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FAA–S-8081-6D (FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PTS – AIRPLANE)

Section 1: Flight Instructor – Airplane Single‐Engine ACS ACS AREA OF OPERATION ACS TASK

I. Fundamentals of Instructing

A. Human Behavior and Effective Communication AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks B-Human Behavior and Effective Communication

B. The Learning Process AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks A-Learning Process

C. The Teaching Process AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks C-Teaching Process

D. Assessment and Critique AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks E-Assessment

E. Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks F-Flight Instructor Characteristics and 

Responsibilities

F. Techniques of Flight Instruction AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks D-Teaching Methods

G. Risk Management AI Introduction RM elements incorporated into all ACS 

proficiency tasks for which the instructorapplicant will demonstrate instructional 

knowledge.

II. Technical Subject Areas

A. Aeromedical Factors COM I. Preflight Preparation H-Human Factors

B. Runway Incursion Avoidance COM II. Preflight Procedures D-Taxiing (AMEL, ASEL)

E-Taxiing and Sailing (AMES, ASES)

C. Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance COM I. Preflight Preparation H-Human Factors

‒ COM III. Airport Operations B-Traffic Patterns

‒

COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds B-Normal Approach and Landing

D-Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL)

‒

COM V. Performance Maneuvers C-Chandelles (ASEL, ASES)

D-Lazy Eights (ASEL, ASES)

‒ COM V. Performance Maneuvers E-Eights on Pylons

‒ COM VIII. Emergency Operations B-Emergency Descent

D. Principles of Flight AI I. Technical Subject Areas A-Principles of Flight

E. Airplane Flight Controls PVT I. Preflight Preparation G-Operation of Systems

F. Airplane Weight and Balance COM I. Preflight Preparation F-Performance and Limitations

G. Navigation and Flight Planning COM I. Preflight Preparation D-Cross-Country Flight Planning

H. Night Operations PVT XI. Night Operation A- Night Preparation

I. High Altitude Operations COM IX. High Altitude Operations A-Supplemental Oxygen

B- Pressurization

J. 14 CFR and Publications AI I. Technical Subject Areas B-14 CFR and Publications

K. National Airspace System COM I. Preflight Preparation E-National Airspace System

L. Navigation Systems and Radar Services COM VI. :Navigation B-Navigation Systems and Radar Services

M. Logbook Entries and Certificate Endorsements AI I. Technical Subject Areas C-Logbook Entries and Certificate Endorsements

N. Water and Seaplane Characteristics (ASES) COM I. Preflight Preparation I-Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane 

Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine 

Navigation (ASES, AMES)
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Section 1: Flight Instructor – Airplane Single‐Engine ACS ACS AREA OF OPERATION ACS TASK

O. Seaplane Bases, Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation

(ASES)

COM I. Preflight Preparation I-Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane 

Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine 

Navigation (ASES, AMES)

III. Preflight Preparation

A. Certificates and Documents COM I. Preflight Preparation A-Pilot Qualifications

AI II. Preflight Preparation A-Certificates and Documents: 

(Add training requirements and privileges and 

limitations and logbook entries for pilot 

certificates up through commercial.)

B. Weather Information COM I. Preflight Preparation C-Weather Information

C. Operation of Systems PVT I. Preflight Preparation G-Operation of Systems

D. Performance and Limitations COM I. Preflight Preparation F-Performance and Limitations

E. Airworthiness Requirements COM I. Preflight Preparation B-Airworthiness Requirements

IV. Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be Performed in Flight

A. Maneuver Lesson AI III. Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be 

Performed in Flight

A-Maneuver Lesson

V. Preflight Procedures

A. Preflight Inspection (ASEL and ASES) COM II. Preflight Procedures A-Preflight Assessment

B. Cockpit Management (ASEL and ASES) COM II. Preflight Procedures B-Cockpit Management

C. Engine Starting (ASEL and ASES) COM II. Preflight Procedures C-Engine Starting

D. Taxiing—Landplane (ASEL) COM II. Preflight Procedures D-Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)

E. Taxiing—Seaplane (ASES) COM II. Preflight Procedures E-Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)

F. Sailing (ASES) COM II. Preflight Procedures E-Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)

G. Before Takeoff Check (ASEL and ASES) COM II. Preflight Procedures F-Before Takeoff Check

VI. Airport and Seaplane Base Operations

A. Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals (ASEL and 

ASES)

