CFI FIA Exam with Questions and Correct
Answers Updated
Question 1
To meet the recent flight experience requirements for acting as pilot in command
carrying passengers at night, a pilot must have made, within the preceding 90 days
and from 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise, three takeoffs and three
landings to a full stop in
A. the same category of aircraft to be used.
B. the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required) of aircraft to be
used.
C. the same category and class of aircraft to be used.
Correct Answer
B. the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required) of aircraft to be
used.
Question 2
A surface inversion can
A. indicate the chance of gusty winds.
B. produce poor visibility.
C. mean an unstable air mass.
Correct Answer
B. produce poor visibility.
Question 3
Conviction of an offense involving alcohol or drugs is grounds for
A. permanent revocation of all certificates and ratings.
B. suspension or revocation of any certificate or rating issued under FAR Part 61.
C. denial of an application for any certificate or rating issued under FAR Part 61 for a
period of up to 24 months after date of conviction.
Correct Answer
B. suspension or revocation of any certificate or rating issued under FAR Part 61.
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,Question 4
Which statement is true concerning this radar weather report for OKC?OKC 1934 LN
8TRW / 86/ 40 164/60 199/115 15W 2425 MT 570 AT 159/65 2 INCH HAIL RPRTD
THIS ECHO.
A. The visibility is 8 miles in rain showers.
B. There are three cells with tops at 11,500, 40,000, and 60,000 feet.
C. The maximum top of the cells is 57,000 feet located 65 NM south-southeast of the
station.
Correct Answer
C. The maximum top of the cells is 57,000 feet located 65 NM south-southeast of
the station.
Question 5
As density altitude increases, which will occur if a constant indicated airspeed is
maintained in a no-wind condition?
A. True airspeed increases; groundspeed decreases.
B. True airspeed decreases; groundspeed decreases.
C. True airspeed increases; groundspeed increases.
Correct Answer
C. True airspeed increases; groundspeed increases.
Question 6
A pilot convicted of operating a motor vehicle while either intoxicated by, impaired
by, or under the influence of alcohol or a drug is required to provide a
A. written report to the FAA Civil Aeromedical Institute (CAMI) within 60 days after the
motor vehicle action.
B. written report to the FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-700) not later than
60 days after the conviction.
C. notification of the conviction to a FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) not later
than 60 days after the motor vehicle action.
Correct Answer
B. written report to the FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-700) not later than
60 days after the conviction.
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,Question 7
Which is the most probable result if a pilot initiates the climbing turn portions of the
lazy eight with banks that are too steep?
A. Completing each 180° change of direction with a net gain of altitude.
B. Attaining a pitch attitude that is too steep and stalling at the top of the climbing
turn.
C. Turning at a rate too fast for the rate of climb and therefore, completing each 180°
change of direction with excessive airspeed.
Correct Answer
C. Turning at a rate too fast for the rate of climb and therefore, completing each
180° change of direction with excessive airspeed.
Question 8
What does the lower limit of the white arc on an airspeed indicator represent?
A. Minimum controllable airspeed with flaps extended.
B. Poweroff stall speed in a landing configuration.
C. Poweroff stall speed in a specified configuration.
Correct Answer
B. Poweroff stall speed in a landing configuration.
Question 9
How much time do you have to close a VFR flight plan before search and rescue
procedures are initiated?
A. One hour after your ATA.
B. One-half hour after landing.
C. One-half hour after your ETA.
Correct Answer
C. One-half hour after your ETA.
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, Question 10
Which statement is true concerning the operation of DME?
A. DME operates in the VHF frequency band.
B. Distance information received from DME is the actual horizontal distance from the
station.
C. DME coded identification is transmitted once for each three or four times that the
VOR coded identification is transmitted.
Correct Answer
C. DME coded identification is transmitted once for each three or four times that the
VOR coded identification is transmitted.
Question 11
Which stall must be performed during a flight instructor-airplane practical test?
