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IR.VII.D.R3FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Risk management

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

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Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

Bottom line

To regain situational awareness, reassess the situation and seek additional information from other sources, such as the navigation instruments or ATC.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 5, Human Factors (p. 5-3) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-12) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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