COM III. Airport Operations A-Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals

B. Traffic Patterns (ASEL and ASES) COM III. Airport Operations B-Traffic Patterns

C. Airport/Seaplane Base, Runway and Taxiway Signs, 

Markings, and Lighting (ASEL and ASES)

COM II. Preflight Procedures D-Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)

E-Taxiing and Sailing (AMES, ASES)

VII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds 

A. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb (ASEL and 

ASES)

COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds A-Normal Takeoff and Climb

B. Short-Field (Confined Area ASES) Takeoff and Maximum 

Performance Climb (ASEL and ASES)

COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds E-Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum 

Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL)

G- Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum 

Performance Climb (ASES, AMES)

C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds C-Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL)

D. Glassy-Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds I-Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, 

AMES)

E. Rough-Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds K- Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, 

AMES)
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F. Normal and Crosswind Approach and Landing (ASEL and 

ASES)

COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds B-Normal Approach and Landing

G. Slip to a Landing (ASEL and ASES) PVT IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds M-Forward Slip to a Landing (ASEL, ASES)

H. Go-Around/Rejected Landing (ASEL and ASES) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds N-Go-Around/Rejected Landing

I. Short-Field (Confined Area ASES) Approach and Landing

(ASEL and ASES)

COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds F-Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, 

AMEL)

H- Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, 

AMES)

J. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds D-Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL)

K. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL) COM VIII. Emergency Operations B-Emergency Descent 

L. Glassy-Water Approach and Landing (ASES) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds J- Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, 

AMES)

M. Rough-Water Approach and Landing (ASES) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds L- Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES, 

AMES)

VIII. Fundamentals of Flight

A. Straight-and-Level Flight (ASEL and ASES) AI IV. Fundamentals of Flight A-Straight-and-Level Flight

B. Level Turns (ASEL and ASES) AI IV. Fundamentals of Flight B-Level Turns

C. Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns (ASEL and ASES) AI IV. Fundamentals of Flight C-Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns

D. Straight Descents and Descending Turns (ASEL and 

ASES)

AI IV. Fundamentals of Flight D-Straight Descents and Descending Turns

IX. Performance Maneuvers

A. Steep Turns (ASEL and ASES) COM V. Performance Maneuvers A-Steep Turns

B. Steep Spiral (ASEL and ASES) COM V. Performance Maneuvers B-Steep Spiral (ASEL and ASES)

C. Chandelles (ASEL and ASES) COM V. Performance Maneuvers C-Chandelles (ASEL, ASES)

D. Lazy Eights (ASEL and ASES) COM V. Performance Maneuvers D-Lazy Eights (ASEL, ASES)

X. Ground Reference Maneuvers

A. Rectangular Course (ASEL and ASES) PVT V. Performance Maneuvers B-Ground Reference Maneuvers

B. S-Turns Across a Road (ASEL and ASES) PVT V. Performance Maneuvers S-Turns, Rectangular Course, and Turns Around 

a Point all combined into Ground Reference 

Maneuvers 

C. Turns Around a Point (ASEL and ASES) PVT V. Performance Maneuvers S-Turns, Rectangular Course, and Turns Around 

a Point all combined into Ground Reference 

Maneuvers

D. Eights on Pylons (ASEL and ASES) COM V. Performance Maneuvers E-Eights on Pylons (ASEL, ASES)

XI. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins

A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight (ASEL and ASES) AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins A-Maneuvering During Slow Flight

