AA.II.D.S11FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Plan and follow the most favorable taxi or sailing course for current conditions.

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Plan and follow the most favorable taxi or sailing course for current conditions.

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Prior to taxiing, a current copy of the airport diagram should be available for use by the pilot. Review the taxi route and identify all airport-designated hot spots that are in or near the taxi route. Brief the expected taxi route to include any hold short lines and runways to cross, hot spots, and any other potential conflicts.

FAA references

  1. AC 120-74, paras. 7b, 7c, 7g — AC No: 120-74B
  2. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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