Download or read book Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards FAA-S-8081-4E written by Federal Aviation Federal Aviation Administration and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-06 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Official FAA publication. The Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards (PTS) book is published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for instrument rating certification practical tests for the airplane, helicopter, and powered lift, category and classes. These practical test standards shall also be used for the instrument portion of the Commercial Pilot--Airship practical test. FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Flight instructors and applicants should find these standards helpful during training and when preparing for practical tests.