The updated Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Instrument Rating (FAA-CT-8080-3F) has replaced 4 panel Low Level SIGWX Prognostic charts with updated 2 panel charts. These new figures as seen below show outlooks for both 12 and 24 hour forecast periods, with the left display being 12 hours and right 24 hours.
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View All CategoriesJune has been a busy month here at ASA headquarters and for the FAA. Let’s recap what all is going down in terms of Airman Testing.
The FAA has released updated Airman Certification Standards for both Private Pilot Airplane (FAA-S-ACS-6A) and Instrument Pilot Airplane (FAA-S-ACS-8A) effective June 2017. Additionally, the
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