B. Power-On Stalls (Proficiency) (ASEL and ASES) AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins B-Power-On Stalls (Proficiency)

C. Power-Off Stalls (Proficiency) (ASEL and ASES) AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins C-Power-Off Stalls (Proficiency)

D. Cross-controlled Stalls (Demonstration) (ASEL and ASES) AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins D-Cross-controlled Stalls (Demonstration)

E. Elevator Trim Stalls (Demonstration) (ASEL and ASES) AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins E-Elevator Trim Stalls (Demonstration)

F. Secondary Stalls (Demonstration) (ASEL and ASES) AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins F-Secondary Stalls (Demonstration)

G. Spins (ASEL) AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins G-Spins
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H. Accelerated Maneuver Stalls (Demonstration) (ASEL and 

ASES)

AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins H. Accelerated Maneuver Stalls (Demonstration)

XII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers 

A. Straight-and-Level Flight (ASEL and ASES) PVT VIII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers A-Straight-and-Level Flight

B. Constant Airspeed Climbs (ASEL and ASES) PVT VIII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers B-Constant Airspeed Climbs

C. Constant Airspeed Descents (ASEL and ASES) PVT VIII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers C-Constant Airspeed Descents

D. Turns to Headings (ASEL and ASES) PVT VIII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers D-Turns to Headings

E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes (ASEL and ASES) PVT VIII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers E-Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes

XIII. Emergency Procedures

A. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL and 

ASES)

COM VIII. Emergency Operations A-Power Failure at Altitude (Simulated)

B. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions (ASEL and ASES) COM VIII. Emergency Operations C-Systems and Equipment Malfunctions

C. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear (ASEL and 

ASES)

COM VIII. Emergency Operations D-Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear

D. Emergency Descent (ASEL and ASES) COM VIII. Emergency Operations B-Emergency Descent 

XIV. Postflight Procedures

A. Postflight Procedures (ASEL and ASES) COM XI. Postflight Procedures A-Parking and Securing

B. Anchoring (ASES) COM XI. Postflight Procedures B- Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 

AMES)

C. Docking and Mooring (ASES) COM XI. Postflight Procedures B- Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 

AMES)

D. Beaching (ASES) COM XI. Postflight Procedures B- Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 

AMES)

E. Ramping (ASES) COM XI. Postflight Procedures B- Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 

AMES)
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Section 2: Flight Instructor – Airplane Multi‐Engine ACS ACS AREA OF OPERATION ACS TASK

I. Fundamentals of Instructing

A. Human Behavior and Effective Communication AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks B-Human Behavior and Effective Communication

B. The Learning Process AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks A-Learning Process

C. The Teaching Process AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks C-Teaching Process

D. Assessment and Critique AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks E-Assessment

E. Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks F-Flight Instructor Characteristics and 

Responsibilities

F. Techniques of Flight Instruction AI Fundamentals of Instructing Tasks D-Teaching Methods

G. Risk Management AI Introduction RM elements incorporated into all ACS 

proficiency tasks for which the instructorapplicant will demonstrate instructional 

knowledge

II. Technical Subject Areas

A. Aeromedical Factors COM I. Preflight Preparation H-Human Factors

B. Runway Incursion Avoidance COM II. Preflight Procedures D-Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)

E-Taxiing & Sailing (ASES, AMES)

C. Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance COM I. Preflight Preparation H-Human Factors

‒ COM III. Airport Operations B-Traffic Patterns

‒ COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds B-Normal Approach and Landing

