PA.VI.D.S2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills
Maintain an appropriate heading and climb as necessary.
Maintain an appropriate heading and climb as necessary.
Bottom line
If a town or city cannot be seen, the first thing to do is climb, being mindful of traffic and weather conditions. If GPS is installed, or a pilot has a portable aviation GPS on board, it can be used to determine the position and the location of the nearest airport.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIM 4-1-17 (Radar Assistance to VFR Aircraft) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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