PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS
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Regulatory Support Division Alphabetized Index |Av-Info | Documents Home | AFS-600 | AFS-610 | AFS-620 | AFS-630 | AFS-640 | R egulatory Support Division - AFS-600 Light-Sport Aviation(AFS-610) *Light-Sport Pilot Related Links AFS-800 Proposed Sport Pilot Rule AFS-750 Aircraft Registration AFS-760 Airman Certification Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) United States Ultralight Association (USUA) Aero Sport Connection (ASC) Aviation Data Systems (620) *Data Download AID Air Agency Air Operators Designees Mechanic Schools Pilot Schools Airman Testing Standards (630) *Airman Training and Testing Advisory Circulars Airman Knowledge Computer Testing Airman Knowledge Test Questions Airman Knowledge Test Guides Subject Matter Knowledge Codes Practical Test Standards Test Statistics Training Handbooks Designee Standardization (640) * Designee Seminars (FY 2003 ) Combined Standardization Seminars DME Seminars DPE Seminars DPRE Online Seminar Mfg & Maint. Initial Standardization Seminars Future DME Seminars Future DPE Seminars Regulatory Support Division Light-SportAviationAviation Data Systems Airman Testing StandardsDesigneeStandardization Street Address: 6500 S MacArthur Oklahoma City OK Mailing Address: PO Box Oklahoma City OK Advanced Search Search Light Sport Aircraft Documents Airworthiness Certification F Procedures to Accept Industry- Developed Training for Light Sport Repairman Intro to Chapters LSA and LSR: Cert. Repairman for LSA, and Surveillance of LSR Training Facilities
Regulatory Support Division Alphabetized Index |Av-Info | Documents Home | AFS-600 | AFS-610 | AFS-620 | AFS-630 | AFS-640 | R egulatory Support Division - AFS-600 Light-Sport Aviation(AFS-610) *Light-Sport Pilot Related Links AFS-800 Proposed Sport Pilot Rule AFS-750 Aircraft Registration AFS-760 Airman Certification Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) United States Ultralight Association (USUA) Aero Sport Connection (ASC) Aviation Data Systems (620) *Data Download AID Air Agency Air Operators Designees Mechanic Schools Pilot Schools Airman Testing Standards (630) *Airman Training and Testing Advisory Circulars Airman Knowledge Computer Testing Airman Knowledge Test Questions Airman Knowledge Test Guides Subject Matter Knowledge Codes Practical Test Standards Test Statistics Training Handbooks Designee Standardization (640) * Designee Seminars (FY 2003 ) Combined Standardization Seminars DME Seminars DPE Seminars DPRE Online Seminar Mfg & Maint. Initial Standardization Seminars Future DME Seminars Future DPE Seminars Regulatory Support Division Light-SportAviationAviation Data Systems Airman Testing StandardsDesigneeStandardization Street Address: 6500 S MacArthur Oklahoma City OK Mailing Address: PO Box Oklahoma City OK Advanced Search Search How to Register A Light Sport Aircraft Aircraft Registration Trifold - Front Aircraft Registration Trifold - Inside
Regulatory Support Division Alphabetized Index |Av-Info | Documents Home | AFS-600 | AFS-610 | AFS-620 | AFS-630 | AFS-640 | R egulatory Support Division - AFS-600 Light-Sport Aviation(AFS-610) *Light-Sport Pilot Related Links AFS-800 Proposed Sport Pilot Rule AFS-750 Aircraft Registration AFS-760 Airman Certification Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) United States Ultralight Association (USUA) Aero Sport Connection (ASC) Aviation Data Systems (620) *Data Download AID Air Agency Air Operators Designees Mechanic Schools Pilot Schools Airman Testing Standards (630) *Airman Training and Testing Advisory Circulars Airman Knowledge Computer Testing Airman Knowledge Test Questions Airman Knowledge Test Guides Subject Matter Knowledge Codes Practical Test Standards Test Statistics