| A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | ||
| References | 14 CFR ยง61; FAA-H-8083-2; FAA-H-8083-25B; Navigation Charts | |
| Objective | To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with pilotage and dead reckoning; | |
| The applicant demonstrates understanding of: | ||
| K1 | Pilotage and dead reckoning | |
| K2 | Magnetic compass errors | |
| K3 | Topography | |
| K4 | Selection of appropriate: | |
| K4a | a: Route | |
| K4b | b:Altitude(s) | |
| K4c | c: Checkpoints | |
| K5 | Plotting a course to include: | |
| K5a | a: determinging heading, speed and course | |
| K5b | b: wind correction angle | |
| K5c | c: Estimating time, speed and distance | |
| K5d | d: True airspeed and density altitude | |
| K6 | Power setting selection | |
| K7 | Planned versus actual flight plan calculations and required corrections | |
| The Applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks encompassing: | ||
| R1 | Collision hazards to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, and wires | |
| R2 | Distractions, loss of situation awareness or improper task management | |
| The applicant demonstrates the ability to: | ||
| S1 | Prepare and use a flight log | |
| S2 | Navigate by pilotage | |
| S3 | Navigate by means of pre-computed headings, groundspeeds and elapsed time | |
| S4 | Use the magnetic direction indicator in navigation, to include turns to headings | |
| S5 | Verify position within three nautical miles of the flight-planned route | |
| 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 | |
| S7 | Maintain the appropriate altitude +/-200 feet and heading +/-15° | |