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VSL ACE Guide - FAA Reference System for Pilots
VSL ACE Guide - FAA Reference System for Pilots
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VSL ACE Guide Version 7.0 – FAA Reference System for Pilots
Pass your checkride without digging through 40 different FAA documents.
The ACE Guide is a streamlined FAA reference system designed to help pilots prepare for checkrides by connecting the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) directly to the FAA handbooks, regulations, and guidance material examiners expect applicants to understand.
Used by thousands of pilots preparing for FAA checkrides.
What’s New in Version 7.0
• Expanded CFI ACS Integration
Continued expansion of links to the CFI Airman Certification Standards for improved instructor-level navigation
• FAA Weather Handbook Integration
Incorporates the newly released FAA Weather Handbook FAA-H-8083-28B (April 13, 2026) with direct links to relevant ACS tasks
• Preflight Self-Briefing Companion
A new tool has been added to guide structured weather briefings, highlighted with a blue box anywhere the ACS calls for weather information
Based on the checklist found in AC 91-92
• Menu Modernization (In Progress)
Updates to the menu structure to improve usability and visual clarity, with more refinements planned
• Navigation Improvements
Continued refinement of the internal hyperlink system for faster movement between ACS standards, FAA handbooks, and regulations
Format
Digital PDF optimized for tablets and electronic flight bags (EFBs)
Includes free lifetime updates when FAA materials change
What It Is
An all-in-one FAA reference tool that compiles:
• FAA handbooks
• Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
• Legacy Practical Test Standards (PTS) where applicable
• Advisory Circulars
• FAA legal interpretations
• FAR/AIM cross-references
All organized into a single, fully hyperlinked system.
What Problem It Solves
Preparing for a checkride often requires jumping between multiple FAA documents.
The ACE Guide connects those documents together so you can move between standards, explanations, and regulations in seconds instead of searching across separate PDFs.
How It Works
Each ACS task is linked directly to:
• Supporting FAA handbook material
• Relevant advisory circulars
• Applicable FAR/AIM references
This creates a fast, logical flow from standard → explanation → regulation.
Checkride Use
The ACE Guide contains FAA source material only.
It can be used during a checkride the same way as a FAR/AIM or FAA handbook.
Who It’s For
• Pilots preparing for FAA checkrides
• Flight instructors teaching ACS-based material
• Pilots who want faster access to FAA references
Why It’s Different
Most study guides summarize FAA material.
The ACE Guide does not.
It functions like a digitally tabbed FAR/AIM system, allowing you to quickly access the original FAA source material instead of relying on summaries.
What’s Included
A comprehensive library of FAA reference material for fixed-wing pilots, including:
• Core FAA handbooks (PHAK, AFH, IFH, IPH, Risk Management, Weather, etc.)
• Current ACS documents (Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI)
• Legacy PTS where still relevant
• Advisory Circulars
• FAA legal interpretations
• FAR/AIM cross-references
All integrated into a single navigation system.
Free Lifetime Updates
You’ll receive a new download link anytime the guide is updated.
No subscriptions. No recurring fees.
Created By
Seth Lake
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
Airline Pilot
Flight Instructor
Why the ACE Guide Exists
As a DPE, quickly finding the correct FAA reference during a checkride is critical.
Managing dozens of separate PDFs was inefficient, so the ACE Guide was built to connect everything into one system.
What started as a personal tool is now used by thousands of pilots preparing for checkrides.
Bottom Line
The ACE Guide gives you:
• Faster access to FAA references
• Direct alignment with ACS standards
• A practical system you can use during training and on checkride day
VSL ACE Guide Version 7.0 – Now Available
Stay current. Stay organized. Move faster through FAA material.
Download the latest version and receive all future updates at no additional cost.
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