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This table highlights common numerical differences based on FAA ACS documents (FAA-S-ACS-6C for Private, FAA-S-ACS-7B for Commercial). It is not exhaustive and specific task elements may vary. Always refer to the official ACS documents.
| Maneuver / Parameter | PPL ACS Standard | CPL ACS Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Altitude Control | ||
| - Straight & Level / Basic Inst. | ±100 ft or ±200 ft (task dep.) | ±100 ft |
| - Slow Flight | ±100 ft | ±100 ft |
| - Steep Turns | ±100 ft | ±100 ft |
| - Ground Reference Maneuvers | ±100 ft | ±100 ft |
| Airspeed Control | ||
| - Straight & Level / Basic Inst. | ±10 kts | ±10 kts |
| - Slow Flight | Maintain airspeed +10/-0 kts | Maintain airspeed +5/-10 kts |
| - Steep Turns | ±10 kts | ±10 kts |
| - Normal/Xwind Approach (VREF) | +10/-5 kts | +5/-5 kts |
| - Short Field Approach (VREF) | +10/-5 kts | +5/-5 kts |
| Heading Control | ||
| - Straight & Level / Basic Inst. | ±10° or ±20° (task dep.) | ±10° |
| - Slow Flight | ±10° | ±10° |
| - Steep Turns (Rollout) | ±10° | ±10° |
| - Stalls (Recovery Heading) | ±10° | ±10° |
| Bank Control | ||
| - Steep Turns | 45° ±5° | 50° ±5° |
| - Slow Flight | ±10° (Coordinated) | Coordinated |
| - Stalls (Recovery Bank Max) | 20° | 20° |
| Landings (Touchdown Zone) | ||
| - Normal / Crosswind | Within 400 ft beyond point | Within 200 ft beyond point |
| - Short Field | Within 200 ft beyond point | Within 100 ft beyond point |
| - Power-Off 180° Accuracy | N/A | Within 200 ft beyond point |
| Specific Commercial Maneuvers | ||
| - Chandelles (Rollout Heading) | N/A | ±10° |
| - Lazy Eights (Altitude at points) | N/A | ±100 ft |
| - Lazy Eights (Airspeed at points) | N/A | ±10 kts |