1. PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS UPDATE & REVIEW

2. OBJECTIVE GIVEN A PRACTICAL TEST STANDARD YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DETERMINE ITS CURRENCY, DESCRIBE HOW TO OBTAIN CURRENT REVISION(S), IDENTIFY KEY CHANGES AND HOW THEY AFFECT PILOT CERTIFICATION

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5. Advisory Circulars: AC 00-2.12 - ADVISORY CIRCULAR CHECKLIST AC 60-27 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY: CHANGES TO PRACTICAL TEST STANDARD

6. Internet Access “http://www.mmac.jccbi.gov/afs/afs600/” This is the AFS-600 Web Site address Regulatory Support Division “Blue Text” indicates a link to another site

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9. PUBLICATIONS Page 1 of 2 PUBLICATIONS: TRAINING, TESTING & TECHNICAL Airman Knowledge Test Question Bank Airman Knowledge Test Statistics Advisory Circulars published by AFS-630 Aviation Maintenance Alerts Designee Update Newsletter Knowledge Test Guides Links to Aviation Computerized Testing Company’s Web Sites More Advisory Circulars Practical Test Standards (Printable) Summary of Practical Test Standards Changes

10. The Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630 P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125, Phone (405) 954-4151 Fax (405) 954-4748 The Airman Testing Standards Branch The Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, is the principal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) office responsible for the development of all (Airworthiness and Operations) airman certification testing and standards. The Testing Section produces the following publications and tests. Practical Test Standards (PTS): (Latest version dated April 1999) A copy of each linked (underlined text and/or different colored text) Practical Test Standards listed here may be viewed and printed (you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader[tm] installed) by clicking on the desired document below, or you may go to the entire document list at FedWorld by clicking here and then clicking on the appropriate file name. Get a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader(tm) by clicking here.

11. FAA-S-8081-3, Recreational Pilot (Airplane/Rotorcraft)(April 1989) FAA-S-8081-4C, Instrument Rating (Airplane/Helicopter/Powered Lift) (October 1998) FAA-S-8081-5C, Airline Transport Pilot and/or Type Rating (Airplane) (August 1998) FAA-S-8081-6A, Flight Instructor for Airplane (Single-Engine and Multiengine)(May 1991) FAA-S-8081-7A, Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane) (April 1996) FAA-S-8081-8A, Flight Instructor for Glider (April 1999)

12. FAA-S-8081-9A, Flight Instructor for Instrument (Airplane/Helicopter) (March 1990) FAA-S-8081-10A, Aircraft Dispatcher (June 1995) FAA-S-8081-12A, Commercial Pilot for Airplane (May 1997) FAA-S-8081-14, Private Pilot for Airplane (May 1995) FAA-S-8081-15, Private Pilot for Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane) (April 1996) FAA-S-8081-16, Commercial Pilot for Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane) (April 1996) FAA-S-8081-17, Private Pilot for Lighter-Than-Air (Balloon/Airship) (June 1996) FAA-S-8081-18, Commercial Pilot for Lighter-Than-Air (Balloon/Airship) (May 1997)

13. FAA-S-8081-19, Recreational Pilot for Powered Parachute (June 1997) FAA-S-8081-20, Airline Transport Pilot and/or Type Rating (Helicopter) (August 1998) FAA-S-8081-21, Flight Engineer (Reciprocating Engine, Turbopropeller, and Turbojet)(January 1999) FAA-S-8081-22, Private Pilot Glider (April 1999) FAA-S-8081-23, Commercial Pilot Glider (April 1999) Return to quick Jump

14. Summary of Changes for Practical Test Standards (Latest change dated 3/11/99) This list contains only a brief explanation of each appropriate change. The actual wording of the change is incorporated into its latest affected PTS. As always, when you download the full(free) PTS from this Web page, or purchase a hard copy, you will automatically receive its changes in the text of that PTS. FAA-S-8081-3, No changes to Recreational Pilot (Airplane/Rotorcraft) FAA-S-8081-4C, Change 1 & 2 to Instrument Rating (Airplane/Helicopter/Powered Lift) FAA-S-8081-5C, Change 1 to Airline Transport Pilot and/or Type Rating (Airplane) FAA-S-8081-6A, Change 1 to Flight Instructor for Airplane (Single- Engine and Multiengine) FAA-S-8081-7, No changes to Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft (Helicopter/ Gyroplane)

