Airman Certification Standards : Instrument Rating - Helicopter (2025) : Faa-S-acs-14.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Helicopters--Flight testing.

Helicopters.

Instrument flying--Examinations, questions, etc.

Instrument flying.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (70 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

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

Summary:

The 'Instrument Rating – Helicopter Airman Certification Standards' published by the U.S. Department of Federal Aviation outlines the essential knowledge, risk management, and proficiency standards required for obtaining an instrument rating for helicopters. It provides comprehensive guidelines for preflight preparation, procedures, air traffic control clearances, navigation, and emergency operations under instrument flight rules (IFR). This book serves as an indispensable resource for pilots, instructors, and evaluators in the aviation community, aiming to ensure that applicants are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely operate in the National Airspace System (NAS). It includes detailed sections on weather information, flight instruments, and operational limitations, supporting the goal of promoting safe and competent piloting. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

Contents

FAA-S-ACS-14 Instrument Rating - Helicopter Airman Certification Standards

Foreword

Revision History

Table of Contents

Introduction

Airman Certification Standards Concept

Area of Operation I. Preflight Preparation

Task A. Pilot Qualifications

Task B. Weather Information

Task C. Cross-Country Flight Planning

Area of Operation II. Preflight Procedures

Task A. Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations

Task B. Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment

Task C. Instrument Flight Deck Check

Area of Operation III. Air Traffic Control (ATC) Clearances and Procedures

Task A. Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances

Task B. Holding Procedures

Area of Operation IV. Flight by Reference to Instruments

Task A. Instrument Flight

Task B. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes

Area of Operation V. Navigation Systems

Task A. Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs

Task B. Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations

Area of Operation VI. Instrument Approach Procedures

Task A. Non-precision Approach

Task B. Precision Approach

Task C. Missed Approach

Task D. Landing from an Instrument Approach

Area of Operation VII. Emergency Operations

Task A. Loss of Communications

Task B. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only)

Task C. Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators

Area of Operation VIII. Postflight Procedures

Task A. Checking Instruments and Equipment

Appendix 1: Practical Test Roles, Responsibilities, and Outcomes

Eligibility Requirements for an Instrument Rating

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 a Helicopter Rating to an Existing Instrument Rating Certificate

Additional Instrument Table

Instrument Proficiency Check

Appendix 2: Safety of Flight

General

Use of Checklists

Positive Exchange of Flight Controls

Use of Distractions

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

Multi-Powerplant 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:

1-64425-469-7

OCLC:

1436835022