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Number Title Status Office Date
61-127A ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANCELLATION: FAA-S-8081-19, Recreational Pilot Powered Parachute Practical Test Standard Cancelled AFS-630 2001-05-09
61-83F Nationally Scheduled FAA-Approved Industry-Conducted Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics Cancelled AFS-810 2007-11-07
61-91J WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Programs

The objective of the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program is to reduce the number of accidents in General Aviation (GA) by assisting airmen to find educational opportunities designed to help them apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management (RM).

Cancelled AFS-800 2011-02-16
61-98B Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check

This advisory circular (AC) provides information for certificated pilots and flight instructors to use in complying with the flight review required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.56 and the recent flight experience requirements of § 61.57.

Cancelled AFS-800 2012-04-30
61-107A Operations of Aircraft at Altitudes Above 25,000 feet MSL and/or Mach Numbers (Mmo) Greater than. 75 Cancelled AFS-820 2003-01-02
61-98A Currency and Additional Qualification Requirements for Certificated Pilots

Provides information for certificated pilots and flight instructors to use in complying with flight review required by FAR Section 61.56, the recent flight experience requirements of FAR Section 61.57, and the general limitations contained in FAR Section 61.31(d), (e), and (g).

Cancelled AFS-840 1991-03-26
61-126 Qualification and Approval of Personal Computer-Based Aviation Training Devices

Provides information and guidance to potential training device manufacturers and aviation training consumers concerning a means, acceptable to the Administrator, by which personal computer-based aviation training devices (PCATD) may be qualified and approved for flight training toward satisfying the instrument rating training under the provisions of 14 CFR parts 61 and 141.

Cancelled AFS-840 1997-05-12
61-65E Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors

Provides guidance for pilots and flight instructors on the certification standards, written test procedures, and other requirements contained in FAR Part 61.

Cancelled AFS-800 2005-11-29
61-10A Private and Commercial Pilots Refresher Courses

Provides a syllabus of study requirements and describes the areas of training that should be emphasized.

Cancelled AFS-630 1972-09-27
61-107 Operations of Aircraft at Altitudes Above 25,000 Feet MSL and/or MACH numbers (M sub mo) Greater than .75 Cancelled AFS-820 1991-01-23
61-84B Role of Preflight Preparation

Modifies and updates the flight information available to pilots as a result of changes in the basic Airmen Information Manual format.

Cancelled AFS-840 1985-03-18
61-83E Nationally Scheduled Federal Aviation Administration Approved Industry - Conducted Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics

Provides guidance for the preparation of training course outlines (TCO) for FAA-approved industry conducted FIRC’s under Amendment 61-25 to the FAR, which was adopted 4/13/94.

Cancelled AFS-840 2001-11-19
61-103 Announcement of Availability: Industry-Developed Transition Training Guidelines for High Performance Aircraft

Alerts pilots transitioning to complex, high-performance aircraft which are capable of operating at high altitudes and high airspeeds of the need to be knowledgeable of the special physiological and aerodynamic considerations involved within this realm of operations.

Cancelled AFS-840 1989-05-23
61-136 FAA Approval of Basic Aviation Training Devices (BATD) and Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD)

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance for Aviation Training Device (ATD) manufacturers seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of basic aviation training devices (BATD) or advanced aviation training devices (AATD) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.4(c).

Cancelled AFS-800 2008-07-14
61-130 Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Glider Cancelled AFS-630 1999-07-19
61-132 Announcement of Availability: FAA-S-8081-23, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Glider Cancelled AFS-630 1999-04-26
61-118A Announcement of Availability: FAA-S-8081-14, Private Pilot Practical Test Standards (Airplane) Cancelled AFS-630 1999-03-01
61-125 Announcement of Availability: Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards: FAA-S-8081-18 and FAA-S-8081-12A Cancelled AFS-630 1997-04-30
61-127 Announcement of Availability: FAA-S-8081-19, Recreational Pilot Powered Parachute Practical Test Standard Cancelled AFS-630 1997-06-02
61-12M Student Pilot Guide Cancelled AFS-630 2000-01-12
61-136A FAA Approval of Aviation Training Devices and Their Use for Training and Experience

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance for Aviation Training Device (ATD) manufacturers seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of basic aviation training devices (BATD) or advanced aviation training devices (AATD) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.4(c).

Cancelled AFS-800 2014-11-17
61-9B Pilot Transition Courses for Complex Single Engine and Light, Twin-Engine Airplanes

A guide to the procedures and standards to be followed for a thorough and comprehensive checkout in modern single- and twin-engine aircraft.

Cancelled AFS-630 1974-01-15
61-65D Certification; Pilot and Flight Instructors and Ground Instructors

Provides guidance for pilots and flight instructors on the certification standards, written test procedures, and other requirements contained in FAR Part 61.

Cancelled AFS-840 1999-09-20
61-47A Use of Approach Slope Indicators for Pilot Training

This advisory circular informs pilot schools, flight instructors, and student IJilots of the recommendation of the Federal Aviation Administration for the use of approach slope indicator systems for pilot training.

Cancelled AFS-820 1979-03-26
61-89E Pilot Certificates: Aircraft Type Ratings

Provides a generic type rating curriculum that may serve as a basis for schools to develop a training requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 61 and 141.