15. RECORD OF CHANGES FOR FAA-S-8081-4C, INSTRUMENT RATING (AIRPLANE/HELICOPTER/POWERED LIFT) RECORD OF CHANGES Change 1: 12/09/98 Reason: To correct errors. APPENDIX 1 - Levels of Simulation Device Credit, Use of Chart, Note 1 and 2. AREA OF OPERATION: INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES, TASK D, CIRCLING APPROACH (IA, A, AA). Reason: Correction of circling approach altitude tolerances for minimum descent altitude (MDA).

16. Change 2: 3/1/99 Reason: To align the PTS with part 61 Added a Rating Task Table matrix and changed appropriate references in the introduction. All references to Standard Instrument Departure (SID or SID’s) have been changed to read: instrument departure procedures(DP’S). Reason: To bring the PTS in line with the Aeronautical Information Manual(AIM). Removed all references applicable to added ratings(in parenthesis) by each TASK on the Examiner’s Checklist and throughout the PTS.

17. Summary of Changes for Practical Test Standards (Latest change dated 3/11/99) FAA-S-8081-3, No changes to Recreational Pilot (Airplane/Rotorcraft) FAA-S-8081-4C, Change 1 to Instrument Rating (Airplane/Rotorcraft/Powered Lift) FAA-S-8081-5C, Change 1 to Airline Transport Pilot and/or Type Rating (Airplane) FAA-S-8081-6A, Change 1 to Flight Instructor for Airplane (Single- Engine and Multiengine) FAA-S-8081-7, No changes to Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft(Helicopter/ Gyroplane)

18. RECORD OF CHANGES FOR FAA-S-8081-5C, AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS RECORD OF CHANGES Change 1: 10/26/98 Reason: To correct omissions and error in original. Introduction: Use of Practical Test Standards Introduction: Practical Test Prerequisites: Aircraft Type Rating AREA OF OPERATION: INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES TASK C: PRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACHES APPENDIX 1: TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT(USE OF CHART)

19. RECORD OF CHANGES FOR FAA-S-8081-5C, AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS RECORD OF CHANGES Change 1: 10/26/98 Reason: To correct omissions and error in original. Introduction: Use of Practical Test Standards Introduction: Practical Test Prerequisites: Aircraft Type Rating AREA OF OPERATION: INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES TASK C: PRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACHES APPENDIX 1: TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT(USE OF CHART) HIDDEN SLIDE

20. Summary of Changes for Practical Test Standards (Latest change dated 3/11/99) FAA-S-8081-3, No changes to Recreational Pilot (Airplane/Rotorcraft) FAA-S-8081-4C, Change 1 to Instrument Rating (Airplane/Rotorcraft/Powered Lift) FAA-S-8081-5C, Change 1 to Airline Transport Pilot and/or Type Rating (Airplane) FAA-S-8081-6A, Change 1 to Flight Instructor for Airplane (Single- Engine and Multiengine) FAA-S-8081-7A, No changes to Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane)

21. RECORD OF CHANGES FOR FAA-S-8081-6A, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS Change 1: 07/20/97 Reason: Reference change. The reference AC 61- 92 was canceled while FAA-S-8081-6A, Flight Instructor Practical Test, was being printed. New reference is AC 61-67. AREA OF OPERATION: II. TECHNICAL SUBJECT AREAS TASK C: USE OF DISTRACTIONS DURING FLIGHT TRAINING (ASEL and ASES) Link to Fedworld. Click on this logo to return to Airmen Knowledge Test Section’s Page. Click on button to the left to return to AFS-600’s Home Page Click on this symbol to go to Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center’s home page

