DMS Release 5.7 – Update Information
The FAA has recently updated DMS to version 5.7. For more information about what is included in this release, click here.
Continue reading →Draft FAA Order 8000.95B Available for Review
The FAA has recently published a draft update to the order that governs much of the work that DPEs conduct in FAA Order 8000.95B. Much of the changes codify changes were allowed via deviation memorandum over the past year including … Continue reading →
Updated FAA Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C) Available
The FAA has recently released a new Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C). DPEs, CFIs, and students should check it out in their training and testing efforts. Some of the updates in this version include adding information about the FAA Wings Program, … Continue reading →
FSANA Announces 1st Annual Designated Pilot Examiners Symposium October 26-27, 2021 in Nashville, TN
FSANA (www.FSANA.com) is hosting the first annual symposium for the flight examiner community in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 26-27, 2021. Tuesday includes sessions beginning at 2:00 and an evening reception. Wednesday is packed with a full day … Continue reading →
FAA Learning Statement Reference Codes Updated 08-10-2021
The FAA has recently updated the Learning Statement Reference Codes document used in reviewing areas of deficiency on some FAA practical test reports. The most current version at this time is from 08-10-2021. Click Here to See the Updated Learning … Continue reading →
Wings Credit Available for DPEs Completing AFS-640 DPE Recurrent Course
Did you know as a DPE who completes the AFS-640 DPE Recurrent Course you are eligible for FAA Wings credit? Most DPEs aren’t aware of this, yet. But the FAA staff down at AFS-640 have taken the time and made … Continue reading →
New FAA Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide Effective June 17, 2021
Recently the FAA issued a new edition of the FAA Aeronautical Chart Users Guide which became effective June 17, 2021. DPEs are encouraged to update their reference and use for testing to this not updated version. Check out the update … Continue reading →
FAA DPERWG ARAC Report Delivered
On October 5, 2018, Congress enacted the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L 115-254). Section 319 (Designated Pilot Examiner Reforms) of P.L. 115-254 requires the Administrator assign to the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee the task of reviewing all regulations and … Continue reading →
DPE Model Code of Conduct Released
The Aviators Code Initiative (https://www.secureav.com/) has released the DPE Moral Code of Conduct. The release of the code indicates the following goals: “A professional code can help DPEs achieve new levels of expertise, and the DPEMCC is just such a … Continue reading →
COVID-19 AFS Delegation Deviation Memo Revised – Version 2 Extension of DPE Oversight Authorization
Today the FAA has issued an extension of the authorization for FAA DPEs to continue operating through March 31, 2021in absence of oversight completion. Click here for a copy of this memorandum.
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