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IR.I.B.S1FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Skills

Use available aviation weather resources to obtain an adequate weather briefing.

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Use available aviation weather resources to obtain an adequate weather briefing.

Bottom line

A self-briefing uses all means and sources of reporting, including automation, to provide a thorough evaluation of weather and aeronautical information in advance of flight. Pilots may receive a regulatory compliant briefing through online weather resources.

FAA references

  1. AC 91-92, paras. 4.19, 7.1, 7.6, 7.7 — AC No: 91-92
  2. AWH ch. 3 (pp. 3-3–3-6) — FAA-H-8083-28A
  3. PHAK ch. 13 (p. 13-5) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 13 (p. 13-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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