22. FAA-S-8081-8A No changes to Flight Instructor for Glider FAA-S-8081-9A, No changes to Flight Instructor for Instrument (Airplane/Helicopter) FAA-S-8081-10A, No changes to Aircraft Dispatcher FAA-S-8081-12A, Changes 1 thru 3 Commercial Pilot Airplane FAA-S-8081-14, Change 1 to Private Pilot Airplane FAA-S-8081-15, Change 1 and 2 to Private Pilot for Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane) FAA-S-8081-16, Change 1 to Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane FAA-S-8081-17, No changes to Private Pilot for Lighter-Than-Air (Balloon/Airship)

23. RECORD OF CHANGES FOR FAA-S-8081-12A, COMMERCIAL PILOT PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS FOR AIRPLANE Change 1: 4/28/97 Reason: Text in all STEEP TURNS. Tasks have been changed to emphasize steep turn entry speed at manufacturer’s recommended speed, or one designated by the Examiner, not to exceed VA. This provides an option of a slower entry speed, when operating a lower performance land or seaplane. SINGLE-ENGINE LAND AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS TASK A: STEEP TURNS MULTIENGINE LAND AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS TASK: STEEP TURNS SINGLE-ENGINE SEA AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS TASK: STEEP TURNS MULTIENGINE SEA AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS TASK: STEEP TURNS

24. Change 2: 8/15/97 Reason: Text changed in Introduction to agree with the new 14 CFR part 61 complex airplane definition. Notes added to Rating Task Table to clarify required aircraft for added rating practical tests. Appendixes 1 and 2 are expanded to include additional NOTES and conditions required for pilot certification in FTDs and simulators. Additional lower levels of FTD are now required for certain flight tasks.. Introduction [Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test]. Appendix 1 (TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT) Single-Engine Land (SEL) Appendix 2 (TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT) Multiengine Land (MEL) Change 3: 12/4/97 Reasons: Text in Introduction changed to meet complex airplane requirement. Text changed in Introduction to line up with the new 14 CFR part 61. Introduction [Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test]. Introduction[Unsatisfactory Performance] Link to Fedworld. Click on this logo to return to Airmen Knowledge Test Section’s Page. Click on button to the left to return to AFS-600’s Home Page Click on this symbol to go to Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center’s home page

25. FAA-S-8081-8A, No changes to Flight Instructor for Glider FAA-S-8081-9A, No changes to Flight Instructor for Instrument(Airplane/ Helicopter) FAA-S-8081-10A, No changes to Aircraft Dispatcher FAA-S-8081-12A, Changes 1 thru 3 Commercial Pilot Airplane FAA-S-8081-14, Change 1 to Private Pilot Airplane FAA-S-8081-15, Change 1 and 2 to Private Pilot for Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane) FAA-S-8081-16, Change 1 to Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane FAA-S-8081-17, No changes to Private Pilot for Lighter-Than-Air (Balloon/Airship)

26. RECORD OF CHANGES FOR FAA-S-8081-14, PRIVATE PILOT PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS FOR AIRPLANE Change 1: 4/28/97 Reason: Text in all STEEP TURNS. Tasks have been changed to emphasize steep turn entry speed at manufacturer’s recommended speed, or one designated by the Examiner, not to exceed VA. This provides an option of a slower entry speed, when operating a lower performance land or seaplane. SINGLE-ENGINE LAND AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS TASK A: STEEP TURNS MULTIENGINE LAND AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS TASK: STEEP TURNS SINGLE-ENGINE SEA AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS TASK: STEEP TURNS MULTIENGINE SEA AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS TASK: STEEP TURNS

27. FAA-S-8081-8A, No changes to Flight Instructor for Glider FAA-S-8081-9A, No changes to Flight Instructor for Instrument(Airplane/ Helicopter) FAA-S-8081-10A, No changes to Aircraft Dispatcher FAA-S-8081-12A, Changes 1 thru 3 Commercial Pilot Airplane FAA-S-8081-14, Change 1 to Private Pilot Airplane FAA-S-8081-15, Change 1 and 2 to Private Pilot for Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane) FAA-S-8081-16, Change 1 to Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane FAA-S-8081-17, No changes to Private Pilot for Lighter-Than-Air (Balloon/Airship)

