2025-22220: Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards Alignment

A. Overview of Proposed Rule

FAA proposes to update the current language in three PTS related to the certification of sport pilots and operation of light-sport category aircraft to address a conflict between regulations adopted by the MOSAIC final rule and current language in three sport pilot PTS. These updates would align language in the sport pilot PTS that identifies which aircraft can be used to satisfy practical test and proficiency check requirements under part 61 with the new sport pilot operational limits adopted in the MOSAIC final rule. FAA also proposes to make non- substantive, conforming amendments to update minor terminology inconsistencies throughout these three PTS. Specifically, FAA proposes to update three sport pilot PTS currently listed in Sec. 61.14 (a)(12), (13), and (14): (1) Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Rating PTS for Airplane Category; Gyroplane Category, and Glider Category (FAA-S-8081-29A); (2) Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Rating PTS for Lighter- Than-Air Category (FAA-S-8081-30A); and (3) Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Flight Instructor PTS for Powered Parachute Category, Weight-Shift- Control Aircraft Category (FAA-S-8081-31A). The proposed rule would align pilot certification standards in these three PTS with regulatory changes adopted by the MOSAIC final rule by replacing references to ``light-sport aircraft'' as defined in Sec. 1.1 (General definitions) with ``aircraft'' to encompass aircraft meeting the performance limits and design requirements for sport pilot operation set forth in new Sec. 61.316. The performance limits and design requirements in Sec. 61.316 expand the aircraft that sport pilots and flight instructors with a sport pilot rating may operate, therefore necessitating revisions to the sport pilot PTS to reflect those expanded aircraft privileges. The proposed changes in the PTS will reduce confusion between ``light-sport aircraft'' defined in Sec. 1.1, which will be removed upon effectivity of the MOSAIC final rule, and future light-sport category aircraft. This proposal would also align practical test requirements for the certification of pilots and flight instructors with a sport pilot rating seeking to add airplane privileges to their sport pilot certificate.

B. Statement of the Problem

The MOSAIC final rule, upon effectivity, removes the ``light-sport aircraft'' term defined in Sec. 1.1 and replaces it with separate eligibility requirements for certification of future light-sport category aircraft and sport pilots. MOSAIC will revise and relocate the substantive performance and design requirements for those aircraft that a sport pilot may operate to new Sec. 61.316. Currently, the aforementioned sport pilot PTS contain the term ``light-sport aircraft,'' characterizing certain tasks under the definitional performance limitations that will be removed upon effectivity rather than the expanded performance and design requirements in new Sec. 61.316. In addition, MOSAIC will require sport pilots and flight instructors with a sport pilot rating seeking to add an airplane or helicopter privilege to their existing sport pilot certificate or flight instructor certificate to accomplish a practical test under Sec. Sec. 61.307 and 61.405. These regulatory changes necessitate updated sport pilot PTS to prevent inadvertent conflict between the regulations and the standards set forth in PTS, which could result in conflicting aircraft and testing standards (e.g., which aircraft the sport pilots and sport pilot flight instructors may use to complete the practical test or proficiency check requirements for certain sport pilot privileges). FAA also proposes to update incorrect terminology or guidance references and other edits to improve the quality of the PTS.

C. Summary of the Costs and Benefits

FAA expects no costs for the proposed rule to stakeholders and only minimal costs to the agency. FAA does not anticipate new costs to applicants for an initial certificate, rating, or privilege, or to existing airmen, because there are no substantive changes to the testing processes, areas of operation, or elements upon which airmen are currently tested in order to obtain a certificate. FAA will incur some minimal costs to make changes to the PTS and upload the updated versions to its website, but FAA does not anticipate any other costs to the agency because the process by which testing is conducted or the manner in which PTS and Airman Certification Standards (ACS) are currently implemented is not changing. Aligning the PTS with the MOSAIC final rule ensures consistent application of MOSAIC's not quantified benefits, such as increased safety from allowing sport pilots to train, test, and fly with larger and more varied aircraft.

A. History and Related Regulatory Actions

On July 24, 2025, FAA published the MOSAIC final rule (90 FR 35218). The MOSAIC rulemaking amended rules for the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, and alteration of light-sport aircraft, which subsequently increased sport pilot privileges and expanded what aircraft sport pilots may operate. The MOSAIC final rule restructured certification requirements for light-sport category aircraft, which resulted in FAA removing the ``light-sport aircraft'' definition from Sec. 1.1. As such, FAA adopted new performance limitations and design requirements for sport pilot operations in Sec. 61.316. While new performance and design limitations in Sec. 61.316, which expand the aircraft sport pilots may operate, are effective 90 days after publication of the MOSAIC final rule, the ``light-sport aircraft'' definition in Sec. 1.1 will remain effective for 365 days after publication of the MOSAIC final rule. The sport pilot certificate differs from higher grades of pilot certificates because FAA does not issue category and class ratings on a sport pilot certificate. Upon the successful completion of the practical test for a sport pilot certificate, or a proficiency check as appropriate for the privileges sought, FAA issues the applicant a sport pilot certificate without any category and class ratings and provides the pilot with a logbook endorsement for the category and class of aircraft for which the pilot is authorized to act as pilot-in-command (i.e., the category and class of aircraft in which the practical test was conducted). Currently, under Sec. 61.321, to obtain privileges to operate an additional category or class of light-sport aircraft, the sport pilot must receive training and an endorsement from an authorized instructor for the additional privilege, pass a proficiency check from an authorized instructor (other than the instructor who trained them), and have received a logbook endorsement from the instructor who conducted the proficiency check. The logbook endorsement certifies the sport pilot is authorized for the additional category and class light-sport aircraft privilege. Section 61.419 contains mirrored requirements for a certificated flight instructor to complete a proficiency check when seeking to provide training in an additional category or class of aircraft. Though Sec. Sec. 61.321 and 61.419 will retain the successful completion of a proficiency requirement for most sport pilot and sport pilot rating privileges (i.e., glider category privileges, rotorcraft category and gyroplane class privileges, lighter-than-air category and airship class privileges, lighter-than-air category and balloon class privileges, powered parachute land or sea class privileges, and weight shift control aircraft category and land or sea class privileges), the MOSAIC final rule will change the requirement for additional airplane privileges.\1\ As adopted in the MOSAIC final rule, Sec. Sec. 61.321(b) and 61.419(e) require the successful completion of a practical test \2\ for the sport pilot and flight instructor certificate, respectively, when adding an airplane single engine land or sea class privilege. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ New Sec. Sec. 61.321(b) and 61.419(e) also require successful completion of a practical test for sport pilots and flight instructor certificates when seeking a rotorcraft-helicopter with simplified flight controls designation privilege; however, those testing standards were adopted in the MOSAIC final rule. \2\ A proficiency check is conducted by a flight instructor, whereas a practical test is conducted by a pilot examiner. Pilot examiners must meet additional experience requirements and are specifically trained and approved by FAA. Pilot examiners also receive direct FAA oversight and supervision as designees for such responsibility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

