by Ben Winton | Sep 2, 2016 | Flight Scenarios, Training
The relatively new Airmen Certification Standards, which replaces the Practical Test Standards for private pilot and instrument students, reflects a change in how CFIs should teach slow flight, as well as what candidates on their check ride are expected to...
by Ben Winton | Jun 11, 2016 | Training
Built on the existing Practical Test Standards (PTS), which explicitly define the performance metrics for each flight proficiency element listed in 14 CFR, the ACS approach enhances the PTS by defining the specific elements, aeronautical knowledge, and risk management...
by AFTW Website | Jun 10, 2016 | Flight Scenarios
Current Submissions Don’t think you’re safe just because you are in controlled airspace!, submitted by Brett Bell 8-1-06 Pretend It’s Really a Short Field, submitted by Jim Pitman 11-20-04 Aircraft Checkouts, submitted by Jim Pitman 10-13-04...
by Ben Winton | Mar 28, 2016 | Training
This is no April Fools Day joke: On April 1, student pilots no longer will get their certificates from their Aviation Medical Examiner. The federal aviation regulation known as 14 CFR 61.85 becomes obsolete. Instead, student pilots will receive a shiny, new,...
by Ben Winton | Mar 16, 2016 | Teaching Tips
A DPE offers a suggestion to consider: Chapter 12 of the Aviation Technician Handbook General (FAA-H-8083-30) as a resource for you, your applicants and pilot contacts. He saw it used successfully by an instructor applicant on a practical test. It provides additional...
by Ben Winton | Mar 2, 2016 | Safety, Training
Runway Incursion Training Materials for CFIs From Kevin L Clover, National FAASTeam Office: Runway Incursions are still a major threat in our aviation system. General Aviation pilots are the leaders in making these incursions. We encourage all CFIs to spend a little...
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