Flight Instructor Airplane · Area VI: Airport and Seaplane Base Operations

Task A. Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems

FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

9 elements
  • AI.VI.A.K1
    How to obtain appropriate radio frequencies.
  • AI.VI.A.K2
    Proper radio communication procedures and air traffic control (ATC) phraseology.
  • AI.VI.A.K3
    ATC light signal recognition.
  • AI.VI.A.K4
    Appropriate use of transponder(s).
  • AI.VI.A.K5
    Lost communication procedures.
  • AI.VI.A.K6
    Equipment issues that could cause loss of communication.
  • AI.VI.A.K7
    Radar assistance.
  • AI.VI.A.K8
    Runway Status Lighting Systems.
  • AI.VI.A.K9
    Common errors related to this Task.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

2 elements
  • AI.VI.A.R1
    Communication.
  • AI.VI.A.R2
    Deciding if and when to declare an emergency.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).