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.
General aviation safety has not significantly improved despite technological advancements, largely due to outdated Practical Test Standards (PTS) that fail to adequately assess pilots' risk management skills.
The FAA is developing new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) to replace the PTS, fundamentally integrating aeronautical knowledge, flight skills, and crucial risk management proficiency into pilot certification testing.
This paradigm shift aims to more effectively evaluate a pilot's ability to operate safely in complex, real-world scenarios, with the potential to substantially enhance general aviation safety.
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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