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AA.VII.E.S5FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the si...

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Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation.

Bottom line

The pilot should divert to the nearest suitable airport and declare an emergency with ATC for priority handling. Once a field has been selected, a pilot should indicate the proposed landing area to the instructor.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-34) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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