FAA Learning Statement Reference Guide 9-19-2016
The most recent FAA Learning Statement Reference Guide was updated, you can access it here: FAA Learning Statement Reference Guide 9-19-2016
Continue reading →FAA Clarifies Interpretation of ACS material to allow use of non-installed equipment for navigation demonstrations on private pilot practical test
Designated Pilot Examiners have experienced discussion debating what was intended in the private pilot airman certification standards (ACS) for use when demonstrating use of an installed electronic navigation system and demonstrating use of installed navigation equipment function and displays under … Continue reading →
FAA DPE Quarterly Communication Fall 2016 Available
The FAA has recently sent out its Fall 2016 FAA DPE Quarterly communication. In the event that you did not get this in an email, you can get it here: Click Here for the Fall 2016 DPE Quarterly
Continue reading →FAA SAFO on Slow Flight Related to Changes in Private Pilot ACS
The FAA has released a Safety Alert for Operators on the conduct of Slow Flight. This is directly related to changes in the Private Pilot ACS changes on the subject. To see the document, click here.
Continue reading →FAA Order 8900 Updated to 2.B version
Examiners should note that the current FAA 8900.2B document was updated on August 30th and should now be considered the guiding document as the General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook. The version can be found at: http://fsims.faa.gov/PICDetail.aspx?docId=8900.2B
Continue reading →FAA DPE Training on UAS Processing for Examiners available
This email is intended to notify Designated Pilot Examiners that the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) DPE Briefing is now available through the Designee Registration system. This training is available for all designees at no charge and is required for … Continue reading →
Rotorcraft ATP/CFI PTS Documents Updated
Rotorcraft PTS Standards for ATP and Flight Instructor were recently updated, below you will find the links to get the current documents. Airline Transport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Helicopter (FAA-S-8081-20 with Changes 1, 2, 3, and 4) (PDF) Flight … Continue reading →
CFI PTS Updated 6-17-2016
The FAA has published an updated PTS for Flight Instructor Certification on June 16, 2016. The recent changes were to update document language to refer to Airman Certification Standards for applicable ratings and certificates a CFI would train applicants. Click … Continue reading →
ACS Focus Team Slow Flight and Other FAQs
ACS Focus Team Slow Flight and Other FAQs The ACS Focus Team has been asked many questions about the topic of slow flight. We have assembled a list of the questions with background and guidance on the issues for ASIs … Continue reading →
ACS Tips for Evaluators Published by FAA
The FAA has published an “ACS Tips for Evaluators [DPEs]” that can help examiners as they develop their ACS based POAs for upcoming checkrides. The ACS Tips for Evaluators document can be found at: http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/media/acs_tips.pdf or Click Here for a … Continue reading →