A. Power-on or power-off.
B. Accelerated.
C. Imminent.
Correct Answer
A. Power-on or power-off.
Question 12
A person who the Administrator finds has cheated or committed any unauthorized act
during a knowledge test may not take another knowledge test within
A. 90 days.
B. 1 year.
C. 2 years.
Correct Answer
B. 1 year.
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Answers Updated
Question 1
To meet the recent flight experience requirements for acting as pilot in command
carrying passengers at night, a pilot must have made, within the preceding 90 days
and from 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise, three takeoffs and three
landings to a full stop in
A. the same category of aircraft to be used.
B. the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required) of aircraft to be
used.
C. the same category and class of aircraft to be used.
Correct Answer
B. the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required) of aircraft to be
used.
Question 2
A surface inversion can
A. indicate the chance of gusty winds.
B. produce poor visibility.
C. mean an unstable air mass.
Correct Answer
B. produce poor visibility.
Question 3
Conviction of an offense involving alcohol or drugs is grounds for
A. permanent revocation of all certificates and ratings.
B. suspension or revocation of any certificate or rating issued under FAR Part 61.
C. denial of an application for any certificate or rating issued under FAR Part 61 for a
period of up to 24 months after date of conviction.
Correct Answer
B. suspension or revocation of any certificate or rating issued under FAR Part 61.
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,Question 4
Which statement is true concerning this radar weather report for OKC?OKC 1934 LN
8TRW / 86/ 40 164/60 199/115 15W 2425 MT 570 AT 159/65 2 INCH HAIL RPRTD
THIS ECHO.
A. The visibility is 8 miles in rain showers.
B. There are three cells with tops at 11,500, 40,000, and 60,000 feet.
C. The maximum top of the cells is 57,000 feet located 65 NM south-southeast of the
station.
Correct Answer
C. The maximum top of the cells is 57,000 feet located 65 NM south-southeast of
the station.
Question 5
As density altitude increases, which will occur if a constant indicated airspeed is
maintained in a no-wind condition?
A. True airspeed increases; groundspeed decreases.
B. True airspeed decreases; groundspeed decreases.
C. True airspeed increases; groundspeed increases.
Correct Answer
C. True airspeed increases; groundspeed increases.
Question 6
A pilot convicted of operating a motor vehicle while either intoxicated by, impaired
by, or under the influence of alcohol or a drug is required to provide a
A. written report to the FAA Civil Aeromedical Institute (CAMI) within 60 days after the
motor vehicle action.
B. written report to the FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-700) not later than
60 days after the conviction.
C. notification of the conviction to a FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) not later
than 60 days after the motor vehicle action.
Correct Answer
B. written report to the FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-700) not later than
60 days after the conviction.
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,Question 7
Which is the most probable result if a pilot initiates the climbing turn portions of the
lazy eight with banks that are too steep?
A. Completing each 180° change of direction with a net gain of altitude.
B. Attaining a pitch attitude that is too steep and stalling at the top of the climbing
turn.
C. Turning at a rate too fast for the rate of climb and therefore, completing each 180°
change of direction with excessive airspeed.
Correct Answer
C. Turning at a rate too fast for the rate of climb and therefore, completing each
180° change of direction with excessive airspeed.
Question 8
What does the lower limit of the white arc on an airspeed indicator represent?
A. Minimum controllable airspeed with flaps extended.
B. Poweroff stall speed in a landing configuration.
C. Poweroff stall speed in a specified configuration.
Correct Answer
B. Poweroff stall speed in a landing configuration.
Question 9
How much time do you have to close a VFR flight plan before search and rescue
procedures are initiated?
A. One hour after your ATA.
B. One-half hour after landing.
C. One-half hour after your ETA.
Correct Answer
C. One-half hour after your ETA.
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, Question 10
Which statement is true concerning the operation of DME?
A. DME operates in the VHF frequency band.
B. Distance information received from DME is the actual horizontal distance from the
station.
C. DME coded identification is transmitted once for each three or four times that the
VOR coded identification is transmitted.
Correct Answer
C. DME coded identification is transmitted once for each three or four times that the
VOR coded identification is transmitted.
Question 11
Which stall must be performed during a flight instructor-airplane practical test?
A. Power-on or power-off.
B. Accelerated.
C. Imminent.
Correct Answer
A. Power-on or power-off.
Question 12
A person who the Administrator finds has cheated or committed any unauthorized act
during a knowledge test may not take another knowledge test within
A. 90 days.
B. 1 year.
C. 2 years.
Correct Answer
B. 1 year.
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