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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
Continue reading →The FAA has released an updated FAA Order 8000.95A as of 12-7-2020 for DPEs to use and be aware of during their activities. Click here to see the updated version.
Continue reading →In September of 2020, the FAA released an updated FAA Knowledge Test Codes document. This document is used for codes on practical tests that are not under the ACS system yet. DPEs may still find need for this information on … Continue reading →
The FAA DPE Quarterly August 2020 is now available. Click here to see a copy.
Continue reading →On April 30, 2020, the FAA has issued a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) to provide, in part, regulatory relief to persons who have been unable to comply with certain training, recent experience, testing and checking requirements due to the … Continue reading →
The FAA has issued a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) this past week that allows extension of many operating limitations about which DPEs should be aware as they conduct practical test and certification efforts in the upcoming months. This SFAR … Continue reading →
