Pass YOUR Checkride the First Time!
Clear, task-by-task, scenario-based study guides aligned directly with FAA Airman Certification Standards for Private, Instrument, Commercial,
Flight Instructor, and ATP candidates.
THE ACS COMPANION SERIES
THE STRUGGLE: Feeling buried under thousands of pages of FAA publications with no clear roadmap for the Practical Exam.
THE SOLUTION: Turn overwhelming source material into a study framework that will allow you to pass your check ride the first time.
PRIVATE PILOT
Available ($19.99)
INSTRUMENT PILOT
Available ($19.99)
COMMERCIAL PILOT
✅ Available ($19.99)
INSTRUCTOR PILOT
Available ($19.99)
WHY CHOOSE THE ACS COMPANION SERIES
Check Ride Advantage
Eliminates study drift by targeting specific Knowledge, Risk, & Skill elements
Real-World Scenarios
Moves beyond rote definitions to check ride scenario application
Digital Format
Study on your smart phone, tablet, or PC with it's native bookmarking, highlighting, and search functions
Built exclusively from official FAA source material, the ACS Companion Series bridges the gap between regulatory testing standards and passing your check ride. Each study guide breaks down every Area of Operation, Task, and element into multiple scenario-based questions and answers. This gives you as an applicant the way to pass your practical exam on the first attempt.
Coming Soon: THE ATP ACS COMPANION
Check ride preparation targeting the FAA ACS Airline Transport Pilot standards, multi-crew coordination concepts, and advanced systems operation.
Free Download: An Analysis: 2026 Flight Instructor Training Programs
A web-based review of Flight Instructor Programs for 2026 with links to all references. Includes information on differences between Part 61 vs. Part 141, Financial Factors, Loans, Scholarships, and DPE vs. FSDO Inspector experiences.
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