B. Incorporation by Reference

In 2024, FAA published the Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards for Airman; Incorporation by Reference final rule \3\ to revise certain regulations governing airman certification to incorporate the ACS and PTS by reference into the certification requirements for pilots and flight instructors (as it pertains to part 61). FAA created Sec. 61.14 as a centralized incorporation by reference (IBR) section to streamline the regulations.\4\ This rulemaking proposes to update three sport pilot PTS incorporated currently by reference in Sec. 61.14 (a)(12), (13), and (14). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ 89 FR 22482 (April 2, 2024). \4\ FAA directs compliance on the respective practical tests and proficiency checks with the appropriate ACS and PTS through Sec. Sec. 61.43, 61.57, 61.58, 61.321, and 61.419. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IBR is a mechanism that allows Federal agencies to comply with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act to publish rules in the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) by referring to material published elsewhere. Material that is incorporated by reference has the same legal status as if it were published in full in the Federal Register. Because 5 U.S.C. 552(a) requires the Director of the Federal Register to approve material to be incorporated by reference, incorporation by reference is governed by the Office of the Federal Register and as promulgated in its regulations at 1 CFR part 51. Specifically, 1 CFR part 51 provides certain requirements a regulatory incorporation by reference must contain. Under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), matter incorporated by reference must be ``reasonably available'' as a condition of its eligibility. Further, 1 CFR 51.5(a)(2) requires agencies seeking to incorporate material by reference to discuss in the preamble of the proposed rule the ways the material it proposes to incorporate by reference is reasonably available to interested parties and how interested parties can obtain the material. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, FAA makes the PTS reasonably available for interested parties by providing free online public access to view on FAA Training and Testing website at https://www.faa.gov/training_testing. The PTS are available for download, free of charge, at the provided web address. FAA will continue to provide the PTS to interested parties in this manner. For further information, contact the Training and Certification Group at 202-267-1100, [email protected], or 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591. The PTS require an applicant seeking a certificate or rating to complete specific tasks and maneuvers to a minimum prescribed standard to obtain the applicable certificate or rating. As such, if an applicant does not perform a task to the standard in the applicable ACS or PTS, the applicant cannot obtain the corresponding certificate and rating. FAA proposes to update PTS, generally summarized as follows: Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Airplane Category, Rotorcraft Category, and Glider Category; FAA-S-8081-29A, which establishes the aeronautical knowledge, special emphasis areas considered critical to flight safety, and proficiency standards for the sport pilot practical tests and proficiency checks for the airplane, gyroplane, glider, and flight instructor. This PTS contains the [[Page 56704]] following Areas of Operation: Preflight Preparation; Preflight Procedures; Airport and Seaplane Base Operations; Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds; Performance Maneuver; Ground Reference Maneuvers; Navigation; Slow Flight and Stalls; Emergency Operations; and Postflight Procedures. Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Lighter-Than-Air Category; FAA-S-8081-30A, which establishes the aeronautical knowledge, special emphasis areas considered critical to flight safety, and proficiency standards for the sport pilot practical tests and proficiency checks for the airship, balloon, and flight instructor. This PTS contains the following Areas of Operation: Preflight Preparation; Preflight Procedures; Airport Operations; Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds; Performance Maneuver; Ground Reference Maneuvers; Navigation; Emergency Operations; and Postflight Procedures. Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute Category and Weight-Shift Control Category; FAA-S-8081-31A, which establishes the aeronautical knowledge, special emphasis areas considered critical to flight safety, and proficiency standards for the sport pilot practical tests and proficiency checks for the weight-shift control, powered parachute, and flight instructor. This PTS contains the following Areas of Operation: Preflight Preparation; Preflight Procedures; Airport and Seaplane Base Operations; Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds; Performance Maneuver; Ground Reference Maneuvers; Navigation; Slow Flight and Stalls; Emergency Operations; and Postflight Procedures. Drafts of the three amended PTS to be incorporated by reference are contained in the docket for this NPRM for inspection and comment. The following section provides additional information regarding these three PTS and revisions to the PTS introduced in this proposed rule.

