What is the purpose of the FAA-G-ACS-2 Companion Guide?

• A. To assist applicants preparing for the knowledge and practical tests for pilot certification.
• B. To replace federal aviation regulations with simplified guidelines.
• C. To train instructors in flight test procedures.
• D. To provide a historical overview of aviation safety.

Answer: (A)

The purpose of the FAA-G-ACS-2 Companion Guide is to help applicants prepare for the knowledge and practical tests that accompany pilot certification by showing how the FAA Airman Certification Standards are applied in testing. It guides study by mapping test items and performance criteria to the expected knowledge areas and demonstrated skills, clarifying what the examiner will look for, and outlining how the knowledge and practical exams are structured and scored. This makes it easier to focus study on the specific tasks and criteria that will be tested, reducing ambiguity about what constitutes acceptable performance.

It’s not a replacement for federal aviation regulations, nor is it a tool for training instructors in flight test procedures, and it doesn’t provide a history of aviation safety.