FAA Publishes Updated AIM—Basic Manual Effective February 20, 2025

The FAA has issued a new version of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). The basic manual is effective February 20, 2025.

Revisions include:

5-2-5. LINE UP AND WAIT (LUAW) This change moves the cautionary statement “Line Up and Wait (LUAW) is not an authorization to takeoff” to the first paragraph for emphasis. This change also adds a note advising readers of the increased number of instances where pilots correctly read back LUAW instructions yet depart without a takeoff clearance. It reminds pilots of the need for vigilance during LUAW operations. This change emphasizes situational awareness and vigilance to subparagraphs respectively.

5-4-5. INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE (IAP) CHARTS This change clarifies the “Fly Visual” guidance by adding the recommendation that the visual segment should be flown with flight instrumentation when advisory lateral and vertical guidance is provided.

5-4-7. INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES This change clarifies when the phraseology “cleared approach” is issued without specifying which instrument approach to fly, pilots are not authorized to fly a visual or contact approach. The change also clarifies guidance instructing pilots what is expected when controllers clear IFR aircraft for a specific instrument approach.

The next AIM update is scheduled for August 7, 2025.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

The complete explanation of changes for the Basic manual issued February 20, 2025

The current AIM

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