In the upcoming future the FAA plans to replace Practical Test Standards (PTS) with a new Airman Certification Standards (ACS). This will be important for examiner to be familiar with in order to properly administer practical tests. Want to get … Continue reading →
The pdf (paper) version of the FAA 8710 application form was updated on 12-31-2014. Make sure if you are signing students off or processing paper form applications that the current form is being used. The new form can be found … Continue reading →
A recent interpretation of FAA Order 8900.2 has indicated that examiners must meet the “initial” DPE authorization requirements each year (300 hours in each class of aircraft). An upcoming revision of the 8900.2 to a version 8900.2a proposes reduction of … Continue reading →
The FAA has opened for public comment changes being made to the FAA Order 8900.2A (the General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook). I strongly encourage DPEs to review the proposed changes and bring up any concerns. Comments are due by 10/31/2014. … Continue reading →
The FAA released (on July 2) the ATP PTS that will be effective on August 1, 2014 for when new regulations for requirements for ATP certificates become effective. Click here to download the document.
Continue reading →Updates to the CFI Instrument and Sport Pilot PTS documents have been made. The Sport Pilot PTS documents were updated on 5/2/14. The CFI Instrument PTS was updated on 4/18/14. Click Here for the FAA PTS Page Each document has … Continue reading →
August 1, 2014 new ATP requirements will take effect. These changes are the result of Congressional action, FAA regulations updates, and industry collaboration to meet training standards in response to accidents and safety concerns identified over the past decade. Whether … Continue reading →
Be sure to use the most recent FAA Learning Statement Reference Code Guide. It was recently updated on Feb. 10, 2014. Click Here to get the document.
Continue reading →A new version of the Private Pilot PTS has been issued. Visit http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards/ for the most current version or visit the documents section of this website to also gain access to its download.
Continue reading →Commercial Practical Tests can only use aircraft for which the certificate/rating is sought. Using a Multi-engine as a complex for testing purposes is no longer acceptable. For more information, Click Here to view the Legal Interpretation.
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