A. Amendments to 14 CFR Part 61

Section 61.14 sets forth a centralized section containing the IBR approval language, the standards' publishing information, and a list of the ACS and PTS incorporated by reference. Section 61.14(a) sets forth the PTS currently incorporated by reference in part 61. FAA proposes to amend Sec. 61.14 to update the titles, version letter, and publication dates for the respective PTS discussed herein and set forth in Sec. 61.14(a)(12), (a)(13), and (a)(14). Appendix A to Part 61--Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards aids applicants and evaluators in identifying which ACS or PTS must be utilized for the certificate or rating the applicant seeks. Similar to the changes proposed for Sec. 61.14, FAA proposes to update the references in appendix A to update the titles, version letters, and publication dates for the respective PTS discussed herein. FAA acknowledges the MOSAIC final rule, upon effectivity, will integrate two new ACS in the Appendix A table that do not appear in this NPRM; FAA will reconcile this proposal with the effective MOSAIC provisions upon finalization of this rulemaking.

B. Updates to the PTS

FAA proposes to amend three PTS (FAA-S-8081-29, FAA-S-8081-30, and FAA-S-8081-31) to prevent conflict between the MOSAIC final rule and the current language in those PTS. FAA also proposes to make additional minor terminology and grammatical amendments to correct language in the PTS. This section discusses the proposed changes that apply to all three PTS and presents Table 1, Record of Changes, detailing other proposed revisions specific to each PTS. FAA proposes to make the following nine edits in all three referenced PTS: Remove references to ``light-sport aircraft'' and replace with ``aircraft'' or ``aircraft meeting the requirements in Sec. 61.316,'' where applicable, for consistency with the removal of the definition of ``light-sport aircraft'' from Sec. 1.1, General definitions, and to align with the new performance limits and design requirements in Sec. 61.316. Revise the PTS titles to change references to flight instructors from ``Sport Pilot Flight Instructor'' to ``Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating'' to align flight instructor references with 14 CFR part 61, subpart K, Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating. This terminology correction would not impose a new requirement. Replace all references of ``DPE,'' ``Designated Pilot Examiner,'' ``SAE,'' ``Specialty Aircraft Examiner,'' ``SFIE,'' ``Sport Flight Instructor Examiner,'' ``SPE,'' ``Sport Pilot Examiner,'' and ``examiner'' with ``pilot examiner'' to use the correct terminology consistent with the use of pilot examiners in Sec. 183.23. The term ``pilot examiner'' is a more general term encompassing a variety of examiner functions and more accurately reflects the functions the pilot examiner serves in the context of these PTS. This terminology correction would not impose a new requirement. Add ``14 CFR part 73 Special Use Airspace'' to the list of references the practical tests standards are based on in the PTS Description section. This reference was inadvertently omitted from prior PTS versions and would not impose a new substantive requirement for applicants, as the relevant content of part 73 is already enumerated in the PTS elements. Revise NOTAM acronym from ``Notice to Air Missions'' to ``Notice to Airmen.'' \5\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ Per FAA Order 7930.2T NOTAM Reversal effctive February 10, 2025. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace references of ``FAA inspector'' with ``aviation safety inspector'' or ``ASI'' for consistency with FAA standard nomenclature. Update the title version letters from ``A'' to ``B.'' Update the publication dates from ``November 2023'' to ``(To be determined publication month) 2025.'' Make multiple non-substantive, technical changes including correcting typos, fixing spacing and numbering errors, updating references in general and web addresses, and correcting terminology. Table 1, Record of Changes to PTS, inventories the proposed revisions unique to each PTS. These proposed changes include updating terminology, aligning language with other FAA guidance, and conforming language to align with amended regulations. The changes in the table are in addition to the changes previously discussed. [[Page 56705]] Table 1--Record of Changes to PTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location Proposed change Rationale ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Practical Test Standard (PTS) FAA-S-8081-29A ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Title and Foreword.......... Replace Specify category and ``Gyroplane'' with class of PTS ``Rotorcraft applicability. Category Gyroplane'' in title. Introduction: General Remove ``make and Conform with new Information. model'' as an Sec. 61.3(m). alternative to ``category/class'' for endorsement limitations. Introduction: Flight Replace ``students'' Consistency and Instructor Responsibility. with ``learners.'' standardization of term. Section 1, Sport Pilot Revise references to Align with Sec. Airplane, (ASEL and ASES). proficiency check 61.321(b). requirements for adding sport pilot airplane privileges to require completing a practical test. Section 1, Sport Pilot Revise element 6.... Correct order of Airplane, (ASEL and ASES): recovery steps to VIII. AREA OF OPERATION: align with Airplane SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS, B. Flying Handbook TASK: POWER-OFF STALLS (FAA-H-8083-3), (ASEL and ASES). Chapter 5, Full Stalls, Power Off. No substantive change. In element 7., Correct drafting remove ``(ASES)''. error. No substantive change. This element was and continues to be a requirement for both ASEL and ASES when applicable to the airplane the applicant operates during the practical test in accordance with the airplane's Pilot's Operating Handbook. Section 1, Sport Pilot Revise element 6.... Correct order of Airplane, (ASEL and ASES): recovery steps to VIII. AREA OF OPERATION: align with Airplane SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS, C. Flying Handbook TASK: POWER-ON STALLS (ASEL (FAA-H-8083-3). No and ASES). substantive change. Section 1, Sport Pilot In element 3., Update terminology Airplane, (ASEL and ASES): insert ``and for airman testing

