Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute and Weight-Shift Control (PDF)

The Practical Test Standards (PTS) are a guide for students, instructors, and FAA-designated examiners to know what is expected of pilots during the practical test (checkride). PTS are written by the FAA and detail the type and levels of skills and knowledge that must be demonstrated before an examiner can issue a certificate or rating to an applicant. These documents also describe background and reference materials.