Areas of Operation II. Technical Subject Areas
Task H: Navigation Systems and Radar Services
References
- Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
- Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3)
- Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15)
- Commercial Pilot: Airplane Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-12) (cancelled)
- Commercial Pilot: Airplane Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-7A)
- Private Pilot: Airplane Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-6)
Objective: To determine the applicant understands navigation systems and radar services, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Knowledge: The applicant demonstrates instructional knowledge by describing and explaining:
- Ground-based navigation (identification, orientation, course determination, equipment, tests, regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, and signal integrity).
- Satellite-based navigation (e.g., equipment, regulations, authorized use of databases, and Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)).
- Radar assistance to visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft (e.g., operations, equipment, available services, traffic advisories).
- Transponder (Mode(s) A, C, and S) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
Risk Management: To determine the applicant understands navigation systems and radar services, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
- Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
- Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- Limitations of the navigation system in use.
- Loss of a navigation signal.
- Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
Skills: The applicant demonstrates and simultaneously explains how to:
- Use an airborne electronic navigation system.
- Determine the airplane's position using the navigation system.
- Intercept and track a given course, radial, or bearing.
- Recognize and describe the indication of station or waypoint passage.
- Use proper communication procedures when utilizing radar services.