Training Handbooks Designee Standardization (640) * Designee Seminars (FY 2003 ) Combined Standardization Seminars DME Seminars DPE Seminars DPRE Online Seminar Mfg & Maint. Initial Standardization Seminars Future DME Seminars Future DPE Seminars Regulatory Support Division Light-SportAviationAviation Data Systems Airman Testing StandardsDesigneeStandardization Street Address: 6500 S MacArthur Oklahoma City OK Mailing Address: PO Box Oklahoma City OK Advanced Search Search Sport Pilot Documents Sport Pilot Examiner’s Handbook LSSB - Designated Pilot Examiner Candidate Application Sport Pilot Certification Trifold - Front Sport Pilot Certification Trifold - Inside
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Regulatory Support Division Alphabetized Index |Av-Info | Documents Home | AFS-600 | AFS-610 | AFS-620 | AFS-630 | AFS-640 | R egulatory Support Division - AFS-600 Light-Sport Aviation(AFS-610) *Light-Sport Pilot Related Links AFS-800 Proposed Sport Pilot Rule AFS-750 Aircraft Registration AFS-760 Airman Certification Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) United States Ultralight Association (USUA) Aero Sport Connection (ASC) Aviation Data Systems (620) *Data Download AID Air Agency Air Operators Designees Mechanic Schools Pilot Schools Airman Testing Standards (630) *Airman Training and Testing Advisory Circulars Airman Knowledge Computer Testing Airman Knowledge Test Questions Airman Knowledge Test Guides Subject Matter Knowledge Codes Practical Test Standards Test Statistics Training Handbooks Designee Standardization (640) * Designee Seminars (FY 2003 ) Combined Standardization Seminars DME Seminars DPE Seminars DPRE Online Seminar Mfg & Maint. Initial Standardization Seminars Future DME Seminars Future DPE Seminars Regulatory Support Division Light-SportAviationAviation Data Systems Airman Testing StandardsDesigneeStandardization Street Address: 6500 S MacArthur Oklahoma City OK Mailing Address: PO Box Oklahoma City OK Advanced Search Search Designee Notification System
FIRST AND LAST NAME ADDRESS OPS – DPE, TCE, CFI, PILOT SUBSCRIBE UNSUBSCRIBE
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Regulatory Support Division Alphabetized Index |Av-Info | Documents Home | AFS-600 | AFS-610 | AFS-620 | AFS-630 | AFS-640 | R egulatory Support Division - AFS-600 Light-Sport Aviation(AFS-610) *Light-Sport Pilot Related Links AFS-800 Proposed Sport Pilot Rule AFS-750 Aircraft Registration AFS-760 Airman Certification Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) United States Ultralight Association (USUA) Aero Sport Connection (ASC) Aviation Data Systems (620) *Data Download AID Air Agency Air Operators Designees Mechanic Schools Pilot Schools Airman Testing Standards (630) *Airman Training and Testing Advisory Circulars Airman Knowledge Computer Testing Airman Knowledge Test Questions Airman Knowledge Test Guides Subject Matter Knowledge Codes Practical Test Standards Test Statistics Training Handbooks Designee Standardization (640) * Designee Seminars (FY 2003 ) Combined Standardization Seminars DME Seminars DPE Seminars DPRE Online Seminar Mfg & Maint. Initial Standardization Seminars Future DME Seminars Future DPE Seminars Regulatory Support Division Light-SportAviationAviation Data Systems Airman Testing StandardsDesigneeStandardization Street Address: 6500 S MacArthur Oklahoma City OK Mailing Address: PO Box Oklahoma City OK Advanced Search Search DESIGNEE UPDATE – VOL 16, No.1 – Jan 2004 Subject: Waivers, seminar schedule, NDPER, Dilemma,Wings Program, PTS Updates, Distraction, DPE Oversight
FAA-S D Practical Test Standards for AIRPLANE HELICOPTER POWERED LIFT April 2004 Washington, D.C for FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION MINISTRATION INSTRUMENT RATING
WHEN IS A WRITTEN PLAN OF ACTION REQUIRED?
GROUND PORTION ? FLIGHT PORTION
“USE OF THE PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS BOOK” A POINT OF CONFUSION WHEN MUST A TASK BE EVALUATED IN ITS ENTIRETY?
TASK: NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to the National Airspace System by explaining. 1. Basic VFR Weather Minimum - for all classes of airspace. 2. Airspace classes - their operating rules, pilot certification and airplane equipment requirements for the following: A, B, C, D, E, G 3. Special use airspace and other airspace areas.
TASK: NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to the National Airspace System by explaining. 1. Basic VFR Weather Minimum - for all classes of airspace. 2. Airspace classes - their operating rules, pilot certification and airplane equipment requirements for the following: A, B, C, D, E, G 3. Special use airspace and other airspace areas. HIDDEN
TASK: OPERATION OF SYSTEMS Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to the operation of systems on the airplane provided for the flight test by explaining at least three(3) of the following systems. 1. Primary flight controls and trim 2. Flaps, leading edge devices, and spoilers 3. Power plant. 4. Propeller 5. Landing gear 6. Fuel, oil, and hydraulic systems. 7. Electrical system. 8. Pitot-static system, vacuum/pressure system and associated flight instruments. 9. Environmental and anti-icing systems. 10. Deicing and anti-icing systems. 11. Avionics system.
IN WHAT SEQUENCE MUST THE TASKS BE ORGANIZED FOR THE PRACTICAL TEST?
“USE OF THE PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS BOOK” ANY SEQUENCE “EFFICIENT” AND “VALID”
“USE OF THE PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS BOOK” SIMULATED EMERGENCIES
“USE OF THE PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS BOOK” SPECIAL EMPHASIS AREAS
Special Emphasis Areas 1. Positive aircraft control. 2. Procedures for positive exchange of flight controls. 3. Stall and spin awareness (If appropriate) 4. Collision avoidance. 5. Wake turbulence and low level wind shear avoidance. 6. Runway incursion avoidance 7. Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT)
Special Emphasis Area (continued) 8. Aeronautical decision making/risk management. 9. Checklist usage. 10. Spatial disorientation. 11. Temporary flight restrictions (TFR). 12. Special use airspace (SUA). 13. Aviation Security; and 14. Other areas deemed appropriate to any phase of the practical test or proficiency check.
“REQUIRED AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT” WHEN IS A COMPLEX AIRPLANE REQUIRED FOR A PRACTICAL TEST? CAN AN APPLICANT BRING MORE THAN ONE AIRPLANE?
“REQUIRED AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT” FOR WHAT CERTIFICATE IS A TURBINE POWERED AIRPLANE CONSIDERED COMPLEX?
“REQUIRED AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT” HOW MANY AND WHAT KIND OF INSTRUMENT APPROACHES ARE REQUIRED FOR AN INSTURMENT RATING? WHAT KIND OF MULTIENGINE AIRPLANE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE AN UNRESTRICTED INSTRUMENT RATING?
“REQUIRED AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT” HOW DO YOU TEST THE LOSS OF PRIMARY FLIGHT INSTRUMENT INDICATORS IN THIS AIRCRAFT?
“REQUIRED AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT” WHEN MUST AN APPLICANT DEMONSTRATE A GPS APPROACH? MUST THE DATA BASE BE CURRENT?
USE of FAA-Approved Flight Simulator or Flight Training Device WHEN CAN YOU USE A SIMULATOR FOR A PRACTICAL TEST? FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICE?
YOUR APPLICANT STATES THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT A PTS IS. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
WHEN CAN THE EXAMINER PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE APPLICANT DURING THE PRACTICAL TEST?
Rote Understanding Application Correlation EXAMINER RESPONSIBILITY Testing at the Highest Level !
SINGLE-PILOT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INSTRUMENT PTS
CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CRM AC
DESCRIBE HOW YOU EVALUATE THE APPLICANTS USE OF THE CHECKLIST?