AI.II.I.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (...
Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (SUA) and selection of appropriate and available navigation/communication systems and facilities.
Bottom line
Before any cross-country flight, check the charts for airports or suitable landing areas along or near the route of flight.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| after January 1, 2020 | Class B ADS-B |
| at or above FL 240 | Foreign IFR DME |
| five letters beginning with VP | VFR waypoint ID |
FAA references
- AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-6) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- PHAK ch. 16 (pp. 16-33–16-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- 14 CFR 91.131 (Operations in Class B airspace.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- 14 CFR 91.711 (Special rules for foreign civil aircraft.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- 14 CFR 91.511 (Communication and navigation equipment for overwater operations.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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