PPL.II.D — Taxiing

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with safe taxi operations, including runway incursion avoidance.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• PA.II.D.K1Current airport aeronautical references and information resources including Chart Supplements, airport diagram, and appropriate references.
• PA.II.D.K2Taxi instructions/clearances.
• PA.II.D.K3Airport markings, signs, and lights.
• PA.II.D.K4Visual indicators for wind.
• PA.II.D.K5Aircraft lighting.
• PA.II.D.K6Procedures for:
  • PA.II.D.K6aa. Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning and identifying the location of Hot Spots
  • PA.II.D.K6bb. Radio communications at towered and nontowered airports
  • PA.II.D.K6cc. Entering or crossing runways
  • PA.II.D.K6dd. Night taxi operations
  • PA.II.D.K6ee. Low visibility taxi operations

Risk Management

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

• PA.II.D.R1Inappropriate activities and distractions.
• PA.II.D.R2Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions.
• PA.II.D.R3A taxi route or departure runway change.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• PA.II.D.S1Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable.
• PA.II.D.S2Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situational awareness.
• PA.II.D.S3Position the flight controls for the existing wind conditions.
• PA.II.D.S4Complete the appropriate checklist.
• PA.II.D.S5Perform a brake check immediately after the airplane begins moving.
• PA.II.D.S6Maintain positive control of the airplane during ground operations by controlling direction and speed without excessive use of brakes.
• PA.II.D.S7Comply with airport/taxiway markings, signals, and ATC clearances and instructions.
• PA.II.D.S8Position the airplane properly relative to hold lines.