X. AREA OF OPERATION: signs'' after standard knowledge

POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES, A. ``markings'' element TASK: AFTER LANDING, consistency. PARKING, AND SECURING (ASEL and ASES). Section 2, Sport Pilot, Insert ``Letter of Align with Sec. Gyroplane: Applicant's Discontinuance (as 61.43(e). Practical Test Checklist applicable)'' to Appointment with Evaluator, list of Personal Personal Records. Records. Section 2, Sport Pilot, Add ``FAA-H-8083- Add for reference Gyroplane: I. AREA OF 21'' to list of consistency within OPERATION: PREFLIGHT references. Section 2, specific PREPARATION, F. TASK: to gyroplane OPERATION OF SYSTEMS. reference materials. Section 2, Sport Pilot, In element 4., Update terminology Gyroplane: II. AREA OF delete ``signals'' for airman testing OPERATION: PREFLIGHT and add in its standard knowledge PROCEDURES, D. TASK: place ``signs, and element TAXIING. lighting'' after consistency. ``markings.'' Section 2, Sport Pilot, Revise element 2.... Align with the Gyroplane: VIII. AREA OF Rotorcraft Flying OPERATION: FLIGHT AT SLOW Handbook, FAA-H- AIRSPEEDS, A. TASK: 8083-21, chapter STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL, TURNS, 20, minimum CLIMBS, AND DESCENTS AT altitude for ground SLOW AIRSPEEDS. reference maneuvers and remove ``safe altitude'' because it is not a defined term. Section 2, Sport Pilot, In element 3., Update terminology Gyroplane: X. AREA OF insert ``signs,'' for airman testing OPERATION: POSTFLIGHT after ``markings.'' standard knowledge PROCEDURES, A. TASK: AFTER element LANDING, PARKING AND consistency. SECURING. Section 3, Sport Pilot, Insert ``Letter of Align with Sec. Glider: Applicant's Discontinuance (as 61.43(e). Practical Test Checklist applicable)'' to Appointment with Evaluator, list of Personal Personal Records. Records. Section 3, Sport Pilot, Add ``FAA-H-8083- Add for reference Glider, I Area of 13'' to list of consistency within Operation: Preflight references. Section 3, specific Preparation, Tasks A, B, C, to glider reference E, and F.. materials. Section 3, Sport Pilot, Add ``FAA-H-8083- Add for reference Glider, IV Area of 13'' to list of consistency within Operation: Launches and references. Section 3, specific Landings, Tasks L, M, and to glider reference N.. materials. Section 3, Sport Pilot, Add ``FAA-H-8083- Add for reference Glider, VII. Area of 25'' to list of consistency within Operation: Navigation, Task references. Section 3, Area of A, Flight Preparation and Operation VII. Planning.. Section 4, Flight Revise references to Align with new Sec. Instructors with a Sport proficiency check 61.419(e). Pilot Rating. requirements for adding sport pilot airplane privileges to require completing a practical test. Section 4, Flight Insert ``Letter of Align with Sec. Instructors with a Sport Discontinuance (as 61.43(e). Pilot Rating: Applicant's applicable)'' as Practical Test Checklist the eighth bullet, Appointment with Evaluator, ``FAA Form 8060-5, Personal Records. Notice of Disapproval of Application (if applicable).'' [[Page 56706]] Section 4, Flight In element 1., Align with Sec. Instructors with a Sport replace 61.23(c)(1)(iii). Pilot Rating: II. AREA OF ``certificate'' OPERATION: TECHNICAL with SUBJECT AREAS, A. TASK: ``qualifications.'' AEROMEDICAL FACTORS. Section 4, Flight Revise reference to Correct reference. Instructors with a Sport replace ``FAA-H- Pilot Rating: II. AREA OF 8083-3'' with ``FAA- OPERATION: TECHNICAL H-8083-25.'' SUBJECT AREAS, A. TASK: AEROMEDICAL FACTORS. Section 4, Flight Remove element ``d. Conform with new Instructors with a Sport make and model Sec. 61.3(m). Pilot Rating: II. AREA OF privileges'' and OPERATION: TECHNICAL designate element SUBJECT AREAS, D. TASK: ``e.'' as element LOGBOOK ENTRIES AND ``d.'' CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Practical Test Standard (PTS) FAA-S-8081-30A ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction: Single-Seat Remove ``make and Conform with new Aircraft Proficiency Check. model'' references. Sec. 61.3(m). Section 1, Sport Pilot Insert ``Letter of Align with Sec. Airship: Applicant's Discontinuance (as 61.43(e). Practical Test Checklist applicable)'' to Appointment with Evaluator, list of Personal PERSONAL RECORDS. Records. Section 2, Sport Pilot Insert ``Letter of Align with Sec. Balloon: Applicant's Discontinuance (as 61.43(e). Practical Test Checklist applicable)'' to Appointment with Evaluator, list of Personal PERSONAL RECORDS. Records. Section 2, Sport Pilot In element 2.a., add Align with FAA-H- Balloon: II. AREA OF ``gondola.'' 8083-11B, Balloon OPERATION: PREFLIGHT Flying Handbook, PROCEDURES, D. TASK: page G-5, the term PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. gondola is defined as that portion of a gas balloon that carries the pilot, passengers, cargo, ballast, and instruments. Section 3, Flight Insert ``Letter of Align with Sec. Instructors with a Sport Discontinuance (as 61.43(e). Pilot Rating: Applicant's applicable)'' to Practical Test Checklist list of Personal Appointment with Evaluator, Records. PERSONAL RECORDS. Section 3, Flight In the third Update description Instructors with a Sport paragraph, revise for consistency. Pilot Rating: Initial the phrase to Flight Instructor include Certification Practical unsatisfactory Test--Unsatisfactory performance. Performance. Section 3, Flight Insert ``class'' Conform with amended Instructors with a Sport after the word Sec. 61.419. Pilot Rating: Proficiency ``category'' in the Check-Satisfactory first paragraph. Performance When Adding an Additional Category/Class. Section 3, Flight In the second Update description Instructors with a Sport paragraph, revise for consistency. Pilot Rating: Proficiency the phrase to Check--Unsatisfactory include Performance When Adding an unsatisfactory Additional Category/Class. performance. Section 3, Flight In element 1., Conform with Sec. Instructors with a Sport replace 61.23(c)(1)(iii). Pilot Rating: II. AREA OF ``certificate'' OPERATION: TECHNICAL with SUBJECT AREAS, A. TASK: ``qualifications.'' AEROMEDICAL FACTORS. Section 3, Flight Remove element ``d. Conform with new Instructors with a Sport make and model Sec. 61.3(m). Pilot Rating: II. AREA OF privileges'' and OPERATION: TECHNICAL designate element SUBJECT AREAS, D. TASK: ``e.'' as element LOGBOOK ENTRIES AND ``d.'' CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Practical Test Standard (PTS) FAA-S-8081-31A ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction: Single-Seat Remove ``make and Conform with new Aircraft Proficiency Check. model'' references. Sec. 61.3(m). Section 1, Sport Pilot Insert ``Letter of Align with Sec. Weight-Shift-Control (WSCL Discontinuance (as 61.43(e). and WSCS): Applicant's applicable)'' to Practical Test Checklist list of Personal Appointment with Evaluator, Records. PERSONAL RECORDS. Section 1, Sport Pilot In element 5., Update terminology Weight-Shift-Control (WSCL remove the word for airman testing and WSCS): II. AREA OF ``signals,'' and standard knowledge OPERATION: PREFLIGHT add in its place element PROCEDURES, F. TASK: the phrase ``signs, consistency. TAXIING (WSCL). lighting.'' Section 1, Sport Pilot In element 2., Align with the Weight-Shift-Control (WSCL remove ``(WSCS).'' Weight-Shift- and WSCS): IV. AREA OF Control Aircraft OPERATION: TAKEOFFS, Flying Handbook, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS, FAA-H-8083-5,

