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PA.VIII.F.R2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Using available resources (e.g., automation, ATC, and flight deck planning aids).

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Using available resources (e.g., automation, ATC, and flight deck planning aids).

Bottom line

Communication with air traffic controllers and flight service specialists can provide real-time information on weather, air traffic, airspace activity, and other hazards. Information from these systems needs to be continually monitored to ensure proper situational awareness.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-3) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. RMH ch. 7 (pp. 7-2–7-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. RMH ch. 6 (pp. 6-3–6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. PHAK ch. 15 (p. 15-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. PHAK ch. 2 (pp. 2-23–2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  9. RMH ch. 8 (pp. 8-3–8-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  10. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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