FAA-S-8081-14 viii Typical areas of unsatisfactory performance and grounds for disqualification are:
1. Any action or lack of action by the applicant which requires corrective intervention by the examiner to maintain safe flight.
2. Failure to use proper and effective visual scanning techniques to clear the area before and while performing maneuvers.
3. Consistently exceeding tolerances stated in the Objectives.
4. Failure to take prompt corrective action when tolerances are exceeded.
When a disapproval notice is issued, the examiner will record the applicant's unsatisfactory performance in terms of the AREA OF OPERATION appropriate to the practical test conducted.
USE OF RATING TASKS TABLES If an applicant already holds a private pilot certificate and is seeking an additional class rating, use the appropriate table at the beginning of each section to determine which TASKS are required to be evaluated. However, at the discretion of the examiner, the applicant’s competence in any TASK may be evaluated.
If the applicant holds two or more category or class ratings at the private level, and the table indicates differing required TASKS, the “least restrictive” entry applies. For example, if “ALL” and “NONE” are indicated for one AREA OF OPERATION, the “NONE” entry applies. If “B” and “B, C ” are indicated, the “B” entry applies.
SECTION 1
AIRPLANE
SINGLE-ENGINE LAND (ASEL) Practical Test Standard NOTE: An applicant seeking initial certification as a private pilot with an airplane single-engine land class rating will be evaluated in all TASKS listed within this section.
At the discretion of the examiner, an applicant seeking the addition of an airplane single-engine land class rating need not be evaluated on those AREAS OF OPERATIONS/TASKS so noted in the following rating tasks table.
FAA-S-8081-14 Addition of an Airplane Single-Engine Land Rating to an Existing Private Pilot Certificate Required TASKS are indicated by either the TASK letter(s) that apply(s) or an indication that all or none of the TASKS must be tested.
Area of Operation ASES AMEL AMES RH RG Non-Power Glider Power Glider Free Balloon Airship A,E,F, G ALL B,C ALL NONE NONE NONE ALL NONE ALL NONE ALL A,E,F, G ALL B ALL ALL NONE NONE ALL NONE ALL NONE ALL A,E,F, G ALL B,C ALL ALL NONE NONE ALL NONE ALL NONE ALL A,E,F, G ALL B ALL ALL ALL NONE ALL ALL ALL NONE ALL A,E,F, G ALL B ALL ALL NONE NONE ALL ALL ALL NONE ALL A,E,F, G ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL A,E,F, G ALL B ALL ALL NONE NONE ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL A,E,F, G ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL A,E,F, G ALL B ALL ALL ALL NONE ALL ALL ALL NONE ALL I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII
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CONTENTS
RATING TASKS TABLE1
CHECKLISTS:
Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist1
Examiner’s Practical Test Checklist1
AREAS OF OPERATION:
I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION1
A. CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS1
B. WEATHER INFORMATION1
C. CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING1
D. NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM1
E. PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS1
F. OPERATION OF SYSTEMS1
G. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST1
H. AEROMEDICAL FACTORS1
II. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES1
A. PREFLIGHT INSPECTION1
B. COCKPIT MANAGEMENT1
C. ENGINE STARTING1
D. TAXIING1
E. BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK1
III. AIRPORT OPERATIONS1
A. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND ATC LIGHT SIGNALS1
B. TRAFFIC PATTERNS1
C. AIRPORT AND RUNWAY MARKINGS AND LIGHTING1
IV. TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS1
A. NORMAL AND CROSSWIND TAKEOFF AND CLIMB1
B. NORMAL AND CROSSWIND APPROACH AND
LANDING1
C. SOFT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND CLIMB1
D. SOFT-FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING1
E. SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND CLIMB1
F. SHORT-FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING1
G. FORWARD SLIP TO A LANDING1
H. GO-AROUND1
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V. PERFORMANCE MANEUVER1-16
STEEP TURNS1-16
VI. GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS1-17
A. RECTANGULAR COURSE1-17
B. S-TURNS1-17
C. TURNS AROUND A POINT1-18
VII. NAVIGATION1-19
A. PILOTAGE AND DEAD RECKONING1-19
B. NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND RADAR SERVICES1-19
C. DIVERSION1-20
D. LOST PROCEDURES1-20
VIII. SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS1-21
A. MANEUVERING DURING SLOW FLIGHT1-21
B. POWER-OFF STALLS1-21
C. POWER-ON STALLS1-22
D. SPIN AWARENESS1-23
IX. BASIC INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS1-24
A. STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL FLIGHT1-24
B. CONSTANT AIRSPEED CLIMBS1-24
C. CONSTANT AIRSPEED DESCENTS1-25
D. TURNS TO HEADINGS1-25