B. TASK: POWER-ON AND Chapter 11, Power-

CROSSWIND APPROACH AND On and Crosswind LANDING (WSCL and WSCS). Approaches and Landings. No substantive change. [[Page 56707]] Section 1, Sport Pilot In element 2., Align with airman Weight-Shift-Control (WSCL remove ``(WSCS).'' testing standards and WSCS), IV. AREA OF Weight-Shift- OPERATION: TAKEOFFS, Control Aircraft LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS, Flying Handbook,

G. TASK: STEEP APPROACH TO FAA-H-8083-5,

A LANDING (WSCL and WSCS). Chapter 11, Steep Approach To a Landing. No substantive change. Section 1, Sport Pilot In element 3., Update terminology Weight-Shift-Control (WSCL insert ``signs,'' for airman testing and WSCS): X. AREA OF after the word standard knowledge OPERATION: POSTFLIGHT ``markings.'' element PROCEDURES, A. TASK: AFTER consistency. LANDING, PARKING, AND SECURING (WSCL and WSCS). Section 2 Sport Pilot Insert ``Letter of Align with Sec. Powered Parachute (PPCL and Discontinuance (as 61.43(e). PPCS): Applicant's applicable)'' to Practical Test Checklist list of Personal Appointment with Evaluator, Records. PERSONAL RECORDS. Section 2, Sport Pilot Revise element 8.... Update terminology Powered Parachute (PPCL and for airman testing PPCS): II. AREA OF standard knowledge OPERATION: PREFLIGHT element PROCEDURES, F. TASK: consistency. TAXIING AND SAILING (PPCS). Section 2, Sport Pilot In element 2., Align with the Powered Parachute (PPCL and remove ``(PPCS).'' Powered Parachute PPCS): IV. AREA OF Flying Handbook, OPERATION: TAKEOFFS, FAA-H-8083-29, LANDINGS, AND GO AROUNDS, Chapter 11, Normal

B. TASK: NORMAL APPROACH Approach and

AND LANDING (PPCL and PPCS). Landing. No substantive change. Section 2, Sport Pilot In element 2., Update terminology Powered Parachute (PPCL and insert ``signs,'' for airman testing PPCS): IX. AREA OF between the words standard knowledge OPERATION: POSTFLIGHT ``marking'' and element PROCEDURES, A. TASK: AFTER ``lighting.'' consistency. LANDING, PARKING, AND SECURING (PPCL and PPCS). Section 3, Flight Insert ``Letter of Align with Sec. Instructors with a Sport Discontinuance (as 61.43(e). Pilot Rating: Applicant's applicable)'' to Practical Test Checklist list of Personal Appointment with Evaluator, Records. PERSONAL RECORDS. Section 3, Flight Insert ``class'' Conform with amended Instructors with a Sport after the word Sec. 61.419. Pilot Rating: Proficiency ``category'' in the Check-Satisfactory first paragraph. Performance When Adding Additional Category/Class Privileges. Section 3, Flight Remove ``d. make and Conform with new Instructors with a Sport model privileges.'' Sec. 61.3(m). Pilot Rating: II. AREA OF and designate OPERATION: TECHNICAL element ``e.'' as SUBJECT AREAS, D. TASK: element ``d.'' LOGBOOK ENTRIES AND CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

