ACS CH.I.D

Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (SUA) and selection of appropriate and available navigation/communication systems and facilities. 5

a. Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used

Altitude selection accounting for terrain and obstacles, autorotation requirements of the helicopter, VFR cruising altitudes, and the effect of wind.

Calculating:

a. Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, true airspeed, and groundspeed

b. Estimated time of arrival, including conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC)

c. Fuel requirements, including reserve

Elements of a VFR flight plan.

Procedures for filing, activating, and closing a VFR flight plan.

Inflight intercept procedures.

Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles, including wire strike hazards).

External pressures.

Limitations of air traffic control (ATC) services.

Fuel planning.

Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.

Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator, including a risk analysis based on real-time weather, to the first fuel stop.

Apply pertinent information from appropriate and current aeronautical charts, Chart Supplements; Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) relative to airport/heliport/helipad/landing area, runway and taxiway closures; and other flight publications.

Create a navigation log and prepare a VFR flight plan.

Recalculate fuel reserves based on a scenario provided by the evaluator.

Use an electronic flight bag (EFB), if applicable.