IFR.V.A — Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and Arcs

Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with intercepting and tracking navigation aids and arcs solely by reference to instruments.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• IR.V.A.K1Ground-based navigation (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations) including procedures for intercepting and tracking courses and arcs.
• IR.V.A.K2Satellite-based navigation (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of databases, RAIM, and WAAS) including procedures for intercepting and tracking courses and arcs.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• IR.V.A.R1Failure to manage automated navigation and autoflight systems.
• IR.V.A.R2Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.
• IR.V.A.R3Limitations of the navigation system in use.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• IR.V.A.S1Tune and correctly identify the navigation facility/program the navigation system and verify system accuracy as appropriate for the equipment installed in the airplane.
• IR.V.A.S2Determine airplane position relative to the navigational facility or waypoint.
• IR.V.A.S3Set and correctly orient to the course to be intercepted.
• IR.V.A.S4Intercept the specified course at appropriate angle, inbound to or outbound from a navigational facility or waypoint.
• IR.V.A.S5Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, and selected headings ±5°.
• IR.V.A.S6Apply proper correction to maintain a course, allowing no more than ¾-scale deflection of the CDI. If a DME arc is selected, maintain that arc ±1 nautical mile.
• IR.V.A.S8Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift, and to maintain situational awareness.
• IR.V.A.S9Use the autopilot to make appropriate course intercepts, if installed.