{"product_id":"vsl-ace-guide-for-pilot-examiners","title":"VSL ACE Guide for Pilot Examiners","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVSL ACE Guide for Pilot Examiners Version 9.0\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ACE Guide built specifically for Designated Pilot Examiners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VSL ACE Guide for Pilot Examiners includes everything found in the standard ACE Guide, plus additional FAA documents, navigation, and examiner-specific tools designed to help DPEs prepare for and conduct practical tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're developing a Plan of Action, verifying applicant eligibility, conducting a briefing, or researching FAA guidance, the Examiner ACE Guide puts the references you need into one organized system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s New in Version 9.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersion 9.0 significantly expands the ACE Guide's collection of FAA and NTSB safety, regulatory, and reference material while incorporating the FAA's latest designee policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e• FAA Order 8000.95E – Updated September 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newly released \u003cstrong\u003eFAA Order 8000.95E, Designee Management Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e, has been incorporated into the Examiner ACE Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased on \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 15, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, Order 8000.95E replaces the previous 8000.95D and provides the latest FAA policy governing the Designee Management System and the administration and oversight of FAA designees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete Order is included locally within the Examiner Guide for quick access to current DPE policy and guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e• 37 NTSB Safety Alerts Added\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of \u003cstrong\u003e37 NTSB Safety Alerts\u003c\/strong\u003e has been added to the ACE Guide. 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