CFII EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A)
Where can instrument currency requirements be found? - ANSWER-§61.57(c)
Where can instrument proficiency check requirements be found? - ANSWER-§61.57(d)
Where can the guidelines for an IPC be found? - ANSWER-AC 61-98D
What mnemonic refers to required documents? - ANSWER-MARROW PCG
- MEL Related Docs
- Airworthiness
- Registration
- Radio Operators License (if international)
- Operating Limitations (POH)
- Weight and Balance (specific to the aircraft tail number)
- Placards
- Compass Deviation Card
- GPS Manual or any other additional manual
What will necessitate an alternate to be filed? - ANSWER-A destination alternate is
always required, unless:
■ An instrument approach is published and
available for the destination, AND,
■ For at least 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA:
▷ Ceiling will be at least 2000' above airport
elevation; and
▷ Visibility will be at least 3 SM.
§91.169
MIN WX CONDITIONS REQUIRED AT AN AIRPORT
TO LIST IT AS AN ALTERNATE
The alternate airport minima published in the
procedure charts, or, if none:
■ Precision approach: - ANSWER-600 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility
MIN WX CONDITIONS REQUIRED AT AN AIRPORT
TO LIST IT AS AN ALTERNATE
The alternate airport minima published in the
procedure charts, or, if none:
Non-Precision Approach Types - ANSWER-800 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility
Where can we find declared distances? - ANSWER-Chart Supplement
,What is the sensitivity of the CDI needle in the Enroute (ENR) mode? - ANSWER-2 NM
either side of centerline
When does Terminal (TERM) mode activate? - ANSWER-When within 30 NM from
either the departure or destination airports
What is the sensitivity of the CDI needle in the Terminal (TERM) mode? - ANSWER-1
NM either side of centerline
When does Approach (LPV/LNAV/VNAV) mode activate? - ANSWER-When within 2
NM of the FAWP
What are the two principles of a gyroscope? - ANSWER-- Rigidity in space
- Precession
What equipment is required for VFR at night? (§91.205(c)) - ANSWER-All VFR day
equipment + FLAPS
FLAPS
F - Fuses (spare set).
L - Landing light (if for hire) .
A - Anticollision lights.
P - Position lights (navigation lights).
S - Source of electrical power (i.e., battery).
What are the three types of icing? - ANSWER-- Induction
- Instrument
- Structural
What are the three types of structural icing? - ANSWER-- Rime
- Clear
- Mixed
Where does an LOM typically occur? - ANSWER-Glideslope Intercept
Where does an MM typically occur? - ANSWER-GS meets DA (Cat I)
IM - ANSWER-Cat II + III DA
Their decision height
Max Holding speed from MHA-6,000 - ANSWER-200
Max Holding speed from 6,000-14,000 - ANSWER-230
Max Holding speed from 14,000 and above - ANSWER-265
, A PT is a maneuver that enables: - ANSWER-Course Reversal
Descent from IAP
Inbound course interception
Above FL240, what equipment do you need? (IAW 91.205(e)) - ANSWER-DME
Are ODPs textual, graphical or both? - ANSWER-Both
Are SIDs textual, graphical or both? - ANSWER-Graphical
What are the different types of SIDs? - ANSWER-- Pilot Navigation
- Vector
When do you begin timing outbound in a holding pattern? - ANSWER-Outbound Abeam
or Wings Level outbound (Whichever happens last)
When do you begin timing inbound in a holding pattern? - ANSWER-Wings Level
How do we correct for winds when flying holding patterns outbound? - ANSWER-Triple
the Drift
- ANSWER-§91.167
What does "NWKRAFT" stand for? - ANSWER-NOTAMs
Wx
Known ATC Delays
Runway Lengths/Route
Alternates
Fuel
TOLD
Where is NWKRAFT written? - ANSWER-§91.103
What does the mnemonic SHARPTT refer to? - ANSWER-When Procedure Turns are
not required
What does SHARPTT stand for? - ANSWER-- St-In
- HILO
- Arc
- Radar Vectors
- P (No PT)
- Teardrop
- Timed Approach
Where is required equipment for IFR found? - ANSWER-§91.205(d)
(GRADED A)
Where can instrument currency requirements be found? - ANSWER-§61.57(c)
Where can instrument proficiency check requirements be found? - ANSWER-§61.57(d)
Where can the guidelines for an IPC be found? - ANSWER-AC 61-98D
What mnemonic refers to required documents? - ANSWER-MARROW PCG
- MEL Related Docs
- Airworthiness
- Registration
- Radio Operators License (if international)
- Operating Limitations (POH)
- Weight and Balance (specific to the aircraft tail number)
- Placards
- Compass Deviation Card
- GPS Manual or any other additional manual
What will necessitate an alternate to be filed? - ANSWER-A destination alternate is
always required, unless:
■ An instrument approach is published and
available for the destination, AND,
■ For at least 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA:
▷ Ceiling will be at least 2000' above airport
elevation; and
▷ Visibility will be at least 3 SM.
