Great video, thanks for posting! I noticed that the new ACS does not mention the DPE acting as an autopilot, whereas I recall it being included in the PTS. Do you think this means it is no longer applicable?
Great point! The old PTS said "Examiners may perform the same functions as an autopilot but should not act as a copilot performing more extensive duties. " The new ACS has no such language. I have not heard any changes from the DPEs or students so I think things are still being done the same. It is hard to expect a single pilot to fly IFR in a helicopter without some form of autopilot, unless it was an emergency.
Great video, thanks for posting! I noticed that the new ACS does not mention the DPE acting as an autopilot, whereas I recall it being included in the PTS. Do you think this means it is no longer applicable?
Great point! The old PTS said "Examiners may perform the same functions as an autopilot but
should not act as a copilot performing more extensive duties. " The new ACS has no such language. I have not heard any changes from the DPEs or students so I think things are still being done the same. It is hard to expect a single pilot to fly IFR in a helicopter without some form of autopilot, unless it was an emergency.