63.53—Knowledge requirements.
(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. A passing grade is evidence, for a period of 24 months after the test, that the applicant has complied with this section.
Code of Federal Regulations
[Doc. No. 1179, 27 FR 7970, Aug. 10 1962, as amended by Amdt. 63-19, 43 FR 22639, May 25, 1978]