Pilot Resource Center
Your home for all important FAA publications while pilot training
FAA Publications
Download the latest FAA publications and study materials.
Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
Practical Test Standards (PTS)
PTS Flight Instructor Airplane Land and Sea
Requirements for airplane flight instructor certification.
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Criteria for instrument flight instructor certification.
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PTS Flight Instructor Airplane Multi-Engine Land and Sea
Standards for multi-engine flight instructor certification.
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Pilot Handbooks
General guide to flying airplanes.
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Fundamental aviation knowledge for pilots.
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Essential guide to understanding aviation weather.
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Information on weather services for pilots.
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Guide to managing aircraft weight and balance.
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Introduction to advanced avionics systems.
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Detailed guide to instrument flight techniques.
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Procedures and best practices for instrument flight.
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Strategies for managing aviation risks.
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Resource for flight instructors on teaching methods.
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