28. RECORD OF CHANGES FOR FAA-S-8081-15, PRIVATE PILOT PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS FOR ROTORCRAFT Change 1: 4/28/97 Reason: Wrong terminology. Changed airplane to aircraft. HELICOPTER AREA OF OPERATION: PREFLIGHT PREPARATION TASK G: MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST Reason: Under new rule (8/4/97) the NOTE is not applicable. HELICOPTER AREA OF OPERATION: NIGHT OPERATIONS TASK A: PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF NIGHT FLYING GYROPLANE AREA OF OPERATION: NIGHT OPERATIONS TASK A: PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF NIGHT FLYING Change 2: 5/21/97

29. FAA-S-8081-8A, No changes to Flight Instructor for Glider FAA-S-8081-9A, No changes to Flight Instructor for Instrument (Airplane/Helicopter) FAA-S-8081-10A, No changes to Aircraft Dispatcher FAA-S-8081-12A, Changes 1 thru 3 Commercial Pilot Airplane FAA-S-8081-14, Change 1 to Private Pilot Airplane FAA-S-8081-15, Change 1 and 2 to Private Pilot for Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane) FAA-S-8081-16, Change 1 to Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft (Helicopter/Gyroplane FAA-S-8081-17, No changes to Private Pilot for Lighter-Than-Air (Balloon/Airship)

30. RECORD OF CHANGES FOR FAA-S-8081-16, COMMERCIAL PILOT PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS FOR ROTORCRAFT Change 1: 3/1/96 Reason: 1. Commercial Pilot-Rotorcraft Practical Test Prerequisites, (page vii). Delete item #2, and renumber the remaining prerequisites. There is no requirement for possessing and instrument rating when making application for initial Rotorcraft-Helicopter, certification. 2. Commercial Pilot-Rotorcraft-Gyroplane PTS, AREA OF OPERATION VI, GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVER-Eights Around Pylons, (pages 2-ii, 2-viii, and 2-16). All reference to Ground Reference Maneuvers are deleted from Gyroplane PTS. It has been determined that this AREA OF OPERATION is not appropriate to Gyroplane training and testing.

31. FAA-S-8081-18, No changes to Commercial Pilot for Lighter-Than Air (Balloon/Airship) FAA-S-8081-19, No changes to Recreational Pilot for Powered Parachute FAA-S-8081-20, No changes to Airline Transport Pilot and/or Type Rating (Helicopter) FAA-S-8081-21, No changes to Flight Engineer(Reciprocating Engine, Turbopropeller, and Turbojet)(January 1999) Return to Quick Jump

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33. PTS RECOMMENDATIONS: WRITE AFS-630 ATTN: CERTIFICATION MANAGER (PRIVATE AIRPLANE) P.O. BOX 25082 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73125

34. E-mail Comments/Suggestions: Program Manager, AFS-640: Paul_J_Maenza@mmacmail.jccbi.gov

35. FAA-S-8081-XX GENERIC Practical Test Standards for AIRCRAFT LATEST DATE Washington, D.C. 20591 for FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION MINISTRATION

36. CONTENTS Moved to the front of new versions of PTS’s & will list the “Introduction”

37. INTRODUCTION “General Information” “STANDARD”

38. “General Information”

40. “shall” and “must” “should” and “may” “General Information”

41. “Practical Test Standards Concept” MANDATORY

42. WAIVER DISCRETION “Practical Test Standards Concept”

43. “Practical Test Book Description” CONTENTS CATEGORY AND/OR CLASS REFERENCE

44. “Practical Test Standards Description” AREAS OF OPERATIONS I Preflight Operations A. TASKS Certificates and Documents

45. AREAS OF OPERATION: I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION A. CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS B. WEATHER INFORMATION C. CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING D. NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM E. PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS F. OPERATION OF SYSTEMS G. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST H. AEROMEDICAL FACTORS “Practical Test Standard Description”

