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The ASA Airman Certification Standards: Instrument Rating is the essential FAA guide for students, instructors, and evaluators preparing for the Instrument Rating Knowledge Exam and practical checkride. Updated to the May 2024 standards (FAA-S-ACS-8C), this softcover book replaces the previous edition (ACS-8B) and provides detailed knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency standards for earning an instrument rating in airplane single-engine land and sea, as well as multi-engine land and sea classes (ASEL, ASES, AMEL, AMES).
Key Features and Benefits
Updated FAA Standards: Reflects the latest FAA-S-ACS-8C (May 2024) for instrument rating certification.
Comprehensive Coverage: Includes aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency standards.
Enhanced ACS Guide: Features ACS codes and the FAA-G-ACS-2 Companion Guide for in-depth preparation.
Applicable to Multiple Classes: Covers single and multi-engine land and sea classes (ASEL, ASES, AMEL, AMES).
Portable Format: Softcover design for easy reference during study or training.
Detailed Product Description
The ASA Airman Certification Standards: Instrument Rating (FAA-S-ACS-8C) is an indispensable resource for students, instructors, and evaluators. This guide is designed to provide a clear understanding of the knowledge, risk management strategies, and flight proficiency required to earn an instrument rating in the airplane category.
Effective May 2024, this edition supersedes ACS-8B and includes 72 pages of updated content. Covering single-engine and multi-engine land and sea classes, the guide ensures complete preparation for both the FAA Knowledge Exam and practical checkride. With ACS codes and the FAA-G-ACS-2 Companion Guide, this book provides an authoritative roadmap for certification success.
Technical Specifications
Edition: FAA-S-ACS-8C
Effective Date: May 2024
Page Count: 72 pages
Dimensions: 8.25 x 10.75 inches
ISBN: 978-1-64425-450-9
Date Published: 2024
Prepare with confidence using the ASA Airman Certification Standards: Instrument Rating—your trusted guide to earning FAA certification.