A. Regulatory Impact Analysis

Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and Review'') and E.O. 13563 (``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review'') require agencies to regulate in the ``most cost-effective manner,'' to make a ``reasoned determination that the benefits of the intended regulation justify its costs,'' and to develop regulations that ``impose the least burden on society.'' This NPRM is nonsignificant for the purposes of E.O. 12866. Benefits The benefits of the proposed rule stem from aligning the sport pilot practical test standards with the MOSAIC final rule published on July 24, 2025, therefore sharing similar benefits to MOSAIC by facilitating the move to performance-based standards that expand the aircraft sport pilots can utilize. Facilitating the allowance of larger and more varied aircraft for use by sport pilots provides potential safety benefits from stronger airframes and being able to carry additional safety equipment further expanded upon in the MOSAIC final rule preamble. Costs FAA estimates that the proposed rule would result in no costs to stakeholders and minimal costs to FAA. The testing standards used by stakeholders are freely available on FAA's website, and FAA does not require printing or physical copies of these documents. Therefore, once the updated documents are made available after final rule publication, the voluntary choice to print the updated standards by testing centers, companies, or individuals is not considered an incurred cost of this proposed rule. FAA also does not anticipate new costs to applicants for an initial certificate, rating, or privilege and to existing airmen (e.g., pilots completing proficiency checks or pilots seeking additional certificates or ratings). As the practical tests are already conducted in accordance with the applicable ACS or PTS, and there are no substantive changes to the testing processes, areas of operation, or elements upon which airmen are currently tested to obtain a certificate, the proposed rule does not create a change from the baseline that would induce costs. FAA would incur a minimal cost to make the proposed updates aligning the PTS documents with the MOSIAC final rule and uploading them to its website. FAA does not anticipate other costs to the agency from these updates because the process by which testing is conducted, or the manner in which PTS and ACS are currently implemented, is not changing. Therefore, FAA considers this to be a no cost rule for stakeholders with only minimal costs to the agency, [[Page 56708]] but requests comment if other potential costs were not considered.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) of 1980, (5 U.S.C. 601-612), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121) and the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-240,), requires Federal agencies to consider the effects of the regulatory action on small business and other small entities and to minimize any significant economic impact. The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. This proposed rule would update three PTS for sport pilots to align with the requirements set forth by the MOSAIC final rule. These changes are made by FAA to its own documents, freely provided and accessible on FAA's testing standards web pages. Some aviation supply or testing entities may choose to print and sell the PTS, but since FAA does not require physical versions of the standards, any costs to re-print the documents are incurred voluntarily and are not attributable to this proposed rule. Therefore, there are no significant economic impacts to small entities. If an agency determines a rulemaking will not result in a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, the head of the agency may so certify under section 605(b) of the RFA. Therefore, as provided in section 605(b) and based on the foregoing, the head of FAA certifies this rulemaking would not result in a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

C. International Trade Impact Assessment

The Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub. L. 103-465), prohibits Federal agencies from establishing standards or engaging in related activities that create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States. Pursuant to these Acts, the establishment of standards is not considered an unnecessary obstacle to the foreign commerce of the United States, so long as the standard has a legitimate domestic objective, such as the protection of safety and does not operate in a manner that excludes imports that meet this objective. The statute also requires consideration of international standards and, where appropriate, that they be the basis for U.S. standards. FAA has assessed the potential effect of this proposed rule and determined it ensures the safety of the American public and does not exclude imports that meet this objective. As a result, FAA does not consider this proposed rule as creating an unnecessary obstacle to foreign commerce.

D. Unfunded Mandates Assessment

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) governs the issuance of Federal regulations that require unfunded mandates. An unfunded mandate is a regulation that requires a State, local, or Tribal government or the private sector to incur direct costs without the Federal government having first provided the funds to pay those costs. FAA estimates the proposed rule would not result in the expenditure of $187,000,000 or more ($100,000,000 adjusted for inflation using the most current Implicit Price Deflator for the Gross Domestic Product) by State, local, or Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or the private sector, in any one year.

E. Paperwork Reduction Act

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(d)) requires FAA consider the impact of paperwork and other information collection burdens imposed on the public. FAA has determined there would be no new requirement for information collection associated with this proposed rule.

F. International Compatibility

In keeping with U.S. obligations under the Convention on International Civil Aviation, it is FAA policy to conform to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices to the maximum extent practicable. FAA has determined there are no ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices that correspond to these proposed regulations.

G. Environmental Analysis

The Department has analyzed the environmental impacts of this notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). FAA has determined that this rule is categorically excluded pursuant to FAA Order 1050.1G. Categorical exclusions are categories of actions that the agency has determined normally do not significantly affect the quality of the human environment and therefore do not require either an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS). See DOT Order 5610.1D Sec. 9. In analyzing the applicability of a categorical exclusion, the agency must also consider whether extraordinary circumstances are present that would warrant the preparation of an EA or EIS. Id. Sec. 9(b). This rulemaking, which will align FAA's sport pilot practical test standards with the recent updates in the MOSAIC final rule, is categorically excluded pursuant to FAA Order 1050.1G Sec. 1.4. Appendix B Sec. B-2.6 contains a categorical exclusion for all FAA regulations unless they ``may cause a significant impact on the human environment.'' FAA does not anticipate any environmental impacts, and there are no extraordinary circumstances present in connection with this rulemaking.

A. Executive Order 13132, Federalism

FAA has analyzed this proposed rule under the principles and criteria of E.O. 13132, Federalism. FAA has determined this action would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, or the relationship between the Federal Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, and, therefore, would not have federalism implications.

B. Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination With Indian

Tribal Governments Consistent with E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,\6\ and FAA Order 1210.20, American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Consultation Policy and Procedures,\7\ FAA ensures Federally Recognized Tribes (Tribes) are given the opportunity to provide meaningful and timely input regarding proposed Federal actions that have the potential to affect uniquely or significantly their respective Tribes. At this point, FAA has not identified any unique or significant effects, environmental or otherwise, on Tribes resulting from this proposed rule. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \6\ 65 FR 67249 (Nov. 6, 2000). \7\ FAA Order No. 1210.20 (Jan. 28, 2004), available at www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/1210.pdf. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

C. Executive Order 13211, Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy

Supply, Distribution, or Use FAA analyzed this proposed rule under E.O. 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (May 18, 2001). FAA has determined it would not be a ``significant energy [[Page 56709]] action'' under the executive order and would not be likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy.

D. Executive Order 13609, Promoting International Regulatory

Cooperation E.O. 13609, Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation, promotes international regulatory cooperation to (1) meet shared challenges involving health, safety, labor, security, environmental, and other issues and to reduce, eliminate, or (2) prevent unnecessary differences in regulatory requirements. FAA has analyzed this action under the policies and agency responsibilities of E.O. 13609 and has determined this action would have no effect on international regulatory cooperation.