46. A. TASK: STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL FLIGHT REFERENCE: AC 61-21, AC 61-27 Objective. To determine that the applicant: 1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to attitude instrument flying during straight-and-level flight. 2. Maintains straight-and-level flight solely by reference to instruments and using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated control application. 3. Maintains altitude, +200 feet (60 meters); heading, +20 degrees; and airspeed, +10 knots. “Practical Test Standard Description”

47. A. TASK: STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL FLIGHT REFERENCE: AC 61-21, AC 61-27 Objective. To determine that the applicant: 1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to attitude instrument flying during straight-and-level flight. 2. Maintains straight-and-level flight solely by reference to instruments and using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated control application. 3. Maintains altitude, +200 feet (60 meters); heading, +20 degrees; and airspeed, +10 knots.

48. Notes are used to emphasize special considerations required in the AREA OF OPERATION or TASK. “Practical Test Standard Description” NOTES

49. “Practical Test Standard Description” REFERENCES FARS AIM JEPPESEN KING IFR KERSHNER AC 61-21A

50. “SHALL” EVALUATE ALL TASKS “USE OF THE PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS BOOK”

51. WRITTEN “PLAN OF ACTION”

53. “USE OF THE PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS BOOK”

54. “COMPLETE” AND “EFFICIENT” “Use of the Practical Test Standards Book” ANY SEQUENCE

55. SPECIAL EMPHASIS AREAS “USE OF THE PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS BOOK”

56. SPECIAL EMPHASIS AREAS EXAMPLES: STALL/SPIN AWARENESS WAKE TURBULENCE AVOIDANCE LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR COLLISION AVOIDANCE RUNWAY INCURSION CHECKLIST USAGE

57. SIMULATED EMERGENCIES “USE OF THE PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS BOOK”

58. “PRACTICAL TEST PREREQUISITES” * CERTIFICATES/RATINGS * KNOWLEDGE TESTS RESULTS * INSTRUCTION AND AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE * MEDICAL CERTIFICATE * AGE REQUIREMENTS * WRITTEN STATEMENTS *** ENGLISH LANGUAGE***

59. “AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED” AIRWORTHY, CERTIFICATED, DUAL CONTROLS, CAPABLE OF ALL APPROPRIATE TASKS, COMPLEX

60. TWO NONPRECISION (ANY TWO) VOR, NDB, GPS, LOC, LDA, SDF ONE PRECISION APPROACH GLIDE SLOPE, LOCALIZER, MARKER BEACON “AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED”

61. USE of FAA-Approved Flight Simulator or Flight Training Device

62. EXAMINER RESPONSIBILITY TASK “KNOWLEDGE” AND “SKILL”

63. EXAMINER RESPONSIBILITY ASSISTANCE

64. Correlation Application Understanding Rote EXAMINER RESPONSIBILITY Testing at the Highest Level !

65. SPECIFIED BY EXAMINER STEEP TURNS - PERFORMS THE TASK IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AS SPECIFIED BY THE EXAMINER

66. SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE WITHIN APPROVED STANDARDS MASTERY OF THE AIRCRAFT SATISFACTORY PROFICIENCY SOUND JUDGMENT SINGLE-PILOT COMPETENCE (FAR 61.43)

67. UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE EXAMINER INTERVENTION INEFFECTIVE VISUAL SCANNING CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDING FAILURE TO TAKE PROMPT CORRECTIVE ACTION

68. NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL AREA OF OPERATION “UNSATISFACTORY” OR “NOT TESTED”

69. LETTER OF DISCONTINUANCE

70. CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CRM AC 120-51

71. Use or Abuse

72. USE OF DISTRACTIONS DURING PRACTICAL TESTS Realistic Distractions

73. FEET METERS

74. POSITIVE EXCHANGE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS “I HAVE THE FLIGHT CONTROLS” “YOU HAVE THE FLIGHT CONTROLS” “I HAVE THE FLIGHT CONTROLS” AC 61-115

75. “FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITY” TRAIN THE STUDENT IN ALL SUBJECT MATTER AREAS, PROCEDURES, AND MANEUVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE OBJECTIVE OF EACH TASK.

