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If you ’ re wondering how discussion of evaluation standards applies to you , it helps to remember that a good pilot is always learning and training . Make every flight count ! If you are heading out to fly with no particular destination or purpose in mind , make it your purpose to practice maneuvers that will sharpen your ability to maintain aircraft control in all phases of flight . Review the applicable ACS and aim to meet the same tolerances you ’ d expect to achieve with a designated pilot examiner in the right seat . If you don ’ t feel comfortable practicing a particular ACS maneuver , hire an instructor to help you scrape off the rust . It will be worth every penny you spend , and it will help you confidently keep your aircraft under control in all phases of flight .
Susan K . Parson ( susan . parson @ faa . gov ) is editor of FAA Safety Briefing . She is a general aviation pilot and flight instructor .
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