Changes to CFI Rotorcraft PTS published on March 22, 2016; includes new policy on autorotations.
The FAA has published Change 1 to the Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Rotorcraft (Helicopter and Gyroplane) on March 22, 2016. The change is specific to the helicopter class rating and focuses on a change in the policy concerning the performance of autorotations during the CFI practical test. The updated PTS can be found at the following web address - https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards/media/FAA-S-8081-7B.pdf The change in policy effects the way the Flight Instructor practical test may be accomplished when testing autorotations. As in the past, instructional knowledge must be demonstrated on the practical test in autorotations, either straight-in or 180°
The Rotorcraft Collective Recent Releases
The Rotorcraft Collective Latest Releases on FAA YouTube The Rotorcraft Collective is a joint workgroup between the FAA and industry professionals that produces short helicopter-focused safety videos in collaboration with the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) and the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST). Team members include engineers, pilots, mechanics, accident investigators, and communication specialists from various FAA offices, Vertical Association International (VAI), Helicopter Institute, Airbus Helicopters, Hughes Aerospace, and Pilot Institute. Please join us in viewing the two most recent video productions at: Just Say No! The Rotorcraft Collective: Just Say No! (youtube.com) Master Your Mission in a Sim