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Private Pilot · Area VI: Navigation

Task D. Lost Procedures

FAA-S-ACS-6C · Effective 2024-05-31

Official FAA standard (PDF) ↗

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

2 elements
  • PA.VI.D.K1
    Methods to determine position.
  • PA.VI.D.K2
    Assistance available if lost (e.g., radar services, communication procedures).

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

4 elements
  • PA.VI.D.R1
    Collision hazards.
  • PA.VI.D.R2
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
  • PA.VI.D.R3
    Recording times over waypoints.
  • PA.VI.D.R4
    When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation.
Skill elements and task objectives

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