‒ COM VIII. Emergency Operations B-Emergency Descent 

D. Principles of Flight AI I. Technical Subject Areas A-Principles of Flight

E. Airplane Flight Controls PVT I. Preflight Preparation G-Operation of Systems

F. Airplane Weight and Balance COM I. Preflight Preparation F-Performance and Limitations

G. Navigation and Flight Planning COM I. Preflight Preparation D-Cross-Country Flight Planning

H. Night Operations PVT XI. Night Operation A- Night Preparation

I. High Altitude Operations COM IX. High Altitude Operations A-Supplemental Oxygen

B- Pressurization

J. 14 CFR and Publications AI I. Technical Subject Areas B-14 CFR and Publications

K. National Airspace System COM I. Preflight Preparation E-National Airspace System

L. Navigation Systems and Radar Services COM VI. :Navigation B-Navigation Systems and Radar Services

M. Logbook Entries and Certificate Endorsements AI I. Technical Subject Areas C-Logbook Entries and Certificate Endorsements

N. Water and Seaplane Characteristics (AMES) COM I. Preflight Preparation I-Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane 

Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine 

Navigation (ASES, AMES)

O. Seaplane Bases, Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation

(AMES)

COM I. Preflight Preparation I-Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane 

Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine 

Navigation (ASES, AMES)
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III. Preflight Preparation

A. Certificates and Documents COM I. Preflight Preparation A-Pilot Qualifications

AI II. Preflight Preparation A-Certificates and Documents: 

Add training requirements and privileges and 

limitations and logbook entries for pilot 

certificates up through commercial.

B. Weather Information COM I. Preflight Preparation C-Weather Information

C. Operation of Systems PVT I. Preflight Preparation G-Operation of Systems

D. Performance and Limitations COM I. Preflight Preparation F-Performance and Limitations

E. Airworthiness Requirements COM I. Preflight Preparation B-Airworthiness Requirements

IV. Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be Performed in Flight

A. Maneuver Lesson AI III. Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be 

Performed in Flight

A-Maneuver Lesson

V. Preflight Procedures

A. Preflight Inspection (AMEL and AMES) COM II. Preflight Procedures A-Preflight Assessment

B. Cockpit Management (AMEL and AMES) COM II. Preflight Procedures B-Cockpit Management

C. Engine Starting (AMEL and AMES) COM II. Preflight Procedures C-Engine Starting

D. Taxiing—Landplane (AMEL) COM II. Preflight Procedures D-Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)

E. Taxiing—Seaplane (AMES) COM II. Preflight Procedures E-Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)

F. Sailing (AMES) COM II. Preflight Procedures E-Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)

G. Before Takeoff Check (AMEL and AMES) COM II Preflight Procedures F-Before Takeoff Check

VI. Airport and Seaplane Base Operations

A. Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals (AMEL and 

AMES)

COM III. Airport Operations A-Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals

B. Traffic Patterns (AMEL and AMES) COM III. Airport Operations B-Traffic Patterns

C. Airport/Seaplane Base, Runway and Taxiway Signs, 

Markings, and Lighting (AMEL and AMES)

COM II. Preflight Procedures D-Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)

E-Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)

VII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds 

A. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb (AMEL and 

AMES)

COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds A-Normal Takeoff and Climb

B. Short-Field (Confined Area AMES) Takeoff and Maximum 

Performance Climb (AMEL and AMES)

COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds E-Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum 

Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL)

G- Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum 

Performance Climb (ASES, AMES)

C. Glassy-Water Takeoff and Climb (AMES) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds I-Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, 

AMES)

D. Rough-Water Takeoff and Climb (AMES) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds K- Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, 

AMES)

E. Normal and Crosswind Approach and Landing (AMEL and 

AMES)

COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds B-Normal Approach and Landing

F. Go-Around/Rejected Landing (AMEL and AMES) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds N-Go-Around/Rejected Landing
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G. Short-Field (Confined Area AMES) Approach and Landing

(AMEL and AMES)

COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds F-Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, 

AMEL)

H- Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, 

AMES)

H. Glassy-Water Approach and Landing (AMES) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds J- Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, 

AMES)

I. Rough-Water Approach and Landing (AMES) COM IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds L- Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES, 

AMES)

