Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Lighter-Than-Air Balloon, Airship

U.S. Transportation Collectionhttps://doi.org/10.21949/14033601997PDFTech ReportUnited States. Federal Aviation Administration. Flight Standards ServiceUnited States. Department of TransportationUnited StatesFlight trainingLighter than air craftAirshipsBalloonsCertificationExaminationsStudentsStandardsAir pilotsTrainingQualificationsPractical test standardsFAA-S-8081-18The Commercial Pilot Lighter-Than-Air Practical Test Standards (PTS) book has been published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for commercial pilot certification practical tests for the lighter-than-air category, balloon and airship classes. FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Both commercial pilots exercising flight instructor privileges and applicants should find these standards helpful during training and when preparing for the practical test.105