FlyCurrentFLYCURRENT
PA.V.B.K1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Purpose of ground reference maneuvers.

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Purpose of ground reference maneuvers.

Bottom line

Ground reference maneuvers are the principal flight maneuvers that combine the four fundamentals (straight-and-level, turns, climbs, and descents) into a set of integrated skills that the pilot uses in everyday flight activity.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. 14 CFR 61.107 (Flight proficiency.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
Members lesson

Build understanding you can use

Unlock the full lesson and continue studying this element.

  • Full teaching sections: What it is; Key points
  • Check your understanding with answers you can reveal
  • Common mistakes paired with the FAA facts that correct them
View membership options