AA.VI.I.R5FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management
Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
Bottom line
Pilots who consistently rely on an autopilot for flight path management may experience degraded ability to fly manually when required to do so. If the automation is not functioning according to expectation, the pilot may reduce the level of automation, fly manually, and take time to resolve the condition.
FAA references
- RMH ch. 7 (pp. 7-3–7-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AFH ch. 5, Mechanical Factors; Human Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- 14 CFR 97.3 (Symbols and terms used in procedures.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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