§91.169
MIN WX CONDITIONS REQUIRED AT AN AIRPORT
TO LIST IT AS AN ALTERNATE
The alternate airport minima published in the
procedure charts, or, if none:
■ Precision approach: - ANSWER-600 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility
MIN WX CONDITIONS REQUIRED AT AN AIRPORT
TO LIST IT AS AN ALTERNATE
The alternate airport minima published in the
procedure charts, or, if none:
Non-Precision Approach Types - ANSWER-800 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility
Where can we find declared distances? - ANSWER-Chart Supplement
,What is the sensitivity of the CDI needle in the Enroute (ENR) mode? - ANSWER-2 NM
either side of centerline
When does Terminal (TERM) mode activate? - ANSWER-When within 30 NM from
either the departure or destination airports
What is the sensitivity of the CDI needle in the Terminal (TERM) mode? - ANSWER-1
NM either side of centerline
When does Approach (LPV/LNAV/VNAV) mode activate? - ANSWER-When within 2
NM of the FAWP
What are the two principles of a gyroscope? - ANSWER-- Rigidity in space
- Precession
What equipment is required for VFR at night? (§91.205(c)) - ANSWER-All VFR day
equipment + FLAPS
FLAPS
F - Fuses (spare set).
L - Landing light (if for hire) .
A - Anticollision lights.
P - Position lights (navigation lights).
S - Source of electrical power (i.e., battery).
What are the three types of icing? - ANSWER-- Induction
- Instrument
- Structural
What are the three types of structural icing? - ANSWER-- Rime
- Clear
- Mixed
Where does an LOM typically occur? - ANSWER-Glideslope Intercept
Where does an MM typically occur? - ANSWER-GS meets DA (Cat I)
IM - ANSWER-Cat II + III DA
Their decision height
Max Holding speed from MHA-6,000 - ANSWER-200
Max Holding speed from 6,000-14,000 - ANSWER-230
Max Holding speed from 14,000 and above - ANSWER-265
, A PT is a maneuver that enables: - ANSWER-Course Reversal
Descent from IAP
Inbound course interception
Above FL240, what equipment do you need? (IAW 91.205(e)) - ANSWER-DME
Are ODPs textual, graphical or both? - ANSWER-Both
Are SIDs textual, graphical or both? - ANSWER-Graphical
What are the different types of SIDs? - ANSWER-- Pilot Navigation
- Vector
When do you begin timing outbound in a holding pattern? - ANSWER-Outbound Abeam
or Wings Level outbound (Whichever happens last)
When do you begin timing inbound in a holding pattern? - ANSWER-Wings Level
How do we correct for winds when flying holding patterns outbound? - ANSWER-Triple
the Drift
- ANSWER-§91.167
What does "NWKRAFT" stand for? - ANSWER-NOTAMs
Wx
Known ATC Delays
Runway Lengths/Route
Alternates
Fuel
TOLD
Where is NWKRAFT written? - ANSWER-§91.103
What does the mnemonic SHARPTT refer to? - ANSWER-When Procedure Turns are
not required
What does SHARPTT stand for? - ANSWER-- St-In
- HILO
- Arc
- Radar Vectors
- P (No PT)
- Teardrop
- Timed Approach
Where is required equipment for IFR found? - ANSWER-§91.205(d)
