Helicopter ACS Instrument Rating - The BIG Changes

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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 Do you think this means it is no longer applicable?

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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.