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.
- IR.V.B.K1Elements related to ATC routes, including departure procedures (DPs) and associated climb gradients; standard terminal arrival (STAR) procedures and associated constraints.
- IR.V.B.K2Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- IR.V.B.R1ATC communications and compliance with published procedures.
- IR.V.B.R2Limitations of traffic avoidance equipment.
- IR.V.B.R3Responsibility 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).