Flight Operations Manual (FOM) - Standard Operating Procedures and Policies - Coast Flight Training

Nov 4, 2026

Flight Operations Manual (FOM) documents standard operating procedures and policies for Coast Flight Training, covering both students and instructors. The manual organizes guidance into sections spanning introduction, operational and training information, pilot responsibilities and qualifications, medical and pilot requirements, fees and aircraft systems status, and situational awareness. It further details weather assessment and pilot weather minimums, including hazards, observations, forecasts, NOTAMs/TFRs, thunderstorms, and weather minimums for different student and pilot categories.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages62

Reading Time2 h 36 min

AccessFree to download

Section 1 – Introduction

1.1 General

1.2 Standard Operating Procedures

1.3 Distribution of Flight Operations Manual Per Part 141 Requirements

Section 2 – Operational and Training Information

2.1 General

2.2 Reference Materials

2.3 Terms and Abbreviations

2.4 141 Enrollment Method

2.5 Limitations

Section 3 – Pilot Responsibilities and Qualifications

3.1 General

3.2 Medical Certificates

3.3 Pilot Requirements

3.4 Fees Associated with Flight Away from Home Field

3.5 Aircraft Systems Status

3.6 Pilot Status

3.7 Situational Awareness

3.8 Reporting of Suspicious Activity

3.9 Physiological Considerations

3.10 Duty Time and Rest

Section 4 – Weather Assessment and Pilot Weather Minimums

4.1 General

4.2 Hazards to Flight

4.3 Current Observations

4.4 Forecasted Weather

4.5 NOTAMS & Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)

4.6 Thunderstorms and Convective Activity

4.7 Student Pilot Weather Minimums

4.8 Instrument Rated Students

4.9 Non-Instrument Rated Private Pilots

4.10 Dual Flight Operations

4.11 Weather Status

4.12 Hazardous Weather Policy

4.13 Operations in Icing Conditions

4.14 Hot Weather Operations

Section 5 – Preflight Preparation

5.1 General

5.2 Checklist Philosophy and Usage

5.3 Checklist Completions for Normal Procedures

5.4 Documentation

5.5 Equipment

Section 6 – Starting and Taxiing

6.1 General

6.2 Passenger

FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANUAL (FOM) Standard Operating Procedures and Policies for Coast Flight Training Students and Instructors Created By: Coast Flight Training & Management, Inc. October 30, 2020 (Version 2020.0) Coast Flight Training & Management Inc. | 8525 Gibbs Drive, Suite 201, San Diego CA 92123 Office: [858.279.4359 | www.iflycoast.com](858.279.4359 | www.iflycoast.com) Table of Contents Section 1 – Introduction ................................................................................................ 7 1.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 7 1.2 Standard Operating Procedures ..................................................................................... 7 1.3 Distribution of Flight Operations Manual Per Part 141 Requirements ....................... 7 Section 2 – Operational and Training Information ...................................................... 8 2.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 8 2.2 Reference Materials........................................................................................................... 8 2.3 Terms and Abbreviations.................................................................................................. 8 2.4 141 Enrollment Method..................................................................................................... 9 2.5 Limitations ......................................................................................................................... 10 Section 3 – Pilot Responsibilities and Qualifications ................................................ 10 3.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 10 3.2 Medical Certificates ......................................................................................................... 10 3.3 Pilot Requirements........................................................................................................... 11 3.4 Fees Associated with Flight Away from Home Field .................................................. 12 3.5 Aircraft Systems Status................................................................................................... 12 3.6 Pilot Status ........................................................................................................................ 12 3.7 Situational Awareness ..................................................................................................... 12 3.8 Reporting of Suspicious Activity .................................................................................... 12 3.9 Physiological Considerations ......................................................................................... 12 3.10 Duty Time and Rest ....................................................................................................... 13 Section 4 – Weather Assessment and Pilot Weather Minimums .............................. 13 4.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 13 4.2 Hazards to Flight .............................................................................................................. 14 4.3 Current Observations ...................................................................................................... 14 4.4 Forecasted Weather ........................................................................................................ 14 4.5 Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) & Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) .................. 15 4.6 Thunderstorms and Convective Activity ...................................................................... 15 4.7 Student Pilot W

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) for Coast Flight Training?

It provides standard operating procedures and policies for Coast Flight Training for both students and instructors, organizing guidance across operational, training, and safety topics.

How does the manual cover pilot qualifications and responsibilities?

It includes sections on medical certificates, pilot requirements, aircraft systems status, pilot status, situational awareness, reporting suspicious activity, physiological considerations, and duty time and rest.

What weather topics and minimums are addressed in the FOM?

The manual covers weather assessment, hazards, current observations, forecasted weather, NOTAMs and temporary flight restrictions, thunderstorms and convective activity, and multiple categories of student/pilot weather minimums, including icing and hot weather operations.

Nov 4, 2026

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