AA.VII.F.R5FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

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Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

Bottom line

By planning ahead, a pilot can effectively reduce workload during critical phases of flight and prevent erosion of performance.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-12) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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