CFI Oral Exam PILOT Questions ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What does the TSA require before you start training a US US- Must determine whether they are a citizen or a national before starting
student? A Foreign student? training.
Foreign- Submit background information and receive clearance from the TSA
before starting training.
Who is required to complete security awareness training? CFI or Ground instructor under Part 61, 141, or 142
Any other person employed by a flight school, including independent
contractors.
When must initial security awareness training be Within 60 days of being hired. This training will be re-completed every twelve
completed? months.
What is FAR Part 61? Prescribes the requirements for issuing pilot, flight instructor, and ground
instructor certificates and ratings, the conditions necessary and their associated
privileges and limitations.
What Certificates are issued under Part 61? Pilot Certificates, Flight Instructor Certificates, Ground Instructor Certificates
What are the various ratings that may be placed on a Category - Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider, LTA
pilot certificate? Class - SEL, MEL, SES, MES
Rotorcraft Class - Helicoptor, Gyroplane
LTA Class - Airship, Balloon
Type Ratings
Instrument Ratings
, What are the various ratings that may be placed on a Category -Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider
flight instructor certificate? Airplane Class- Single Engine, Multi Engine
Rotocraft Class- Helicopter, gyroplane
Instrument Ratings- Instrument Airplane, Instrument Helicoptor
A temporary pilot Certificate is good for how many days? 120 days
How long does a flight instructor certificate last? Effective only when a pilot has a current certificate. It expires 24 months after it is
issued.
What are the required medical certificates? First class - ATP
Second Class-Commercial Pilot
Third Class-Private/Recreational/student/flight instructor
When is a medical not required? When acting as flight instructor while not acting as PIC
When acting as a ground instructor
When serving as an examiner/check airmen in a sim
When taking a test or check in a sim
When you lose or destroy an airmen certificate/medical An application for replacement is made by letter to the FAA
or knowledge test report, what procedure should you By obtaining a fax from the FAA confirming it was issued. This fax may be used as a
follow? certificate for 60 days.
When is a type rating required? Turbojet aircraft
Any aircraft certified at or above 12,500lbs.
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a Received and logged ground and flight training in a complex airplane or FTD
complex airplane? Received a one-time logbook endorsement certifying proficiency
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a high Received and logged ground training in a high performance airplane or FTD
performance airplane? Received a one time logbook endorsement certifying proficiency.
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a Received and logged flight and ground training from an authorized instructor to
tailwheel airplane? include: normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, wheel landings and go
around procedures.
To be eligible to take and FAA knowledge test what must Applicant must have received an endorsement from an authorized instructor
an applicant accomplish? certifying that the applicant is prepared for the knowledge test.
Must present proper ID and will meet the age requirements
To be eligible for a practical test, what is the applicant Pass the required knowledge test within 24 calendar months
required to accomplish? Present the knowledge test report at the time of the practical
Have accomplished the required training and obtained the aeronautical
experience required
Hold at least a third class medical
Meet the prescribed age requirement
Have a logbook or training record endorsement within the preceding 60 days
An applicant for a knowledge or practical test who fails The training has been complete and the applicant is proficient to pass the test
may reapply when: An endorsement from an authorized instructor who gave the applicant the
training
ANSWERS
What does the TSA require before you start training a US US- Must determine whether they are a citizen or a national before starting
student? A Foreign student? training.
Foreign- Submit background information and receive clearance from the TSA
before starting training.
Who is required to complete security awareness training? CFI or Ground instructor under Part 61, 141, or 142
Any other person employed by a flight school, including independent
contractors.
When must initial security awareness training be Within 60 days of being hired. This training will be re-completed every twelve
completed? months.
What is FAR Part 61? Prescribes the requirements for issuing pilot, flight instructor, and ground
instructor certificates and ratings, the conditions necessary and their associated
privileges and limitations.
What Certificates are issued under Part 61? Pilot Certificates, Flight Instructor Certificates, Ground Instructor Certificates
What are the various ratings that may be placed on a Category - Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider, LTA
pilot certificate? Class - SEL, MEL, SES, MES
Rotorcraft Class - Helicoptor, Gyroplane
LTA Class - Airship, Balloon
Type Ratings
Instrument Ratings
, What are the various ratings that may be placed on a Category -Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider
flight instructor certificate? Airplane Class- Single Engine, Multi Engine
Rotocraft Class- Helicopter, gyroplane
Instrument Ratings- Instrument Airplane, Instrument Helicoptor
A temporary pilot Certificate is good for how many days? 120 days
How long does a flight instructor certificate last? Effective only when a pilot has a current certificate. It expires 24 months after it is
issued.
What are the required medical certificates? First class - ATP
Second Class-Commercial Pilot
Third Class-Private/Recreational/student/flight instructor
When is a medical not required? When acting as flight instructor while not acting as PIC
When acting as a ground instructor
When serving as an examiner/check airmen in a sim
When taking a test or check in a sim
When you lose or destroy an airmen certificate/medical An application for replacement is made by letter to the FAA
or knowledge test report, what procedure should you By obtaining a fax from the FAA confirming it was issued. This fax may be used as a
follow? certificate for 60 days.
When is a type rating required? Turbojet aircraft
Any aircraft certified at or above 12,500lbs.
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a Received and logged ground and flight training in a complex airplane or FTD
complex airplane? Received a one-time logbook endorsement certifying proficiency
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a high Received and logged ground training in a high performance airplane or FTD
performance airplane? Received a one time logbook endorsement certifying proficiency.
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a Received and logged flight and ground training from an authorized instructor to
tailwheel airplane? include: normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, wheel landings and go
around procedures.
To be eligible to take and FAA knowledge test what must Applicant must have received an endorsement from an authorized instructor
an applicant accomplish? certifying that the applicant is prepared for the knowledge test.
Must present proper ID and will meet the age requirements
To be eligible for a practical test, what is the applicant Pass the required knowledge test within 24 calendar months
required to accomplish? Present the knowledge test report at the time of the practical
Have accomplished the required training and obtained the aeronautical
experience required
Hold at least a third class medical
Meet the prescribed age requirement
Have a logbook or training record endorsement within the preceding 60 days
An applicant for a knowledge or practical test who fails The training has been complete and the applicant is proficient to pass the test
may reapply when: An endorsement from an authorized instructor who gave the applicant the
training
