PA.VI.A — Task A — Pilotage and Dead Reckoning

References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; VFR Navigation Charts

Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with pilotage and dead reckoning.

Knowledge — The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

PA.VI.A.K1 Pilotage and dead reckoning.

PA.VI.A.K2 Magnetic compass errors.

PA.VI.A.K3 Topography.

PA.VI.A.K4 Selection of appropriate:

PA.VI.A.K4a a. Route

PA.VI.A.K4b b. Altitude(s)

PA.VI.A.K4c c. Checkpoints

PA.VI.A.K5 Plotting a course, including:

PA.VI.A.K5a a. Determining heading, speed, and course

PA.VI.A.K5b b. Wind correction angle

PA.VI.A.K5c c. Estimating time, speed, and distance

PA.VI.A.K5d d. True airspeed and density altitude

PA.VI.A.K6 Power setting selection.

PA.VI.A.K7 Planned calculations versus actual results and required corrections.

Risk Management — The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

PA.VI.A.R1 Collision hazards.

PA.VI.A.R2 Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

PA.VI.A.R3 Unplanned fuel/power consumption, if applicable.

Skills — The applicant exhibits the skill to:

PA.VI.A.S1 Prepare and use a flight log.

PA.VI.A.S2 Navigate by pilotage.

PA.VI.A.S3 Navigate by means of pre-computed headings, groundspeeds, elapsed time, and reference to landmarks or checkpoints.

PA.VI.A.S4 Use the magnetic direction indicator in navigation, including turns to headings.

PA.VI.A.S5 Verify position within three nautical miles of the flight-planned route. Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6C) 39

PA.VI.A.S6 Arrive at the en route checkpoints within five minutes of the initial or revised estimated time of arrival (ETA) and provide a destination estimate.

PA.VI.A.S7 Maintain the selected altitude, ±200 feet and heading, ±15°.