This is a free download of FAA-S-8081-17, "Practical Test Standards Private Pilot for Lighter-than-Air, Balloon and Airship."

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.

ASA provides the most current Practical Test Standards in printed books as well as downloadable PDFs. The PDFs can be saved to your hard drive and viewed onscreen for quick reference, or printed with a standard 8.5 x 11 printer.