E. Executive Order 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation

This proposed rule would not be an E.O. 14192 regulatory action because this rule is not significant under E.O. 12866

A. Comments Invited

FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. FAA also invites comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing. FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rule. Before acting on this proposal, FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the closing date for comments. FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. FAA may change this proposal in light of the comments it receives.

B. Incorporation by Reference Material

The proposed updates to the incorporated by reference PTS may be viewed online in the docket to this rulemaking. For further information, contact the Training and Certification Group at 202-267- 1100, [email protected], or 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591.

C. Confidential Business Information

Confidential Business Information (CBI) is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ``PROPIN.'' FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. Any commentary FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

D. Electronic Access and Filing

A copy of this NPRM, all comments received, any final rule, and all background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the docket number listed above. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded from the Office of the Federal Register's website at www.federalregister.gov and the Government Publishing Office's website at www.govinfo.gov. A copy may also be found on FAA's Regulations and Policies website at www.faa.gov/regulations_policies. Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-9677. Commenters must identify the docket or notice number of this rulemaking. All documents FAA considered in developing this proposed rule, including economic analyses and technical reports, may be accessed in the electronic docket for this rulemaking.

E. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) of 1996 requires FAA to comply with small entity requests for information or advice about compliance with statutes and regulations within its jurisdiction. A small entity with questions regarding this document may contact its local FAA official, or the person listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT heading at the beginning of the preamble. To find out more about SBREFA on the internet, visit www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/sbre_act/. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 61 Aircraft, Airmen, Alcohol abuse, Aviation safety, Drug abuse, Incorporation by reference, Recreation and recreation areas, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Teachers. The Proposed Amendment For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend chapter I of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations as follows: PART 61--Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors 0

1. The authority citation for part 61 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, 44701-44703, 44707, 44709- 44711, 44729, 44903, 45102-45103, 45301-45302; Sec. 2307, Pub. L. 114-190, 130 Stat. 615 (49 U.S.C. 44703 note); sec. 318, Pub. L. 115-254, 132 Stat. 3186 (49 U.S.C. 44703 note); sec. 820, Pub. L. 118-63, 138 Stat. 1330 (49 U.S.C. 44939 note); secs. 815 and 828, Pub. L. 118-63, 138 Stat. 1328, 1336 (49 U.S.C. 44703 note). 0

2. Amend Sec. 61.14 by revising paragraphs (a)(12), (a)(13), and

(a)(14) to read as follows: Sec. 61.14 Incorporation by Reference. * * * * * (a) * * * (12) FAA-S-8081-29B, Sport Pilot and Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating Practical Test Standards for Airplane Category, Rotorcraft Category Gyroplane, and Glider Category, [TBD date of IBR Approval]; IBR approved for Sec. Sec. 61.43, 61.321, and 61.419, and appendix A to this part. (13) FAA-S-8081-30B, Sport Pilot and Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating Practical Test Standards for Lighter-Than-Air Category, [TBD date of IBR Approval]; IBR approved for Sec. Sec. 61.43, 61.321, and 61.419, and appendix A to this part. [[Page 56710]] (14) FAA-S-8081-31B, Sport Pilot and Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute Category and Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft Category, [TBD date of IBR Approval]; IBR approved for Sec. Sec. 61.43, 61.321, and 61.419, and appendix A to this part. * * * * * 0

