Private Pilot · Area V: Performance Maneuvers and Ground Reference Maneuvers
Task B. Ground Reference Maneuvers
FAA-S-ACS-6C · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- PA.V.B.K1Purpose of ground reference maneuvers.
- PA.V.B.K2Effects of wind on ground track and relation to a ground reference.
- PA.V.B.K3Effects of bank angle and groundspeed on rate and radius of turn.
- PA.V.B.K4Relationship of rectangular course to airport traffic pattern.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- PA.V.B.R1Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
- PA.V.B.R2Collision hazards.
- PA.V.B.R3Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- PA.V.B.R4Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- PA.V.B.R5Uncoordinated flight.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).