E. RECOVERY FROM UNUSUAL FLIGHT ATTITUDES1-25
F. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATION
SYSTEMS/FACILITIES, AND RADAR SERVICES1-26
X. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS1-27
A. EMERGENCY DESCENT1-27
B. EMERGENCY APPROACH AND LANDING1-27
C. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS1-28
D. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SURVIVAL GEAR1-29
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XI. NIGHT OPERATIONS1
A. NIGHT PREPARATION1
B. NIGHT FLIGHT1
XII. POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES1
A. AFTER LANDING1
B. PARKING AND SECURING1
FAA-S-8081-141-vii APPLICANT’S PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST APPOINTMENT WITH EXAMINER:
EXAMINER’S NAME_____________________________ LOCATION ____________________________________ DATE/TIME ____________________________________
ACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT Aircraft Documents:
Airworthiness Certificate Registration Certificate Operating Limitations Aircraft Maintenance Records:
Logbook Record of Airworthiness Inspections and AD Compliance € Pilot’s Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual FCC Station License
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT View-Limiting Device Current Aeronautical Charts Computer and Plotter Flight Plan Form Flight Logs Current AIM, Airport Facility Directory, and Appropriate Publications
PERSONAL RECORDS € Identification - Photo/Signature ID Pilot Certificate Current and Appropriate Medical Certificate Completed FAA Form 8710-1, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application with Instructor’s Signature (if applicable) AC Form 8080-2, Airman Written Test Report, or Computer Test Report Pilot Logbook with Appropriate Instructor Endorsements FAA Form 8060-5, Notice of Disapproval (if applicable) Approved School Graduation Certificate (if applicable) Examiner’s Fee (if applicable)
FAA-S-8081-14 1-ix EXAMINER’S PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST (ASEL) APPLICANT'S NAME_______________________________ LOCATION_______________________________________ DATE/TIME______________________________________ I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION A. CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS B. WEATHER INFORMATION C. CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING D. NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM E. PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS F. OPERATION OF SYSTEMS G. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST H. AEROMEDICAL FACTORS II. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES A. PREFLIGHT INSPECTION B. COCKPIT MANAGEMENT C. ENGINE STARTING D. TAXIING E. BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK III. AIRPORT OPERATIONS A. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND ATC LIGHT SIGNALS B. TRAFFIC PATTERNS C. AIRPORT AND RUNWAY MARKINGS AND LIGHTING IV. TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS A. NORMAL AND CROSSWIND TAKEOFF AND CLIMB B. NORMAL AND CROSSWIND APPROACH AND LANDING C. SOFT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND CLIMB D. SOFT-FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING E. SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND CLIMB F. SHORT-FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING G. FORWARD SLIP TO A LANDING H. GO-AROUND
FAA-S-8081-14 1-x V. PERFORMANCE MANEUVER STEEP TURNS VI. GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS A. RECTANGULAR COURSE B. S-TURNS C. TURNS AROUND A POINT VII. NAVIGATION A. PILOTAGE AND DEAD RECKONING B. NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND RADAR SERVICES C. DIVERSION D. LOST PROCEDURES VIII. SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS A. MANEUVERING DURING SLOW FLIGHT B. POWER-OFF STALLS C. POWER-ON STALLS D. SPIN AWARENESS IX. BASIC INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS A. STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL FLIGHT B. CONSTANT AIRSPEED CLIMBS C. CONSTANT AIRSPEED DESCENTS D. TURNS TO HEADINGS E. UNUSUAL FLIGHT ATTITUDES F. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATION
SYSTEMS/FACILITIES, AND RADAR SERVICES X. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS A. EMERGENCY DESCENT B. EMERGENCY APPROACH AND LANDING C. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS D. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SURVIVAL GEAR XI. NIGHT OPERATIONS A. NIGHT PREPARATION B. NIGHT FLIGHT XII. POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES A. AFTER LANDING B. PARKING AND SECURING
FAA-S-8081-141-1 I. AREA OF OPERATION:
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION A. TASK: CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REFERENCES: FAR Parts 43, 61, 91; AC 61-21, AC 61-23; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to certificates and documents by explaining the appropriate–
a. pilot certificate, privileges and limitations.
