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All previous editions of the Private Pilot—Rotorcraft (Helicopter and Gyroplane) Practical Test Standards will be obsolete as of this date.  \n(this page intentionally left blank)  \nFOREWORD  \nThe Private Pilot—Rotorcraft (Helicopter and Gyroplane) Practical Test Standards (PTS) book has been published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for private pilot certification practical tests for the rotorcraft category, helicopter and gyroplane classes. FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Flight instructors and applicants should find these standards helpful during training and when preparing for the practical test.  \nJoseph K. Tintera, Manager Regulatory Support Division  \n(this page intentionally left blank)  \nRecord of Changes Change 1 (May 6, 2013)  \n• Added language to the General Information section of the Introduction regarding combined practical tests (page 1)  \no Reason: Change in Federal Aviation Regulation (14 CFR part 61, section 61.65) .  \n(this page intentionally left blank)","cbCaikptEDMATfRF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikptEDMATfRF","pdf",246460,107,"English","# Introduction\n## General Information\n# Foreword\n# Record of Changes","[{\"question\":\"What does the FAA-S-8081-15A document regulate?\",\"answer\":\"This document establishes the official Practical Test Standards for the private pilot certification of applicants in the rotorcraft category, specifically for helicopter and gyroplane classes.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is intended to use this manual?\",\"answer\":\"The standards are designed for use by FAA inspectors, designated pilot examiners, flight instructors, and applicants preparing for their private pilot practical tests.\"},{\"question\":\"When did these standards become effective?\",\"answer\":\"The material in FAA-S-8081-15A became effective on July 1, 2005, rendering all previous editions of the Private Pilot—Rotorcraft Practical Test Standards obsolete.\"}]","Private Pilot Practical Test Standards - Rotorcraft - Helicopter and Gyroplane | PDF",1790319392,270]