CFI Oral Exam PILOT Correct
Questions And Answers
What does the TSA require before you start training a US student? A Foreign student?
Correct Answers US- Must determine whether they are a citizen or a national before
starting training.
Foreign- Submit background information and receive clearance from the TSA before
starting training.
Who is required to complete security awareness training?Correct Answers 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 completed?Correct Answers Within 60
days of being hired. This training will be re-completed every twelve months.
What is FAR Part 61?Correct Answers 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?Correct Answers Pilot Certificates, Flight
Instructor Certificates, Ground Instructor Certificates
What are the various ratings that may be placed on a pilot certificate?Correct Answers
Category - Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider, LTA
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 flight instructor certificate?Correct
Answers Category -Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider
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?Correct Answers 120 days
How long does a flight instructor certificate last?Correct Answers Effective only when a
pilot has a current certificate. It expires 24 months after it is issued.
What are the required medical certificates?Correct Answers First class - ATP
, Second Class-Commercial Pilot
Third Class-Private/Recreational/student/flight instructor
When is a medical not required?Correct Answers 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 or knowledge test report, what
procedure should you follow?Correct Answers An application for replacement is made
by letter to the FAA
By obtaining a fax from the FAA confirming it was issued. This fax may be used as a
certificate for 60 days.
When is a type rating required?Correct Answers Turbojet aircraft
Any aircraft certified at or above 12,500lbs.
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a complex airplane?Correct
Answers Received and logged ground and flight training in a complex airplane or FTD
Received a one-time logbook endorsement certifying proficiency
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a high performance airplane?
Correct Answers Received and logged ground training in a high performance airplane or
FTD
Received a one time logbook endorsement certifying proficiency.
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a tailwheel airplane?Correct
Answers Received and logged flight and ground training from an authorized instructor to
include: normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, wheel landings and go around
procedures.
To be eligible to take and FAA knowledge test what must an applicant accomplish?
Correct Answers Applicant must have received an endorsement from an authorized
instructor 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 required to accomplish?Correct
Answers Pass the required knowledge test within 24 calendar months
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
Questions And Answers
What does the TSA require before you start training a US student? A Foreign student?
Correct Answers US- Must determine whether they are a citizen or a national before
starting training.
Foreign- Submit background information and receive clearance from the TSA before
starting training.
Who is required to complete security awareness training?Correct Answers 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 completed?Correct Answers Within 60
days of being hired. This training will be re-completed every twelve months.
What is FAR Part 61?Correct Answers 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?Correct Answers Pilot Certificates, Flight
Instructor Certificates, Ground Instructor Certificates
What are the various ratings that may be placed on a pilot certificate?Correct Answers
Category - Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider, LTA
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 flight instructor certificate?Correct
Answers Category -Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider
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?Correct Answers 120 days
How long does a flight instructor certificate last?Correct Answers Effective only when a
pilot has a current certificate. It expires 24 months after it is issued.
What are the required medical certificates?Correct Answers First class - ATP
, Second Class-Commercial Pilot
Third Class-Private/Recreational/student/flight instructor
When is a medical not required?Correct Answers 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 or knowledge test report, what
procedure should you follow?Correct Answers An application for replacement is made
by letter to the FAA
By obtaining a fax from the FAA confirming it was issued. This fax may be used as a
certificate for 60 days.
When is a type rating required?Correct Answers Turbojet aircraft
Any aircraft certified at or above 12,500lbs.
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a complex airplane?Correct
Answers Received and logged ground and flight training in a complex airplane or FTD
Received a one-time logbook endorsement certifying proficiency
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a high performance airplane?
Correct Answers Received and logged ground training in a high performance airplane or
FTD
Received a one time logbook endorsement certifying proficiency.
What additional training is required to act as PIC of a tailwheel airplane?Correct
Answers Received and logged flight and ground training from an authorized instructor to
include: normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, wheel landings and go around
procedures.
To be eligible to take and FAA knowledge test what must an applicant accomplish?
Correct Answers Applicant must have received an endorsement from an authorized
instructor 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 required to accomplish?Correct
Answers Pass the required knowledge test within 24 calendar months
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
