Backseat Pilot Instrument ACS Review Samples

A thorough review of EVERY Knowledge and Risk Management task for each element in the ACS.
Use the links below to view sample Instrument ACS Reviews!

I. Preflight Preparation

A. Pilot Qualifications
B. Weather Information
C. Cross-Country Flight Planning

II. Preflight Procedures

A. Aircraft Systems Related to IFR Ops
B. Flight Instruments & Navigation Equipment
C. Instrument Flight Deck Check

III. ATC Clearances & Procedures

A. Compliance with ATC Clearances
B. Holding Procedures

IV. Flight by Reference to Instruments

A. Instrument Flight
B. Recovery from Unusual Attitudes

V. Navigation Systems

A. Intercepting & Tracking Navigation Systems and DME Arcs
B. Departure, En Route & Arrival Operations

VI. Instrument Approach Procedures

A. Non-Precision Approach
B. Precision Approach
C. Missed Approach
D. Circling Approach
E. Landing from an Instrument Approach

VII. Emergency Operations

A. Loss of Communications
B. One Engine Inoperative during Straight-and-Level & Turns
C. Instrument Approach & Landing with an Inoperative Engine
D. Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators

VIII. Postflight Procedures

A. Checking Instruments & Equipment

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VFR card

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Excellent material.

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CFI Lesson Plans

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