PA.VI.CFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023
Diversion
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with diversion.
Bottom line
Give priority to flying the aircraft while dividing attention between navigation and planning.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 16 (pp. 16-34–16-35) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
Knowledge
- PA.VI.C.K1: Selecting an alternate destination.
- PA.VI.C.K2: Situations that require deviations from flight plan or air traffic control (ATC) instructions.
Risk management
- PA.VI.C.R1: Collision hazards.
- PA.VI.C.R2: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- PA.VI.C.R3: Circumstances that would make diversion prudent.
- PA.VI.C.R4: Selecting an appropriate airport or seaplane base.
- PA.VI.C.R5: Using available resources (e.g., automation, ATC, and flight deck planning aids).
Skills
- PA.VI.C.S1: Select a suitable destination and route for diversion.
- PA.VI.C.S2: Make a reasonable estimate of heading, groundspeed, arrival time, and fuel required to the “divert to” destination.
- PA.VI.C.S3: Maintain the selected altitude, ±200 feet and heading, ±15°.
- PA.VI.C.S4: Update/interpret weather in flight.
- PA.VI.C.S5: Use displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, as applicable to maintain situational awareness.
- PA.VI.C.S6: Promptly divert toward the destination.
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