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AI.V.D.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Activities and distractions.

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Activities and distractions.

Bottom line

A contributing factor in many accidents is a distraction that diverts the pilot's attention from monitoring the instruments or scanning outside the aircraft. Ensure you have a current airport diagram, remain “heads-up” with eyes outside, and devote your entire attention to surface navigation per ATC clearance.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-32) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AIM 4-3-19 (Taxi During Low Visibility) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  5. AC 91-73, para. 7g — AC No: 91-73B
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