76. ATTITUDE INSTRUMENT FLYING AND PARTIAL- PANEL SKILLS

77. FOR ADDITIONAL RATINGS

79. USE TABLE EXAMINERS

80. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT RATING DESIRED AREA OF OPERATION Required TASKS are indicated by either the TASK letter(s) that apply(s) or an indication that all or none of the TASKS must be tested. IA IH IPL PC I NONE NONE NONE NONE II A,C A,C A,C A,B,C III NONE NONE NONE A,B,C IV A,B,C A,B,C A,B,C A,B,C D,F,G D,F,G D,F,G D,G V NONE NONE NONE ALL VI ALL A,B,C,E A,B,C,E ALL* VII ALL** ALL** ALL** ALL** VIII ALL ALL ALL ALL RATING TASK TABLE LEGEND IA - Instrument Airplane IH - Instrument Helicopter IPL - Instrument powered lift PC - Proficiency check NOTE: Except as noted, all TASKs are required for initial issuance of an instrument rating. *TASK D, Circling Approach, is applicable only to airplane category. **TASKS B and C are applicable only to multiengine airplanes

81. 2nd CONTENTS THIS LISTS THE CHECKLISTS, AREAS OF OPERATION (TO INCLUDE TASKS) AND APPENDIX.

82. APPLICANT’S PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST ACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT PERSONAL EQUIPMENT PERSONAL RECORDS

83. EXAMINER’S PRACTICAL TEST CHECK LIST I.V. II.VI. III.VII. IV.VIII.

84. Practical Test Standards Washington, D.C. 20591 for FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION MINISTRATION INSTRUMENT RATING AIRPLANE HELICOPTER POWER LIFT OCTOBER 1998 FAA-S-8081-4C

85. INSTRUMENT PTS MANEUVERS WHICH TASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR AN INSTRUMENT PROFICIENCY CHECK? TURN COORDINATOR 2 MIN LR

86. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT RATING DESIRED AREA OF OPERATION Required TASKS are indicated by either the TASK letter(s) that apply(s) or an indication that all or none of the TASKS must be tested. IA IH IPL PC I NONE NONE NONE NONE II A,C A,C A,C A,B,C III NONE NONE NONE A,B,C IV A,B,C A,B,C A,B,C A,B,C D,F,G D,F,G D,F,G D,G V NONE NONE NONE ALL VI ALL A,B,C,E A,B,C,E ALL* VII ALL** ALL** ALL** ALL** VIII ALL ALL ALL ALL RATING TASK TABLE LEGEND IA - Instrument Airplane IH - Instrument Helicopter IPL - Instrument powered lift PC - Proficiency check NOTE: Except as noted, all TASKs are required for initial issuance of an instrument rating. *TASK D, Circling Approach, is applicable only to airplane category. **TASKS B and C are applicable only to multiengine airplanes

87. AO IV - FLIGHT BY REFERENCE TO INSTRUMENTS WHICH TASKS IN THIS AREA OF OPERATION ARE REQUIRED TO BE DEMONSTRATED WITHOUT THE USE OF THE ATTITUDE AND HEADING INDICATORS?

88. A. TASK: STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL B. TASK: CHANGE OF AIRSPEED C. TASK: CONSTANT AIRSPEED CLIMBS AND DESCENTS D. TASK: RATE CLIMBS AND DESCENTS E. TASK: TIMED TURNS TO MAGNETIC COMPASS HEADINGS **G. TASK: RECOVERY FROM UNUSUAL ATTITUDES

89. AO V, TASK - INTERCEPTING AND TRACKING NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS AND DME ARCS NOW THE APPLICANT IS EXPECTED TO KNOW HOW TO USE A GPS IF PROPERLY INSTALLED AND CERTIFIED. S N E W 12 15 24 21 3 6 30 33

90. AO VI. TASK A. NONPRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACHES TWO NONPRECISION APPROACHES ARE REQUIRED. WHAT TYPES OF APPROACHES ARE ACCEPTABLE? S N E W 12 15 24 21 3 6 30 33

91. VOR, NDB, GPS, LOC, LDA, SDF ANY COMBINATION

92. AO VI TASK B. PRECISION ILS APPROACH WHAT EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE PRECISION APPROACH?

