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Commercial Pilot · Area VI: Navigation

Task C. Diversion

FAA-S-ACS-7B · Effective 2024-05-31

Official FAA standard (PDF) ↗

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

2 elements
  • CA.VI.C.K1
    Selecting an alternate destination.
  • CA.VI.C.K2
    Situations that require deviations from flight plan or air traffic control (ATC) instructions.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

5 elements
  • CA.VI.C.R1
    Collision hazards.
  • CA.VI.C.R2
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
  • CA.VI.C.R3
    Circumstances that would make diversion prudent.
  • CA.VI.C.R4
    Selecting an appropriate airport or seaplane base.
  • CA.VI.C.R5
    Using available resources (e.g., automation, ATC, and flight deck planning aids).
Skill elements and task objectives

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