Task B. Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

8 elements

• AI.II.B.K1
  Environmental conditions that degrade vision.
• AI.II.B.K2
  Vestibular and visual illusions.
• AI.II.B.K3
  “See and Avoid” responsibilities.
• AI.II.B.K4
  Visual scanning procedure and the importance of peripheral vision.
• AI.II.B.K5
  Aircraft blind spots and clearing procedures.
• AI.II.B.K6
  Visual cues of an impending mid-air collision.
• AI.II.B.K7
  Situations that create the greatest collision risk.
• AI.II.B.K8
  Division of attention inside and outside the aircraft.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

5 elements

• AI.II.B.R1
  Distractions to visual scanning.
• AI.II.B.R2
  Relaxed intermediate focal distance.
• AI.II.B.R3
  High volume operational environments.
• AI.II.B.R4
  Collision reaction time.
• AI.II.B.R5
  Use of a safety pilot.