IR.V.A.R2FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Risk management
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Bottom line
Once information flow exceeds the pilot’s ability to process the information mentally, any additional information becomes unattended or displaces other tasks and information already being processed. To regain situational awareness, reassess the situation and seek additional information from other sources, such as the navigation instruments or ATC.
FAA references
- IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-12) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- IFH ch. 9 (p. 9-42) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-58) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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