PA.IV.B.S4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Scan the runway or landing surface and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Scan the runway or landing surface and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: Scan the runway or landing surface and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. AIM 7-4-4 (Vortex Behavior) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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