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This guide, along with the regulatory material in the ACS, may assist an applicant preparing for the knowledge and practical test(s) that lead to pilot certification. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies. The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way.  \nThis guide and the ACS are available for download [from](from www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs)[ ](from www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs)[www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs](from www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs). Comments regarding this document may be emailed [to](to acsptsinquiries@faa.gov)[ ](to acsptsinquiries@faa.gov)[acsptsinquiries@faa.gov](to acsptsinquiries@faa.gov).  \nACS Companion Guide for Pilots (FAA-G-ACS-2) i  \nRevision History  \n\n| Document \\# | Description | Date |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| FAA-G-ACS-2 | Airman Certification Standards Companion Guide for Pilots | November 2023 |\n| FAA-G-ACS-2 | Airman Certification Standards Companion Guide for Pilots (Change 1) | September 2024 |\n| FAA-G-ACS-2 | Airman Certification Standards Companion Guide for Pilots (Changes 1 & 2) | December 2024 |\n\nACS Companion Guide for Pilots (FAA-G-ACS-2) ii  \nRecord of Changes  \nChange 1 (September 19, 2024)  \n• Updated the hyperlink in the Foreword to point directly to the ACS webpage on [faa.gov](faa.gov) (page i) .  \n• Removed the duplicated paragraph in the “ACS Archived Test Codes” subsection of Section 2 (page 5) .  \n• Added 14 CFR part 73, Special Use Airspace to the list of References in Section 5 (page 10) .  \n• Removed AC 00-30C, Clear Air Turbulence Avoidance from the list of References in Section 5 (page 10) .  \n• Removed SAFO 19001 from the list of References in Section 5 (page 13) .  \nChange 2 (December 26, 2024)  \n• Removed errant code (CA. 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Systems and Equipment Malfunctions\n# Section 4: Flight Instructor Applicant Considerations\n## Flight Instructor ACS Information","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the FAA-G-ACS-2 companion guide for pilots?\",\"answer\":\"It helps applicants understand and prepare for the knowledge and practical test requirements associated with pilot certification by clarifying how the ACS applies. 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