AI.II.IFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023
Navigation and Cross-Country Flight Planning
To determine the applicant understands navigation and cross-country flight planning, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction. Note: Preparation, presentation, and explanation of a computer-generated flight plan is an acceptable option.
Bottom line
Air navigation is the process of piloting an aircraft from one geographic position to another while monitoring one’s position as the flight progresses.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-1) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-6) — FAA-H-8083-9B
Knowledge
- AI.II.I.K1: Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (SUA) and selection of appropriate and available navig
- AI.II.I.K2: Altitude selection accounting for terrain and obstacles, glide distance of airplane, visual flight rules (VFR) cruising altitudes, and effec
- AI.II.I.K3: Plotting a course.
- AI.II.I.K4: Power setting selection.
- AI.II.I.K5: Calculating:
- AI.II.I.K5a: a. Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, true airspeed, and groundspeed
- AI.II.I.K5b: b. Estimated time of arrival, including conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC)
- AI.II.I.K5c: c. Fuel requirements, including reserve
- AI.II.I.K6: Elements of a VFR flight plan.
- AI.II.I.K7: Correlate weather information to make a go/no-go decision.
- AI.II.I.K8: Procedures for activating and closing a VFR flight plan.
- AI.II.I.K9: Magnetic compass errors.
- AI.II.I.K10: Pilotage and dead reckoning.
- AI.II.I.K11: Planned calculations versus actual results and required corrections.
- AI.II.I.K12: Diversion and lost procedures.
- AI.II.I.K13: Inflight intercept procedures.
- AI.II.I.K14: Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
- AI.II.I.K15: Chart symbols.
Risk management
Skills
- AI.II.I.S1: Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator, including a risk analysis to the first fuel stop.
- AI.II.I.S2: Apply pertinent information from appropriate and current aeronautical charts, Chart Supplements; Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) relative t
- AI.II.I.S3: Create a navigation plan and simulate filing a VFR flight plan.
- AI.II.I.S4: Recalculate fuel reserves based on a scenario provided by the evaluator.
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