3. Revise and republish appendix A to part 61 to read as follows:

Appendix A to Part 61--Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Then this ACS/PTS (incorporated If you are seeking this certificate, by reference, see Sec. 61.14) rating, and/or privilege . . . is applicable: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; FAA-S-ACS-11A, Airline Airplane Category--Single-Engine Land Transport Pilot and Type Rating, Airplane Category--Single- Rating for Airplane Category Engine Sea Rating, Airplane Category-- Airman Certification Multiengine Land Rating, Airplane Standards, November 2023. Category--Multiengine Sea Rating. Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; FAA-S-8081-20A, Airline Rotorcraft Category--Helicopter Rating. Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating, November 2023. Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; FAA-S-ACS-17, Airline Transport Powered-Lift Category. Pilot and Type Rating for Powered-Lift Category Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. Commercial Pilot Certificate; Airplane FAA-S-ACS-7B, Commercial Pilot Category--Single-Engine Land Rating, for Airplane Category Airman Airplane Category--Single-Engine Sea Certification Standards, Rating, Airplane Category--Multiengine November 2023. Land Rating, Airplane Category-- Multiengine Sea Rating. Commercial Pilot Certificate; FAA-S-ACS-16, Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Category--Helicopter Rating. for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. Commercial Pilot Certificate; FAA-S-8081-16C, Commercial Rotorcraft Category--Gyroplane Rating. Pilot Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft Category Gyroplane Rating, November 2023. Commercial Pilot Certificate; Powered- FAA-S-ACS-2, Commercial Pilot Lift Category. for Powered-Lift Category Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. Commercial Pilot Certificate; Glider FAA-S-8081-23B, Commercial Category. Pilot Practical Test Standards for Glider Category, November 2023. Commercial Pilot Certificate; Lighter- FAA-S-8081-18A, Commercial Than-Air Category--Airship Rating, Pilot Practical Test Standards Lighter-Than-Air Category--Balloon for Lighter-Than-Air Category, Rating. November 2023. Private Pilot Certificate; Airplane FAA-S-ACS-6C, Private Pilot for Category--Single-Engine Land Rating, Airplane Category Airman Airplane Category--Single-Engine Sea Certification Standards, Rating, Airplane Category--Multiengine November 2023. Land Rating, Airplane Category-- Multiengine Sea Rating. Private Pilot Certificate; Rotorcraft FAA-S-ACS-15, Private Pilot for Category--Helicopter Rating. Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. Private Pilot Certificate; Rotorcraft FAA-S-8081-15B, Private Pilot Category--Gyroplane Rating. Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft Category Gyroplane Rating, November 2023. Private Pilot Certificate; Powered-Lift FAA-S-ACS-13, Private Pilot for Category. Powered-Lift Category Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. Private Pilot Certificate; Glider FAA-S-8081-22A, Private Pilot Category. Practical Test Standards for Glider Category, November 2023. Private Pilot Certificate; Lighter-Than- FAA-S-8081-17A, Private Pilot Air Category--Airship Rating, Lighter- Practical Test Standards for Than-Air Category--Balloon Rating. Lighter-Than-Air Category, November 2023. Private Pilot Certificate; Powered FAA-S-8081-32A, Private Pilot Parachute Category--Land Rating, Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute Category--Sea Powered Parachute Category and Rating, Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft Weight-Shift-Control Category, Category--Land Rating, Weight-Shift- November 2023. Control Aircraft Category--Sea Rating. Recreational Pilot Certificate; FAA-S-8081-3B, Recreational Airplane Category--Single-Engine Land Pilot Practical Test Standards Rating, Airplane Category--Single- for Airplane Category and Engine Sea Rating, Rotorcraft Rotorcraft Category, November Category--Helicopter Rating, 2023. Rotorcraft Category--Gyroplane Rating. Sport Pilot Certificate; Airplane FAA-S-8081-29B, Sport Pilot and Category--Single-Engine Land Flight Instructors with a Privileges, Airplane Category--Single- Sport Engine Sea Privileges, Rotorcraft Pilot Rating Practical Test Category--Gyroplane Privileges, Glider Standards for Airplane Category. Category, Rotorcraft Category Gyroplane, and Glider Category, [TBD date of IBR Approval]. Flight Instructor Certificate with a Sport Pilot Rating; Airplane Category-- Single-Engine Privileges, Rotorcraft Category--Gyroplane Privileges, Glider Category. Sport Pilot Certificate; Lighter-Than- FAA-S-8081-30B, Sport Pilot and Air Category--Airship Privileges, Flight Instructors with a Lighter-Than-Air Category--Balloon Sport Pilot Rating Practical Privileges. Test Standards for Lighter- Than-Air Category, [TBD date of IBR Approval]. Flight Instructor Certificate with a Sport Pilot Rating; Lighter-Than-Air Category--Airship Privileges, Lighter- Than-Air Category--Balloon Privileges. Sport Pilot Certificate; Powered FAA-S-8081-31B, Sport Pilot and Parachute Category--Land Privileges, Flight Instructors with a Powered Parachute Category--Sea Sport Pilot Rating Practical Privileges, Weight-Shift-Control Test Standards for Powered Aircraft Category--Land Privileges, Parachute Category and Weight- Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft Shift-Control Category, [TBD Category--Sea Privileges. date of IBR Approval]. Flight Instructor Certificate with a Sport Pilot Rating; Powered Parachute Category Privileges, Weight-Shift- Control Aircraft Category Privileges. Instrument Rating--Airplane Instrument FAA-S-ACS-8C, Instrument Proficiency Check--Airplane. Rating--Airplane Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. Instrument Rating--Helicopter FAA-S-ACS-14, Instrument Instrument Proficiency Check-- Rating--Helicopter Airman Helicopter. Certification Standards, November 2023. Instrument Rating--Powered-Lift FAA-S-ACS-3, Instrument Rating-- Instrument Proficiency Check--Powered- Powered-Lift Airman Lift. Certification Standards, November 2023. Flight Instructor Certificate; Airplane FAA-S-ACS-25, Flight Instructor Category--Single Engine Rating for Airplane Category Airman Airplane Category--Multiengine Rating. Certification Standards, November 2023. Flight Instructor Certificate; FAA-S-ACS-29, Flight Instructor Rotorcraft Category--Helicopter Rating. for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. Flight Instructor Certificate; FAA-S-8081-7C, Flight Rotorcraft Category--Gyroplane Rating. Instructor Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft Category Gyroplane Rating, November 2023. Flight Instructor Certificate; Powered- FAA-S-ACS-27, Flight Instructor lift Category. for Powered-Lift Category Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. Flight Instructor Certificate; Glider FAA-S-8081-8C, Flight Category. Instructor Practical Test Standards for Glider Category, November 2023. Flight Instructor Certificate; FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instrument--Airplane Rating, Instructor Instrument Instrument--Helicopter Rating. Practical Test Standards for Airplane Rating and Helicopter Rating, November 2023. Flight Instructor Certificate; FAA-S-ACS-28, Flight Instrument--Powered-Lift Rating. Instructor--Instrument Rating Powered-Lift Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. Aircraft Type Rating--Airplane......... FAA-S-ACS-11A, Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. [[Page 56711]] Aircraft Type Rating--Helicopter....... FAA-S-8081-20A, Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating, November 2023. Aircraft Type Rating--Powered-Lift..... FAA-S-ACS-17, Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Powered-Lift Category Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. Pilot-in-Command Proficiency Check-- FAA-S-ACS-11A, Airline Airplane. Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category Airman Certification Standards; November 2023. Pilot-in-Command Proficiency Check-- FAA-S-8081-20A, Airline Helicopter. Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating, November 2023. Pilot-in-Command Proficiency Check-- FAA-S-ACS-17, Airline Transport Powered-Lift. Pilot and Type Rating for Powered-Lift Category Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Issued under authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a), and 44703 in Washington, DC. Hugh J. Thomas, Acting Executive Director, Flight Standards Service. [FR Doc. 2025-22220 Filed 12-5-25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P