The practical test standards (PTS) spell out the requirements for successfully completing an FAA checkride for pilot certificates and ratings. They have been around for nearly 30 years and, while an improvement over the previous flight test guides, they did not fundamentally alter the manner in which the applicant demonstrates compliance with the regulations. The general aviation community and FAA are developing a new concept of airman testing that will be embodied in completely new airman certification standards (ACS). The ACS, when implemented, will require applicants to integrate their knowledge, skills and risk management proficiency to demonstrate to the examiner they can do more than just perform standard training procedures and maneuvers.
The FAA is replacing its long-standing Practical Test Standards (PTS) with new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for pilot certification and ratings.
This transition is driven by the need to improve general aviation safety, as previous standards and advanced aircraft technology have not significantly reduced accident rates linked to pilot factors and inadequate risk management.
The ACS fundamentally differs from PTS by requiring applicants to integrate and demonstrate proficiency in knowledge, skills, *and risk management* throughout the practical test, moving beyond just performing standard maneuvers.
The practical test standards (PTS) spell out the requirements for successfully completing an FAA checkride for pilot certificates and ratings. They have been around for nearly 30 years and, while an improvement over the previous flight test guides, they did not fundamentally alter the manner in which the applicant demonstrates compliance with the regulations.
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