Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter Rating ACS-16

Effective May 31, 2024 

This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Helicopter Airman Certification Standards softcover book (ACS-16) supersedes the Practical Test Standards (8081-16B), and is the guide for students, instructors, and evaluators to understand what applicants must know, do, and consider to pass their FAA Knowledge Exam and practical (checkride) and earn their commercial helicopter pilot certificate in the rotorcraft category, helicopter class. This ACS includes the aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency standards necessary for certification, ACS codes, and the Companion Guide (FAA-G-ACS-2).