PA.VI.C — Diversion

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with diversion.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• PA.VI.C.K1Selecting an alternate destination.
• PA.VI.C.K2Situations that require deviations from flight plan and/or ATC instructions.

Risk Management

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

• PA.VI.C.R1Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, and wires.
• PA.VI.C.R2Distractions, loss of situational awareness, and/or improper task management.
• PA.VI.C.R3Failure to make a timely decision to divert.
• PA.VI.C.R4Failure to select an appropriate airport.
• PA.VI.C.R5Failure to utilize all available resources (e.g., automation, ATC, and flight deck planning aids).

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• PA.VI.C.S1Select a suitable airport and route for diversion.
• PA.VI.C.S2Make a reasonable estimate of heading, groundspeed, arrival time, and fuel consumption to the divert airport.
• PA.VI.C.S3Maintain the appropriate altitude ±200 feet and heading ±15°.
• PA.VI.C.S4Update/interpret weather in flight.
• PA.VI.C.S5Explain and use flight deck displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, as applicable.