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AA.V.B.R7FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Collision hazards including aircraft and terrain.

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Collision hazards including aircraft and terrain.

Bottom line

Use maximum elevation figures (MEFs) and other easily obtainable data to minimize chances of an inflight collision with terrain or obstacles.

FAA references

  1. RMH App. C (p. C-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-9) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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