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The Daily Preflight
Faa Designated Pilot Examiner Jeff Gerencser
Mastering the ACS Appendices (For the Pro CFI)
7 minutes Posted Apr 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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Are you still training your students for the PTS? You’re behind the power curve. Jeff breaks down the new Flight Instructor ACS (FAA-S-ACS-25) with a focus on the technical Appendices that most instructors ignore. If you want to understand exactly how a DPE builds a Plan of Action and how to navigate the "ongoing oral," this is for you.

In this episode:


  • Appendix 1: How the DPE samples Knowledge and Risk elements.
  • Appendix 2: The new reality of "Safety of Flight" and Vmc demos.
  • Appendix 3: Handling inop equipment and EFB failures on checkride day.
  • Pro Tip: Why you need the ACS Companion Guide (FAA-G-ACS-2) on your iPad.

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