Airman Certification Standards : Flight Instructor - Helicopter (2025) : Faa-S-acs-29.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Helicopters--Piloting.

Helicopters.

Instrument flying--Examinations, questions, etc.

Instrument flying.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (112 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

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

Summary:

This book outlines the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for flight instructors seeking a helicopter rating. It provides comprehensive guidelines and standards on aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency necessary for obtaining a flight instructor certificate. The text is structured into various sections detailing the fundamentals of instruction, technical subject areas, preflight and postflight procedures, and emergency operations. The document serves as an essential resource for applicants, instructors, and evaluators, ensuring they are well-versed in the regulations and procedures for safe and efficient helicopter operation. This publication is intended for aviation professionals and educators involved in helicopter flight training. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

Contents

FAA-S-ACS-29 Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating

Foreword

Revision History

Table of Contents

Introduction

Airman Certification Standards Concept

Area of Operation I. Fundamentals of Instructing

Task A. Effects of Human Behavior and Communication on the Learning Process

Task B. Learning Process

Task C. Course Development, Lesson Plans, and Classroom Training Techniques

Task D. Student Evaluation, Assessment, and Testing

Task E. Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment

Task F. Elements of Effective Teaching that Include Risk Management and Accident Prevention

Area of Operation II. Technical Subject Areas

Task A. Human Factors

Task B. Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance

Task C. Runway Incursion Avoidance

Task D. Principles of Flight

Task E. Flight Controls

Task F. Operation of Systems

Task G. Performance and Limitations

Task H. National Airspace System

Task I. Navigation Systems and Radar Services

Task J. Navigation and Cross-Country Flight Planning

Task K. 14 CFR and Publications

Task L. Endorsements and Logbook Entries

Task M. Night Operations

Area of Operation III. Preflight Preparation

Task A. Pilot Qualifications

Task B. Airworthiness Requirements

Task C. Weather Information

Area of Operation IV. Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be Performed in Flight

Task A. Maneuver Lesson

Area of Operation V. 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 VI. 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 VII. 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 VIII. 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. Rolling Takeoff (Wheel-Type Landing Gear)

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

Task G. Go-Around

Area of Operation IX. Fundamentals of Flight

Task A. Straight-and-Level Flight

Task B. Level Turns

Task C. Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns

Task D. Straight Descents and Descending Turns

Area of Operation X. 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 XI. 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. Flight Solely by Reference to Instruments

Task E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes

Task F. Vortex Ring State (VRS)

Task H. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions

Task I. Dynamic Rollover

Task J. Ground Resonance

Task K. Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery

Task L. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear

Task M. Antitorque System Failure

Area of Operation XII. Special Operations

Task A. Confined Area Operations

Task B. Pinnacle Operations

Area of Operation XIII. Postflight Procedures

Task A. After Landing, Parking, and Securing.

Appendix 1: Practical Test Roles, Responsibilities, and Outcomes

Eligibility Requirements for a Flight Instructor Pilot Certificate

Use of the ACS During a Practical Test

Instructor Responsibilities

Evaluator Responsibilities

Possible Outcomes of the Test

Additional Rating Task Table

Addition of a Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating to an Existing Flight Instructor Certificate

Flight Instructor Renewal/Reinstatement

Renewal &amp

Reinstatement of a Flight Instructor

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

Helicopter Touchdown Autorotation Endorsement

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

Limitations

Aircraft Requirements &amp

Equipment Requirements &amp

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:

1-64425-478-6

1-64425-479-4

OCLC:

1436833745