Task B. Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

9 elements

• IR.II.B.K1
  Operation of the aircraft’s applicable flight instrument system(s), including:
• IR.II.B.K1a
  Pitot-static instrument system and associated instruments
• IR.II.B.K1b
  Gyroscopic/electric/vacuum instrument system and associated instruments
• IR.II.B.K1c
  Electrical systems, electronic flight instrument displays [primary flight display (PFD), multi-function display (MFD)], transponder and automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast (ADS-B)
• IR.II.B.K1d
  Magnetic compass
• IR.II.B.K2
  Operation of the aircraft’s applicable navigation system(s), including:
• IR.II.B.K2a
  Very high frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR), distance measuring equipment (DME), instrument landing system (ILS), marker beacon receiver/indicators
• IR.II.B.K2b
  Area navigation (RNAV), global positioning system (GPS), Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), flight management system (FMS), autopilot
• IR.II.B.K3
  Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

5 elements

• IR.II.B.R1
  Monitoring and management of automated systems.
• IR.II.B.R2
  Difference between approved and non-approved navigation devices.
• IR.II.B.R3
  Modes of flight and navigation instruments, including failure conditions.
• IR.II.B.R4
  Use of an electronic flight bag.
• IR.II.B.R5
  Use of navigation databases.