AA.VI.B.K2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
Use of a Flight Management System (FMS) or Global Positioning System (GPS) to follow a DP.
Use of a Flight Management System (FMS) or Global Positioning System (GPS) to follow a DP.
Bottom line
A DP is a published IFR procedure providing obstruction clearance from the terminal area to the en route structure. A flight management system provides an efficient means of loading and programming horizontal and vertical flight path information that can be tracked by the autopilot or followed manually by the pilot.
FAA references
- AC 90-100, paras. 4d, 4i, 4k, 4l — AC No: 90-100A
- RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 7 (pp. 7-3–7-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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