An annotated guide to the Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
PilotWorkshops, a leader in aviation training, has released a groundbreaking resource for demystifying the Private Pilot checkride and to help applicants prepare with confidence. Checkride Insights: Private Pilot is a fully annotated version of the FAA’s Airman Certification Standards (ACS), enhanced with plain-language explanations, real-world examples, and examiner insights.
Checkride Insights takes the advice of chief instructors, check airmen, and designated pilot examiners (DPEs) and maps them directly to the ACS tasks where those comments apply. The annotations explain how examiners really evaluate each task, highlight common mistakes, and share practical tips for making a strong, positive impression.
At 117 pages, this manual covers the entire checkride and features color photos and graphics that make each task easier to understand. Available in both a digital manual—perfect for viewing on an iPad—and a spiral-bound print edition, Checkride Insights makes it easier than ever to study on your own terms.
To see how this works in practice, view a sample annotated task on Slow Flight.
Key features include:
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Plain-language explanations, real-world stories, and examiner tips
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117 pages, fully illustrated with color graphics
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Simple “annotated ACS” format
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Digital edition optimized for iPad/EFB apps
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Optional spiral-bound printed manual (or bundled set)
“Preparing for the checkride can be overwhelming, and the FAA’s ACS doesn’t make it any easier,” said Jeff Van West, author and Vice President at PilotWorkshops. “This manual is like having the examiner’s notes—it tells you what really matters, so you can focus your prep, reduce stress, and (maybe) even enjoy the ride.”
Checkride Insights: Private Pilot is available in digital (PDF) format, bundled with the printed, spiral-bound format, for just $49 at Sportys.com.
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