Cancelled AFS-630 2000-08-04
61-83D Nationally Scheduled FAA-Approved Industry-Conducted Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics (FIRC)

Provides guidance for the preparation of training course outlines (TCO) for FAA-approved industry conducted FIRC’s under Amendment 61-25 to the FAR

Cancelled AFS-840 1985-09-20
61-94 Pilot Transition Course for Self Launching or Powered Sailplanes (Motorgliders)

Provides recommendations, but is not the only means, that may be used by glider pilots who desire to transition into sailplanes or gliders with self-launching capability.

Cancelled AFS-840 1984-07-31
61-91H Pilot Proficiency Award Program

Expands the Pilot Proficiency Award Program to 20 phases and makes special provision for seaplane-rated pilots to obtain “seawings.

Cancelled AFS-800 1996-04-26
61-67B Stall Spin Awareness Training

Explains the stall and spin awareness training required under FAR Part 61 and offers guidance to flight instructors who provide that training.

Cancelled AFS-840 1991-05-17
61-137A Approval of Manufacturer's Required Training Program.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information to organizations providing training in aircraft that contain a training requirement in the limitations section of the Airplane Flight Manual (Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM), etc.).

Cancelled AFS-800 2011-09-15
61-128 Announcement of Availability: FAA-S-8081-6A, Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Airplane (Single-Engine and Multiengine) - with Change 1 Cancelled AFS-630 1999-04-05
61-131 Annoucement of Availability: FAA-S-8081-22, Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Gliders Cancelled AFS-630 1999-04-26
61-111A Announcement of Availability Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Airplane, Helicopter, Power Lift Cancelled AFS-630 2004-04-01
61-124 Announcement of Availability: FAA-S-SOS 1-17, Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Lighter-Than-Air (Balloon/Airship) Cancelled AFS-630 1996-05-15
61-122C Announcement of Availability: FAA-S-8081-5C, Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards for Airplane - with Change 1 Cancelled AFS-630 1999-03-01
61-137 Approval of Manufacturers Required Training Programs Cancelled AFS-800 2008-09-26
61-122D ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY: FAA-S-8081-5D, Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards for Airplane Cancelled AFS-630 2001-02-09
61-121 Announcement of Availability: FAA-S-8081-10A, Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards Cancelled AFS-630 1995-05-10
61-138 Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (Change 1)

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and courseware guidelines toauthorized providers, to aid in the development of a training program which meets the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.156.

Cancelled AFS-200 2013-07-02
61-129 Announcement of Availability: FAA-S-8081-20, Airline Transport Pilot Aircraft Type Rating PTS for Helicopter Cancelled AFS-630 1998-08-12
61-123 Announcement of Availability: Practical Test Standards (Rotorcraft); FAA-S-8081-7A, FAA-S-8081-15, and FAA-S-8081-16 Cancelled AFS-630 1996-03-05
61-135 Conversion Procedures and Processes for FAA Pilot Certificates and TCCA Pilot Licenses

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this advisory circular (AC) to announce the establishment of new pilot licensing/certification conversion procedures for Canadian pilot license holders and United States pilot certificate holders.

Cancelled AFS-810 2006-12-05
61-140 Autorotation Training

The purpose of this advisory circular (AC) is to describe enhanced guidelines for autorotations during rotorcraft/helicopter flight training.

Cancelled AFS-800 2013-05-23
61-83G Nationally Scheduled FAA-Approved Industry-Conducted Flight Instructor Refresher Course

This advisory circular (AC) provides information for the preparation and approval of training course outlines (TCO) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved, industry-conducted flight instructor refresher courses (FIRC) in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.197(a)(2)(iii).

Cancelled AFS-800 2011-09-30
61-98C Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check

This advisory circular (AC) provides information for certificated pilots and flight instructors to use in complying with the flight review required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.56 and the recent flight experience requirements of § 61.57.

Cancelled AFS-800 2015-11-20
61-83H Nationally Scheduled, FAA Approved, Industry Conducted Flight Instructor Refresher Course

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and standards for the preparation and approval of training course outlines (TCO) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved, industry-conducted flight instructor refresher courses (FIRC) in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.197(a)(2)(iii).

Cancelled AFS-800 2015-08-04
61-65F Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for pilot applicants, pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on the certification standards, knowledge test procedures, and other requirements in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61.

Cancelled AFS-800 2016-02-25
61-98D Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check

This advisory circular (AC) provides information for certificated pilots and flight instructors to use in complying with the flight review required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.56 and the recent flight experience requirements of § 61.57.

Cancelled AFS-800 2018-04-30
61-65H Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for pilot and instructor applicants, pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on the certification standards, knowledge test procedures, and other requirements in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61.

Cancelled AFS-800 2018-08-27
61-65G Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for pilot applicants, pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on the certification standards, knowledge test procedures, and other requirements in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61.

Cancelled AFS-800 2017-08-25
61-83J Nationally Scheduled, FAA-Approved, Industry-Conducted Flight Instructor Refresher Course

This AC provides guidance and recommendations for the preparation and approval of training course outlines (TCO) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved, industry-conducted flight instructor refresher courses (FIRC) in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.197(a)(2)(iii).

Cancelled AFS-800 2018-09-13