Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment

References: 14 CFR parts 61,91; AC 61-27; AC 61-84, AC 90-48.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements related to applicable aircraft flight instrument system(s) and their operating characteristics to include --

   1. pitot-static.
   2. altimeter.
   3. airspeed indicator.
   4. vertical speed indicator.
   5. attitude indicator.
   6. horizontal situation indicator.
   7. magnetic compass.
   8. turn-and-slip indicator/turn coordinator.
   9. heading indicator.
   10. electrical systems.
   11. vacuum systems.
   12. electronic flight instrument display.
   
   

2. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the applicable aircraft navigation system(s) and their operating characteristics to include --

   1. VOR.
   2. DME.
   3. ILS.
   4. marker beacon receiver/indacators.
   5. transponder/altitude encoding.
   6. ADF
   7. GPS.
   8. FMS.