Practical Test Standards (PTS)

Definitions

• An FAA published list of standards which must be met for the issuance of a particular pilot certificate or rating. FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners use these standards when conducting pilot practical tests and flight instructors should use the PTS while preparing applicants for practical tests.
• Book containing areas of knowledge and skill that a person must demonstrate competency in for the issuance of pilot certificates or ratings.
• An FAA published document of standards that must be met for the issuance of a particular pilot certificate or rating. FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners use these standards when conducting pilot practical tests, and flight instructors use the PTS while preparing applicants for practical tests.

References

• Aviation Instructor Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2020
• Balloon Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024
• Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
• Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008