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

   1. (1) The regulations of this chapter that apply to the duties of a flight navigator;
   2. (2) The fundamentals of flight navigation, including flight planning and cruise control;
   3. (3) Practical meteorology, including analysis of weather maps, weather reports, and weather forecasts; and weather sequence abbreviations, symbols, and nomenclature;
   4. (4) The types of air navigation facilities and procedures in general use;
   5. (5) Calibrating and using air navigation instruments;
   6. (6) Navigation by dead reckoning;
   7. (7) Navigation by celestial means;
   8. (8) Navigation by radio aids;
   9. (9) Pilotage and map reading; and
   10. (10) Interpretation of navigation aid identification signals.
2. (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.
3. (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]