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VI. AREA OF OPERATION: AIRPORT AND SEAPLANE BASE OPERATIONS
NOTE: The examiner must select at least one TASK.

REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of radio communications and ATC light signals by describing—
   a. selection and use of appropriate radio frequencies.
   b. recommended procedure and phraseology for radio communications.
   c. Receipt of, acknowledgement of, and compliance with ATC clearances and instructions.
   d. interpretation of, and compliance with, ATC light signals.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to radio communications and ATC light signals by describing—
   a. use of improper frequencies.
   b. improper procedure and phraseology when using radio communications.
   c. failure to acknowledge, or properly comply with, ATC clearances and instructions.
   d. failure to understand, or to properly comply with, ATC light signals.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains radio communication procedures from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to radio communications and ATC light signals.

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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25, AC 90-42, AC 90-66; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of traffic patterns by describing—
   a. operations at airports and seaplane bases with and without operating control towers.
   b. adherence to traffic pattern procedures, instructions, and rules.
   c. how to maintain proper spacing from other traffic.
   d. how to maintain the desired ground track.
   e. wind shear and wake turbulence avoidance procedures.
   f. orientation with the runway or landing area in use.
   g. how to establish a final approach at an appropriate distance from the runway or landing area.
   h. use of checklist.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to traffic patterns by describing—
   a. failure to comply with traffic pattern instructions, procedures, and rules.
   b. improper correction for wind drift.
   c. inadequate spacing from other traffic.
   d. poor altitude or airspeed control.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains traffic patterns from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to traffic patterns.

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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-23, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; AIM; AC 150/5340-1, AC 150/5340-18.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of airport/seaplane base runway and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting by describing—
   a. identification and proper interpretation of airport/seaplane base, runway and taxiway signs and markings with emphasis on runway incursion avoidance.
   b. identification and proper interpretation of airport/seaplane base, runway and taxiway lighting with emphasis on runway incursion avoidance.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to airport/seaplane base, runway and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting by describing—
   a. failure to comply with airport/seaplane base, runway and taxiway signs and markings.
   b. failure to comply with airport/seaplane base, runway and taxiway lighting.
   c. failure to use proper runway incursion avoidance procedures.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains airport/seaplane base, runway and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to airport/seaplane base, runway and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting.

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Chuck