Airman Certification Standards : Private Pilot - Helicopter (2025) : Faa-S-acs-15.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Helicopters--Piloting.

Helicopters.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (94 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

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

Summary:

This book provides comprehensive standards set by the U.S. Department of Federal Aviation for private pilot certification in the rotorcraft category, specifically for helicopters. It outlines the essential aeronautical knowledge, risk management practices, and flight proficiency standards required for certification. The text is structured to guide applicants, instructors, and evaluators through each stage of the certification process, from preflight preparation and procedures to emergency operations and postflight tasks. The standards incorporate a detailed understanding of regulations, airworthiness requirements, and the National Airspace System. The accompanying companion guide offers additional resources. The book is intended for aviation professionals and those pursuing private pilot certification. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

Contents

FAA-S-ACS-15 Private Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating

Foreword

Revision History

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

Area of Operation II. Preflight Procedures

Task A. Preflight Assessment

Task B. Flight Deck Management

Task C. Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement

Task D. Before Takeoff Check

Area of Operation III. Airport and Heliport Operations

Task A. Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting

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

Task C. Traffic Patterns

Area of Operation IV. Hovering Maneuvers

Task A. Vertical Takeoff and Landing

Task B. Hover Taxi

Task C. Air Taxi

Task D. Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear

Task E. Slope Operations

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

Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb

Task B. Normal and Crosswind Approach

Task C. Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb

Task D. Steep Approach

Task E. Go-Around

Task F. Confined Area Operations

Task G. Pinnacle Operations

Task H. Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing

Task I. Rolling Takeoff (Wheel-Type Landing Gear)

Area of Operation VI. Performance Maneuvers

Task A. Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop

Task B. Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Task C. Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Area of Operation VII. Navigation

Task A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning.

Task B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services

Task C. Diversion

Task D. Lost Procedures

Area of Operation VIII. Emergency Operations

Task A. Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Task B. Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Task C. Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only)

Task D. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions

Task E. Vortex Ring State (VRS)

Task F. Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery

Task G. Antitorque System Failure

Task H. Dynamic Rollover

Task I. Ground Resonance

Task J. Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery

Task K. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear

Area of Operation IX. Night Operations

Task A. Night Operations

Area of Operation X. Postflight Procedures

Task A. After Landing, Parking, and Securing

Appendix 1: Practical Test Roles, Responsibilities, and Outcomes

Eligibility Requirements for a Private Pilot Certificate

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 Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating to an Existing Private Pilot Certificate

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

Simulated Powerplant Failure Considerations (Single and Multiengine Helicopters)

Autorotations in a Single-Engine Helicopter

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

Limitations

Aircraft Requirements &amp

Equipment Requirements &amp

Limitations.

Single and Multiengine Helicopters

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:

1-64425-466-2

OCLC:

1436833478