From the Book - Regular Print
Intro; Acknowledgments; Availability; Foreword; Revision History; Major Enhancements to Version FAA-S-ACS-8B; Table of Contents; Introduction; Airman Certification Standards Concept; Using the ACS; I. Preflight Preparation; Task A. Pilot Qualifications; Task B. Weather Information; Task C. Cross-Country Flight Planning; II. Preflight Procedures; Task A. Aircraft Systems Related to IFR Operations; Task B. Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment; Task C. Instrument Flight Deck Check; III. Air Traffic Control Clearances and Procedures.
Task A. Compliance with Air Traffic Control ClearancesTask B. Holding Procedures; IV. Flight by Reference to Instruments; Task A. Instrument Flight; Task B. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes; V. Navigation Systems; Task A. Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and Arcs; Task B. Departure, En route and Arrival Operations; VI. Instrument Approach Procedures; Task A. Nonprecision Approach; Task B. Precision Approach; Task C. Missed Approach; Task D. Circling Approach; Task E. Landing from an Instrument Approach; VII. Emergency Operations; Task A. Loss of Communications.
Task B. One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) during Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES)Task C. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES); Task D. Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators; VIII. Postflight Procedures; Task A. Checking Instruments and Equipment; Appendix Table of Contents; Appendix 1: The Knowledge Test Eligibility, Prerequisites, and Testing Centers; Knowledge Test Description; Knowledge Test Tables; Knowledge Test Blueprint; English Language Standard; Knowledge Test Requirements; Knowledge Test Centers.
Knowledge Test RegistrationAppendix 2: Knowledge Test Procedures and Tips; Acceptable Materials; Test Tips; Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct; Testing Procedures for Applicants Requesting Special Accommodations; Appendix 3: Airman Knowledge Test Report; FAA Knowledge Test Question Coding; The Applicant Name Considerations for the Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR) and the Practical Test Application Form; Appendix 4: The Practical Test
Eligibility and Prerequisites; Additional Instrument Rating Desired; Removal of the "Airplane Multiengine VFR Only" Limitation.
Appendix 5: Practical Test Roles, Responsibilities, and OutcomesApplicant Responsibilities; Instructor Responsibilities; Evaluator Responsibilities; Possible Outcomes of the Test; Practical Test Checklist (Applicant); Instrument Proficiency Check; Appendix 6: Safety of Flight; General; Stall and Spin Awareness; Use of Checklists; Use of Distractions; Positive Exchange of Flight Controls; Aeronautical Decision-Making, Risk Management, Crew Resource Management and Single-Pilot Resource Management; Multiengine Considerations. Appendix 7: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations.
