Practical Test Standards for Private Pilot, Powered Parachute and Weight-Shift Control.
This is a free download of FAA-S-8081-32, "Practical Test Standards for Private Pilot, Powered Parachute and Weight-Shift Control."
The Practical Test Standards (PTS) are a guide for students, instructors, and FAA-designated examiners to know what is expected of pilots during the practical test (checkride). PTS are written by the FAA and detail the type and levels of skills and knowledge that must be demonstrated before an examiner can issue a certificate or rating to an applicant. These documents also describe background and reference materials.
The PDF can be saved to your hard drive and viewed onscreen for quick reference, or printed with a standard 8.5 x 11 printer.
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WhoFor all student pilots getting ready for the Sport Pilot airplane, trike, and powered parachute checkride (practical test) and Designated Pilot Examiners giving the checkrides. WhatThese are the FAA practical test standards that must be demonstrated during a checkride by Sport Pilots flying airplanes, trikes, and powered parachutes. This guide contains the FAA requirements while the answers are provided in the Sport Pilot Checkride book and/or Private Oral Exam Guide. WhenThese standards are typically presented and reviewed during the ground school and flight training after the student has soloed in preparation for the checkride. WhereThis guide is used primarily for the Sport Pilot checkride and proficiency checks during pre flight planning and post flight review. WhyThis guide is very helpful when reviewing a student or CFI applicant's progress and proficiency in meeting the standards required by the FAA. |