AA.VI.I.S11FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, ho...

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, holding fix, or other clearance limit, as appropriate, or as directed by the evaluator.

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, holding fix, or other clearance limit, as appropriate, or as directed by the evaluator.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. 14 CFR 97.3 (Symbols and terms used in procedures.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  3. IFH ch. 9 (p. 9-46) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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