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 aeronautical knowledge, flight proficiency, and risk management. By clearly outlining these standards, it ensures that all instructors meet the rigorous requirements needed to teach and evaluate student pilots at the highest level.

In addition, the ACS-25 includes the Companion Guide (FAA-G-ACS-2), which provides additional guidance and clarifications on the certification process. This guide is a crucial resource for instructors to understand what is expected of them and how to prepare their students for successful checkrides.

Whether you are a student pilot working towards your CFI, an experienced instructor refining your skills, or an evaluator preparing for a checkride, the ACS Flight Instructor Airplane is an indispensable tool for achieving certification and mastering the necessary competencies in flight instruction.