{"product_id":"2940012768759","title":"Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Glider","description":"Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Glider:  The Commercial Pilot – Glider Practical Test Standards (PTS) book has been published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for commercial pilot certification practical tests for the glider category. FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Flight instructors and applicants should find these standards helpful during training and when preparing for practical tests.  \u003cbr\u003eThe following major enhancements were made to FAA-S-8081-23A.  \u003cbr\u003eThe reference section has been updated to current FAA publications in use. \u003cbr\u003eAn abbreviation section has been added. \u003cbr\u003eThe “plan of action” is more thoroughly explained to include the requirement to use scenarios. \u003cbr\u003ePractical test prerequisite requirements have been updated to current rules. \u003cbr\u003eThe list of Special Emphasis Items has been updated. \u003cbr\u003eUnsatisfactory Performance has been clarified. \u003cbr\u003eThe use of Letters of Discontinuance has been described. \u003cbr\u003eThe requirement to evaluate the applicant’s Aeronautical Decision Making and Risk Management skills has been addressed. \u003cbr\u003eThe need for testing in Single-Pilot Resource Management has been addressed and clarified. \u003cbr\u003eReference to the metric system has been eliminated. \u003cbr\u003eThe body of the PTS has been updated to include airworthiness requirements, self-launch systems, visual signals, runway \u003cbr\u003eCONTENTS \u003cbr\u003eINTRODUCTION:\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Information\u003cbr\u003ePractical Test Standard Concept\u003cbr\u003ePractical Test Book Description\u003cbr\u003eAbbreviations\u003cbr\u003eUse of the Practical Test Standards Book\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Emphasis Areas\u003cbr\u003eCommercial Pilot – Glider Practical Test Prerequisites\u003cbr\u003eAircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test\u003cbr\u003eFlight Instructors Responsibility\u003cbr\u003eExaminer Responsibility\u003cbr\u003eSatisfactory Performance\u003cbr\u003eUnsatisfactory Performance\u003cbr\u003eLetter of Discontinuance\u003cbr\u003eAeronautical Decision Making and Risk Management\u003cbr\u003eSingle-Pilot Resource Management\u003cbr\u003eApplicant’s Use of Checklists\u003cbr\u003eUse of Distractions during Practical Tests\u003cbr\u003ePositive Exchange of Flight Controls\u003cbr\u003eCHECKLISTS: \u003cbr\u003eApplicant’s Practical Test Checklist\u003cbr\u003eExaminer’s Practical Test Checklist\u003cbr\u003eADDITIONAL RATING TASK TABLE\u003cbr\u003eAREAS OF OPERATION: \u003cbr\u003eI. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION\u003cbr\u003eA. Certificates and Documents\u003cbr\u003eB. Airworthiness Requirements\u003cbr\u003eC. Weather Information\u003cbr\u003eD. Operation of Systems\u003cbr\u003eE. Performance and Limitations\u003cbr\u003eF. Aeromedical Factors\u003cbr\u003eII. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES\u003cbr\u003eA. Assembly\u003cbr\u003eB. Ground Handling\u003cbr\u003eC. Preflight Inspection\u003cbr\u003eD. Cockpit Management\u003cbr\u003eE. Visual Signals\u003cbr\u003eIII..AIRPORT AND GLIDERPORT OPERATIONS\u003cbr\u003eA. Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals\u003cbr\u003eB. Traffic Patterns \u003cbr\u003eC. Airport, Runway, and Taxiway Signs, \u003cbr\u003eMarkings, and Lighting\u003cbr\u003eIV. LAUNCHES AND LANDINGS\u003cbr\u003eAEROTOW \u003cbr\u003eA. Before Takeoff Check\u003cbr\u003eB. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff\u003cbr\u003eC. Maintaining Tow Positions\u003cbr\u003eD. Slack Line\u003cbr\u003eE. Boxing the Wake\u003cbr\u003eF. Tow Release\u003cbr\u003eG. Abnormal Occurrences \u003cbr\u003eGROUND TOW (AUTO OR WINCH) \u003cbr\u003eH. Before Takeoff Check\u003cbr\u003eI. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff\u003cbr\u003eJ. Abnormal Occurrences\u003cbr\u003eSELF-LAUNCH \u003cbr\u003eK. Engine Starting\u003cbr\u003eL. Taxiing\u003cbr\u003eM. Before Takeoff Check.\u003cbr\u003eN. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb\u003cbr\u003eO. Engine Shutdown In Flight \u003cbr\u003eP. Abnormal Occurrences\u003cbr\u003eLANDINGS\u003cbr\u003eQ. Normal and Crosswind Landing\u003cbr\u003eR. Slips to Landing\u003cbr\u003eS. Downwind Landing\u003cbr\u003eV. PERFORMANCE AIRSPEEDS\u003cbr\u003eA. Minimum Sink Airspeed\u003cbr\u003eB. Speed-To-Fly\u003cbr\u003eVI. SOARING TECHNIQUES\u003cbr\u003eA. Thermal Soaring\u003cbr\u003eB. Ridge and Slope Soaring\u003cbr\u003eC. Wave Soaring\u003cbr\u003eVII. PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS\u003cbr\u003eA. Straight Glides\u003cbr\u003eB. Turns to Headings\u003cbr\u003eC. Steep Turns\u003cbr\u003eVIII. NAVIGATION\u003cbr\u003eA. Flight Preparation and Planning\u003cbr\u003eB. National Airspace System\u003cbr\u003eIX. SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS \u003cbr\u003eA. Maneuvering at Minimum Control Airspeed\u003cbr\u003eB. Stall Recognition and Recovery\u003cbr\u003eX. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS\u003cbr\u003eA. Simulated Off-Airport Landing\u003cbr\u003eB. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear\u003cbr\u003eXI. POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES\u003cbr\u003eA. After-Landing and Securing","brand":"Pentagon Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081675981040,"sku":"2940012768759","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940012768759_p0.jpg?v=1763572476","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940012768759","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}