Skyfarer and Sporty’s Pilot Shop have joined forces to promote quality flight instruction and pilot gear. **Users on Skyfarer can enjoy a special discount on Sporty’s online courses (code: SKYFARER1): https://www.sportys.com/checkride-insights-annotated-acs-private-pilot-pilotworkshops.html - Checkride Insights - Annotated ACS (Private Pilot) from PilotWorkshop: What Instructors, Check Airmen, and Examiners wish applicants knew to ace the FAA Practical Exam We’ve taken the ACS and marked it up with comments and guidance from chief instructors, check airmen, and designated pilot examiners (DPEs). They tell you in plain language how each task is tested and what your examiner will really be looking for. Features: Simple “annotated ACS” format Includes downloadable PDF and digital access in Sporty's Pilot Training apps Fully illustrated with color photos and graphics Spiral-bound printed manual for easy use in the cockpit Plain-language explanations, real-world stories, and helpful tips ＜＜Reduce your checkride anxiety by knowing what to expect＞＞ You scheduled your Private Pilot checkride and can already feel the stress building. You’re dreading a question from the examiner you aren’t prepared for, or worried that the checkride flight might not go so well. To prepare, your instructor told you to study the FAA’s Airman Certification Standards (ACS). It spells out the knowledge and flying skills you’re expected to demonstrate on checkride day, but it’s a dry and intimidating document that feels overwhelming to read. As a result, most applicants overprepare by trying to memorize the details of every task in the ACS. We developed a simple solution to this problem … We’ve taken the ACS and marked it up with comments and guidance from chief instructors, check airmen, and designated pilot examiners (DPEs). They tell you in plain language how each task is tested and what your examiner will really be looking for. You’ll learn the questions you’re likely to be asked, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to make a great impression. You’ll see where and how checkrides typically fall apart, and what the best applicants do to pass. You’ll engage with the ACS in a way you probably didn’t think was possible. The annotations and images bring the tasks, elements, and sub-elements to life in a way that makes checkride prep more interesting, and much more effective. This manual will help you prepare for the checkride with less stress, and allow you to actually enjoy this milestone experience.

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Sample Pages: https://d1gvye0iy5g35i.cloudfront.net/Images/Checkride%20Insights_sample1.pdf https://d1gvye0iy5g35i.cloudfront.net/Images/Checkride%20Insights_sample2.pdf https://www.sportys.com/Takeoffs,%20Landings,%20and%20Go-arounds

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Since 2005, PilotWorkshops has provided online training courses focused on improving airmanship, instrument-flying, weather knowledge, communications, and managing real-world flight situations. Its flagship "IFR Mastery" and "VFR Mastery" programs feature a unique, scenario-based training membership with an active community numbering thousands of pilots. They also publish "Pilot-Friendly" manuals that provide easy-to-follow instructions on operating GPS units, IFR​​/​​VFR communications, and how a non-pilot passenger can help on a flight. Its team of award-winning instructors helps pilots at all levels reach a higher standard of safety and excellence.