IR.V.AFAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023
Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with intercepting and tracking navigation aids and arcs solely by reference to instruments. Note: The evaluator should reference the manufacturer’s equipment supplement(s) as necessary for appropriate limitations, procedures, etc. Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
With DME, a pilot may precisely locate the aircraft on a given line (radial). To fly the arc using the VOR CDI, center the CDI needle upon completion of the 90° turn to intercept the arc.
FAA references
- IFH ch. 9 (p. 9-18) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
Knowledge
- IR.V.A.K1: Ground-based navigation (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests, and regulations), including procedures for intercepting and tr
- IR.V.A.K2: Satellite-based navigation (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests, regulations, interference, appropriate use of databases, Re
Risk management
Skills
- IR.V.A.S1: Tune and identify the navigation facility/program the navigation system and verify system accuracy as appropriate for the equipment installe
- IR.V.A.S2: Determine aircraft position relative to the navigational facility or waypoint.
- IR.V.A.S3: Set and orient to the course to be intercepted.
- IR.V.A.S4: Intercept the specified course at appropriate angle, inbound to or outbound from a navigational facility or waypoint.
- IR.V.A.S5: Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, and selected headings ±5°.
- IR.V.A.S6: Apply proper correction to maintain a course, allowing no more than ¾-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI). If a distanc
- IR.V.A.S7: Recognize navigational system or facility failure, and when required, report the failure to air traffic control (ATC).
- IR.V.A.S8: Use a multi-function display (MFD) and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift, and to main
- IR.V.A.S9: At the discretion of the evaluator, use the autopilot to make appropriate course intercepts, if installed.
- IR.V.A.S10: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
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