September 2017 DPE Quarterly Publication Available
In case you missed it, you can get a copy of the September 2017 DPE Quarterly publication by clicking here for your pdf copy.
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Updated AC61.65(G) Issued by FAA
The FAA has updated the Advisory Circular 61.65(G): Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors, effective August 25, 2017. This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for pilot applicants, pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on the certification standards, knowledge … Continue reading →
FAA Establishes Feedback Process for DPE/Practical Test Concerns
A group of industry representatives has been working with the FAA over the past year to help improve the ability of flight training providers to secure practical flight tests for the customers they train. In some parts of the U.S., … Continue reading →
Updated AC60-28B (English Language Proficiency) Issued 6-2-17
The FAA has issued an updated AC60-28B that covers FAA English Language Standard for an FAA Certificate Issued Under 14 CFR Parts 61, 63, 65, and 107. Click Here for the PDF.
Continue reading →FAA Learning Statement Reference Codes Updated 6-12-17
The FAA has updated the FAA Learning Statement Reference Codes as of 6-12-17. Click Here for the PDF.
Continue reading →FAA SAFO Updated on Slow Flight and Stalls
SAFO 17009, Airman Certification Standards (ACS): Slow Flight and Stalls, is now published. This SAFO cancels SAFO 16010 and advises the general aviation community of changes to the evaluation standards for the slow flight task and certain stall tasks in … Continue reading →
Summer (June) 2017 DPE Quarterly Communication Available
The FAA has sent to DPEs the summer (June) 2017 Pilot Examiner Quarterly publication. If you have missed it, click here to see the publication.
Continue reading →DPE Course Required for Commercial ACS Implementation
The FAA has released a course for DPEs on updated Private Pilot and Instrument Pilot ACS documents along with the newly released Commercial Pilot ACS. These documents become effective June 12, 2017 and DPEs should complete the course for familiarization … Continue reading →
Commercial ACS Final Documents Available – Effective June 12, 2017 (Private and Instrument ACS Updates also available)
The FAA has released the new ACS standards for the Commercial Pilot Certificate along with updates to the Instrument and Private Pilot ACS. These documents become effective on June 12, 2017. All parties involved with receiving and/or providing training and … Continue reading →
FAA Notice 8900.420 – Demonstrating Eligibility to Operate under BasicMed
The FAA has issued a notice that describes information for DPEs to be aware of regarding Demonstrating Eligibility to Operate under BasicMed. This notice provides guidance for determining whether an airman is eligible to operate under BasicMed, in lieu of … Continue reading →