| D. Taxiing | ||
| References | FAA-H-8083-2,FAA-H-8083-3 FAA-H-8083-25B; POH/AFM; AC-91-73; Chart Supplements, AIM | |
| Objective | To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with safe taxi operations, including runway incursion avoidance | |
| The applicant demonstrates understanding of | ||
| K1 | Current airport aeronautical references and inormation resources such as the chart supplement, Airport diagram and NOTAMS | |
| K2 | Taxi instructions / clearances | |
| K3 | Airport markings, signs and lights | |
| K4 | Visual indicators for wind | |
| K5 | Aircraft lighting | |
| K6 | Procedures for: | |
| K6a | a: Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning and identifying the location of Hot Spots | |
| K6b | b: Radio communications at towered and non-towered airports | |
| K6c | c: entering or crossing runways | |
| K6d | d: Night taxi-operations | |
| K6e | e: Low visibility taxi operations | |
| The Applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks encompassing: | ||
| R1 | Inappropriate activities and distractions | |
| R2 | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions | |
| R3 | A taxi rout or departure runway change | |
| The applicant demonstrates the ability to: | ||
| S1 | Receive and correctly read back clearances / instructions, if applicable | |
| S2 | Use an airport diagram or taxi-chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situational awareness | |
| S3 | Position the flight controls for the existing wind | |
| S4 | Complete the appropriate checklist | |
| S5 | Perform a brake check immediately after the airplane begins moving | |
| S6 | Maintain positive control of the airplane during ground operations by controlling direction and speed without excessive use of brakes | |
| S7 | Comply with the airport/taxiway markings, signals, and ATC clearances and instructions | |
| S8 | Position the airplane properly relative to hold lines | |