VII. AREA OF OPERATION:

 

NAVIGATION Index

A. TASK: PILOTAGE AND DEAD RECKONING

REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23, AC 61-84.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to pilotage and dead reckoning.

2. Follows the preplanned course solely by reference to landmarks.

3. Identifies landmarks by relating surface features to chart symbols.

4. Navigates by means of precomputed headings, groundspeeds, and elapsed time.

5. Corrects for and records the differences between preflight fuel, groundspeed, and heading calculations and those determined en route.

6. Verifies the airplane’s position within 3 nautical miles of the flight-planned route at all times.

7. Arrives at the en route checkpoints and destination within 5 minutes of the ETA.

8. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters) and established heading, ±15°.

9. Completes all appropriate checklists.

 

B. TASK: NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND RADAR SERVICES

REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23; Navigation Equipment Operation Manuals.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to navigation systems and radar services.

2. Selects and identifies the appropriate navigation system/facility.

3. Locates the airplane’s position using radials, bearings, or coordinates, as appropriate.

4. Intercepts and tracks a given radial or bearing, if appropriate.

5. Recognizes and describes the indication of station passage, if appropriate.

6. Recognizes signal loss and takes appropriate action.

7. Uses proper communication procedures when utilizing ATC radar services.

8. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters).

 

C. TASK: DIVERSION

REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to diversion.

2. Selects an appropriate alternate airport and route.

3. Diverts promptly toward the alternate airport.

4. Makes an accurate estimate of heading, groundspeed, arrival time, and fuel consumption to the alternate airport.

5. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters) and established heading, ±15°.

 

D. TASK: LOST PROCEDURES

REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to lost procedures.

2. Selects the best course of action when given a lost situation.

3. Maintains the original or an appropriate heading and climbs, if necessary.

4. Identifies the nearest concentration of prominent landmarks.

5. Uses navigation systems/facilities and/or contacts an ATC facility for assistance, as appropriate.

6. Plans a precautionary landing if deteriorating weather and/or fuel exhaustion is imminent.

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