Diversion

This page covers Task C. Diversion from the FAA-S-ACS-6C Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards.

Diversion to Alternate

• Might be required due to
  • Weather
  • Illness
  • Aircraft problems
• Determine where you are
• Assess limitations (PAVE) and how soon you need to land
• Find nearest practical airport
  • Charts
  • GPS (NRST function)
  • ATC
• Turn in direction of airport
  • Note time
• Use groundspeed to determine ETE and fuel requirements
• Assess the consequences (Will I make it, are there services available)
• Always use a safe margin
• Leverage ATC & FSS (122.2) – "Radio" & Location
• Use shortcuts and rules of thumb in calculations