Appendix C Grading Standards Universally Graded Items - Cont'd

APPENDIX C

INTERMEDIATE FLIGHT PREPARATION WORKBOOK

29. Approach

● Navigate a published instrument

● Complies with published approach procedures and

approach, course rules, or other

controller instructions.

● Efficiently makes use of all onboard navigational

visual approach.

● Execute holding procedures

equipment to maximize situational awareness.

● Maintains arcs +1.0 NM (LL NAV: +0.5 NM);

when required.

course +3 or 2 NM (whichever is less).

● Calculates lead point to join/depart an arc

depending on airspeed: +0.5 NM or 2.

● Makes appropriate recommendations for entering

holding and maintains the specified holding pattern

taking into account winds.

● Familiar with NPA VFR course rules; able to

visually identify initial points.

● Prior to reaching the MAP, visually acquires the

runway and directs the P to its location relative to

the aircraft.

● Briefs missed approach or climbout instructions

after completing the Landing Checklist but prior to

FAF.

30. Scan

● Maintain instrument/visual scan

INAV

● Recognizes any abnormal system indications.

sufficient for safe operation/

navigation of the aircraft in

● Recognizes any deviations from desired heading,

instrument or low-level

airspeed, or altitude and makes recommendations

conditions.

for appropriate and timely corrections.

● Makes all FTI required altitude calls.

● Clears the aircraft prior to all turns greater than

30.

LL NAV

● Locates and identifies threats ahead of the aircraft,

and directs the P to avoid them.

● Locates and identifies visual landmarks ahead of

the aircraft, initiates corrections if off course and/or

time.

C-8 GRADING STANDARDS