AI.II.B.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management
Distractions to visual scanning.
Distractions to visual scanning.
Bottom line
Studying maps, checklists, and manuals before flight, with other proper preflight planning; e.g., noting necessary radio frequencies and organizing cockpit materials, can reduce the amount of time required to look at these items during flight, permitting more scan time.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIM 4-4-15 (Use of Visual Clearing Procedures and Scanning Techniques) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AIM 8-1-8 (Judgment Aspects of Collision Avoidance) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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