AI.IV.A.K3
KnowledgeDesired outcome(s), including completion standards.
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- Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training › Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and Practical Test Standards (PTS)
part 61. Many of these non-certificated flying schools offer excellent training and meet or exceed the standards required of FAA-approved pilot schools. Flight instructors employed by non-certificated flying schools, as well as independent flight instructors, meet ... training program is dependent upon the quality of the ground and flight instruction a learner receives. Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and Practical Test Standards (PTS) Figure 1-9. Airman Certification Standards (ACS) developed by FAA Practical tests for FAA pilot…
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training › Role of the FAA › Flight Standards Service
part 67 prescribes the medical standards and certification procedures for issuing medical certificates for airmen and for remaining eligible for a medical certificate. ⦁ 14 CFR part 68 contains requirements for operating certain small aircraft without a medical certificate ... previously discussed aircraft maintenance, and preventive maintenance and alterations. Figure 1-5. Example of some of the required standard or supplemental and optional equipment for an aircraft. Flight Standards Service The FAA’s Flight Standards Service (FS) sets aviation standards…
- Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Preparation of a Lesson › The Importance of the ACS in Aviation Training Curricula
that a particular maneuver or procedure closely mimics what is required in actual flying. Criterion validity means that the completion standards for the test are reflective of acceptable standards. For example, in flight training, content validity is reflected ... such as the learner pilot being able to recover from a power-off stall. Criterion validity means that the completion standards for the test are reflective of acceptable standards in actual flight. Thus, the learner pilot exhibits knowledge…
- Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Preparation of a Lesson › Training Objectives and Standards
However, the design of standards to evaluate a learner’s level of understanding or overt behavior in the affective domain (attitudes, beliefs, and values) is more difficult. The overall objective of an aviation training course is usually well established ... general standards are included in various rules and related publications. For example, eligibility, knowledge, proficiency, and experience requirements for pilots and AMT learners are stipulated in the regulations, and the standards are published in the applicable Airman Certification Standards…
- Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Aviation Instructor Responsibilities › Providing Adequate Instruction
instructor needs to remain open-minded and seek other resources and information to develop enhanced teaching ability. Standards of Performance An aviation instructor is responsible for training an applicant to established standards in all subject matter areas, procedures, and maneuvers ... included in the tasks within each area of operation in the appropriate Airman Certification (ACS)/Airman Practical Test Standards (PTS). It should be emphasized that the ACS/PTS book is a testing document, not a teaching document. [Figure 8-2] Figure…
- 14 CFR Part 61, Appendix A to Part 61—Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards
Part 61, Appendix A to Part 61—Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards with a Sport Pilot Rating Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute Category and Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft Category, June 2026. Flight Instructor Certificate with a Sport ... Aircraft Category Privileges Instrument Rating—Airplane Instrument Proficiency Check—Airplane | FAA-S-ACS-8C, Instrument Rating—Airplane Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. Instrument Rating—Helicopter Instrument Proficiency Check—Helicopter | FAA-S-ACS-14, Instrument Rating—Helicopter Airman Certification Standards, November…