As of yesterday, applicants for the Private Pilot Airplane and Instrument Rating Airplane knowledge and practical tests will be evaluated based on the new Airman Certification Standards (ACS), which replaced the decades-old Practical Test Standards (PTS).
Airman Certification Standards Go into Effect
Key Takeaways:
- The new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) have replaced the decades-old Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Private Pilot Airplane and Instrument Rating Airplane knowledge and practical tests.
- The ACS offers more detailed guidance by breaking down knowledge, skill, and risk management elements for each task, using codes to identify specific areas of deficiency.
- It modernizes testing by incorporating current cockpit equipment like GPS while eliminating outdated requirements such as NDB.
- A greater emphasis is placed on evaluating a pilot's decision-making and risk management abilities through scenarios, rather than rote memorization of items.
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