§ 63.53 - Knowledge requirements.

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An applicant for a flight navigator certificate must pass a written test on—

The regulations of this chapter that apply to the duties of a flight navigator;

The fundamentals of flight navigation, including flight planning and cruise control;

Practical meteorology, including analysis of weather maps, weather reports, and weather forecasts; and weather sequence abbreviations, symbols, and nomenclature;

The types of air navigation facilities and procedures in general use;

Calibrating and using air navigation instruments;

Navigation by dead reckoning;

Navigation by celestial means;

Navigation by radio aids;

Pilotage and map reading; and

Interpretation of navigation aid identification signals.

A report of the test is mailed to the applicant. A passing grade is evidence, for a period of 24 months after the test, that the applicant has complied with this section.