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CA.VI.C.R5FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Using available resources (e.g., automation, ATC, and flight deck planning aids).

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Using available resources (e.g., automation, ATC, and flight deck planning aids).

Bottom line

Automation intended to reduce pilot workload removes the pilot from managing the aircraft, which reduces situational awareness and leads to complacency. ATC and flight service specialists are the best external resources during flight, and a pilot with a problem can request assistance from ATC. Checklists are essential flight deck internal resources used to verify aircraft instruments and systems are checked, set, and operating properly.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-26) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-35) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  9. RMH ch. 8 (p. 8-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  10. AIM 5-1-16 (RNAV and RNP Operations) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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