VSL ACE Guide

VSL ACE Guide Version 6.7 – Your All-in-One Pilot Training Resource

Stay ahead in your aviation journey with the VSL ACE Guide, meticulously crafted to provide everything you need for pilot training and certification. This guide includes the most up-to-date Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), and Instrument Instructor (CFII) ratings.

What’s Included:

The following FAA handbooks, guides, ACS documents, and advisory circulars are included in the VSL ACE Guide:

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

• Airplane Flying Handbook

• Instrument Flying Handbook

• Instrument Procedures Handbook

• Risk Management Handbook

• FAA Weather Handbook

• FAA Weight and Balance Handbook (NEW)

• Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Handbook (NEW)

• Aviation Instructor’s Handbook

• Basic Survival Skills Handbook

• Plane Sense Handbook

• Private Pilot Airplane ACS

• Instrument Airplane ACS

• Commercial Airplane ACS

• Flight Instructor Airplane ACS (Now includes interactive CFI reinstatement/renewal links)

• Flight Instructor Instrument PTS

• 27 Common Legal Interpretations

• AC 91-67A – Minimum Equipment Requirements

• AC 91-78 – Use of Electronic Flight Bags

• AC 61-142 – Sharing Aircraft Operating Expenses

• AC 90-66C – Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations

• AC 61-98D – Guidance for the Flight Review and IPC

• AC 91-92 – Pilot's Guide to a Preflight Briefing

• AC 61-65H – Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors

• AC 61-67C – Stall and Spin Awareness Training

• AC 120-76D – Authorization for Use of EFBs

• AC 91-74B – Icing Conditions

• AC 61-107B – High Altitude Operations (NEW)

• Garmin G1000 CFI Guide

• Garmin GTN CFI Guide

• Flying Light Twins Safely

• IFR Decision Support Tool

• Runway Safety Handbook

• Night Flying Tips Handbook

New in Version 6.7:

• Modern Global Menu Format
  A cleaner, more intuitive navigation system across all documents.

• New FAA Handbooks and ACs
  Added the FAA Weight and Balance Handbook, Seaplane Handbook, and AC 61-107B on High Altitude Operations.

• Enhanced CFI ACS Content
  Includes interactive links for CFI reinstatement and renewal.

• FAR Quick Links
  New section with direct links to frequently referenced chapters in the Federal Aviation Regulations via eCFR.

• Ongoing Fixes and Refinements
  Minor formatting improvements and updated broken links from previous versions.

Free Lifetime Updates

With free updates for life, you’ll never be left behind! When a new version of the guide is released, we’ll notify you and provide a new download link at no additional cost. Just enter your email at checkout and agree to receive updates (we don’t spam). Every update keeps your materials current with new FAA releases and interface improvements.

VSL ACE Guide Version 6.7 – Now Available!

Current as of May 30, 2025

Whether you're preparing for a checkride or refreshing your knowledge, the VSL ACE Guide ensures you have every resource you need in one place. Download Version 6.7 today and stay current—completely free.