VIII. Fundamentals of Flight

A. Straight-and-Level Flight (AMEL and ASES) AI IV. Fundamentals of Flight A-Straight-and-Level Flight

B. Level Turns (AMEL and ASES) AI IV. Fundamentals of Flight B-Level Turns

C. Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns (AMEL and AMES) AI IV. Fundamentals of Flight C-Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns

D. Straight Descents and Descending Turns (AMEL and 

AMES)

AI IV. Fundamentals of Flight D-Straight Descents and Descending Turns

IX. Performance Maneuvers

A. Steep Turns (AMEL and AMES) COM V. Performance Maneuvers A-Steep Turns

X. Ground Reference Maneuvers

A. Rectangular Course (AMEL and AMES) PVT V. Performance Maneuvers B-Ground Reference Maneuvers

B. S-Turns Across a Road (AMEL and AMES) PVT V. Performance Maneuvers S-Turns, Rectangular Course, and Turns Around 

a Point all combined into Ground Reference 

Maneuvers 

C. Turns Around a Point (AMEL and AMES) PVT V. Performance Maneuvers S-Turns, Rectangular Course, and Turns Around 

a Point all combined into Ground Reference 

Maneuvers

XI. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins

A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight (AMEL and AMES) AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins A-Maneuvering During Slow Flight

B. Power-On Stalls (AMEL and AMES) AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins B-Power-On Stalls (Proficiency)

C. Power-Off Stalls (AMEL and AMES) AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins C-Power-Off Stalls (Proficiency)

D. Accelerated Maneuver Stalls (Demonstration) (AMEL and 

AMES)

AI V. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins H-Accelerated Maneuver Stalls (Demonstration)

XII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers 

A. Straight-and-Level Flight (AMEL and AMES) PVT VIII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers A-Straight-and-Level Flight

B. Constant Airspeed Climbs (AMEL and AMES) PVT VIII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers B-Constant Airspeed Climbs

C. Constant Airspeed Descents (AMEL and AMES) PVT VIII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers C-Constant Airspeed Descents

D. Turns to Headings (AMEL and AMES) PVT VIII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers D-Turns to Headings

E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes (AMEL and AMES) PVT VIII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers E-Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes

XIII. Emergency Procedures

A. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions (AMEL and AMES) COM VIII. Emergency Operations C-Systems and Equipment Malfunctions

B. Engine Failure during Takeoff Before Vmc (AMEL and 

AMES)

COM VIII. Emergency Operations E-Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC

(Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

C. Engine Failure After Lift-Off (AMEL and AMES) COM VIII. Emergency Operations F-Engine Failure After Lift-Off (Simulated) 

(AMEL, AMES)
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D. Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (AMEL 

and AMES)

COM VIII. Emergency Operations G- Approach and Landing with an Inoperative 

Engine (AMEL and AMES)

E. Emergency Descent (AMEL and AMES) COM VIII. Emergency Operations B-Emergency Descent 

F. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear (AMEL and 

AMES)

COM VIII. Emergency Operations D-Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear

XIV. Multiengine Operations

A. Operation of Systems (AMEL and AMES) COM I. Preflight Preparation G-Operation of Systems

B. Performance and Limitations (AMEL and AMES) COM I. Preflight Preparation F-Performance and Limitations

C. Flight Principles – Engine Inoperative (AMEL and AMES) COM I. Preflight Preparation J-Principles of Flight – Engine Inoperative 

(AMEL, AMES)

XV. Postflight Procedures

A. Postflight Procedures (AMEL and AMES) COM XI. Postflight Procedures A-Parking and Securing

B. Anchoring (ASES) COM XI. Postflight Procedures B- Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 

AMES)

C. Docking and Mooring (ASES) COM XI. Postflight Procedures B- Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 

AMES)

D. Beaching (ASES) COM XI. Postflight Procedures B- Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 

AMES)

E. Ramping (ASES) COM XI. Postflight Procedures B- Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 

AMES)

Legend:

Authorized Instructor ACS Not Covered - Added to AI Private (PVT) ACS Commercial (COM) ACS