93. GLIDE SLOPE, LOCALIZER, MARKER BEACON AND APPROACH LIGHTS GUIDANCE INFORMATION RANGE INFORMATION VISUAL INFORMATION

94. DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC TASK YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS IN THE INSTRUMENT RATING PRACTICAL TEST?

95. Practical Test Standards Washington, D.C. 20591 for FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION MINISTRATION AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT AND AIRCRAFT TYPE RATING AIRPLANE AUGUST 1998 FAA-S-8081-5C

96. CIRCLING APPROACH VMC ONLY

97. SEAPLANE CLASS RATING

98. AIRCRAFT TYPE RATING LIMITED TO VFR

99. WHAT AREAS OF OPERATION AND TASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR A TYPE RATING LIMITED TO VFR?

100. AO III - TASKS B & E AO V AO VI - TASKS B & D PAGE 9, INTRO

101. LIMITED TO CENTER THRUST HBGA 99-07A dated 04-14-99

102. LIMITED TO CENTER THRUST HIDDEN SLIDE

103. LIMITED TO CENTER THRUST HIDDEN SLIDE

104. AO III, TASK C: POWERPLANT FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF AT WHAT POINT SHOULD THE MOST CRITICAL POWERPLANT FAILURE BE SIMULATED IN AN AIRPLANE FOR WHICH NO V 1, V R, OR V 2 SPEEDS?

105. AT A POINT REACHING A MINIMUM OF V SSE AND, IF ACCOMPLISHED IN THE AIRCRAFT, AT AN ALTITUDE NOT LOWER THAN 500 FEET AGL

106. AO V. TASK C: PRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACHES TO WHAT POINT MUST THE TWO PRECISION APPROACHES BE ACCOMPLISHED FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES?

107. IN SIMULATED OR ACTUAL INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS TO DECISION HEIGHT (DH)

108. AO V, TASK D: NONPRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACHES WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TWO NONPRECISION APPROACHES FOR ATP/TYPE RATING EVALUATIONS?

109. USE TWO DIFFERENT APPROACH SYSTEMS ie. (ONE NDB, AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING VOR, LOC, LDA, GPS, OR LORAN) ONE OF WHICH MUST INCLUDE A PROCEDURE TURN AT LEAST ONE NONPRECISION APPROACH MUST BE FLOWN MANUALLY WITHOUT RECEIVING RADAR VECTORS

110. AFS-630 PO BOX 25082 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73125

111. ?????????? ???? ???? ???? ??????????

112. AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE HANDBOOK FAA-H-8083-1

113. AIRPLANE FLYING HANDBOOK FAA-H-8083-3

114. AIRSHIP FLYING HANDBOOK FAA-H-8083-7

115. AVIATION INSTRUCTOR’S HANDBOOK FAA-H-8083-9

116. BALLOON FLYING HANDBOOK FAA-H-8083-11

117. GLIDER FLYING HANDBOOK FAA-H-8083-13

118. INSTRUMENT FLYING HANDBOOK FAA-H-8083-15 W 3 0 CLI MB 3 0 DI VE 0 10 20 30 70 40 50 60 90 100 KNOTS 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 9090 2992

119. PLANE SENSE FAA-H-8083-19

120. ROTORCRAFT FLYING HANDBOOK FAA-H-8083-21

121. SEA & SKI PLANE FLYING HANDBOOK FAA-H-8083-23

122. STUDENT PILOT FLYING HANDBOOK FAA-H-8083-25 PILOT’S HANDBOOK OF AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE- AC61-23C REPLACES

123. STUDENT PILOT GUIDE FAA-H-8083-27 STUDENT PILOT GUIDE FAA-H-8083-27 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

124. AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN FAA-H-8083-5 HANDBOOK

125. ANY QUESTIONS