The FAA published on April 1st, 2024 much-awaited updated Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards for numerous certification tests. Applicants, CFIs, and DPEs are encouraged to become familiar with the updated and new documents for upcoming testing activities. The … Continue reading →
The FAA published an updated Advisory Circular on Use of Electronic Flight Bags on 02/23/2024. Click here to see the updated AC91-78A
Continue reading →The FAA has recently updated Advisory Circular (AC) 91-67A – Minimum Equipment Requirements for General Aviation Operations Under 14 CFR Part 91, § 91.213. The updated AC is effective 10/16/2023. Pilots, CFIs, and DPEs are encouraged to review the updated … Continue reading →
The FAA has updated the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide effective as of November 30, 2023. Check out the updated gulde by clicking here.
Continue reading →The FAA has released the final and now effective order 8000.95C as s of 09/21/2023. DPEs are encouraged to review the policy and any changes as it relates to the work they conduct. Click here to see FAA Order 8000.95C. … Continue reading →
The FAA has recently issued an updated draft of FAA Order 8000.95B CHG1 for public review and comment. This order establishes policy for integrated designee management across the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Aircraft Certification Service (AIR), Flight Standards Service … Continue reading →
The FAA has updated the FAA-H-8083-28, Aviation Weather Handbook as of 12-21-2022. Click here to see the newest version.
Continue reading →The FAA has recently posted over 30 new ACS/PTS documents that will serve as updates to current documents, transitions from PTS for some documents, and new documents for new types of certification (primarily powered-lift aircraft). DPEs and flight training industry … Continue reading →
The FAA has recently released a memorandum regarding non-allowance of waiving of task items for applicants adding additional categories of certification during practical tests. It is expected when ACS/PTS documents are updated in the future that this may change, but … Continue reading →
The FAA is now including updated guidance on the conduct of power off 180 degree landings as provided in a response from AFS-810 on July 5, 2022 in DPE recurrence training. For those that are between cycles, this information may … Continue reading →
