Task E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

8 elements

• CA.II.E.K1
  Airport information resources, including Chart Supplements, airport diagram, and appropriate references.
• CA.II.E.K2
  Taxi instructions/clearances.
• CA.II.E.K3
  Airport/seaplane base markings, signs, and lights.
• CA.II.E.K4
  Visual indicators for wind.
• CA.II.E.K5
  Airplane lighting.
• CA.II.E.K6
  Procedures for:
• CA.II.E.K6a
  Appropriate flight deck activities during taxiing or sailing
• CA.II.E.K6b
  Radio communications at towered and nontowered seaplane bases

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

5 elements

• CA.II.E.R1
  Activities and distractions.
• CA.II.E.R2
  Porpoising and skipping.
• CA.II.E.R3
  Low visibility taxi and sailing operations.
• CA.II.E.R4
  Other aircraft, vessels, and hazards.
• CA.II.E.R5
  Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions.