Airman certification standards : Airman certification standards : private pilot-airplane (2025) : Faa-S-acs-6c / Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aeronautics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (114 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle, Washington : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., [2024]

Summary:

This book, published by the U.S. Department of Federal Aviation and Aviation Supplies Academics, provides comprehensive standards for private pilot certification in the airplane category. It outlines the necessary aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency required for certification across single-engine and multiengine land and sea classes. The text includes detailed sections on preflight preparation, airport operations, takeoffs, landings, navigation, emergency operations, and more. It serves as a critical resource for private pilot applicants, instructors, and evaluators, aiming to ensure safety and proficiency in aviation practices. The book is intended for individuals pursuing private pilot certification and those involved in aviation training and assessment. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

Contents

FAA-S-ACS-6C Private Pilot for Airplane Category Airman Certification Standards

Foreword

Revision History

Major Enhancements to FAA-S-ACS-6C

Table of Contents

Introduction

Airman Certification Standards Concept

Area of Operation I. Preflight Preparation

Task A. Pilot Qualifications

Task B. Airworthiness Requirements

Task C. Weather Information

Task D. Cross-Country Flight Planning

Task E. National Airspace System

Task F. Performance and Limitations

Task G. Operation of Systems

Task H. Human Factors

Task I. Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES)

Area of Operation II. Preflight Procedures

Task A. Preflight Assessment

Task B. Flight Deck Management

Task C. Engine Starting

Task D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)

Task E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)

Task F. Before Takeoff Check

Area of Operation III. Airport and Seaplane Base Operations

Task A. Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems

Task B. Traffic Patterns

Area of Operation IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds

Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb

Task B. Normal Approach and Landing

Task C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL)

Task D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL)

Task E. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL)

Task F. Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL)

Task G. Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES)

Task H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)

Task I. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES)

Task J. Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)

Task K. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES)

Task L. Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES).

Task M. Forward Slip to a Landing (ASEL, ASES)

Task N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing

Area of Operation V. Performance Maneuvers and Ground Reference Maneuvers

Task A. Steep Turns

Task B. Ground Reference Maneuvers

Area of Operation VI. Navigation

Task A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning

Task B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services

Task C. Diversion

Task D. Lost Procedures

Area of Operation VII. Slow Flight and Stalls

Task A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight

Task B. Power-Off Stalls

Task C. Power-On Stalls

Task D. Spin Awareness

Area of Operation VIII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers

Task A. Straight-and-Level Flight

Task B. Constant Airspeed Climbs

Task C. Constant Airspeed Descents

Task D. Turns to Headings

Task E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes

Task F. Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services

Area of Operation IX. Emergency Operations

Task A. Emergency Descent

Task B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES)

Task C. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions

Task D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear

Task E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

Task F. Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

Task G. Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

Area of Operation X. Multiengine Operations

Task A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES)

Task B. VMC Demonstration (AMEL, AMES)

Task C. One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES)

Task D. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

Area of Operation XI. Night Operations

Task A. Night Operations

Area of Operation XII. Postflight Procedures.

Task A. After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL)

Task B. Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES)

Appendix 1: Practical Test Roles, Responsibilities, and Outcomes

Eligibility Requirements for a Private Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test Table

Use of the ACS During a Practical Test

Combined Private/Instrument Test

Instructor Responsibilities

Evaluator Responsibilities

Possible Outcomes of the Test

Additional Rating Task Table

Addition of an Airplane Single-Engine Land Rating to an Existing Private Pilot Certificate

Addition of an Airplane Single-Engine Sea Rating to an Existing Private Pilot Certificate

Addition of an Airplane Multiengine Land Rating to an Existing Private Pilot Certificate

Addition of an Airplane Multiengine Sea Rating to an Existing Private Pilot Certificate

Removal of the "Airplane Multiengine VFR Only" Limitation

Removal of the "Limited to Center Thrust" Limitation

Appendix 2: Safety of Flight

General

Stall and Spin Awareness

Use of Checklists

Positive Exchange of Flight Controls

Use of Distractions

Aeronautical Decision-Making, Risk Management, Crew Resource Management, and Single-Pilot Resource Management

Multiengine Considerations

Single-Engine Considerations

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements &amp

Limitations

Aircraft Requirements &amp

Equipment Requirements &amp

Use of Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD)

Credit for Pilot Time in an FSTD

Use of Aviation Training Devices (ATD)

Credit for Pilot Time in an ATD

Operational Requirements, Limitations, &amp

Task Information

FAA-G-ACS-2 Airman Certification Standards Companion Guide for Pilots

Why the FAA Created this Guide.

The Non-Regulatory Material in this Guide

Section 1: Knowledge Test Eligibility, Description, and Registration

Eligibility

Steps for Knowledge Test Registration

Testing Procedures for Applicants Requesting Special Accommodations

Acceptable Forms of Identification

Acceptable Forms of Applicant Address Verification

Airman Knowledge Test Description

Taking the Knowledge Test

Acceptable and Unacceptable Materials

Test Taking Tips

Section 2: Airman Knowledge Test Report

Applicant Name Considerations for the Airman Knowledge Test Report and the Practical Test

Retesting After Failure of AKTR

Knowledge Test Codes During Transition from PTS To ACS

ACS Archived Test Codes

Obtaining a Duplicate AKTR

Section 3: ACS Risk Management

Section 4: Flight Instructor Applicant Considerations

Flight Instructor ACS Information

Section 5: References

Section 6: Abbreviations and Acronyms

Section 7: Practical Test Checklist (Applicant)

Acceptable Aircraft

Personal Equipment

Personal Records

Section 8: Knowledge Test Reports and Archived ACS Codes

Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS Archived Codes

Commercial Pilot for Airplane Category ACS Archived Codes

Instrument Rating - Airplane ACS Archived Codes

Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating ACS Archived Codes.

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ISBN:

1-64425-448-4

OCLC:

1436832197