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CA.I.D.S2FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

Apply pertinent information from appropriate and current aeronautical charts, Chart Sup...

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Apply pertinent information from appropriate and current aeronautical charts, Chart Supplements; Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) relative to airport, runway and taxiway closures; and other flight publications.

Bottom line

Before any cross-country flight, check the charts for airports or suitable landing areas along or near the route of flight.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-17) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 13 (p. 13-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AIM 5-1-9 (Single Flights Conducted With Both VFR and IFR Flight Plans) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  7. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-21) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. 14 CFR 91.153 (VFR flight plan: Information required.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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