ACS Flight Instructor Airplane (Airmen Certification Standards ASA)
The FAA Flight Instructor Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS-25) is an essential guide for anyone pursuing their flight instructor certificate in the airplane category. This updated version supersedes the previous Practical Test Standards (8081-6DS and 8081-6DM) and serves as the definitive resource for students, flight instructors, and evaluators. The ACS-25 outlines the specific knowledge, skills, and procedures required to pass both the FAA Knowledge Exam and the practical checkride to become a certified flight instructor (CFI) for single and multi-engine land and sea aircraft (ASEL, ASES, AMEL, AMES). The ACS Flight Instructor Airplane covers a wide range of critical topics, including the Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI), which are essential for teaching students effectively. It also includes the required standards for both the Flight Instructor Airplane (CFI) and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) tests. The ACS helps applicants navigate through key areas such as aeronautica