed reset the 24 cal month flight review clock.

Oh it doesn't? Well that is considered norm at the school that I went to.
 
Here is a fun one that spread around our school like wild fire not that long ago.

A 141 Stage Check does indeed reset the 24 cal month flight review clock.


Oh it doesn't? Well that is considered norm at the school that I went to.

Oh wait I understood you wrong. Yeah only the EOC count not the stage checks.


Sorry we will go there to continue the discussion.
 
ah good catch, I read too fast there.

I never heard of anybody teaching that you could even do that.
I never even thought of that before.
 
What about this FCC Regulation, 47 CFR 22.925?

Sec. 22.925 Prohibition on airborne operation of cellular telephones.

Cellular telephones installed in or carried aboard airplanes,
balloons or any other type of aircraft must not be operated while such
aircraft are airborne (not touching the ground). When any aircraft
leaves the ground, all cellular telephones on board that aircraft must
be turned off. The following notice must be posted on or near each
cellular telephone installed in any aircraft:
``The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is airborne is
prohibited by FCC rules, and the violation of this rule could result in
suspension of service and/or a fine. The use of cellular telephones
while this aircraft is on the ground is subject to FAA regulations.''

That means you can't use your cell phone during a checkride or with the FAA siting in your plane. :p
 
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