§ 63.53. Knowledge requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

(5)Calibrating and using air navigation instruments;

(6)Navigation by dead reckoning;

(7)Navigation by celestial means;

(8)Navigation by radio aids;

(9)Pilotage and map reading; and

(10)Interpretation of navigation aid identification signals.

(b)A report of the test is mailed to the applicant. Except as provided in paragraph

(c)of this section, a passing grade is evidence, for a period of 24 calendar months after the test, that the applicant has complied with this section.

(c)An applicant is eligible to take a practical test for a flight navigator certificate under this part with an expired written test report in accordance with § 61.40 of this chapter. [Docket 1179, 27 FR 7970, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 63-19, 43 FR 22639, May 25, 1978; Docket FAA-2023-0825, Amdt. 63-47, 89 FR 80053, Oct. 1, 2024]