Requiring Risk Management

In the new private pilot ACS, Area of Operation 1, Preflight Preparation, Task D, Cross-country Flight Planning (see excerpt at right) lists skill item 3, Recalculate fuel reserves based on a scenario provided by the evaluator. This requirement is largely unchanged from the PTS system. However, under the ACS the applicant must also be prepared to demonstrate knowledge about route planning and the procedure for calculating fuel reserves.

Key Takeaways:

• The new private pilot ACS for cross-country flight planning now requires demonstrating both the skill and knowledge for recalculating fuel reserves.
• Applicants must apply risk identification, assessment, and mitigation principles to address specific risks like completing flights in worsening conditions and not establishing conservative fuel reserves.
• The ACS aims for a higher level of pilot performance by integrating knowledge, skill, and risk management proficiency.

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