b. medical certificate, class and duration.
c. pilot logbook or flight record, required entries.
2. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to certificates and documents by locating and explaining the–
a. airworthiness and registration certificates.
b. operating limitations, placards, instrument markings, handbooks, and manuals.
c. weight and balance data, including the equipment list.
d. airworthiness directives and compliance records, maintenance requirements, tests, and appropriate records.
B. TASK: WEATHER INFORMATION REFERENCES: AC 00-6, AC 00-45, AC 61-23, AC 61-84; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to weather information by analyzing weather reports and forecasts from various sources with emphasis on–
a. PIREP's.
b. SIGMET's and AIRMET's.
c. wind shear reports.
2. Makes a c ompetent “go/no-go” decision based on available weather information.
FAA-S-8081-14 1-2 C. TASK: CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23, AC 61-84; Navigation Charts; Airport/Facility Directory; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to cross-country flight planning by presenting and explaining a preplanned VFR cross-country flight near the maximum range of the airplane, as previously assigned by the examiner. The final flight plan shall include real-time weather to the first fuel stop, with maximum allowable passenger and baggage loads.
2. Uses appropriate, current aeronautical charts.
3. Plots a course for the intended route of flight.
4. Identifies airspace, obstructions, and terrain features.
5. Selects easily identifiable en route checkpoints.
6. Selects the most favorable altitudes, considering weather conditions and equipment capabilities.
7. Computes headings, flight time, and fuel requirements.
8. Selects appropriate navigation syst ems/facilities and communication frequencies.
9. Confirms availability of alternate airports.
10. Extracts and records pertinent information from NOTAM’s, the Airport/Facility Directory, and other flight publications.
11. Completes a navigation log and simulates filing a VFR flight plan.
D. TASK: NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM REFERENCES: FAR Parts 71, 91; Navigation Charts; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to the National Airspace System by explaining:
1. Basic VFR Weather Minimums – for all classes of airspace.
2. Airspace classes – their boundaries, pilot certification, and airplane equipment requirements for the following–
a. Class A.
b. Class B.
c. Class C.
d. Class D.
e. Class E.
f. Class G.
3. Special use airspace and other airspace areas.
FAA-S-8081-141-3 E. TASK: PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23, AC 61-84, AC 91-23; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data, if available from the manufacturer, to determine performance, including takeoff, climb, cruise, range, and endurance, and the adverse effects of exceeding limitations.
2. Computes weight and balance, including adding, removing, and shifting weight. Determines if the weight and center of gravity will remain within limits during all phases of flight.
3. Describes the effects of a tmospheric conditions on the airplane's performance.
4. Determines whether the computed performance is within the airplane's capabilities and operating limitations.
F. TASK: OPERATION OF SYSTEMS REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to the operation of systems on the airplane provided for the flight test by explaining at least three of the following:
1. Primary flight controls and trim.
2. Flaps, leading edge devices, and spoilers.
3. Powerplant.
4. Propeller.
5. Landing gear.
6. Fuel, oil, and hydraulic systems.
7. Electrical system.
8. Pitot-static system, vacuum/pressure system and associated flight instruments.
9. Environmental system.
10. Deicing and anti-icing systems.
11. Avionics system.