Instrument Rating · Area V: Navigation Systems

Task B. Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations

FAA-S-ACS-8C · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

2 elements
  • IR.V.B.K1
    Elements related to ATC routes, including departure procedures (DPs) and associated climb gradients; standard terminal arrival (STAR) procedures and associated constraints.
  • IR.V.B.K2
    Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

3 elements
  • IR.V.B.R1
    ATC communications and compliance with published procedures.
  • IR.V.B.R2
    Limitations of traffic avoidance equipment.
  • IR.V.B.R3
    Responsibility to use "see and avoid" techniques when possible.
Skill elements and task objectives

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